Peter Hoy Database Service Men and Women (1914-1918) Abbot to Berry

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3696 Abbot Thomas Ralph (Relph - Master 38 15 November 1916 SS 'Lorca' Mercantile Marine Eldest son of James and Jane Eleanor [His father, James, died 25 February [1881: His father was born in Younger Brother: John Birth registered in Memorial St. Aidan's Church ROH Tues. 16 April 1918 Family Headstone) () Abbot (née Lang) of 2 Radbourne 1936, aged 83. His mother, Jane Wiston, Pembrokeshire, and was George Abbot (, Gateshead - September q. (8th List of Mercantile Terrace, Gateshead (in 1881). (Their Eleanor, died 26 September 1931, then aged 29. His mother was December q. 1879). 1878. The 8th List of Marine Deaths) marriage was registered in aged 76. There is a Family Headstone born in SS and was 26.] Mercantile Marine Deaths during the September in Harton Cemetery - Section O.] lists his place of residence quarter of 1877). as SS and incorrectly says he died on 29 October 1916. 2 7271 Abbot Richard Bombardier 32 (Born: 18 21 September 1918 342nd Brigade, 187670 No 1914-5 13 Tyne Terrace, Colliery Cashier (in Son of Charles and Jane Abbot (née Elizabeth Oswald Abbot (née Dobson - [His father, Charles (Police Siblings (1901 ages): Elliott Born in Houghton-le- Whitburn Cemetery. Whitburn Methodist Church January 1886) Royal Field Star Harton, SS (in 1901), 10 October 1916) [A Clerk Elliott) of 13 Tyne Terrace, Harton, SS Died: 14 September 1984, 96) of Sergeant), was born in (13; Born: , Co. Spring, Co. Durham - B.1435. ROH + St. Mary's Church Artillery [He Percy Terrace South, working for the Harton (in 1901). (Their marriage was 'Crowcroft', Sea Road, Whitburn. Butterknowle, Co. Durham, & was Durham; Houghton-le-Spring March q. 1886. Baptised ROH, Whitburn + Whitburn served for 349 Whitburn (in 1911), Coal Company in 1911] registered in Stockton, Co. Durham, (They were married in St. Mary's 41 in 1901. Death registered in - December q. 1887), Olive on 16 February 1886. Village Green Memorial days] and 'Crowcroft', Sea during the June quarter of 1885). Church, Whitburn, on 10 January Stockton - March q. 1912, aged (11; Born: East Rainton; Enlisted in on Road, Whitburn (in 1917. Marriage registered in SS - 52. His mother, Jane, was born in Houghton-le-Spring - 18 October 1916. October 1916) March q. 1917). [Gratuity of £4 left Wingate, Co. Durham, & was 45 December q. 1889) and Discharged at Great to his widow.] in 1901. D: Stockton - March q. Norman (6; Born: New Yarmouth, Norfolk, on 1 1933, 77.] Silksworth; Sunderland - October 1917 - TB. June q. 1894). Sanatorium treatment required. Height: 6' 1". Black hair. 3 1217 Abbott Joseph Johnson AB 22 (Born: 12 9 October 1917 SS 'Poldown' TZ/6191 (RNVR) N.E.R. - Wagon Greaser Son of Elizabeth and the late Thomas [He attended Holy Trinity Boys' [The 'Poldown' struck a mine and Brother: Jim Abbott (in Birth registered in SS - . Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Fri. 1 February 1918 + Fri. 1 February 1918 September at Abbott of 91 Adelaide Street, SS School - Admitted: 20 January 1908; sank two miles west of Trevose ). Sister: Florrie. Sister December q. 1895. Memorial Reference: 27. Holy Trinity Boys' School Wed. 9 October 1918 1895) Left: 18 June 1909 - HMS Dominion.] Head, Cornwall (c. 6/7 miles from & B-in-L: Winnie & Tom Gunner in RNVR. (Kent). ROH, SS + Holy Trinity Boys' Newquay Harbour). All 18 Cummings. Sister & B-in-L: Employed by N.E.R. for 4½ School ROH (Served) + N.E.R. crewmen were lost.] Anne & Reg Wetherley. [Holy years. Lost at sea. (In Memorial (Roll of Honour), Trinity Boys' School - Memoriam). Admitted: 20 January 1908; Left: 18 June 1909.] 4 1966 Abbott William Henry Engineman 34 (Born: 23 Mentioned in 19 November 1915 HM Trawler RNR 126ES 68 Vine Street, Tyne A Coal Teemer Son of William H. and Sarah E. Abbott Catherine Annie Abbott (née Halliday) [In 1911 his wife, Catherine, was Daughter: Annie Hebron Born in Hull (RN Service Chatham Naval Memorial. St. Paul's Roll of Honour August 1881) Despatches 'Falmouth III' Dock (in 1911) of of 68 Vine Street, Tyne Dock. (They 30. She was born in Gateshead. Abbott - 7 in 1911 (SS, Record) - Birth registered Memorial Reference: 14. were married in SS' Registry Office on In 1911 they had been married September q. 1903). in Hull, December q. 1881. (Kent). 21 July 1902. Their marriage was for nine years and had had one [Born in Harwich, Essex. - registered in SS during the September daughter.] 'Gazette'.] Mentioned in quarter of 1902). Despatches for mine- sweeping services. 5 5817 Abbott L/C Unknown DCM Unknown Army Service Jarrow. Presented with a gold Fri. 6 June 1919 Corps medal from the Jarrow (Jarrow Express) Heroes' Fund at the Empire Theatre, Jarrow, in mid June 1919 - Jarrow 6 Express. 2754 Abrahamson John Alexander AB 22 years 6 16 November 1916 (DOW) 188th Brigade TZ/141 (RNVR) 25 April 1915 Dardanelles 68 Bertram Street, SS A Painter. (Apprentice Eldest son of Oliver Laurin (Grocer Married. [Brother: AB James Albert [E. 14.9.1914. In Drake Bn. - Siblings (1911 ages, all B. in DOW R. in A. Memorial Warloy-Baillon Communal Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Fri. 1 December 1916 months (Battle of the Ancre - Attack MG Company (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) (in 1911 + RND House Painter in 1911). and General Dealer) and Jemima Abrahamson, RND (No. 5531). Sisters 8.1.1915 to 6.5.1915: Bullet SS): James Albert (14), Service at St. Jude's, SS. (In Cemetery Extension. Holy Trinity Boys' School + Tues. 16 November (Born: 26 June on Beaucourt) RND (63rd Database) Abrahamson of 68 Bertram Street, SS. (1911 ages, both born in SS): Olive Wound (R. Hand) - Invalided to Isabella (12), Susannah (9) & Memoriam). Cousins: II.D.8. ROH, SS + Westoe Boys' 1920 + Wed. 16 1894) (Royal Naval) [In 1911 he was 49, born in Sweden; Laurina (4) and Jemima (1).] UK. 7.7.1915. Draft for BEF on Edward S. (7). Nephew of Isabella & William Secondary School ROH + St. November 1921 + Division) she was 41, born in SS. They had been 30.7.1916. Wounded on 13 Abraham & Mina Embleton. Holy Trinity Jude's Church Book of Thurs. 16 November married for 19 years with 7 children, November 1916. Died at 2/1st Abrahamson. Aunt Susan. Boys' School - Admitted: 1 Remembrance, SS 1922 (In Memoriam) all still living.] South Midland CCS.] Cousins: Jim & Rose. Uncle & July 1901; Left: 20 July + RND Database Aunt: John & Henrietta 1906. Graham + niece Mina. Aunt & Uncle: Mr. & Mrs. Jack. 7 5531 Abrahamson James Albert AB Unknown Unknown RND TZ/142 (RNVR) 68 Bertram Street, SS Son of Oliver Laurin (Grocer and [Sisters (1911 ages, both born in SS): [Brother: AB John Alexander Siblings (1911 ages, all B. in Birth registered in SS - Holy Trinity Boys' School (Born: 11 (in 1911 + RND General Dealer) and Jemima Olive Laurina (4) and Jemima (1).] Abrahamson, 188 Brigade MGC, SS): Isabella (12), Susannah December q. 1896. ROH, SS (Served) September Database) Abrahamson of 68 Bertram Street, SS. DOW 16 November 1916, aged (9) & Edward S. (7). Nephew Wounded - ROH. Holy 1895) [In 1911 he was 49, born in Sweden; 22 (No. 2754).] of Abraham & Mina Trinity Boys' School - she was 41, born in SS. They had been Abrahamson. Aunt Susan. Admitted: 27 June 1904; married for 19 years with 7 children, Cousins: Jim & Rose. Uncle & Left: 10 September 1909. all still living.] Aunt: John & Henrietta Cousins: Isabella & William Graham + niece Mina. Aunt Embleton. & Uncle: Mr. & Mrs. Jack. 8 2457 Abram Arthur Edward Gunner 20 or 21 (14 11 July 1917 1086th Battery 900905 No 1914-5 1 Hastings Road, Stepson of Richard James W. Gorey Unmarried. His stepfather was born in Siblings (1911 ages): Born in SS. E. Brighton, Basra Memorial. Panel 3 Soldiers Died in the in April 1911) RFA Star Brighton, Sussex (in and son of Elizabeth Gorey (formerly Lancashire. His mother was born Elizabeth (20, Born: Sussex. Formerly 2426 and 60. (Iraq). Great War 1911) Abram) of 1 Hastings Road, Brighton. in Gateshead. She had three Newcastle) and James Henry RFA. His birth was (Their marriage was registered in children from her first marriage, (17, Born: Newcastle). registered in SS during the Tynemouth during the December all still living in 1911. December quarter of quarter of 1902). 1896. 9 5264 Adair David Company Unknown DCM ('LG': 1 Unknown 6/East Yorkshire 3/7690 (or 3/7190?) . Hebburn Colliery Son of James Adair of 24 Ash Street, Margaret M.V. Adair (née Annakin). [He left St. Oswald's School, Brother: Sergeant W. Adair He took a prominent part St. Oswald's Church ROH, Fri. 27 August 1915 Sergeant- January 1918, Regt. Hebburn Colliery. (In 1911 he was a (They were married in St. Oswald's Hebburn, in 1896.] [Children: MM + M. in D. (Gallipoli) in forming the St. Oswald's Hebburn (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Major page 105-5) retired coal miner living with his son, Church, Hebburn, on 11 February Helen V.A. (SS; December q. (No. 5015). His eldest Church Lads' Brigade 25 January 1918 William - a widower, born in 1905. Their marriage was registered 1912), Alice (SS; March q. 1915) brother (Mr. R. Adair) was (Jarrow Express). (Jarrow Express) + Newtonards, Ireland). in SS during the March quarter of and David (SS; June q. 1920).] chairman of the Hebburn Presented with a gold Thurs. 14 February 1905). Miners' Lodge. watch and a silver 1918 + Fri. 15 cigarette case from the February 1918 Hebburn Heroes' Fund. (Jarrow Express) 10 5265 Adair William Sergeant Unknown Military Medal + Unknown East Yorkshire 3/6902 24 Ash Street, Hebburn Hebburn Colliery Son of James Adair of 24 Ash Street, Ellen Adair of 24 Ash Street, Hebburn [He left St. Oswald's School, Brother: CSM David Adair Born: Moor Edge, Co. St. Oswald's Church ROH, Fri. 27 August 1915 M. in D. ('LG': 28 Regt. Colliery (in 1911) Hebburn Colliery. (In 1911 he was a Colliery. (She was born in Felling, Co. Hebburn, in 1898.] DCM, East Yorkshire Regt. Durham. He was 35 at the Hebburn (Jarrow Express) + Fri. January 1916, retired coal miner living with his son, Durham, and was 29 in 1911. They (No. 5014). His eldest time of the 1911 Census. 25 January 1918 page 1199 - William - a widower, born in had then been married for seven brother (Mr. R. Adair) was (Jarrow Express) Gallipoli) Newtonards, Ireland). years and had no children). chairman of the Hebburn Miners' Lodge. 11 522 Adam James Fireman 29 (or 30 - 13 January 1915 HMS Viknor Mercantile Marine Reserve 1914-5 Star 44 Nixon Street, Jarrow Ship Plater and Helper Son of Roland Aberneth(e)y Adam Amy Adam (née Humfress) of 61 His wife, Amy, was born in South B-in-L: Fireman John William Born: Jarrow (Sept. q. Plymouth Naval St. Paul's Roll of Honour + Tues. 26 January Family (10th Cruiser (in 1911) + 24 Hibernian (in 1911) and Mary Jane Adam of Jarrow. South Street, Jarrow. (They were Shields and was 28 in 1911 -by Sayers, HMS Viknor, 13 1884; SS). The 'Viknor' was Memorial. Memorial Palmer's Cenotaph 1915 + Wed. 14 Headstone. Squadron) Road, Jarrow (in [Roland Adam's birth was registered married in SS' Registry Office on 23 which time they had been January 1915, aged 39 (No. an armed merchant Reference: 9 January 2015 + Tues. A."C".118.) January 1915) in Windsor, Berkshire - September q. September 1905. Their marriage was married for five years, having two 542). S: Alice Sayers (née cruiser which left 20 January 2015 1846. He died 1 August 1909, aged registered in SS during the September children, one still living.] Adam). Daughter: Elizabeth Londonderry on 12 63. Mary Jane Adam died 18 July quarter of 1905). Carmen Adam - B. January 1915 and 1918, aged 68 - Family Headstone in (Tynemouth, Sept. Q. 1906). disappeared 11 miles west Jarrow Cemetery.] of Tory Island, Donegal, Ireland, with the loss of all 295 crewmen - having probably struck a German mine. 12 144 Adams John Hedley Private 34 16 July 1916 () 3rd Regiment, 785 France 14 Milner Road, Son of Thomas Davidson Adams and Ethel Maud Adams [His father, Thomas Davison (A Birth registered in SS - The 'Gazette' says he was Thiépval Memorial. Pier Mon. 14 August 1916 South African Observatory, Cape the late Easter Catherine Adams (née Boilermaker), died 30 March September q. 1882. Brother: in his 34th year - 33. KIA and Face 4C Infantry Town Moon) of 60 Lytton Street, SS, and 20 1918, aged 72. His mother, Thomas Davison Adams - at Delville Wood (Family Bertram Street, SS (in 1918). (They Easter Catherine, died 23 April Died 25 April 1985, aged 72. Headstone). Family were married in St. Stephen's Church, 1913, aged 67.] Sister: Phyllis Adams - Died Headstone in Westoe SS, on 8 April 1866. Marriage 21 August 1993, aged 83. Cemetery - 6D.1009."C". registered in SS - June quarter of 1866). 13

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3444 Adams Edwin Richard Phillpot AB 49 23 December 1915 SS Mercantile Marine 70 South Palmerston Son of the late William and Amelia Isabella Adams (née Elliott) of 70 Son- and Daughter-in-Law: Born: Whitstable, Kent. (In Wed. 12 January (Ted) 'Northumbria' Street, SS Adams South Palmerston Street, SS. (They Jim and Martha. Son- and Memoriam). The 'Gazette' 1916 + Tues. 24 (London) were married in St. Jude's Church, SS, Daughter-in-Law: Will and says he was lost at sea on December 1918 + Sat. on 12 January 1889. Their marriage Sarah. c. 24 December 1915. SS 24 December 1921 was registered in SS during the March 'Northumbria' was a Tyne quarter of 1889). collier which had sailed from Burntisland. 14 4642 Adams W. Private Unknown Unknown 'A' Company, 25 25/5 11 January France 45 Victoria Road, Also on 30/NF Roll. John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Hebburn Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) Brigade, 34th 15 Division) 5266 Adams Mary Civilian Unknown O.B.E. Unknown A Gretna 44 Ann Street, Hebburn A Domestic Servant (at Daughter of William (an Iron Driller in [Her father, William, was 53 and Siblings (1911 ages): William Born in Glasgow. Aged 17 Fri. 25 January 1918 Munitions Quay (in 1911) home) (in 1911) a Shipyard) and Mary Adams of 44 was born in Stonehaven, (25, B: Montrose, Iron Driller in 1911. Awarded the (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Worker Ann Street, Hebburn. (By 1911 they Scotland. Her mother, Mary, was in a shipyard); Alexander (23, O.B.E. for gallantry in 9 August 1918 had been married for 27 years and 47 and was born in Marykirk, B: Glasgow, Commissioner); saving the lives of others had had nine children, six still living). Scotland.] Janet (15, B: Glasgow). at the risk of her own (Jarrow Express). 16 5968 Adams David Private Unknown 27 May 1918 12 Platoon, 'Y' 320062 4 Johnson's Hill, SS Son of Mrs. Adams of 4 Johnson's Hill, Married. He had two children - Davy Birth registered in SS - . Holy Trinity Boys' School Sat. 8 March 1919 + Company, SS and Nora. He had brothers December q. 1889. He ROH, SS (Served) Mon. 28 May 1923 1st/6th DLI and one sister. [He attended was reported 'Missing' on Holy Trinity Boys' School, SS - 27 May 1918 - 'Gazette'. Admitted: 12 January 1897; The 'Gazette' claims he Left: 14 September 1899.] was serving in 1st/7th DLI. (In Memoriam). 17 272 Adamson Thomas Heslop AB 23 (Born: 2 1 July 1915 (DOW) (CWGC) Hood Bn. RND TZ/1729 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 514 John Williamson Boldon Colliery (Coal Son of John and Sarah Adamson of Unmarried. [E. in RNVR on 13 November A native of Tyne Dock. Chatham Naval Memorial. ' Library ROH + Thurs. 9 September Thurs. 9 September March 1891) [7 July 1915 - Collingwood (Late 3rd (Balkans 2B) Street, SS (He resided Miner) 514 John Williamson Street, SS 1914. In 3rd Platoon, 'A' DOW aboard the Hospital Memorial Reference: 15. Boldon Colliery Workmen 1915 + Wed. 8 1915 Bn. Embarkation Roll] Platoon, 'A' with his parents). Company, Collingwood Bn. from Ship 'Rewa' on a voyage to (Kent). + St. Mary's January 2014 + RND Company, 4 February 1915. Transferred to Malta. Originally reported Parish Churchyard Memorial Database + Collingwood the Hood Bn: 8 June 1915 to 1 DOW on 7 July 1915, later Cross, Tyne Dock Collingwood Bn. Bn.) July 1915.] amended to 1 July 1915. Embarkation Roll 18 281 Adamson Frederick Private 26 27 September 1916 (DOW) 8/York and 34812 20 October France John Williamson Street, Boldon Colliery Eldest son of John and Sarah Christina Adamson (née Capstick) of Daughter: Sarah E. Born and E. in SS. Contalmaison Chateau Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Sat. 11 December Sat. 11 December (Somme) Lancaster Regt. 1915 (1914-5 SS (in December 1916) Adamson 54 Empress Street, SS. (They were Adamson. Her birth was Formerly 50678 RGA and Cemetery. II.D.22. Boldon Colliery Workmen 1915 + Tues. 26 1915 + Tues. 26 (70 Brigade, Star) married in St. Mary's Church, SS, on 1 registered in SS during the 21428 Highland Light War Memorial + St. Mary's December 1916 + December 1916 23rd Division) June 1914. Their marriage was December quarter of 1914. Infantry. He had one child. Parish Churchyard Memorial Thurs. 27 September registered in SS during the June DOW R. in A. (In Cross, Tyne Dock 1917 + Soldiers Died quarter of 1914). Memoriam). in the Great War 19 404 Adamson Robert Corporal 26 or 27 17 October 1916 (DOW) 2/East 10098 6 November France 1 Pleasant Place, SS (in A Regular Soldier serving Second son [of three] of Mary Jane [He fraternised with the Germans [His brother, AB Henry Adamson, Had sisters (two of whom Born in SS. Birth Dartmoor Cemetery, Livingstone Street Roll of Sat. 11 December Sat. 11 December Lancashire Regt. 1914 (1914 1901), and 76 in 2/East Lancashire and the late Henry Alsdon (or Elsdon) during the Christmas Truce of 1914. Hood Bn. RND (No. 3986), was were married). Brothers: AB registered in SS - Bécordel-Bécourt. II.E.3. Honour 1915 + Fri. 3 1915 (Includes Both (24 Brigade, 8th 'Mons' Star') Livingstone Street, SS Regt. in (in 1911) Adamson (Died: SS - March q. 1902, Sisters: Annie (SS; June q. 1892) and wounded in action on 13 George W. Adamson (elder) September q. 1890. He November 1916 + Brothers) + Fri. 3 Division) aged 42) of 76 Livingstone Street, SS. Christiana (SS; June q. 1899).] September 1915 and hospitalised (No. 3982) & Leading had served on a tugboat. Wed. 8 August 1917 + November 1916 (They were married in St. Mary's in Alexandria, Egypt. Photograph Seaman Henry Adamson, Previously wounded Thurs. 17 October Church, SS, on 7 January 1886. = Wednesday 6 October 1915.] RND (younger - also see the (before Sat. 11 December 1918 + Thurs. 1 Marriage registered in SS - March q. 'Gazette'). Photos and 1915). All three bothers January 2015 1886). details of both brothers may lived with their mother. be seen in the 'Gazette' on (In Memoriam). Sat. 11 December 1915. 20 1357 Adamson James Llewyn Private Unknown 4 November 1918 2/4th York and 58413 No 1914-5 France Born in East Boldon. E. Frasnoy Communal Soldiers Died in the Lancaster Regt. Star Sunderland. Formerly Cemetery. A.23. Great War (Hallamshire - 48337 Yorkshire Regt. Territorial) (187 Brigade, 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division)

21 1358 Adamson Jacob Sergeant 21 30 December 1917 38th Company, 22215 10 September France 35 Fenwick's Row, Boldon Colliery (?) Son of James and Ann Adamson of 35 Born: Boldon Colliery. E. Oxford Road Cemetery. St. Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Soldiers Died in the Labour Corps 1915 (1914-5 Boldon Colliery Fenwick's Row, Boldon Colliery Jarrow. R. Boldon Colliery. V.G.14. Boldon Colliery + Boldon Great War Star) Formerly DLI and 7th Colliery Workmen War Labour Company (67076) Memorial + formerly 19727 West Yorkshire Regt. 22 2458 Adamson James Bertram Lance- Unknown 7 June 1918 Royal Field 755753 Born in SS. E. Hebburn. No CWGC entry. Soldiers Died in the 23 Bombardier Artillery Great War 2629 Adamson George Private Unknown 16 September 1916 (Battle 10/DLI (43 42614 No 1914-5 France Youngest son of James and Mary [To Fricourt (14/9), Bernafay [Attack on Gird Lines 9.25 Born: Killaby, Co. Durham. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Wed. 15 August 1917 of Flers-Courcelette, Brigade, 14th Star Adamson of Harton House, Harton, Wood via Pommiers Redoubt am. - leading waves soon E. SS. R. Sunderland. and Face 14A and 15C + Soldiers Died in the Somme - Attack on Gird (Light) Division) SS. (15/9). Moved forward during checked by strong machine- Formerly 3698 DLI. Great War Lines) afternoon through Delville Wood gun fire. Only about 100 to trenches east of Longueval- men were available for Flers Road. At midnight went renewed attack at 6.55 pm. forward to front line facing Relieved and to Pommiers Gueudecourt.] Redoubt (17/9). Casualties - 397. 24 3947 Adamson Magnus Trimmer 29 (Born: 30 11 May 1917 HM Trawler 2847TS RNR Son of George and Margaret A. His birth was registered in Chatham Naval Memorial. Lower Thames Street Roll of Wed. 2 October 1918 June 1887) 'Bracklyn' Adamson of 24 Beacon Street, North SS during the September Memorial Reference: 27. Honour + St. Thomas' Church Shields quarter of 1887. (Kent). ROH 25 3982 Adamson George William AB 54 (55 - GRO) December q. 1941 (SS) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 1 Pleasant Place, SS (in A Steamboat Fireman Eldest son of Mary Jane and the late Mary E. Adamson (formerly Sloane, [All three brothers resided with Brother: Corporal Robert Born in SS. Birth Livingstone Street Roll of Sat. 11 December Sat. 11 December (2B) 1901), and 76 (in 1911) [A Rivet- Henry Alsdon (or Elsdon) Adamson née Callender). (They were married their widowed mother and their Adamson, 2/East Lancashire registered in SS - Honour 1915 + Wed. 8 August 1915 (Includes Both Livingstone Street, SS Catcher in 1901] (Died: SS - March q. 1902, aged 42) of in St. Stephen's Church, SS, on 8 names all appear on the Regt., DOW 17 October December q. 1887. He 1917 Brothers) (in 1911) 76 Livingstone Street, SS (in 1911). August 1918. Their marriage was Livingstone Street ROH.] 1916, aged 26 or 27 (No. was serving at Gallipoli - (They were married in St. Mary's registered in SS during the September 404). Brother: Leading 'Gazette'. B-in-L: AB Church, SS, on 7 January 1886. quarter of 1918). [Son: George W. Seaman Henry Adamson Robert (RNR) of Marriage registered in SS - March q. (SS; September q. 1918).] (No. 3986), RND - wounded 41 Florence Street, SS. B- 1886). on 13 September 1915 and in-L: L/C Russell E. hospitalised in Alexandria, Stephenson (2nd/6th NF) Egypt. (No. 4116) of 72 Livingstone Street, SS. 26 3986 Adamson Henry Leading 69 (Born: 21 September q. 1963 (SS) Hood Bn. RND TZ/3186 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 1 Pleasant Place, SS (in Howdon Shipyard (A Third son of Mary Jane and the late [Height: 5'3". Dark brown hair. Brown [All three brothers resided with Brother: Corporal Robert Born in SS. Birth Livingstone Street Roll of Wed. 6 October 1915 Wed. 6 October 1915 Seaman February (Balkans 2B) 1901), 76 Livingstone Rivetter) Henry Alsdon (or Elsdon) Adamson eyes. C. of E. Miner's pick and lamp their widowed mother and their Adamson, 2/East Lancashire registered in SS - March q. Honour + Sat. 11 December + Sat. 11 December 1894 - RND Street, SS (in 1911), (Died: SS - March q. 1902, aged 42) of tattooed on left arm. War Gratuity - names all appear on the Regt., DOW 17 October 1894. Brother-in-Law: AB 1915 + Wed. 8 August 1915 (Includes both Service and 44 Wellington 76 Livingstone Street, SS (in 1911). £10/10s. His Service Record has Livingstone Street ROH.] 1916, aged 26 or 27 (No. Robert Newton (RNR) of 1917 + RND Service his brothers) Record) Street, SS (They were married in St. Mary's survived.] 404). Brother: AB George 41 Florence Street, SS. B- Record Church, SS, on 7 January 1886. William, RN (No. 3982) - at in-L: L/C Russell E. Marriage registered in SS - March q. Gallipoli. Sisters: Annie (SS; Stephenson (2nd/6th NF) 1886). June q. 1892) and Christiana (No. 4116) of 72 (SS; June q. 1899). Livingstone Street. 27 6261 Adamson George Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI North Farm, He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Mon. 17 May 1915 (Territorial) on 15 May 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 28

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6813 Adamson James Wilfred Sergeant Unknown Unknown 94 Frederick Street, SS A Shopkeeper (in 1911) Younger son of Annie Adamson (née [Grandmother: Emma D. Thurlbeck - [His father, John George R. (A Siblings (1901 ages): Beatrice Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of (in 1901), and 234 Alice [Later a Merchant Thurlbeck) and the late John George born in Sunderland and a 76-year old Barman in 1901), was born in (B: Sunderland - March q. registered in SS - Honour (?) Street, SS (in 1911) Seaman] R. Adamson of 234 Alice Street, SS. widow in 1911. She died in SS - Sunderland and died in SS - March 1880 (?); 20; A Dressmaker), December q. 1892. We (Their marriage was registered in December q. 1923, aged 89.] q. 1904, aged 44. His mother, Emma Douglass (B: know of six sea journeys Sunderland during the September Annie, was born in Sunderland Sunderland - March q. 1883; he made abroad - to South quarter of 1880). and was 50 in 1911.] 18; A Draper's Assistant), Africa, and John (B: Sunderland; 13; Trinidad - between Errand Boy) and Annie November 1946 and Louise (B: SS - December q. March 1959 (when he 1889). was 66). 29 2479 Adcock Octavius L/C 23 19 December 1915 14/DLI (18 14802 11 September France 12 Robertson Street, SS A Butcher (in 1911 and Son of Richard and Annie Harman [His father, Richard, was a 55-year old [Brothers: Richard, Frederick, Brother: Septimus Adcock Born and E. in SS. The Potijze Burial Ground St. Stephen's Roll of Honour + Wed. 25 April 1917 + Brigade, 6th 1915 (1914-5 (in 1911) September 1914) Adcock (née White) of 12 Robertson Platelayer for N.E.R. in 1911 and was Robert and Alfred. His Service (aged 21 in 1911, Platelayer 'Gazette' says he was KIA Cemetery. Collective Borough of Tynemouth ROH Soldiers Died in the Division) Star) Street, SS. (They were married in St. born in Brinton, Norfolk. His mother, Record has survived. He attested for N.E.R., B. SS). Sister: on 22 December 1915. Grave V. (Belgium). Great War Mark's Church on 7 July 1878 Annie, was 52 and was born in SS.] in SS on 11 September 1914. Annie Adcock (aged 15 in Birth registered in SS - (September q. 1878). In 1911 they Height: 5'4". Blue eyes. Brown 1911, B. SS). December quarter of had been married for 32 years & had hair. Appointed L/C (paid) on 11 1891. (In Memoriam). had 12 children, seven of whom were September 1915. He served in still living). France for exactly 100 days.] 30 1967 Addison James Private 29 3 December 1915 2/King's Own 22786 5 May 1915 France 26 Queen's Road, An Engineer's (Fitter's) Son of George Addison of Jarrow Margaret Spence (formerly [His wife, Margaret, was 19 in Daughters: Barbara (SS, Born and E. in Jarrow. Carnoy Military Cemetery. St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the Yorkshire Light (1914-5 Star) Jarrow (in 1911) Labourer - Dry Dock McGuinness, née Addison) of 3 1911. They had then been March quarter 1912), Mary Accidentally killed. Son: R.6. Great War Infantry (13 Repairs Stanley Street, Jarrow. (They were married for under a year and had E. (SS, September quarter James - Born in Jarrow and Brigade, 5th married in SS' Registry Office on 3 one child, their son, James.] 1913) and Agnes (SS, 3 months old in the 1911 Division) September 1910. Their marriage was December quarter 1915). Census (SS, March q. registered in SS during the September 1911). quarter of 1910). 31 6434 Addison George Driver Unknown Unknown 4th 94 Robinson Street, SS He enlisted in the 4th Robinson Street Roll of Thurs. 27 May 1915 + (Robinson (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Honour, SS Wed. 20 November Street ROH) Howitzer on 26 May 1915 - 1918 32 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 7131 Addison Joseph Gunner 43 December q. 1923 (SS) Royal Field 79 Brunswick Street, SS A Ship Builder's Plater Son of George and Isabella Addison [Siblings (1881 ages): Margaret (11), [His father, George, was 54 in Siblings (1911 ages): Ada Born in SS. Birth Wellington Street Roll of Artillery (in 1881), and 44 (in 1911) Isabella (7; SS - June q. 1873), Mary 1901. His mother, Isabella, was Beatrice (18), Frances registered in SS - March q. Honour, SS Wellington Street, SS Alice (5; SS - September q. 1875) and 50 in 1901.] (Fanny) (15) and Stephen 1879. Sister: Edith - 8 in (in 1911) George (1; SS - September q. 1880).] Knott (13; SS; December q. 1891. 33 1888). 350 Adey Matthew Marshall (Law) Acting 24 20 March 1916 'B' Battery, 86th 19134 16 July 1915 France 265 John Williamson Whitburn Colliery Son of William and Jane Adey of 88 Florence M. Adey (née Mordue) of [Brother: Alex/Alec (in the Navy). B & S-in-L : Tom & Martha. No SDGW entry. One child St. Vaast Post Military St. Mark's Church Wed. 26 April 1916 + Wed. 26 April 1916 Bombardier Brigade RFA (1914-5 Star) Street, SS Adelaide Street, SS [Mon. 4 265 John Williamson Street, SS. Only Sister: Louise (Louie). Uncle B: William, Hood Bn. RND, (daughter, Rita - SS, March Cemetery, Richebourg- Commemorative Stained Mon. 4 December December 1916]. (They were married in Holy Trinity & Aunt: Mr. & Mrs. Purvis. KIA on KIA 13 November 1916, q. 1916). Officer's letter. L'Avoue. II.U.7. Glass Window, SS + Whitburn 1916 + Tues. 20 Church, SS, on 17 June 1915. Their 19 March 1916 (Gazette).] aged 19 (No. 589). Sister- & Uncle & Aunt: Alex & Colliery ROH + John March 1917 + Wed. marriage was registered in SS during B-in-L: Sergeant George & Hannah Marshall + Cousin Williamson Street ROH 19 & Thurs. 20 March the June quarter of 1915). Jenny Mordue. Aunt Meggie Joe. KIA 19 March 1916 - 1919 + Thurs. 19 June & Uncle Will. Aunt & Uncle: 'Gazette'. (In Memoriam). 1919 + Mon. 24 Hannah and Alex Marshall + November 1919 + Cousin Joe. Sat. 19 March 1921 + Mon. 19 March 1923

34 589 Adey William AB 19½ (Born: 2 13 November 1916 (Battle Hood Bn. RND TZ/3255 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 88 Adelaide Street, SS Whitburn Colliery (Coal Son of William and Jane Adey of 88 Unmarried. [Only Sister: Louise (Louie). B: Matthew Marshall Adey, Loving friend: Mary Burdis. Thiépval Memorial. Pier St. Mark's Church Mon. 4 December Wed. 10 January 1917 January 1897) of the Ancre - Attack on (189 Brigade, (Balkans 2B) Miner) Adelaide Street, SS (In December Brother: Alex (Alec) (in the Navy).] KIA 20 March 1916, aged 24 Only Sister- & B-in-L: and Face 1A Commemorative Stained 1916 + Wed. 10 Beaucourt) 63rd (Royal 1916 and January 1917). [E. 9.1.1915. Draft for MEF (No. 350). B & S-in-L: Tom & Sergeant George & Jenny Glass Window, SS + Whitburn January 1917 + Wed. Naval) Division) 28.6.1915. Joined Hood Bn: Martha. S-in-L: Florence Mordue. (In Memoriam). Colliery ROH 13 November 1918 + 18.7.1915 to 26.8.1915. Adey + niece Rita. Uncle & Aunt Meggie & Uncle Will Mon. 24 November Diarrhoea. Rejoined Hood Bn: Aunt: Alex & Hannah Purvis. Aunt & Uncle: Mr. 1919 + Sat. 13 23.12.1915 to 13.11.1916.] Marshall + Cousin Joe. & Mrs. Purvis. Aunt November 1920 + Hannah and Uncle Alex Mon. 13 November Marshall. S-in-L: Florrie + 1922 + RND Database niece Rita. (In Memoriam). 35 816 Adey James Henry (Harry) Private 29 9 April 1917 15/DLI (64 39504 No 1914-5 France 11 Bent House Chief Clerk at the South Fourth son of Thomas and the late May Adey (née ) of [His Service Record has survived. Brother: George Adey - chief Born and E. in SS. Chief Cojeul British Cemetery, Borough of Tynemouth ROH Fri. 11 May 1917 + Brigade, 21st Star Cottages, SS (in 1911), Shields' Corporation Elizabeth E. Adey (née Lee) of 11 Bent Collingwood View, . Enlisted on 25 July 1916. Height: assistant overseer and rate Clerk at the Rate Office of St. Martin-sur-Cojeul. + Holy Trinity Church Tues 15 May 1917 + Division) 65 Marine Approach, SS Rate Office House Cottages, SS. (They were (They were married in Holy Trinity 5'8". Weight: 140 Ibs. C. of E. collector. Siblings: Joseph SS Corporation for 15 Special Memorial B9. Triptych, North Shields Soldiers Died in the (July 1916), 20 Vicarage married in SS' Registry Office on 3 Church, North Shields, on 4 Posted to 15/DLI on 3 March Lee, Thomasina, Isabella, years. Son (Only Child): Great War Street, North Shields May 1873. Their marriage was December 1912. Their marriage was 1917. 5 December 1916 - Neglect Thomas, Elizabeth Eleanor, Harry (born on 17 (Borough of Tynemouth registered in SS during the June registered in Tynemouth during the of Duty (fined and two days William, Margaret A. and December 1913). ROH) and Collingwood quarter of 1873). December quarter of 1912). confined to barracks).] Jennie. View, North Shields 36 1207 Adey Joseph Lee First Engineer 38 13 November 1915 SS 'Shipcote' Mercantile Marine 24 Martin Street, SS Helen Robertson (Nellie) Adey (née Born in SS. The Sixth List Tower Hill Memorial SS Marine Engineers' Thurs. 3 January 1918 (Newcastle) Nichol) of 24 Martin Street, SS. (They of Mercantile Marine Association ROH + Mon. 7 February were married in the Emmanuel Deaths gives his place of 1921 Baptist Free Church, Imeary Street, residence as SS. SS, on 22 August 1905. Their marriage was registered in SS during the September quarter of 1905). 37 4330 Aglionby John Orfeur Chaplain 79 (Born: 16 Military Cross 15 May 1963 (Bromley, Army Chaplain Holy Trinity Church, Vicar of Holy Trinity [He began his career with a [He was educated at Birth registered at St. Holy Trinity Boys' School Mon. 25 June 1917 Mon. 25 June 1917 March 1884) ['LG': 30 July 1915, Kent) (Formerly High Shields Church, High Shields curacy at Holy Trinity, High Westminster School and at George, Hanover Square, ROH, SS (Served) page 7481 - re. 7 R.A.M.C.) (149 Shields, and when peace returned The Queen's College, Oxford. London - June q. 1884. July 1915] Brigade, 50th he was Vicar of He was ordained in 1911.] Death registered as 'John (Northumbrian) until 1924 when he became the D. Aglionby'. Division) 3rd Bishop of Accra, Ghana.] 38 1470 Ainscough James Chief Petty 28 (Born: 3 Military Medal 24 December 1917 (DOW) Drake Bn. RND TZ/1617 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 63 George Potts Street, St. Hilda's Colliery Son of James Ainscough of 41 Byron Jennie Ainscough (née Mellon) of 63 [E. 9 November 1914. Draft for He had one son: Jim (James DOW R. in A. at 48th CCS Rocquigny-Équancourt St. Hilda's Miners' Lodge ROH Sat. 9 February 1918 Sat. 9 February 1918 Officer October (won in France - (189th Brigade, (Balkans 2B) SS (Putter) Street, SS. [Received his son's MM George Potts Street, SS. (They were MEF: 5 October 1915. Joined Ainscough - SS; September q. (on the same day his Road British Cemetery, + St. Michael's ROH + Wed. 24 July 1918 + + South Shields' 1889) 'LG': 18 July 1917, 63rd (Royal and gold watch on 21 March 1918 at married in St. Michael's Church, SS, Drake Bn: 21.10.1915 to 1911 - He received his wounds were sustained). Manancourt. VII.E.25. Tues. 24 December Library ROH + Wed. page 7275). Naval) Division) the Miners' Hall in Maxwell Street, on 29 April 1911. Their marriage was 22.10.1916 (Shell Wound - left father's MM in July 1918). 'Enlisted into the RND in 1918 + Fri. 24 18 February 2015 SS.] registered in SS during the June arm). Rejoined Drake Bn: He had brothers and sisters. November (9th) 1914'. 'In December 1920 (In quarter of 1911). 26.11.1916 to 24.12.1917.] his 28th year' - 'Gazette'. Memoriam) + RND C.O.'s letter. (In Database + Wed. 18 Memoriam). February 2015 39 2577 Ainsley William Private 21 23 August 1916 (Arras 15/DLI (64 21/261 No 1914-5 France 48 Julian Street, SS Traffic Office Staff of the Eldest son of William and Mary Ann Unmarried. [15/DLI began the move from the His father, William, died on 8 Born and E. in SS. KIA on Faubourg D'Amiens St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS Thurs. 21 September Thurs. 21 September sector) Brigade, 21st Star Tyne Improvement Ainsley of 48 Julian Street, SS, and Somme to the Arras Sector on 20 November 1927, aged 65. 22 August 1916 - 'Gazette' Cemetery, Arras. I.F.33. 1916 + Soldiers Died 1916 + 'Illustrated Division) Commission, later of 65 Salmon Street, SS (in April July 1916 and did not return to His mother, Mary Ann, died + Family Headstone in in the Great War Chronicle' 1916 Northumberland Dock. 1930 - Westoe Cemetery Burial the Somme until 13 September on 5 April 1930, aged 69. Westoe Cemetery. CWGC Register). 1916.] (Parents' Headstone in = KIA on 23 August 1916. Westoe Cemetery. A. 168). 40 1591 Aitchison William Private 20 17 March 1918 (Gassed 6th Field 101119 No 1914-5 16 Meldon Terrace, Eldest son of William and Isabella Unmarried. He had brothers and one No SDGW entry. 'Gassed Mont Huon Military St. Michael's ROH, SS Tues. 30 April 1918 + and DOW) Ambulance Star Westoe, SS Aitchison of 16 Meldon Terrace, sister. whilst stretcher-bearing Cemetery, Le Treport. Mon. 17 March 1919 R.A.M.C. Westoe, SS and died in hospital (of gas VI.F.11B. + Thurs. 17 March poisoning) in Le Treport' - 1921 + Sat. 17 March 'Gazette'. Memorial 1923 service at St. Michael's, SS. (In Memoriam). 41

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 374 Aitken Thomas Stoker 44 (Born: 9 31 May 1916 (Battle of HMS Queen 1612U 3 Urwins Court, Laygate He had served on the SS Son of Thomas and Eliza Aitken of SS Ann (Annie) Aitken (née [HMS Queen Mary was built at Daughter: Katie. Sister & Born in SS. Had served on Chatham Naval Memorial. Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Tues. 20 June 1916 + Tues. 20 June 1916 + June 1872) Jutland) Mary (The Street, SS 'Brook' Morrison/Nicholson) of 3 Urwins Palmer's, laid down March 1911, Brother-in-Law: Lizzie & SS 'Brook'. KIA (drowned) - Memorial Reference: 19. West Holborn ROH + Holy Thurs. 31 May 1917 Fri. 27 May 2016 Battlecruiser Court, Laygate Street, SS. (They were completed March 1912. George. [Of HMS Queen Battle of Jutland. Holy (Kent). Trinity Boys' School ROH, SS (In Memoriam) + Fri. Fleet/1st married in St. Mary's Church, SS, on Armament: 8 x 13.5 inch & 16 x 4 Mary's crew of 1,286, only Trinity Boys' School - 31 May 1918 + Thurs. Battlecruiser 11 October 1905. Their marriage was inch guns. Maximum speed: 27.5 twenty men survived.] Admitted: 8 December 31 May 1923 + Fri. 27 Squadron) registered in SS during the December knots.] 1884; Left: 9 March 1885. May 2016 + Mon. 30 quarter of 1905). (In Memoriam). May 2016 42 1968 Aitken Thomas William Private 26 3 September 1917 (DOW) 14/NF 6980 9 September France 6 Shakespeare Street, Gas Yard Labourer (in Son of Thomas and Jane Aitken (née Kathleen Jeffrey (formerly Aitken, née [His wife, Kathleen, was born in Children (all births registered Born in Jarrow. E. North Menin Road South St. Paul's Roll of Honour + Soldiers Died in the Smith's Dock (Pioneers) 1915 (1914-5 North Shields (in 1911) 1911) + Smith's Dock, Moss) of Jarrow, 25 Addison Street, Gray). (Their marriage was registered Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, in Tynemouth): James (Sept. Shields. His birth was Military Cemetery. II.I.23. Borough of Tynemouth ROH Great War Magazine, July 1919 (Divisional Star) and 1 Russell Street, North Shields ( Ring North Shields, and 9½ Bedford Street, in Tynemouth during the June quarter and was 24 in 1911 - when he was q. 1911), John G. (December registered in SS during the (Belgium). + Smith's Dock Company Pioneers, 21st North Shields Department - Labourer) North Shields. (They were married in of 1910). 21. Siblings: Margaret Jane, q. 1912), Kathleen (June q. March quarter of 1891. ROH + Smith's Dock Park Division) St. Paul's Church, Jarrow, on 31 Andrew D., Lily, Eleanor, John G., 1914) & Thomas (June q. Enlisted on 7 September ROH March 1872. Marriage registered in Lottie and James.] 1916). 1914 along with his SS - March quarter of 1872). younger brother - 'Shields' Daily news' (18 October 1917). 43 1970 Aitken William Private Unknown 27 September 1915 (Battle 15/DLI (64 19395 11 September France Born and E. in Jarrow. . Panel 106 St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the of Loos) Brigade, 21st 1915 (1914-5 and 107 Great War Division) Star) 44 3938 Aitken William Fireman 25 8 January 1920 HMS Eaglet Mercantile Marine Reserve Son of George and Margaret Jane Harton Cemetery. E.3797. Aitken of 43 Edward Terrace, SS (South Shields). 45 3969 Aitken James AB Unknown Unknown Hawke Bn. RND TZ/4842 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 47 Gilbert Street, SS A Water-Boatman (RND Eldest son of John William and [Height: 5'1". Brown hair. Blue eyes. [His sister, Maggie Aitken, died on Brothers: Robert (AB in RND) His photograph together Fri. 4 February 1916 + Fri. 4 February 1916 (Born: 5 (Balkans 2B) Service Record) Elizabeth Aitken of 47 Gilbert Street, C. of E. War Gratuity - £9/10s. 11 March 1910, aged 19 years 5 (No. 4003) and John William with those of both his RND Service Record (Including his brothers January 1894 - SS 5.12.1915 - Drafted from Blandford months. He had sisters and (AB in RND) (853). Sister & B-brothers and his brother-in- - Robert and John RND Service Camp to Hawke Bn. 17.12.15 - brothers (in 1923). ] in-L: Jenny & Bombardier law appeared in the William) Record) Disembarked at Alexandria. 29.12.15 - John William Irving - RFA 'Gazette' on Friday 4 Embarked on HMT 'Arcadian'. 6.1.16 - (No. 4033) - Their marriage February 1916. Disembarked at Alexandria from HMT was registered in SS during 'Arcadian'] the June quarter of 1915. 46 4003 Aitken Robert AB Unknown Unknown RND Second son of John William and [His sister, Maggie Aitken, died on Older Brother: AB James Sister & Brother-in-Law: Fri. 4 February 1916 Fri. 4 February 1916 Elizabeth Aitken of 47 Gilbert Street, 11 March 1910, aged 19 years 5 Aitken - RND (No. 3969). Jenny & John William (Includes his brothers - SS months. He had sisters and Younger Brother: AB John Irving - RFA (No. 4033). James and John brothers (in 1923).] William Aitken - RND. No. (Their marriage was William) 4033). His sister, Maggie registered in SS during the Aitken, died on 11 March June quarter of 1915). 1910, aged 19 years 5 months. He had sisters. 47 6038 Aitken Thomas Gunner Unknown Unknown Royal Field South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity School Boys' Artillery Boys' School - Admitted: 7 ROH, SS (Served) July 1902; Left: 30 48 October 1907. 6638 Aitken Archibald Private 47 March q. 1935 (SS) 14/DLI or Jarrow. Elizabeth Aitken (née Wears). (They [While he was being operated on Children (all births registered Birth registered in SS - Fri. 12 May 1916 15/DLI were married in SS' Registry Office on for appendicitis in a hospital in in SS): James (June q. 1917), March q. 1888. 'Took part (Jarrow Express) 26 June 1912. Their marriage was the south the pain he suffered Stanley (March q. 1919), in the Battle of Loos, lost registered in SS during the June was so great that the attempts he William (March q. 1921) and his speech and hearing quarter of 1912). made to cry out resulted in his Gordon (March q. 1928). through the explosion of a speech and later his hearing come Brother: Private William shell near him, and later back.] Aitken, 15/DLI, 27 on recovered his lost September 1915 (Battle of faculties under rather Loos), age unknown (No. singular circumstances' 1970). (Jarrow Express). 49 6662 Aitken J. Corporal Unknown Unknown 27 Chapel Road, Jarrow Wounded by 3 August Fri. 4 August 1916 (in August 1916) 1916 - Jarrow Express. (Jarrow Express) 50 853 Aitken (Buller -John William AB 19 years 7 17 April 1917 Drake Bn. RND TZ/3242 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 47 Gilbert Street, SS Coal Miner Son of John William and Elizabeth Unmarried. [E. 7 January 1915. Draft for MEF Brother: Will (in Salonika). S 'Better known as John . Bay 1 Fri. 4 February 1916 + Fri. 4 February 1916 'Gazette') months (189th Brigade, (Balkans 2B) Aitken of 47 Gilbert Street, SS 9 September 1915. Joined Drake & B-in-L: Jenny (Jennie) & William Buller' - 'Gazette'. Tues. 8 May 1917 + (including his brothers (Born: 7 63rd (Royal Bn: 21.9.1915 to 19.10.1915. Will. His sister, Maggie Brothers: AB James Aitken - Wed. 17 April 1918 + - James and Robert) September Naval) Division) Diarrhoea. Rejoined Drake Bn: Aitken, died on 11 March RND (No. 3969) & AB Mon. 18 April 1921 + 1896) 2.12.1915 to 7.10.1916.] 1910, aged 19 years 5 Robert Aitken - RND (No. Mon. 17 April 1922 + months. He had sisters. B-in-4003). (In Memoriam). Tues. 17 April 1923 + L: Bombardier John William RND Database irving RFA. 51 2716 Alcock John William Private 21 12 October 1916 21 (Tyneside 21/1285 No 1914-5 France Son of John James and Jane Alcock of Unmarried. Born and E. in SS. Ration Farm Military Soldiers Died in the Scottish) / NF Star 28 Front Street, Low Moorsley, Co. Cemetery, La Chapelle- Great War (102 Brigade, Durham. D'Armentieres. II.B.1. 52 34th Division) 4708 Alcock Edward Private Unknown Unknown 'A' Company, 26 26/16 10 January France 11 Ormonde Street, SS [Transferred to 25/NF and Enlisted: 3 December John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No 1st/4th York and Lancaster 1914. His name appeared Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) Regt. (Acting Corporal).] in the October 1916 and Brigade, 34th June 1917 Casualties' Lists. Division) 3 July 1919 - Discharged. (John Sheen). 53 273 Alder Bartholomew Private 36 (or 37) 30 June 1916 (Somme) 22 (Tyneside 22/154 No 1914-5 France 29 Reed Street, SS Ellen (Nellie) Alder (née Donnelly) of [102 Brigade was positioned He had children. Born in SS. E. . Thiépval Memorial. Pier Tues. 27 March 1917 Scottish) / NF Star 29 Reed Street, SS. (They were astride the Albert-Bapaume Road His birth was registered in and Face 10B, 11B and + Fri. 24 June 2016 + (102 Brigade, married in SS' Registry Office on 15 and facing La Boisselle on 1 July South Shields during the 12B Tues. 5 July 2016 + 34th Division) October 1901. Their marriage was 1916.] March quarter of 1878. Soldiers Died in the registered in SS during the December Great War quarter of 1901). 54 587 Alder James Petty Officer 21 (Born: 29 Military Medal 23 April 1917 (Battle of Nelson Bn. RND TZ/3641 (T.R.N.D. 13641) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 20 Adelaide Street, SS St. Hilda's (Putter) Son of James and Jane Alder of 20 Unmarried. [Sister and Brother-in- [E. 22 January 1915 (aged 18). [He won his Military Medal B & S-in-L: Will & Maggie. Arras Memorial. Bay 1 St. Hilda's Miners' Lodge ROH Fri. 22 December Wed. 10 January 1917 August 1895) (won at the Ancre - Gavrelle) (189 Brigade, (Balkans 2B) [1911 - Driver Below Adelaide Street, SS. (Father born in SS Law: Minnie and Bob. Aunt & Uncle: Draft for MEF 1 August 1915. during the Battle of the Uncle Jim & Aunt Polly. He 1915 + Wed. 10 'LG': 19 February 63rd (Royal Ground] & a 50-year old Joiner in a Colliery; Sarah and Bob. Remembered by his Joined Nelson Bn: 20.8.1915 to Ancre in November 1916 - had brothers & sisters. His January 1917 + Thurs. 1917, 6th Naval) Division) Mother aged 47, B. Nthd. Married for aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. 24.1.1917. Trench Foot. Rejoined Roy Swales, page 114. father, James Alder Snr, 12 December 1918 + Supplement, page 26 years with 9 children, all still living Beverley.] Nelson Bn: 26.2.1917 to Siblings (all B. in SS, 1911 was a veteran who fought Sat. 23 April 1921 (In 1749). in 1911). 23.4.1917.] ages): Ethel (22), Margaret through the Egyptian Memoriam) + Mon. (19), William (17), Sarah Campaign & held the Long 24 April 1922 + Mon. (11), Elizabeth (9) & John Service Medal having & Tues. 23 & 24 April (6).] served 25 years in the 5th 1923 + RND Database Durhams and the Territorials. 55 7132 Alder Arthur Cornelius Private 50 September q. 1937 (SS) Labour Corps Bell Street, Westoe, SS A General Labourer (in Son of Thomas and Isabella Alder of [His father, Thomas (A General Siblings (1891 ages; all Born in SS. Birth Wellington Street Roll of (in 1881), and 1891) Wellington Street, SS (in 1891) Labourer in 1891), was born in registered in SS): Thomas registered in SS - March q. Honour, SS Wellington Street, SS Lambeth, Surrey (c. 1838), and (17; Born in SS; December q. 1873. Siblings (1881 (in 1891) was 53 in 1891. His mother, 1874), Mary Susan (12; ages): Annie (12; Born in Isabella, was born in Scotland (c. Born in SS; September q. Scotland) and William (10; 1843) and was 48 in 1891.] 1878), Isabella (10; Born in Born in Scotland). Jarrow; March q. 1881) and Catherine Young (8; Born in Jarrow; June q. 1883). 56

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 296 Alderson Matthew Hollandings Fireman 33 13 January 1915 HMS Viknor Mercantile Marine Reserve 1914-5 Star 40 East Holborn, SS Son of John and Catherine Rebecca The 'Viknor' was an armed Birth registered in SS - Plymouth Naval Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Tues. 26 January (10th Cruiser Alderson (née Holland) of SS merchant cruiser which left December q. 1881. Memorial. Memorial West Holborn Roll of Honour 1915 + Fri. 14 January Squadron) Londonderry on 12 January Brother and Sister-in-Law: Reference 9 1916 1915 and disappeared 11 Joseph and Katie of 5 miles west of Tory Island, Barrington Lane, SS + Donegal, Ireland, with the Nephew Joseph. (In loss of all 295 crewmen - Memoriam). having probably struck a German mine. 57 968 Alderson Emmerson Private 27 11 April 1918 (Battle of 1st/7th DLI 350787 (1642) 19 April 1915 France Swan Bank, SS (in 1911) Glass and Flint Glass Son of John Thomas and Esther Margaret Alderson (née Gillespie) of [In 1911 his father, John, was 46. Siblings (all born in SS, 1911 Born and E. in SS. His birth Ploegsteert Memorial. Borough of Tynemouth Roll Clive Dunn page 241 + Estaires, 9-11 April 1918. (Territorial) (1914-5 Star) and, later, 41 Works (in 1911) Alderson (née Peart) of Swan Bank, 41 Coronation Street, North Shields. He was born in Newcastle. His ages): Catherine (14 - Glass was registered in SS during Panel 8 and 9. (Belgium). of Honour Soldiers Died in the 'Operation Georgette') (Divisional Coronation Street, [Edward Moore & Co. SS. (They were married in Holy Trinity (Their marriage was registered in mother, Esther, was 44 and was & Flint Glass Works), William the June quarter of 1891. Great War Pioneers, 50th North Shields + 12 (?)] Church, SS, on 29 November 1890 Tynemouth during the March quarter born in Goldhill, Cumberland.] (13), Joseph (10), George (7) (Northumbrian) Mount Pleasant, North (SS; December q. 1890). (In 1911 of 1918). & John Thomas (2). Division) Shields (Borough of they had been married for 20 years Tynemouth ROH) and had had 11 children, six still 58 living). 3022 Alderson George Private 21 24 May 1915 (Second 2/Royal Dublin 16694 3 May 1915 France Mrs. Hannah Simpson (formerly Born in SS. E. Newcastle. () Soldiers Died in the Battle of Ypres) Fusiliers (10 (1914-5 Star) Alderson) of 10 Galt Street, Thornley, R. Wheatley Hill, Co. Memorial. Panel 44 and Great War Brigade, 4th Co. Durham. Durham. 46. (Belgium). Division) 59 4504 Alderson Joseph Alexander AB Unknown Unknown Anson Bn. RND TZ/3502 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 5 Wellington Place, SS A Labourer (RND Catherine M. Alderson (née Grindle) [Enlisted: 16 January 1915. Children (all registered in SS): Height: 5'4". Dark brown Wellington Street Roll of RND Service Record + (Born: 7 (Balkans 2B) Service Record) of 5 Wellington Place, SS. (They were 24.7.1915 - Joined Anson Bn. at Joseph A. (June q. 1914), hair. Brown eyes. C. of E. Honour, SS Tues. 10 August 1920 August 1889) married in St. Stephen's Church, SS, Gallipoli. 15.6.1916 - Embarked John (December q. 1918), War Gratuity - £23. 'J.A.' on 1 December 1912. Their marriage on HMT 'Minnewaska' at Mudros. Elizabeth G. (December q. tattooed on his right was registered in SS during the 20.6.1916 - Disembarked at 1921) & Catherine G. (June forearm. 1.2.1919 - December quarter of 1912). Marseilles. 4 to 14.6.1917 - Leave q. 1926). Demobilised. to UK. 5.7.1918 - Invalided to UK (Influenza). 10.8.1918 - Discharged] 60 7138 Alderson James Thomas Leading Unknown Unknown RND Morton Street, SS (in An Accountant (in 1911) Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Alderson Christina Alderson (née Peat - aged 27 [His father, Thomas, was born in Siblings (1901 ages; all born Born in SS. Birth Wellington Street Roll of Seaman 1891), and 10 Park [An Articled Clerk of Morton Street, SS (in 1891) in 1911) of 10 Park Avenue, North Sedgefield, Co. Durham (c. 1847), in SS): Henrietta Cluley (23; registered in SS - Honour, SS Avenue, North Shields (Chartered Accountant) Shields (in 1911). (Their marriage and was 53 in 1901. He died in SS September q. 1877), December q. 1880. Son: (in 1911) (in 1901)] was registered in SS during the June - June q. 1924, aged 75. His Margaret Reay (18; June q. Dennis (Tynemouth; quarter of 1906). mother, Elizabeth, was born in SS 1882), Israel (17; March q. December q. 1909; Died: (c.1850) and was 52 in 1901.] 1884) and Grace (10; Calder, Yorkshire; March September q. 1890). q. 1941, aged 42). 61 5850 Aldous Harold Frank L/C 67 17 May 1957 Manchester 6711 Jarrow (in May 1957) Jarrow Cemetery. 62 Regt. 969 Aldridge James Private 25 24 March 1918 ('Operation 1st/7th DLI 275182 (1823) 19 April 1915 France South Shields. Son of Mr. T.L. Aldridge of 5 He had sisters. Born and E. in SS. [North- Pozières Memorial. Panel St. Bede's R.C. Sacred Heart Sat. 24 March 1923 + Michael') (Territorial) (1914-5 Star) Wouldhave Street, SS East War Memorials' 68 to 72 Altar, SS Clive Dunn page 241 + (Divisional website incorrectly gives Soldiers Died in the Pioneers, 50th his name as 'James Great War (Northumbrian) Albridge'.] (In Division) Memoriam). 63 3420 Aldus William Richard Sapper 36 9 December 1918 Railway WR/259065 No 1914-5 Dry Dock Labourer (in Eldest son of William and the late Emily Aldus (née Flint). (Born: A Boarder living at 16 Guide Had sisters & one brother. His birth was registered in Manchester (Philips Park) Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Sat. 21 December Operating Star 1911) Elizabeth Aldus Newton, Lancashire, aged 29 in Street, Weaste, Pendleton, Daughter: Ethel - aged 4 in SS during the June quarter Cemetery. K.C.E.64. Holy Trinity Boys' School 1918 + No SDGW Division R.E. 1911). (Their marriage was registered Lancashire. He had been married 1911 and born at Newton, of 1882. He died at (Screen Wall). ROH, SS entry in Manchester during the September for 5 years in 1911 and had one Lancashire. (Her birth was Military quarter of 1906). child. registered in Manchester Hospital. Formerly 194029 during the December R.E. & 47315 Liverpool quarter of 1906). Regt. 64 14 Alexander William Private Unknown 4 September 1918 20/DLI (123 93259 No 1914-5 France Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Voormezeele Enclosure Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 41st Star Also 3/7956 Grad. Bn. No. 3. XV.K.11. Great War 65 Division) 2715 Alexander John Rutherford Private 27 or 28 30 April 1915 (DOW) 1st/6th 6/2425 19 April 1915 France 51 Winchester Street, Son of Thomas and the late Hannah Unmarried. [His father, Thomas Burns Brother: James Robertson Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Bailleul Communal Westoe Road Baptist Church Sat. 8 May 1915 + Sat. 8 May 1915 (Territorial) NF (1914-5 Star) SS (in July 1908 - when Alexander of 18 Seafield Terrace, SS. Alexander, died in May 1932, Alexander - Died on the He had gone to the front Cemetery Extension Organ Plaque + South Shields' Mon. 1 November (149 Brigade, his mother died) + 18 (His mother, Hannah, died 20 July aged 88 (Family Headstone + Yangtze River on 18 (or 13 ?) only three weeks before (Nord). I.F.33. Y.M.C.A. Memorial Plaque (?) 1920 (Westoe Road 50th Seafield Terrace, SS. 1908, aged 57 (Family Headstone)). GRO). His birth was registered in August 1903, aged 25 (and he was KIA - 'Gazette'. Baptists' Memorial (Northumbrian) (He resided with his SS during the June quarter of was interred at Kiukiang, There is a Family Tablet) + Soldiers Division) father in April 1915 - 1887.] China). Sister: Grace Craig Headstone in Harton Died in the Great War 'Gazette'). Alexander - Died 15 July Cemetery (M.5943). 1892, aged 12. 66 4233 Alexander Robert Smeaton Private 51 Buried: 22 March 1939 West Yorkshire 1914-5 Star 45 Lord Nelson Street, Harton Colliery Maria McKay Alexander (née [Severely wounded at Gallipoli The birth of a 'Robert Harton Cemetery. J.8095. Tues. 14 September Tues. 14 September [Marriage Record + Burial Regt. Tyne Dock (in Maxwell) of 45 Lord Nelson Street, and in hospital at Alexandria, Smeetam Alexander' was (South Shields). 1915 1915 Register] September 1915) and 5 Tyne Dock. (They were married in St. Egypt - 'Gazette'. 'Of St. Mark's registered in SS - March q. Dixon Street, SS (in Hilda's Church, SS, on 24 February Parish' - Burial Register.] 1888. The marriage of a March 1939) 1908. Their marriage was registered 'Robert Smeaton in SS during the March quarter of Alexander' was registered 1908). in SS - March q. 1908. 67 6814 Alexanderson Harry Private 70 (GRO) September q. 1936 (SS) 225 South Frederick A Mooringman (in Charlotte Marcia Alexanderson (née [His wife, Charlotte Marcia, was Son: Henry (SS; June q. Born in Stockholm, Frederick Street Roll of Street, SS (in 1911) 1911) Collins) of 225 South Frederick Street, born in SS (March q. 1875) and 1900). Daughter: Ruby (SS; Sweden. Honour SS. (They were married in SS' Registry died in SS - Buried: 2 December June q. 1910). Office on 7 December 1909. Their 1960, aged 85. (Harton marriage was registered in SS during Cemetery. J.7731). She resided at the December quarter of 1909). 53 Bunyan Avenue, SS.] 68 849 Allan Wilton Private 20 (or 21) 1 July 1916 'A' Company, 18348 18 November France South Shields. A Sailor Second son of W. Tone Allan and the [Moved forward from Thiépval Grandson of the late Captain Born in SS. E. Newcastle. R. Connaught Cemetery, St. Mark's Church Wed. 4 October 1916 Wed. 4 October 1916 11/Royal 1915 (1914-5 late Frances Anne Allan of 47 Henry Wood in support of the attack by Peter Allan and the late SS. MRIC = Allen. His birth Thiépval. I.A.12. Commemorative Stained + Fri. 18 May 1917 + + Thurs. 23 June 2016 Inniskilling Star) Nelson Street, SS. the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916. Peter Thornton. was registered in SS during Glass Window, SS + St. Mon. 24 November Fusiliers High casualties from machine-gun the March quarter of Aidan's Church ROH, SS 1919 + Fri. 24 June (Donegal and fire upon leaving wood and during 1894. 2016 + Tues. 5 July Fermanagh) attempt to cross No Man's Land.] 2016 + Soldiers Died (109 Brigade, in the Great War 36th (Ulster) 69 Division) 956 Allan Henry S. Leading Unknown Military Medal 27 January 1918 Hood Bn. RND CZ/1353 (RNVR) Mont Huon Military St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS Seaman (63rd (Royal Cemetery, Le Treport. Navy) Division) V.E.12B. 70 1777 Allan William Private 18 11 August 1916 (Somme) 2/DLI (18 19/1028 No 1914-5 52 Arthur Street, Hebburn Colliery Son of George and Kate Allan of 52 Unmarried. [To Acheux (4/8). Moved forward [He attended Hebburn Born: Tudhoe, Co. Hamel Military Cemetery, Hebburn Colliery School ROH Fri. 6 August 1915 (Acting Brigade, 6th Star Hebburn Colliery (in Arthur Street, Hebburn Colliery (6/8) - two companies in front line Colliery School, leaving in Durham. E. Jarrow. R. Beaumont-Hamel. I.C.21. + Hebburn Colliery School (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Corporal - Division) August 1916) (Gordon Trench), one in support 1912.] Hebburn Colliery. MRIC + ROH - 1915 25 August 1916 MRIC) at Hamel, one at Mesnil in CWGC = 'William Allan'. (Jarrow Express) + Fri. reserve. Relieved and to 9 February 1917 Beaussart (12/8). To Mailly- (Jarrow Express) + Mallet Wood (14/8).] Soldiers Died in the Great War 71

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3261 Allan George Henry Gunner 37 (Family 20 November 1917 221st Siege 108327 No 1914-5 France 1 Conway Terrace, SS A Fruiterer Son of Thomas Henry Allan and Annie Margaret Jane Allan (née Dickie) of 2 [His father, Thomas Henry (A B: William Snaith Allan (Died Born: Washington, Co. Ypres Reservoir Cemetery. Frederick Street Roll of Soldiers Died in the Headstone) Battery RGA Star (in 1901), 6 Chapel (Greengrocer) (in Elizabeth Allan of 43 Frederick Street, Readhead Avenue, Westoe, SS. (They Retired Policeman), was born in 15 February 1888, aged 20). Durham. E. Nottingham. I.I.140. (Belgium). Honour + St. Mary's Parish Great War Terrace, SS (in October October 1907 and 1911) SS (in 1911). (His father died on 15 were married in St. Mary's Church, Epping Forest, Essex, and was 70. Sisters: Lucy Ann Gallagher Sons: Thomas Ballantyne Churchyard Memorial Cross, 1907), and 2 Readhead [A Horse Groom/Driver February 1919, aged 77). SS, on 27 October 1909. Their His mother, Ann Elizabeth (A (Died 10 April 1897, aged 27) (SS; September q. 1908) & Tyne Dock Avenue, Westoe, SS (in in 1901] marriage was registered in SS during Fuiterer), was born in Lythe, & Emma I. Kellaway (Died 16 George Henry (SS; 1911) the December quarter of 1909). Yorkshire, and was 65. Father-in- December 1945, aged 69). December q. 1909). ROH Law: Robert Ballantyne Dickie (A Siblings (1901 ages): Edith = R.H. Allan. MRIC = Railway Signalman).] Hannah (18; SS - March q. George H. Allen. There is a 1883) and Alice Gertrude Family Headstone in St. (15). Peter's Churchyard, Harton. 72 3317 Allan William Private Unknown 24 May 1915 (Second 1st/7th DLI 2438 19 April 1915 France Southwick, Sunderland. Born: Hebburn. E. Ypres (Menin Gate) Clive Dunn page 241 + Clive Dunn page 67 Battle of Ypres) (Pioneers) (151 (1914-5 Star) Sunderland. R. Southwick, Memorial. Panel 36 and Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 50th Sunderland. 38. (Belgium), Great War (Northumbrian) Division) 73 3318 Allan William Private Unknown 14 September 1916 9/West 3/8960 29 August Dardanelles [9/West Yorkshire moved to the Born: Hartlepool, Co. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Soldiers Died in the (Somme) Yorkshire Regt. 1915 (1914-5 (Balkans 2B) front line on 14 September and Durham. E. SS. and Face 2A, 2C and 2D Great War (32 Brigade, Star) with 8/West Riding Regt. made a 11th (Northern) successful attack on Turk Street Division) and the Wonder Work beyond. Relieved and to Crucifix Corner (15/9). Casualties - 318.] 74 3408 Allan James CSM 38 Mentioned in 24 May 1915 (Second 1st/5th 5/2258 20 April 1915 France 20 Appletree Gardens, Walker and Wallsend Eldest son of Margaret and the late Jennie Charlton Allan of 20 Appletree He had two brothers with Born: Midlothian. E. Ypres (Menin Gate) St. Michael's ROH, SS (?) Mon. 7 June 1915 + Wed. 15 December (Warrant Despatches Battle of Ypres) (Territorial) NF (1914-5 Star) Walkerville, Newcastle Gas Company David Allan of 1 Rosa Street, SS Gardens, Walkerville, Newcastle the colours. [The precise Walker-on-Tyne. Both the Memorial. Panel 8 and Wed. 15 December 1915 Officer: Class (149 Brigade, (Formerly 1 Rosa Street, circumstances of his death 'Gazette' and SDGW say 12. (Belgium). 1915 + Soldiers Died II) 50th SS). were explained in he was KIA on 23 May in the Great War (Northumbrian) reasonable detail in the 1915. Secretary of Walker Division) 'Gazette' in December and Wallsend Union Gas 1915.] Company's Rifle Club from its inception in 1906. 75 4045 Allan G.B. Corporal Unknown Military Medal Unknown His MM was won for Thurs. 8 June 1916 Thurs. 8 June 1916 conspicuous gallantry at St. Eloi. Wounded and in hospital (in June 1916) - 76 'Gazette'. 5089 Allan James Unknown Unknown 26 Wellington Street, SS A Painter in a Shipyard Annie Allan of 26 Wellington Street, Daughter: Jessie Allan. Livingstone Street Roll of Wed. 8 August 1917 77 (Born: 1873) (in 1911) (in 1911) SS (in 1911) Honour (?) 5138 Allan Albert Sergeant 54 (Born: 30 CBE 21 January 1948 Railway Wingate Station, Hutton A Clerk working for Son of John Joseph and Katherine Margherita Allan (née Miles). (They [Assistant Secretary of the His wife Margherita's death Born at Wingate, Co. Mike Todd March 1893) Transport Henry, Co. Durham N.E.R. Company Allan of Wear Street, Jarrow were married in Christ Church, Federated Malay States Railway was probably registered in Durham (Easington; June Division, R.E. (1901), Jarrow (in (Apprentice in the Traffic Jarrow, on 16 February 1920. Their from 1921 to 1932. Promoted to Chelmsford, Essex - June q. q. 1893). He entered SS September 1906), Wear Division - 1912) marriage was registered in SS during Divisional Superintendent in 1962, aged 66. Boys' High School on 13 Street, Jarrow (1911) the March quarter of 1920). 1932. In April 1938 he left September 1906 and left and Adstock Cottage, Malaya to take up the post of on 21 December 1910. Adstock, General Manager of the Sierra Buckinghamshire (in Leone Railway - to 1944, when January 1948) awarded CBE.] 78 6163 Allan John AB Unknown Unknown HMS Paddler South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Admitted: 17 August 1908; Left: 7 September 1914. 79 576 Allen Alexander L/C 37 2 April 1918 ('Operation 2nd/8th 38945 No MRIC France 1 Urfa Terrace, SS Son of Richard Hall Allen Mary Hannah Allen (née Douglass) of Born and E. in SS. Pozières Memorial. Panel Saint Paul and St. John's Soldiers Died in the Michael') (Territorial) entry. 1 Urfa Terrace, SS. (They were Formerly 38951 Yorkshire 32 to 34 Church Roll of Honour, SS Great War Lancashire married in St. John's Presbyterian Regt. Fusiliers (125 Church on 10 June 1914. Their Brigade, 42nd marriage was registered in SS during (East the June quarter of 1914). Lancashire) 80 Division) 1399 Allen Albert Edward Private 25 26 July 1916 (Somme) 8th Bn. 2551 Melbourne. Australia. Son of Ridley and the late Julianna Brother: Private John Villers-Bretonneux Thurs. 23 August Australian Allen (née Schwartz) of 3 Ladysmith Edward Allen, 1/NF, Died on Memorial 1917 Infantry, Street, SS. (They were married in St. 28 March 1918, aged 32 Australian Thomas' Church, SS, on 18 October (No. 2717). Imperial Force 1882. Their marriage was registered in SS during the December quarter of 1882). 81 2717 Allen John Robert Private 32 28 March 1918 ('Operation 1/NF (9 51090 No 1914-5 France 3 Ladysmith Street, SS A Hairdresser (in 1911) Eldest son of Ridley and the late Charlotte Allen (née Etherington) of Brother: Private Albert Born in SS. E. , Arras Memorial. Bay 2 St. Michael's ROH, SS (?) + Thurs. 23 January Michael') Brigade, 3rd Star (in 1911), 61 Elizabeth Juliana Allen (née Schwartz) of 3 61 Elizabeth Street, SS. (Station Road, Edward Allen, 8th Bn. A.I.F., Northumberland. Siblings: and 3 Borough of Tynemouth ROH 1919 + Fri. 28 March Division) Street, SS, and Station Ladysmith Street, SS. (They were , Northumberland, in Died 26 July 1916, aged 26 Emily S., Priscilla G., Alice + St. George's Church ROH, 1919 + Wed. 28 Road, Cullercoats, married in St. Thomas' Church, SS, on January 1919). (They were married (No. 1399). A.F. and William E. (In Cullercoats March 1923 + Northumberland 18 October 1882. Their marriage was on 1 August 1911. Their marriage Memoriam). Soldiers Died in the registered in SS during the December was registered in SS during the Great War quarter of 1882). September quarter of 1911). 82 2802 Allen Charles Private 19 (Born: 3 12 October 1917 'D' Company, 30248 10 May 1916 France 120 Cleveland Street, SS An Apprentice Second son of James and Elizabeth Unmarried. [Height: 5' 0". Weight: 7 [His father, James (A Ships' He had sisters and brothers. Born and E. in SS. Baptised Memorial. Panel St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Sat. 12 October 1918 June 1898) 13/DLI (68 (No 1914-5 (in 1911) Blacksmith (in January Allen (née Hymers) of 120 Cleveland stones 8 lbs. C. of E. Wounded and Joiner), was born in SS and was Siblings (1911 ages; all SS): in St. Hilda's Church, SS, on 128 to 131 and 162 and + Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 23rd Star) 1916) Street, SS (in 1911). (They were 'Missing' in France on 19 July 1916.] 49. His mother, Elizabeth, was James (17; A Brass 26 June 1898. (In 162A. (Belgium). Great War Division) married in St. Michael's Church, SS, born in SS and was 39. They had Moulder), Elizabeth (15), Memoriam). He enlisted on 30 March 1889. Their marriage been married for 22 years and Frederick (11) and Laura in SS on 25 January 1916. was registered in SS during the March had had ten children, six still (7). Aunt: Mrs. Catherine His Service Record has quarter of 1889). living.] Lake of 99 Chichester Road, survived and includes a SS. Uncle: Charles Allen of letter to a pal. 97 Bath Street, SS (aged 39 in 1911). 83 3264 Allen Robert Osmond Gunner 34 25 July 1917 (DOW) 262nd Siege 284878 16 August France 17 Woodbine Road, Insurance Agent (in Son of Sarah Isabella Allen of 9 Lilburn [His mother, Sarah Isabella, was Born in Jarrow. [1911 Gwalia Cemetery. I.E.3. Soldiers Died in the Battery RGA 1914 (1914 , Newcastle (in 1911) Gardens, South Gosforth, Newcastle, born in Newcastle and a 53-year Census - Born: Newcastle]. (Belgium). Great War 'Mons' Star') 1911) and the late Robert Osmond Allen old widow in 1911, residing at 9 E. Newcastle. A Regular or Lilburn Gardens, South Gosforth.] a Reservist. Formerly 12899 RGA. 84 3456 Allen Thomas F. First Engineer 63 23 December 1915 SS Mercantile Marine 1 Wood Terrace, SS Son of the late John and Jane Allen. Jane Allen (née Harris) of 1 Wood Born in London. SS Tower Hill Memorial Wed. 12 January 'Northumbria' Terrace, SS. (They were married in St. 'Northumbria' was a Tyne 1916 (London) Mark's Church, SS, on 28 June 1879. collier which had sailed Their marriage was registered in SS from Burntisland. during the June quarter of 1879). 85 3620 Allen Lawrence Pole Sergeant 25 21 March 1918 ('Operation 4/Royal Fusiliers G/73110 No 1914-5 France Rose Inn, Dene Street, A Hosier (in 1911). He Son of William John and Catherine [His father was a 47-year old Sisters: Lizzie (B. SS, 12 in Born in SS. Birth Arras Memorial Borough of Tynemouth ROH Fri. 21 March 1919 Michael') (9 Brigade, 3rd Star North Shields (in 1911) worked for William Allen (née Pole) of the Rose Inn, Dene Publican in 1911 (Hotel Manager 1901) & Mary A. (B. NS, 10 in registered in SS September Division) and 43 Middle Street, Wood and Sons, Tailors, Street, North Shields, & also of 6 in Chirton in 1901) - born in North 1901) + Brothers-in-Law: Sep q. 1893. CWGC = Tynemouth North and South Shields. Collingwood Terrace, North Shields. Shields. His mother was then & William. B & S-in-L: Willie 'Lawrence Poole Allen'. (Married in St. Mary's Church - 14 aged 46 - born in SS. (B. SS, 15 in 1901) & Mary. Siblings: Albert E. (B. NS, 5 August 1882. 1911 - Married for 29 B: John J. (B. SS, 17 in 1901) in 1901), Sydney M. (B. NS, years with 9 children, all still living). & 2 in 1901) & Ethel M. (B. NS, 5 month in 1901). (In Memoriam). 86

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3830 Allen Alexander Gibson (SS Private 33 (Born: 12 15 September 1916 28th Battalion, 424380 Wishart, Sasketchewan, A Farmer Son of Robert Stephenson Allen (A [He attended SS High School: Older Brother: Robert 'Emigrated to Canada ten Vimy Memorial SS High School ROH + SS High Thurs. 12 October Thurs. 12 October Grammar School October Canadian Canada. Shipbroker) of 4 Westoe Crescent, SS Admitted 6 May 1890; Left Easter Stephenson Allen (Born: 24 years ago and became a School Admissions' Book 1916 1916 Admissions' Book) 1882) Infantry 1898 - To go to a Modern July 1880) - also attended SS flourishing farmer' - School.] High School. 'Gazette'. Birth registered in SS - December q. 1882. 87 3963 Allen Frederick (Freddy) Corporal 24 Military Medal 21 March 1921 1st/7th DLI 92 Catherine Street, SS Coal Miner He had sisters and one 'Of St. Thomas' Parish' - Harton Cemetery. C.(or Tues. 8 October 1918 (Pioneers) brother. Brother and Sister- Burial Register. (In L.)342. (South Shields). + Tues. 21 March in-Law: Bob and Ena. Memoriam). 1921 (2 ?) + Wed. 21 Brothers-in-Law: Harry and March 1923 Victor. Aunt Sarah + Ena 88 Wilson. 4005 Allen Robert Dobson AB 39 (Born: 8 Buried: 10 September 1932 2nd Platoon, 'A' TZ/1053 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 169 Marsden Street, A Miner (RND Service Ethel Allen of 169 Marsden Street, ['Robert Dobson Allen' - [4.2.1915 - Joined Birth registered in Harton Cemetery. B.1436 Mon. 21 June 1915 + Mon. 21 June 1915 September (SS) Company, (Balkans 2B) Westoe, SS + 12 (?) Record + Harton Westoe, SS 'Gazette'.] [Height: 5'6". Brown Collingwood Bn. 4.6.15 - Sunderland - December q. (?) RND Service Record + 1892 - RND Collingwood Bn. Mozart Street, SS (in Cemetery Burial Index) hair. Blue eyes. C. of E. War Wounded (GSW, back). 1892. 18.11.1915 - Haslar Collingwood Bn. Service RND September 1932) Gratuity - £5/10s. Enlisted: 3 11.6.15 - To 1st Australian Hospital advised Embarkation Roll Record) November 1914.] GH, Alexandria. 3.8.15 - 'Unserviceable' suffering Invalided to UK on HS from defective vision 'Glengorm Castle'.] (Nystaginus - attributable).] Wounded in action at Gallipoli on 4 June 1915 - 'Gazette'.

89 5117 Allen Harry Private Unknown Unknown East Yorkshire South Shields. Brigham and Cowans Sister: Mrs. Duncan of 107 Wounded in the foot and Fri. 19 April 1918 Regt. Dry Docks Mile End Road, SS. in a hospital in France. This was the third time he had been wounded - 90 'Gazette'. 5302 Allen S.V. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Grange Road, Jarrow Wounded in March 1918 Fri. 5 April 1918 91 (Jarrow Express). (Jarrow Express) 5672 Allen William Trimmer Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 18 Drake Street, SS (in Thurs. 4 November (Mine-Sweeping November 1915) 1915 (RNR)) 92 6545 Allen John Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 120 Cleveland Street, SS He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Thurs. 3 June 1915 (Territorial) (in June 1915) on 2 June 1915 - 'Gazette'. (Divisional Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Divisions) 93 6815 Allen Robert L/C Unknown Unknown 2 The Folly, Cloughs A House Painter (in Son of Benjamin David Allen and [His father, Benjamin David (A Sister: Florence (Florrie) - Born in Newcastle. Birth Frederick Street Roll of Buildings, Cramlington 1911) Carrie Allen (née Wood) of 292 South Boot Maker), was born in SS (SS; Born in Newbiggin, registered in Newcastle - Honour (in 1891), 109 Iveston, Palmerston Street, SS. (Their March q. 1848) and died in SS - Northumberland, and a 17- December q. 1890. Newcastle (in 1901), marriage was registered in Newcastle December q. 1924, aged 76. His year old Domestic Servant in and 292 South during the March quarter of 1890). mother, Carrie, was born in 1911. Palmerston Street, SS Caistor, Lincolnshire, c. 1854, and (in 1911) died in SS - December q. 1925, aged 72.] 94 1688 Allison William Rifleman 22 or 23 25 September 1915 9/Rifle Brigade S/9830 28 July 1915 France 59 Albert Road, Jarrow Palmer's Shipbuilders Son of Arthur and Margaret Elizabeth [His Father, Arthur, was born in Sisters (both born in Jarrow; Born, E. and R. in Jarrow. Ypres (Menin Gate) Palmer's Cenotaph + St. Fri. 27 October 1916 (The Prince (1914-5 Star) (in 1911 and September (Jarrow Shipyard) Allison (née Wilson) of 59 Albert Hebburn and was a 45-year old 1911 ages): Harriet Gertrude He was 18 in 1911. [In Memorial. Panel 46 to 48 John's Wesleyan Methodist (Jarrow Express) + Consort's Own) 1915) (Apprentice Boilermaker Road, Jarrow. (They were married in Boilermaker in a Shipyard. His (21, Dressmaker) and Edith 1911 his parents had been and 50. (Belgium). Church Plaque, Jarrow Mon. 16 August 1920 (42 Brigade, in 1911) Christ Church, Jarrow, on 5 December mother, Margaret, was born in (20, Milliner's Assistant). married for 22 years and + Fri. 20 August 1920 14th (Light) 1888. Their marriage was registered Portsmouth and aged 46.] had had five children, four (Jarrow Express) + Division) in SS during the December quarter of still living.] Soldiers Died in the 1888). Great War 95 1963 Allison William Private 31 10 June 1916 14/DLI (18 20428 No MRIC France Son of Edith and the late John Allison E. Ray (formerly Allison) of 38 Edith A native of Seaham Lijssenthoek Military Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 6th entry Street, SS Colliery, Co. Durham. Cemetery. VII.C.17. Great War Division) Born: Seaham Harbour. E. (Belgium). Sunderland. R. Castletown, Sunderland. 96 1964 Allison James Private 41 12 March 1915 2/NF (84 3/9923 23 February France 148 High Street, Jarrow Plater's Labourer in a Son of Hugh and Mary Allison of Margaret Elizabeth Allison (née [They had been married for 16 Children (all B. Jarrow; 1911 Born in Glasgow. E. Ploegsteert Memorial. St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 30 April 1915 Brigade, 28th 1915 (1914-5 (in 1911) Shipyard (in 1911) Jarrow Carrick) of 148 High Street, Jarrow. years in 1911 having had eight ages): Edward Allison or Sunderland. Children Panel 2. (Belgium). (Jarrow Gazette) + Division) Star) (They were married in St. Paul's children, six still living. His wife, Carrick, 17, Rivet Heater in (1911 ages): Joseph, 3, B. Soldiers Died in the Church, Jarrow, on 28 July 1894. Margaret Elizabeth, was born in Shipyard; Barbara, 12; Jarrow; Annie, 10 months, Great War Their marriage was registered in SS - Wigton, Cumberland, and was Elizabeth, 10; James, 8, & B. Middleton-in-Teesdale September q. 1894. Poem written by then 33.] Martha, 6. (Reg. SS, Sept. Q. 1910). her published in the 'Jarrow Express'). 97 4802 Allison Herbert 2nd- Unknown Unknown 24 (Tyneside No 1914-5 France [Birth registered in SS - Born in Jarrow in 1886. 8 John Sheen Lieutenant Irish) / NF (103 Star September q. 1886.] November 1915 - Brigade, 34th Commissioned. 3 August Division) 1916 - To 24/NF. 1918 - 98 To 8/NF. 6005 Allison George AB Unknown Unknown 1st Platoon, 'C' TZ/1742 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 57 Ellesmere Street, SS, A Miner (RND Service Son of John Allison of 57 Ellesmere Birth registered in SS - Collingwood Bn. (Born: 20 Company, (Balkans 2B) and 198 Dean Road, SS Record) Street, SS December q. 1893. Embarkation Roll November Collingwood Bn. (RND Service Record) Enlisted: 13 November 1893) And Nelson Bn. 1914. Height: 5' 8". RND Brown hair. Blue eyes. C. 99 of E. 7272 Allison Henry James Noel Palmer Lieutenant 31 (Born: 16 4 February 1919 3/Gordon 'Hawthorns', East A Wine- Son of James John (Died: Newcastle - Helen May Allison (née Jones) of 13 [His father, James John, was born Brother: Claude Stanley (No. Born in East Boldon (SS; At the west end of St. Whitburn Methodist Church May 1887) (Pneumonia - at Aldershot) Highlanders Boldon (in 1891), Shipper/Importer (in 15 September 1929, aged 75) and Springfield Road, Brighton, Sussex. on 19 June 1854, the eldest son of 7273) - Born in East Boldon June q. 1887). He left Mary's Church, Whitburn. ROH + St. Mary's Church Aysgarth School, 1911) Edith Bryham Allison (née Davidson) [She was born in Tattenhall, Cheshire, William Henry and Margaret (Born: 3 October 1889; SS; 'effects' valued at £6 13s ROH, Whitburn + Whitburn Newton-le-Willows, of 'Hawthorns', East Boldon (in and was 25 in 1911.] Allison (née Clay), at Cleadon Hall. December q. 1889); He 9d together with £164 9s Village Green Memorial Leyburn, Yorkshire (in 1891). (They were married in He was educated at King's School, married Helen Roper; Died and a gratuity of £5. 1901 - parents living at Newcastle on 18 September 1884. Canterbury. He was a J.P., a on 4 June 1962 - Death Probate (1919) - £247 5s Undercliffe Hall, Marriage registered in Newcastle - Major & Honorary Lt.-Colonel in registered in Windsor - June 2d. His mother, Edith Cleadon), 21 Langham September q. 1884). 3/DLI & Mayor of Sunderland q. 1962, aged 72. He was left Bryham, died on 22 March Road, Bristol (in 1911), £9,060 2s 6d in his mother's 1951 in Sarum Nursing and 12 York Street, will - 1951. Home, Winchester, Portman Square, Hampshire. Middlesex (in February 1919) 100 7273 Allison Claude Stanley Lieutenant 72 (Born: 3 4 June 1962 (Windsor, Royal Garrison 'Hawthorns', East A Wine- Son of James John (Died: Newcastle - Helen Allison (née Roper). (They were [His father, James John, was born Brother: Lieutenant Henry Born in East Boldon (SS; October Berkshire) Artillery ('LG': Boldon (in 1891), Shipper/Importer 15 September 1929, aged 75) and married on 26 November 1931. Their on 19 June 1854, the eldest son of James Noel Palmer Allison, December q. 1889). His 1889) 11 September Aysgarth School, Edith Bryham Allison (née Davidson) marriage was registered in William Henry and Margaret 3/Gordon Highlanders, 4 mother, Edith Bryham, 1914, page Newton-le-Willows, of 'Hawthorns', East Boldon (in Marylebone, London, during the Allison (née Clay), at Cleadon Hall. February 1919, aged 31 (No. died on 22 March 1951 in 7225) Leyburn, Yorkshire (in 1891). (They were married in December quarter of 1931). He was educated at King's School, 7272). His wife Helen's Sarum Nursing Home, 1901 - parents living at Newcastle on 18 September 1884. Canterbury. He was a J.P., a death was registered in Winchester, Hampshire - Undercliffe Hall, Marriage registered in Newcastle - Major & Honorary Lt.-Colonel in Newcastle - June q. 1960, aged 86. She left him Cleadon), and September q. 1884). 3/DLI & Mayor of Sunderland aged 91. 'effects' valued at £9,060 'Wentworth', Virginia 2s 6d in her will. He left an Water, Surrey estate valued at £47,334 - will. 101 5290 Alnwick John Battery Unknown Croix de Guerre Unknown Royal Field 2939 and 771174 No 1914-5 82 Argyle Street, A Plater at Palmers 'He has only recently Fri. 1 March 1918 Sergeant- (Belgium) Artillery Star Hebburn Boiler Yard, Hebburn returned to the front after (Jarrow Express) Major being home on leave' (Warrant (Jarrow Express). Officer Class 102 II)

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 5110 Alton John H. Driver Unknown Unknown Royal Field 25 Lady's Walk, SS (in A Motorman on Married. Severely wounded in the Tues. 16 April 1918 Artillery April 1918) Corporation Tramways left leg and in a hospital in France by 16 April 1918 - 'Gazette'. He had been in France for three years. 103 3624 Amans Gustaf Albion AB 49 22 March 1918 SS 'Polleon' Mercantile Marine 8 Garwood Street, SS Son of the late Olaf Peter Amans Mary Amans (née Wilson) of 8 Children (all births registered Born in Sweden in 1869. Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 22 March 1919 (London) Garwood Street, SS. (They were in SS): Isabella Stoneman Children: Gustave A. (SS, married in St. Aidan's Church, SS, on 8 (December q. 1901), Anna December q. 1910) & September 1900. Their marriage was Elizabeth (March q. 1904), Jessie E. (SS, June q. 1915). registered in SS during the September John William (March q. Lost at sea through enemy quarter of 1900. His name was given 1907) & Jane Elizabeth W.J. action. 'Gustave Amans' - as 'Gustave Amans'.). (December q. 1908). name marriage registered under. 104 1965 Ambler George Sapper Unknown 7 September 1916 1st/3rd 1770 No 1914-5 France Palmer's Shipbuilders E. Jarrow. Delville Wood Cemetery, Palmer's Cenotaph Soldiers Died in the (Somme) (Durham) Field Star (Jarrow Engine Works) Longueval. XI.H.7. Great War Company R.E. (Territorial) 105 1689 Ambrose Thomas William (1911 Private 31 or 32 28 March 1918 (DOW) 6/King's Own 10383 16 November Egypt (3) A Regular Soldier Son of Robert and Mary Ann Ambrose [His mother, Mary Ann, was born Siblings (all born in Jarrow; Born, E. and R. in Jarrow. Honnechy British St. Paul's Roll of Honour + St. Fri. 23 April 1915 Census) Scottish 1914 (1914 (serving in 1/KOSB in (née Headley) of 8 Spencer Street, in Washington, Co. Durham, and 1911 ages): Robert John, 25 [MRIC - 1/KOSB]. He Cemetery. II.C.5. Peter's C.E. School ROH, (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Borderers (27 'Mons' Star') 1911) Jarrow. (In 1911 his mother, Mary was a 44-year old Charwoman. (A Regular Soldier); Hanna, attended St. Peter's C.E. Jarrow 7 June 1918 (Jarrow Brigade, 9th Ann, resided at 7 Burns Street, She had been married for 25 17; Rebecca, 24 (Married), School, Jarrow. 'Missing' Express) + Fri. 13 (Scottish) Jarrow). years and had had nine children, John, 11; and Albert, 7. since 21 March 1918 September 1918 Division) six still living.] (Jarrow Express). (Jarrow Express) + Soldiers Died in the Great War 106 7083 Ambrose Patrick Albert Private 80 (Born: 16 December q. 1951 20th Hussars 43 Ferry Street, Jarrow A Shipyard Plater (in Son of Patrick and Jane Ambrose (née Jane Ambrose (née Clint) of 3 [His father, Patrick (A Shipyard Children (all registered in SS): Born in Jarrow. Birth St. Bede's R.C. School ROH, Fri. 30 April 1915 February (Portsmouth, Hampshire) (in 1871), 3 Lime Street, 1901 and 1911) Simpson) of 3 Lime Street, Jarrow (in Beaumont Street, Hebburn (in 1911). Labourer), was born in Ireland (c. Ellen Mary (B: Jarrow - registered in SS - March q. Jarrow (Jarrow Express) 1871) Jarrow (in 1881), 3 1881). (They were married in SS' (They were married in SS' Registry 1838) and died in Jarrow - SS; March q. 1897; D: 1989 1871. Baptised in St. Watson (?) Street, Registry Office on 7 November 1865. Office on 5 September 1896. Their March q. 1891, aged 51. His (Herron)), Florence (B: Bede's R.C. Church, Jarrow (in 1891), 93 Their marriage was registered in SS marriage was registered in SS during mother, Jane, was born in Jarrow Jarrow - March q. 1898), Jarrow, on 19 March Ellison Street, Jarrow during the December quarter of the September quarter of 1896). (c. 1845) and died in Jarrow - SS; John Patrick (B: Jarrow - Dec. 1871. Children (all born in (in 1901), and 3 1865). [They had 7 children, all still living in December q. 1924, aged 80.] q. 1899; D: SS; Sept. q. 1963) Hebburn): Jane (December Beaumont Street, 1911.] & Robert (B: Jarrow - 21 q. 1903), Ethel (December Hebburn (in 1911) August 1901; D: SS; Sept. q. q. 1906; Died: 1982) and 1973, 71). William (March q. 1909).

107 3145 Amess William Private 20 17 October 1918 12/Royal Scots 353454 No 1914-5 France 135 Maxwell Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Younger son of William Gray Amess Only Brother: Sam (in Born and E. in SS. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel St. Mark's Church Wed. 13 November (27 Brigade, 9th Star (in October 1918) and the late Margaret Amess of SS France). Sisters: Maggie, 'Gazette': 'in his 20th 11 to 14 and 162. Commemorative Stained 1918 + Mon. 24 (Scottish) Lucy & Ena. Brothers-in-Law: year'. Officer's letter. (Belgium). Glass Window, SS + Whitburn November 1919 + Division) Harry Smith & James Resided with his Sister & B- Colliery ROH Soldiers Died in the Cunningham. Sister & B-in-L: in-L: Etta & Jim Smith of Great War Sarah & Harry Atkinson (in 135 Maxwell Street, SS. France). Sister & B-in-L: Elizabeth (Lizzie) & Thomas Seymour. Cousins: Amelia, Annie and Johnnie (in France). 108 223 Amos Andrew Private 27 9 August 1916 (Somme) 10/DLI (43 4/8055 No 1914-5 France 54 Walter Street, General Labourer in a Son of Margaret Amos of 54 Walter [Arrived Heuzecourt from Arras [His mother, Margaret, was Born and E. in Jarrow. His Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 15 September 'Illustrated Chronicle' Brigade, 14th Star Jarrow (in 1911) + 40 Shipyard Street, Jarrow area (1/8). Entrained at Candas born in Jarrow and a 46-year birth was registered in SS and Face 14A and 15C 1916 + Fri. 22 1916 (Light) Division) Shakespeare Street, for Méricourt (7/8) and from old widow in 1911. She had during the December September 1916 Jarrow (in August 1916) there marched to camp north of been married for 19 years quarter of 1888. (Jarrow Express) + Dernancourt. To Pommiers and had had five children, Soldiers Died in the Redoubt (12/8) and from there only one still living.] Great War took over front line north of Longueval.] 109 2403 Amos William Albert Cecil (Cecil) Driver 23 29 March 1917 "W" 15th 770744 No 1914-5 France 17 Salisbury Terrace, Apprenticed to a Only child of Albert Johnson Amos Unmarried. [KIA at Arras. He had [His mother, Mary, was born in His parents later lived at Born: Gateshead. E. SS. Arras Memorial. Bay 1. South Shields' Library ROH + Thurs. 26 April 1917 + South Shields' Library Trench Mortar Star Gateshead (in 1901), Jeweller: Mr. E.J. Grant (formerly Chief Engineer of the Pilot formerly served in 4th Shildon, Co. Durham, and was 51. Trajan Cottage, Much Formerly a Gunner in the St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Sat. 29 March 1919 + ROH Battery 20 Albert Drive, Low of Fowler Street, SS Cutter) and Mary Amos (née Dunn) of (Northumbrian) Howitzer Brigade.] In 1911 his parents had been Markle, Herefordshire. 4th Northumberland + St. Helen's Church War Wed. 29 March 1922 Fell, Gateshead (in 47 Trajan Avenue, SS (in February married for 22 years and had had Aunt: Dorothy Dunn. [His Howitzer Battery Memorial, , + Soldiers Died in the 1911), and 47 Trajan 1922). (They were married in St. two children, one still living.] birth was registered in (770744). A former boy Gateshead. Great War Street, SS James' Church, Gateshead, on 4 Gateshead during the scout at Low Fell, October 1888). September quarter of 1894.] Gateshead. (In Memoriam). 110 1969 Amour Thomas Private 23 20 March 1918 (DOW) 22/DLI 22/465 No 1914-5 33 Arthur Street, A Miner (Driver) (in Son of Thomas and the late Matilda [His father, Thomas, was born in Siblings (all born in Hebburn; Born in Hebburn. E. Hebburn Cemetery. B."C". St. Paul's Roll of Honour + Fri. 24 May 1918 (Pioneers) Star Hebburn Colliery (in 1911) Amour (née Rickard) of 33 Arthur Hetton-le-Hole, Co. Durham and 1911 ages): Elizabeth Jarrow. He attended 705. Hebburn Colliery School ROH (Jarrow Express) + (Divisional 1911) and 49 Nansen Street, Hebburn Colliery was a 44-year old widower in Walker, 22 (Married); Ellen, Hebburn Colliery School. Soldiers Died in the Pioneers, 8th Street, Jarrow (in 1918) 1911 (Miner (Shifter)).] 20; Bartram, 13; and He was 16 in 1911. DOW Great War Division) George, 4. in a military hospital (Jarrow Express) - registered at Clitheroe, Lancashire - .June q. 1918 111 2404 Ancrum Charles Henry AB 36 (Born: 1 5 November 1915 Hood Bn. RND KX/493 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 48 Brabourne Street, A Carpenter. (1911 - Only son of Dorothy Bateman Alice Ancrum of 48 Brabourne Street, [Enlisted in the NF on 29 August Children (1911 ages, all born Died of Dysentery at 2.40 Pieta Military Cemetery. South Shields' Library ROH + RND Service Record April 1879) (Balkans 2B) Tyne Dock, SS (in 1911 Joiner working on the (formerly Angus) and the late Thomas Tyne Dock, SS. (In 1911 they had 1914 and transferred into the in SS): Elsie Maud (11), am. On 5 November 1915 D.II.6. (Malta). All Saints' Church ROH, West and September 1914) Railways). Angus of 114 Palmerston Street, SS been married for 12 years and had RNVR on 9 September 1914 - Albert Edward (8),Eveline at St. Andrew's Military Harton had five children, all still living). Hood Bn. (C/260) (not at Alice (6, Sept. q. 1904), Hospital, Malta. Born - Antwerp): 9 August 1914 to 7 Charles Henry A. (4, March Gateshead. He gives his September 1915. To Hospital - q. 1907) and Ruby May (2). age as 37 on the 1911 Septic Right Hand.] Census and his wife's age as 41. 112 3549 Andersen Axel AB Unknown 14 June 1917 SS 'Wega' Mercantile Marine Born In Denmark. The Tower Hill Memorial Wed. 19 February (London) 12th List of Merchant 1919 Marine Deaths lists his place of residency as SS. 113 3622 Andersen Carl Erik (Charlie) AB 56 (or 55) 22 March 1918 SS 'Polleon' Mercantile Marine Sister-in-Law: Maria Larsen. Born in Sweden. 'Better Tower Hill Memorial Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS Sat. 22 March 1919 (London) known as Charlie' - 'Gazette'. Lost his life by enemy action. The 'Gazette' says he was 55. (In Memoriam). 114 1180 Anderson Edward Gunner 36 30 October 1917 4th 770743 France 43 Princess Street, SS Whitburn Paper Mills (A Ada Florence Steward (formerly [He enlisted in 4th Son: Alexander B. Anderson. Born in Wistow, Yorkshire. Cement House Cemetery. Saint Paul and St. John's Tues. 18 May 1915 + Thurs. 29 November (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) Labourer) Lincoln, née Anderson) of 43 Princess (Northumbrian) Howitzers on 17 His birth was registered in SS E. SS. Captain's letter I.K.2. (Belgium). Church Roll of Honour, SS Thurs. 29 November 1917 + Wed. 20 June Howitzer Street, SS. (They were married in St. May 1915 - 'Gazette'.] during the September offering condolences. 1917 + Wed. 20 June 2012 Brigade RFA + Michael's Church, SS, on 17 July 1904. quarter of 1915. He had five Born in Cambridge Street, 2012 + Soldiers Died 86th Battery, Their marriage was registered in SS children ('Gazette' - Wed. 20 SS ('Gazette' - Wed. 20 in the Great War 32nd Brigade during the September quarter of June 2012). June 2012). RFA 1904). 115

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1299 Anderson Thomas Private 39 3 September 1916 6/Connaught 2770 17 December France His father, John Hunter Anderson, Married with children. [Moved to frontline positions at Brother and S-in-L: Edward Born in SS. E. Sunderland. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Saint Paul and St. John's Mon. 3 September (Somme) Rangers (47 1915 (1914-5 died on 6 September 1914. Guillemont on 31 August 1916. (in France) and Ada R. Horden, Co. Durham. and Face 15A Church Roll of Honour, SS 1917 + Thurs. 6 Brigade, 16th Star) Attacked on 3 September and Anderson. Brothers: Ned (In Memoriam). September 1917 + (Irish) Division) sustained some 200 casualties and George (in France). Soldiers Died in the (most from British bombardment Great War falling short) before leaving start lines. Passed through The Quarry and took all objectives.] 116 1690 Anderson John Craig Gunner 33 6 September 1917 (Gas 9th Siege 21775 31 July 1915 France 37 Percy Street, Jarrow A Caulker in a Shipyard Son of Isabella and the late John Edith Anderson (née Edmunds) of 37 [His wife, Edith, was born in Brother- and S-in-L: Oscar Born in Jarrow. E. Jarrow Cemetery. II.174. St. Paul's Roll of Honour + St. Fri. 14 September and Shell-Shock) Battery. RGA (1914-5 Star) (in 1911) + 91 Walter (A Member of No. 2 Anderson Percy Street, Jarrow (in 1911) + 91 Jarrow and aged 26 in 1911 - Harold and Mary Agnes Newcastle. R. Jarrow. His Mark's Church Triptych, 1917 (Jarrow Express) Street, Jarrow + Clayton Lodge, Boilermakers' Walter Street, Jarrow. (They were when they had been married for Edmunds of 37 Percy Street, death was recorded in Jarrow + Soldiers Died in the Street, Jarrow (in Society) married on 22 June 1910. Their under a year.] Jarrow. [He had been two Warrington during the Great War September 1917) marriage was registered in SS during years at the front and was September quarter of the June quarter of 1910). gassed about a month 1917, aged 33. before he died in the Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington.] 117 1971 Anderson Albert Edwin Private 19 4 October 1917 1/Queen's Own 242109 No 1914-5 France 63 James Street, Jarrow Son of Robert and Jane Anderson of Unmarried. [In 1911 his parents had [His father, Robert, was born in Siblings (all born in Jarrow; Born and E. in Jarrow. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the (Royal West Star 63 James Street, Jarrow been married for 22 years and had Jarrow and was a 54-year old 1911 ages): Aaron, 22; Next of Kin: Mrs. J. 106 to 108. (Belgium). Great War Kent Regt.) (13 had ten children, eight still living.] working as a Labourer in an Sarah, 21; William, 16; Anderson (Mother) of 63 Brigade, 5th Elecrtric Works. His mother, Walter, 10; Richard, 8; James Street, Jarrow - Division) Jane, was also born in Jarrow and Victor, 5; and Joseph, 2. MRIC 29 November 1923. 118 was then 42.] 1972 Anderson Robert Corporal 28 15 May 1917 12/DLI (68 17774 25 August France Romilles Barracks, A Regular Soldier serving Son of Joseph Anderson of 49 Stanley [It would appear that his father, [His father, Joseph, was born in [He took part in the Battle of Born: Jarrow (1911 Railway Dugouts Burial St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 6 November 1914 Brigade, 23rd 1915 (1914-5 Aldershot (in 1911) + in 2/Coldstream Guards Street, Jarrow (in 1911 - a boarding- Joseph, remarried c. 1908, his second Maryport, Cumberland, and was Mons and was wounded in Census) [Widnes, Ground. Special Memorial (Jarrow Express) + Division) Star) 194 Hope Street, Jarrow (in 1911 and November house) and 74 Stead Street, Jarrow wife, Elizabeth, being born in Belfast a 50 year old General Labourer.] the shoulder near Lille Lancashire - SDGW]. E. D.9. (Belgium). Soldiers Died in the (in November 1914) 1914) and aged 39 in 1911.] before 6 November 1914 - Gateshead. R. Jarrow. Great War hospitalised at Manchester.] Letter home sent before 6 November 1914. 119 1973 Anderson William John Sapper 43 21 March 1918 ('Operation 12th Field 121228 No 1914-5 France 202 High Street, Jarrow Son of Edward and Catherine Sarah Jane Anderson (née Born in Hebburn. E. Arras Memorial. Bay 1 St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 12 April 1918 Michael' ?) Company R.E. Star Anderson (née Fairley) Hutchinson) of 202 High Street, Newcastle. R. Jarrow. He (Jarrow Express) + Jarrow. (They were married in SS' had served through the Soldiers Died in the Registry Office on 3 December 1898. Boer War (Jarrow Great War Their marriage was registered in SS Express). during the December quarter of 120 1898). 2456 Anderson Alexander Ireland Second 24 19 April 1917 SS 'Sowwell' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Younger son of Margaret Smith Born: Dundee. The 11th Tower Hill Memorial SS Marine Engineers' Fri. 4 May 1917 + Sat. Engineer (London) Anderson of 109 Talbot Road, SS (late List of Mercantile Marine Association ROH 14 December 1918 + of Dundee), and the late James B. Deaths gives his place of Mon. 7 February Anderson residence as South Shields. 1921 121 2646 Anderson Robert L/C 32 15 October 1917 11/NF (68 18/237 No 1914-5 France 4 Wood Terrace, Bill Son of Robert and Sarah Jane Annie Anderson of 4 Wood Terrace, Born in Hebburn. E. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 23rd Star Quay, , Co. Anderson , Pelaw, Co. Durham. Newcastle. 19 to 23 and 162. Great War 122 Division) Durham. (Belgium). 2718 Anderson William Betson Private 19 13 April 1918 (Battle of 22 (Tyneside 64861 No 1914-5 France 69 Wouldhave Street, Son of Mark Edward and the late Unmarried. Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Ploegsteert Memorial. Soldiers Died in the Bailleul, 13-15 April 1918) Scottish) / NF Star SS Anabel Anderson of 69 Wouldhave Formerly 6535 DLI. Panel 2. (Belgium). Great War (102 Brigade, Street, SS 123 34th Division) 2959 Anderson Ernest Private 24 30 October 1914 1st Life Guards 5684 8 August 1914 France South Shields. Son of Mrs. Mary Anderson Elizabeth Ellen Anderson of 'High Born: Heppleby, Ypres (Menin Gate) Soldiers Died in the (attached) (6th (1914 'Mons' House', Medomsley, Co. Durham. Darlington. E. Castle Eden, Memorial. Panel 5. Great War Royal Dragoons) Star') Co. Durham. R. SS. A (Belgium). Regual or a Reservist. Served in 6th Dragoons (Inniskilling). 124 3760 Anderson Peter AB 34 28 August 1918 SS 'Giralda' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Son of Henry and Barbara Anderson The 20th List of Mercantile Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 8 May 1920 (Leith) (née Laing) of Wester Skeld, Reawick, Marine Deaths gives his Shetland place of residency as SS. 125 3798 Anderson Joseph Watson Clemitson Private 21 11 April 1917 (DOW R. in 15/DLI (64 39425 No 1914-5 France 17 Street, Son of Matilda and the late Charles Unmarried. Sisters: May & Ada. Sister & His birth was registered in Warlincourt Hatte British Fri. 11 April 1919 + A.) Brigade, 21st Star Stanhope Road, SS Anderson of 17 Whitehall Street, B-in-L: Ethel & Joe. Sister & SS during the March Cemetery, Saulty. Tues. 11 April 1922 + Division) Stanhope Road, SS B-in-L: Annie & Will + little quarter of 1896. Enlisted VIII.D.10. Wed. 11 April 1923 + niece Ethel. Aunt Pauline & in SS. Companions: Soldiers Died in the Uncle John + cousins George George Steel & Thomas Great War & Elsie. Webster (in France). (In Memoriam). 126 3803 Anderson Thomas Sergeant 22 13 October 1917 185th Company, 110426 57 Winchester Street, A Plasterer Son of Thomas and Ann Anderson of His father, Thomas, died 8 Enlisted in SS. Formerly The Huts Cemetery, Co-Operative Plasterers' ROH Fri. 16 January 1920 Labour Corps SS 57 Winchester Street, SS June 1935, aged 71. His 19/DLI (3985). His father Dickebusch. XIII.A.4. + Saint Paul and St. John's mother, Ann, died 23 unveiled the Co-Operative (Belgium). Church Roll of Honour, SS December 1939, aged 69. Plasterers' ROH in the Club There is a Family Headstone House, North Eastern in Harton Cemetery. Hotel, SS, in January 1920. 127 4032 Anderson J.W. Bombardier Unknown Unknown Royal Garrison 1914-5 Star Married. Son-in-Law of Mr. and Mrs. 'In the fighting line in Fri. 19 November Fri. 19 November Artillery McArdle of 80 Marlborough France for six months' - 1915 1915 (Includes both Street, SS. Brothers-in-Law: 'Gazette'. his brothers-in-law) Corporal W.A. McArdle - RFA (No. ) and Driver John McArdle - RFA (No. 4074). 128 4511 Anderson Charles William Burns AB Unknown Unknown 'C' Company, TZ/949 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 34 Lily (or Lilly) Terrace, A Miner (RND Service Mary Anderson (née Little) of 34 Lily [Enlisted: 6 November 1914. 3 [10.12.1915 - Admitted to Height: 5'9". Brown hair Dunn Street School ROH, RND Service Record + (Born: 6 Hawke Bn. RND (Balkans 2B) , Co. Record) (or Lilly) Terrace, Rowlands Gill, Co. May 1915 - 'C' Company Hawke Haslar Hospital (Dysentery). and eyes. C. of E. Tattooed Jarrow (Jarrow Express) December Durham (Formerly of 34 Durham (Formerly of 34 Shakespeare Bn. 23.7.1915 - Admitted to 28.1.1916 - Discharged to woman on left forearm. 1892) Shakespeare Street and Street and 17 Spencer Street, Jarrow). Lowland CCS, Mudros (Pyrexia). duty. 25.4.1917 - Admitted War Gratuity - £23/10s. 17 Spencer Street, (Their marriage was registered in 25.10.1915 - Admitted to St. to 1st Canadian GH, Étaples 18.12.1918 - Demobilised. Jarrow) Gateshead during the June quarter of Paul's Hospital, Malta, via HS (Feet).] 1914). 'Somali' (Dysentry). 2.12.1915 - Invalided to on HS Regina D' Italia] 129 4906 Anderson David Private Unknown Unknown 23 (Tyneside 23/469 No 1914-5 France 98 Edmund Street, Transferred to 1st John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Hebburn Colliery Garrison Bn. Class Z (102 Brigade, Reserve. (John Sheen). 130 34th Division) 4907 Anderson Victor Private Unknown Unknown 23 (Tyneside 23/1523 No 1914-5 South Shields. (John Enlisted: 24 April 1915. 29 John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Sheen) April 1915 - Deserted (102 Brigade, (Aged 21. Height: 5' 8". 34th Division) Brown hair and eyes). (John Sheen). 131 5105 Anderson James McBean 2nd- Unknown Unknown York and 144 Mowbray Road, SS Accounts Department, Son of Mrs. Anderson of 144 Severely gassed and in a Tues. 16 April 1918 Lieutenant Lancaster Regt. N.E.R. Company Mowbray Road, SS (in April 1918) hospital in Liverpool - (Newcastle) 'Gazette'. Birth registered in SS - December q. 1894. 132

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 5139 Anderson Keith Major 73 (Born: 9 Military Cross + M. 29 October 1961 4th 12 Logan Terrace, SS (in A Shipping Clerk (in Son of Thomas Tindle Anderson and [His father, Thomas Tindle, was a [His death was registered in Birth registered in SS - O.F.G. Hogg Mike Todd May 1888) in D. (in January (Northumbrian) August 1897 and 1901), 1911) Clara Wilhelmina Anderson of 12 Shipowner. His mother, Clara Penrith - December q. 1961.] June q. 1888. He entered 1915) Howitzer Hotel, 19 Grosvenor Logan Terrace, SS Wilhelmina, was born in [O.F.G. Hogg gives his rank SS Boys' High School on 19 Brigade RFA Green Gardens, Scotland.] as 'Major'.] August 1897 and left in Paddington, London (in December 1902 to attend 1911) and Newton Uppingham School, Reigny, Penrith (in Rutland. October 1961) 133 5212 Anderson J.D. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown Royal Army South Shields. Tues. 8 October 1918 Medical Corps 134 5227 Anderson Joseph Lackland L/C 91 (Born: 6 Military Medal 9 March 1988 Northumberlan 10 Salisbury Street, SS A Shipyard Apprentice Eldest child of Joseph Lackland His first wife, SS-born Marian Lilian [He was positioned on the Croizat [Westoe Boys' School - Birth registered in SS - Wed. 6 November November d Hussars (1901) and 11 Mowbray (in 1911) + A Shipyard Anderson (SS; March q. 1873) and Loads, died in 1954. He then married Canal on 21 March 1918, Admitted: 22 August 1910; December q. 1896. He 1918 + Sat. 14 1896) Road, SS (in 1910 and Manager in Australia Edith Anderson (née Robinson) of 11 Myra Doris McKewen in 1958. manning a Hotchkiss machine- Left: 14 July 1911.] joined Westoe Secondary December 1918 + 1911) + 2 Prospect Mowbray Road, SS. (They were gun. His gun was badly damaged [Mayborough is located just School in 1910, leaving a Mike Todd Street, Maryborough, married in Holy Trinity Church, SS - 30 on 22 March causing him to have north of Brisbane.] year later to be a shipyard Queensland, Australia January 1899. Their marriage was to use his rifle. He succeeded in apprentice. (in 1943) and 50 registered in SS during the March saving the gun and carrying it to Treasure St., quarter of 1899). Noyon a few days afterwards.] Mayborough (in 1980) 135 5244 Anderson Joseph Seaman Unknown Unknown SS 'Fleetwing' Mercantile Marine 4 Berwick Street, SS (in A Merchant Seaman (in [Interned at Baracke 18a, Celle [The 'Fleetwing' was He was a civilian internee Sat. 2 January 1915 (Newcastle) June and September August 1914) Lager, Hanover, Germany (by 18 detained at Harburg, south at Ruhleben, Germany, (1914 Christmas 1915 + November March 1915) - 'Gazette'.] of Hamburg, on 4 August who had returned home Greeting from Civilian 1918) 1914.] to SS by 28 November Internees) + Fri. 19 1918. March 1915 + Thurs. 17 June 1915 + Sat. 25 September 1915 + Fri. 29 November 1918 136 5328 Anderson R. Private Unknown Unknown DLI 31 Catherine Street, Mrs. Anderson of 31 Catherine Street, Wounded in the right leg Fri. 19 April 1918 Jarrow (Late of 5 Jarrow (Late of 5 Caledonian Street, in March or April 1918 and (Jarrow Express) Caledonian Street, Hebburn Quay - in April 1918) admitted to a hospital in Hebburn Quay - in April Kent (Jarrow Express). 137 1918) 5496 Anderson J. Gunner Unknown Unknown Royal Field 40½ Union Street, Mrs. Anderson of 40½ Union Street, Gassed and wounded and Fri. 25 October 1918 Artillery Jarrow Jarrow admitted to a hospital in (Jarrow Express) Calais by 25 October 1918 - Jarrow Express. 138 5517 Anderson T.W. Seaman Unknown Unknown SS 'Heworth' Mercantile Marine 61 Eldon Street, SS (in A Merchant Seaman (in [The 'Heworth' was detained He was a civilian internee Sat. 2 January 1915 (Newcastle) June and September August 1914) at Hamburg on the River at Ruhleben, Germany, (1914 Christmas 1915) and 17 John Elbe on 4 August 1914.] who had returned home Greeting from Civilian Street, SS (in December to SS by 2 December 1918. Internees) + Thurs. 17 1918) June 1915 + Sat. 25 September 1915 + Mon. 2 December 1918 139 6212 Anderson Frederick S. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 24 Ocean Road, SS (in He enlisted in the 4th Fri. 14 May 1915 + (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Tues. 18 May 1915 Howitzer on 13 May 1915 - 140 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6288 Anderson J.W. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 53 Shortridge Street, SS He enlisted in the 4th Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 141 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6290 Anderson R. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 102 Laygate Lane, SS He enlisted in the 4th Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 142 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6358 Anderson Thomas Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 42 Dock Street, Tyne He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Thurs. 20 May 1915 (Territorial) Dock (in May 1915) on 19 May 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 143 6563 Anderson George Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 62 Saville Street, SS (in He enlisted in the 1st/7th Mon. 7 June 1915 (Territorial) June 1915) DLI on 5 June 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 144 6564 Anderson Andrew Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 62 Saville Street, SS (in He enlisted in the 1st/7th Mon. 7 June 1915 (Territorial) June 1915) DLI on 5 June 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 145 6727 Anderson John Thomas Private Unknown 30 October 1916 1st/5th 3354 19 Chaytor Street, [Headquarters to Albert (23/10), Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 24 November (Territorial) NF Jarrow (in October Battalion to reserve trenches at and Face 10B, 11B and 1916 (Jarrow (149 Brigade, 1916) Bazentin-le-Grand (24/10), 12B Express) 50th support line (31/10).] (Northumbrian) 146 Division) 6816 Anderson John Robert Marine Unknown Unknown Mercantile Marine 170 South Frederick An Engineer (in Son of John (A Master Mariner) and Winifred Mary Anderson (née Vasey). [His mother, Martha Winter, was Son: Kenneth V. (SS; June q. Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of Engineer (Born: 4 July Street, SS (in 1901, February 1922) [A Shop Martha Winter Anderson (née Clarke) (They were married in St. Mary's born in SS and was 42 in 1911.] 1923). Father-in-Law: registered in SS - Honour 1896) 1911 and February Assistant in 1911] of 170 South Frederick Street, SS. Church, SS, on 19 February 1922. Thomas Vasey (A Barman - September q. 1896. He 1922) (They were married in St. Hilda's Their marriage was registered in SS Deceased in 1922). His wife, was baptised in St. Hilda's Church, SS, on 10 February 1893. during the March quarter of 1922). Winifred Mary, was 23 in Church, SS, on 29 July Their marriage was registered in SS February 1922 and lived at 1916. during the March quarter of 1893). 12 Barehirst Street, SS. 147 728 Anderson Alexander Private 27 13 September 1916 (DOW) 19/DLI 19/221 No 1914-5 France Jarrow. A Regular Soldier - Son of William and Esther Anderson [His father, William, was born in Siblings (all born in Jarrow; B. Liverpool (1911 Census) Habarcq Communal St. Paul's Roll of Honour John Sheen + Soldiers [MRIC] or (Bantams) (106 Star Rifleman (in 1911) of 5 South Street Back, Jarrow (in Sligo and was a 51-year old 1911 ages): Margaret, 32; [B: Jarrow - SDGW.] E. Cemetery Extension. Died in the Great War Alderson Brigade, 35th 1911) + 47 Queen's Road, Jarrow Plater's Helper in a Shipyard in Esther, 23; Treasa (sic), 18; Sunderland. B. Jarrow. VIII.F.4. [SDGW & Division) 1911. His mother, Esther, was Ellen, 16; Catherine, 14; Birth registered - SS, CWGC] born in Manchester and aged 49.] Elizabeth, 12; Charles, 11; September q. 1872. [In and Jane Ann, 9. 1911 his parents had been married for 33 years and had had 14 children, 12 still living.] 148 5377 Andison Robert L/C Unknown Unknown Royal Fusiliers 83 Clayton Street, Mrs. M.A. Andison of 83 Clayton 'Severely wounded in the Fri. 7 September 1917 Jarrow (in September Street, Jarrow (in September 1917) right thigh and left leg and (Jarrow Express) 1917) admitted to a hospital in France' - 'Jarrow Express'. 149

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 4529 Andrews Joseph AB Unknown Unknown Hood Bn. RND TZ/3180 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 9 Cross Row, Boldon A Miner (RND Service Son of John and Annie Andrews of 9 [22.11.1917 - Admitted to East Leeds' [Enlisted: 6 January 1915. June [9.11.1917 - Admitted to Birth registered in SS - Boldon Colliery Miners' Club RND Service Record (Born: 26 (Balkans 2B) Colliery Record) Cross Row, Boldon Colliery War Hospital, Harehills Road. 1915 - Drafted to Hood Bn. 10th SH, St. Omer. March q. 1897. Height: ROH March 1897) 19.1.1918 to 6.2.1918 - Furlough. 7.9.1915 - Invalided to UK on 30.11.1917 - Admitted 144th 5'3½". Brown hair. C. Of E. 9.7.1918 - Embarked Folkestone. HMT 'Huntsend' (Dysentry). Field Ambulance. Invalided [27.8.1918 - Admitted to 10.7.1918 - Disembarked Boulogne. 18.9.1915 - Admitted to RN to UK on HS 'St. David'.] Royal Surrey County 22.8.1918 - Admitted to 1st Hospital, Plymouth. 27.10.1915 - Hospital, Guildford. Australian GH, Rouen (Shell-wound, Returned off leave. 10.4.1916 - 17.9.1918 - To left arm, mild).] Absent over leave: Deprived 5 convalescent hospital, days pay & leave] Eastbourne.] 150 2405 Angus John Thomas Private 21 26 September 1915 (Battle 15/DLI (64 19398 11 September France 114 Palmerston Street, Ship's Cook Only son of Dorothy Bateman and the Born and E. In SS. KIA on Loos Memorial. Panel 106 South Shields' Library ROH + Tues. 7 December Tues. 7 December of Loos) Brigade, 21st 1915 (1914-5 SS late Thomas Angus (SS Library ROH) the second day of the and 107 Spiritualist Meeting Hall ROH, 1915 + Fri. 30 July 1915 Division) Star) Battle of Loos. Fowler Street 1920 + Soldiers Died in the Great War 151 6490 Angus John Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 83 Vine Street, Tyne He enlisted in the 4th Fri. 28 May 1915 (Northumbrian) Dock (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer RFA on 27 May 1915 - 152 Brigade RFA 'Gazette. 6817 Angus George Robert Private Unknown Unknown 29 Railway Street, A Coal Miner (Trimmer) Son of George and Barbara Angus of Isabella E. Angus (née Young). (They [His father, George (A Children (all births registered Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of Chirton, Tynemouth (in (in 1911) [An 162 South Frederick Street, SS were married in St. Michael's Church, Boilersmith), was born in Crieff, in SS): George H. (March q. registered in SS - June q. Honour 1891), and 162 South Apprentice Boilersmith SS, on 8 April 1901. Their marriage Perthshire, and was 60 in 1901. 1913), Mary Y. (March q. 1875. Siblings: John (B: SS Frederick Street, SS (in in 1891] was registered in SS during the June His mother, Barbara, was born in 1914) and Olive M. (June q. - March q. 1883), Barbara 1901) quarter of 1901). Wick, Scotland, and was also 1923). Siblings (1891 ages): Ann (B: Percy Main, reputedly 60. She died in SS - Joanna (17; B: SS), Henrietta Northumberland; June q. 1902, aged 64.] (13; B: SS - September q. Tynemouth - June q. 1885; 1877) and Margaret (11; B: Died: SS - June q. 1919, SS - September q. 1879). aged 36) and Elizabeth (B: SS; 4 in 1901). 153 2632 Annand Allan Young 2nd- 27 (Born: 27 11 January 1917 1/Highland Light Private 1959 (28/London 29 December France Served his articles as a Youngest (Fifth) son of Robert [Joined the Artists' Rifles in August [He attended SS High School: Brothers: Sergeant (later Born in SS. Formerly a Basra Memorial. Panel 35 SS High School ROH + SS High Wed. 17 February PHOTO Lieutenant November Infantry (Sirhind Regt.) 1914 (1914-5 Solicitor with Messrs. Cumming Annand J.P. & Margaret of 1914 & served with the B.E.F. from Admitted 13.9.1899; Left July Lieutenant) James Annand, Corporal in the Artists' and 64. (Iraq). School Admissions' Book 1915 + Sat. 20 1890) Brigade, 3rd Star) Hannay & Hannay, SS Harton Lea, SS - M. D. Of the December 1914 to June 1915 - when 1905 - To go to Merchiston's Canadian Highlanders (third Rifles. Brother: Lieutenant- January 1917 (Lahore) Northern Press and Engineering Co. he was commissioned. 10 March School, Edinburgh. Brothers: son (B. 22.11.1883) - gassed Commander Wallace Moir Division, Indian (the parent-company of 'The Shields' 1916 - Wounded at Es Sinn. KIA at Robert Comyn Annand and at Ypres) + He also had a Annand, Collingwood Bn. Corps) Daily Gazette'). Died, aged 69, at Kut on the night of 10-11 January William Fraser Annand.] brother serving with the RND, KIA 4 June 1915 (No. Ealing on 27 March 1921. A native of 1917 while leading his men in a New Zealand forces. 2633). Nether Kinmund. bombing attack.] 154 2633 Annand Wallace Moir Lieutenant- 27 (Born: 23 4 June 1915 (Third Battle Collingwood Bn. 1914-5 Star Dardanelles Highfield, Harton, SS He attended Armstrong Fourth son of Robert Cumming Dora Elizabeth Annand (née [He attended SS High School: Brothers: Sergeant (later Father of Richard Wallace . Panel 8 St. Michael's ROH, SS + South Thurs. 10 June 1915 + Thurs. 10 June 1915 + Commander August 1887) of Krithia) RND (Balkans 2B) College, Newcastle, and Annand & Margaret (née Young) of Chapman) of Highfield, Harton, SS. Admitted 5 May 1896; Left July Lieutenant) James Annand, Annand VC - the first to 15. (Turkey). Shields' Golf Club Members' Mon. 18 October PHOTO later became a Director Harton Lea, SS - M.D. of Northern (Died 26 July 1935, aged 50. Harton 1904 - To go to Durham College Canadian Highlanders (third recipient of the VC in the Plaque + SS High School ROH 1920 (Golf Club of the Northern Press Press & Engineering Co. [He died, Cemetery. H.7246). (Née Bessie of Science. Brothers: Robert son (B. 22.11.1883) - gassed in WWII - 6 + SS High School Admissions' Plaque) + RND Service Company (having aged 69, at Ealing on 27 March 1921. Chapman, third daughter of Mr. Comyn Annand and William at Ypres) + He also had a months old at the time of Book + Armstrong College Record represented it in South A native of Nether Kinmund in the Henry Chapman J.P. - He married c. Fraser Annand.] brother serving with the his death. (Buried: Harton 1914-1918 Plaque, Newcastle Africa and at home for parish of Longside, 6 miles inland 18 months before he was KIA - on 10 New Zealand forces. Cemetery. H.7246). some years) from Peterhead.] January 1914 (SS)). Brother: 2nd-Lt. Allan Young Annand, Died in Iraq on 11 January 1917 (No. 2632). 155 3707 Anstee William AB 44 19 October 1917 SS 'Hazelwood' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Son of Margaret Anstee (née Costello) Born: Marylebone, Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 2 August 1919 (Middlesbrough) of 8 Hutchinson Avenue, London, and London. A Mercantile the late John Anstee Marine List of Deaths gives his place of residency as 156 SS. 4499 Appleby Venice Wilfred AB Unknown Unknown Hawke Bn. RND 2/203 (RNVR) 1914 'Mons' France 48 Wharton Street, SS An Apprentice Fitter and Son of Frederick Appleby of 48 Mildred M. Appleby (née Milne). [Enlisted: 24 February 1914. 22 Son: Venice M. (Croydon, Birth registered in RND Service Record (Born: 14 Star' Turner (RND Service Wharton Street, SS (Their marriage was registered in August 1914 - Joined Hawke Bn. September q. 1929). [War Sunderland - September q. August 1897 - Record) Croydon, Surrey, during the June 8.10.1914 - Interned in Holland. Gratuity - £26/10s.] 1897. (RND Service Record RND Service quarter of 1925). Mildred died aged 6.10.1916 to 3.11.1916 - On leave - Born: 14.8.1896). Height: Record) 23 (Chelsea - December q. 1926). from Holland. 14.11.1917 to 5'6". Light brown hair. Phyllis Appleby (née Williams) - 14.12.1917 - On leave from Blue eyes. Croydon, December q. 1927. Holland. 19.7.1918 to 17.8.1918 - On Leave from Holland.] 157 2561 Applegate Walter Private 25 or 26 29 August 1916 (Somme) 10/DLI (43 23099 21 May 1915 France 4 Nile Street, Consett, Coal Miner (Putter) Son of Mary Applegate of 4 Nile [To Delville Wood (Inner Trench, Brother: Thomas Shirel Born in SS (September q. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 29 September Fri. 29 September Brigade, 14th (1914-5 Star) Co. Durham (in 1911) Street, Consett, Co. Durham. (The Devil's Trench) (25/8). Attack on Applegate (aged 19 and a 1890). E. Consett, Co. and Face 14A and 15C 1916 + Soldiers Died 1916 (Light) Division) 1911 Census says she was 54, a Edge Trench (27/8) - objective Putter in 1911; Born in SS - Durham. He was 20 at the in the Great War Charwoman & had been married for taken and block established up Birth registered during the time of the 1911 Census. 36 years with 11 children, four still Ale Valley. Relieved at night and December quarter of 1891). living). to Fricourt. Casualties - 209. To Hornoy for rest and training end of August.] 158 395 Appleton Robert Venus Private 40 23 May 1916 12/NF (62 22382 7 October France 18 Charlotte Street, A T S Lamp Maker (in Son of Horatio Wells Appleton and Unmarried. [His father, Horatio Wells, was Sister and Brother-in-Law: A native of North Shields - Norfolk Cemetery, Readhead's Plaque + Wed. 7 June 1916 + Wed. 7 June 1916 Brigade, 21st 1915 (1914-5 North Shields (in 1891), 1891), A Tinsmith (in Alice Hepple Appleton (née Turner) of born in North Shields Alice and Charles Julius 'Gazette'. Born: Bécordel-Bécourt. I.C.57. Frederick Street Roll of Tues. 22 May 1917 + Division) Star) 51 Trinity Street, 1901) and Readhead's 55 South Frederick Street, SS. (Their (Tynemouth; March q. 1850) and Swanson (Married: SS; , Honour. Thurs. 23 May 1918 + Chirton, North Shields Shipyard (Labourer - marriage was registered in was a 52-year old House and Ship December q. 1908 - 12 Parish, Northumberland. Soldiers Died in the (in 1901), and 4 1911) Tynemouth during the June quarter of Painter in 1901. He died in SS - December 1908). Sister: Birth registered in Great War Cambridge Street, SS 1874). December q. 1924, aged 74. His Alice (Born: North Shields - Tynemouth - December q. (in 1911) mother, Alice, was born in Tynemouth; March q. 1878; 1874. E. SS. (In Smethwick, Staffordshire, & was A Dressmaker). His mother, Memoriam - 'Gazette' says 47 in 1901.] Alice, died in SS - September he died on 22 May 1916). q. 1933, aged 77. 159 1251 Appleton George Sergeant 31 20 March 1918 23 (Tyneside 21/1576 No 1914-5 France 40 Brunswick St., SS Whitburn Colliery Son of Hannah and the late William Lily Appleton (née Marsh) of 40 Born and E. in SS. His Arras Memorial. Bay 2 Brunswick St. & Wilson St. Wed. 1 May 1918 + Scottish) / NF Star Appleton Brunswick Street, SS. (They were MRIC has a line drawn and 3 Roll of Honour. Tues. 22 April 1919 + (102 Brigade, married in SS' Registry Office on 12 through the words Soldiers Died in the 34th Division) October 1907. Their marriage was 'Desertion: 13 December Great War registered in SS during the December 1915'. The 'Gazette and quarter of 1907). MRIC both say he was a Corporal. 160 3039 Appleton William Private 19 5 November 1915 7/Yorkshire 14594 13 July 1915 France 10 Thames Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Son of William and the late Martha Unmarried. He had brothers. Sister-in- Born: Westoe, SS. E. SS. Brandhoek Military St. Hilda's Parish Magazine Tues. 5 November Sat. 18 December Regt. (50 (1914-5 Star) Appleton of 10 Thames Street, SS. He Law: Tina. Niece: Martha. Company Commander - Cemetery. I.H.24. (January 1916 - Memorial 1918 + Sat. 18 1918 Brigade, 17th had a stepmother. Captain Ronald E. Colton's (Belgium). Service on 8 December 1915) December 1918 + Fri. (Northern) letter to his father. (In + Whitburn Colliery ROH + St. 5 November 1920 + Division) Memoriam). Thomas' Church ROH Sat. 4 November 1922 + Soldiers Died in the Great War 161 6314 Aquah Joseph Fireman 27 4 February 1917 4th Mercantile Marine 10 Burrow Street, SS (in Son of Joseph Mason Aquah Hannah Aquah (née Anderson). Son: Joseph W. (Newcastle; Born at Cape Coast Castle Tower Hill Memorial Thurs. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) + 28 Back (Their marriage was registered in June q. 1917). (CWGC). He enlisted in the Howitzer Rosedale Street, Gateshead during the September 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA + , Newcastle quarter of 1915). Howitzers on 17 May 1915 SS 'Dauntless' - 'Gazette'. 162 (Newcastle) 2719 Archbold Charles Dixon Private 23 15 May 1916 (DOW) 1/NF (9 16942 20 December France 25 Bothal Street, , Rope Spinner (Wire Son of Mrs. Mary E. Hunter of 25 [In 1911 his mother had been Sister: Olive B. (SS, 15 in Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Bailleul Communal Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 3rd 1915 (1914-5 Newcastle (in 1911). Ropery) (in 1911) Bothal Street, Byker, and of 28 Gillies married to Robert Hunter for 13 1911). Step-Siblings (1911 A native of SS. Cemetery Extension Great War Division) Star) Street, Byker, Newcastle (47 in 1911, years and they had had nine ages): Alice Hunter (15), (Nord). I.A.9. B. Malton, North Yorkshire). children, five still living.] Mildred (9) and Norman (1). Stepfather: Robert Hunter (B. North Shields, 52 in 1911, Rope Spinner (Wire Ropery)). 163

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 393 Archer James Graham Corporal 28 26 April 1916 'B' Company, 16/312 22/23 France Readhead's Shipyard Son of Robert and the late Elizabeth [He attended Westoe Boys' Killed by a shell when Authuile Military Readhead's Plaque + Westoe Sat. 13 May 1916 + Sat. 27 May 1916 16/NF November (Joiner) Archer Secondary School.] called upon to do some Cemetery. B.28. Boys' Secondary School ROH Sat. 27 May 1916 + (Newcastle 1915 (1914-5 repairs on a trench. Born Captain C.H. Cooke Commercials) Star) in SS. E. Newcastle in Book (1923) + (96 Brigade, August 1914 ('Gazette). Soldiers Died in the 32nd Division) The 'Gazette' says he was Great War KIA on 25 April 1916. 164 1349 Archer Joseph Albert Gunner 20 17 April 1917 (DOW) 'B' Battery, 751279 No 1914-5 France He had sisters and one Born in Gateshead. E. SS. St. Sever Cemetery Wed. 17 April 1918 + 241st Brigade Star brother. Sister-in-Law: Jean His birth was registered in Extension, Rouen. Mon. 18 April 1921 + RFA (Jeannie). Gateshead during the O.IX.H.4. Mon. 17 April 1922 + March quarter of 1897. Tues. 17 April 1923 + DOW R. in A. (In Soldiers Died in the Memoriam). Great War 165 49 Archibald William Oliver L/C 23 13 September 1916 ( DOW) 2/West 3/9047 5 December France 53 Wharton Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Eldest son of William and Elizabeth [In 1911 his father, William was a His married sister, Edith Born and E. in SS. Died in Harton Cemetery. E.1553. St. Michael's ROH, SS + Mon. 17 July 1916 + Tues. 26 September (Somme) Yorkshire Regt. 1914 (1914-5 (in 1911 and 1916) [Minding Landing Below Archibald of 53 Wharton Street, SS. 50-year old Colliery Fireman Dodgins, died on 26 a hospital in of (South Shields). Whitburn Colliery ROH Fri. 14 September 1916 (23 Brigade, 8th Star) Ground (in 1911)] (They were married for 24 years and (Above Ground). He was born in September 1912, aged 24. wounds R. in A. 1917 + Tues. 26 Sept. Division) had had ten children, six still living - SS.] Siblings (1911 ages; all born 1916 + Wed. 24 1911 Census details ... but Elizabeth is in SS): Elizabeth (20), Jane December 2014 + not listed). Ann (14), Catherine (8) & Soldiers Died in the James (6). Great War 166 1974 Arkle Leslie Charlton Writer (2nd) 19 13 January 1915 HMS Viknor Mercantile Marine 1914-5 Star Palmer's Shipbuilders Son of John Armitage and Margaret The 'Viknor' was an armed His birth was registered in Plymouth Naval Palmer's Cenotaph Tues. 20 January [Second (10th Cruiser (Hebburn Shipyard - Arkle (Charlton) of Gateshead merchant cruiser which left Gateshead during the Memorial. Memorial 2015 Class?] Squadron) Staff) Londonderry on 12 January September quarter of Reference 10 1915 and disappeared 11 1872. miles west of Tory Island, Donegal, Ireland, with the loss of all 295 crewmen - having probably struck a German mine. 167 4624 Arkle William Logan Private 60 Buried: 31 January 1948 Royal Engineers 24/1231 No 1915-5 28 Waterloo Vale, SS A Labourer in a Brass Son of William and Hannah Arkle of Mary Ann Arkle (née Cuniff - born in [His father, William (A General Children (all births registered Born in SS - December q. Harton Cemetery. T.9198. Waterloo Vale Roll of Honour Fri. 30 May 1919 + (Waterloo Vale Star (in 1911), and 1 Albert Foundry (in 1911) [A SS SS (13 February 1888) & 23 in 1911; Labourer), was born in North in SS): James (December q. 1887. He enlisted on 17 (South Shields). John Sheen ROH) and 24 Terrace, SS (in January Rivetter in January D: SS - March q. 1974) of 28 Waterloo Shields and was 48 in 1901. He 1907), William (Dec. q. December 1915. He was (Tyneside Irish) / 1948) [25 Waterloo 1948] Vale, SS. (They were married in SS' died in SS - September q. 1909, 1910), Peter C. (September discharged owing to a 'Bad NF (John Sheen) Vale, SS (John Sheen)] Registry Office on 23 June 1907. aged 57. His mother, Hannah, q. 1915), Joseph B. Heart' (John Sheen). He Their marriage was registered in SS was born in Jarrow and was 38 (September q. 1920), Henry did not serve overseas and during the June quarter of 1907). (sic) in 1901. She died in SS - (December q. 1922), Thomas was AWOL on one September q. 1910, aged 49.] W. (September q. 1924), occasion (John Sheen). 'Of Doreen (June q. 1927) & St. Bede's parish' - Harton Francis (March q. 1929) Cemetery Burial Register. 168 1218 Arkley Thomas Private 36 4 November 1917 19/DLI 40247 No 1914-5 France South Shields N.E.R. - Sheetman at Son of the late Thomas and Catherine Born in North Shields. E. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel St. Bede's R.C. Sacred Heart Soldiers Died in the (Bantams) (106 Star Tyne Dock Arkley Sunderland. R. SS. 128 to 131 and 162 and Altar, SS + Holy Trinity Church Great War Brigade, 35th 162A. (Belgium) ROH, SS + N.E.R. Memorial (Bantam) (Roll of Honour), York. + West Division) Holborn ROH 169 598 Armour Josiah Trimmer 24 23 December 1916 HM Transport 4223/TS (RNR) 3 Harrison Place, West A Seaman Son of the late Mrs. Mary Ann Born in SS. Letter of Gibraltar (North Front) Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Fri. 19 January 1917 Fri. 19 January 1917 'Altair' Holborn, SS Armour condolence to his mother Cemetery. C.3455. West Holborn ROH. from the ship's captain. 170 4248 Armour Thomas Private Unknown Unknown 15/DLI (64 1914-5 Star France 62 Hartington Terrace, Marsden Colliery His birth was registered in Thurs. 21 October Thurs. 21 October Brigade, 21st Westoe, SS SS during the June quarter 1915 1915 Division) of 1891. He was wounded at Hill 70 during the Battle of Loos - 'Gazette'. 171 168 Armstrong John Robert Private 22 8 August 1916 2/West 4/8595 10 February France 130 Talbot Road, Tyne Boldon Colliery (Putter) Eldest son of Henry and Hannah Unmarried. [Arrived Doullens from Ypres He had brothers and sisters. Born and E. in SS. Enlisted Vermelles British All Saints' Church ROH, West Sat. 19 August 1916 + Thurs. 24 August 1916 Yorkshire Regt. 1915 (1914-5 Dock Armstrong of 130 Talbot Road, Tyne sector (2/8) and from there Aunt Annie and Uncle Jim 11 August 1914. The Cemetery. III.M.6. Harton + Boldon Colliery Thurs. 24 August (23 Brigade, 8th Star) Dock marched to Orville. To Acheux Dobson. 'Gazette' says he was KIA Miners' Social Club ROH + 1916 + Wed. 8 August Division) (4/8). Mailly-Maillet (6/8) and on 11 August 1916. Boldon Colliery Workmen 1917 + 12 June 1919 from there took over front line Lieutenant's letter of War Memorial + Soldiers Died in the (Gordon Trench) from condolence. (In Great War 3/Worcestershire. Relieved and Memoriam). to Englebelmer (9/8).] 172 227 Armstrong George Private Unknown 1 July 1916 2/King's Own 22699 5 May 1915 France 60 Catherine Street, SS Cookson's White Lead Married. [Moved forward from Kintyre and Brother: Private William Born and E. in SS. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Waterloo Vale Roll of Honour Fri. 15 September + Thurs. 21 September Yorkshire Light (1914-5 Star) Factory, North Shields. Caithness Trenches just east of Armstrong, 1st/7th DLI (No. Formerly 10215 DLI. and Face 11C and 12A. + St. Thomas' Church ROH Thurs. 21 September 1916 + Thurs. 23 June Infantry (97 Authuille in support of 17th and 6601). 1916 + Fri. 24 June 2016 Brigade, 32nd 16th HLI at 7.30 am. 'A' Company 2016 + Tues. 5 July Division) followed 17/HLI into front trench 2016 + Soldiers Died of Leipzig Salient. Over 340 in the Great War casualties sustained.] 173 1033 Armstrong William John Private 29 29 April 1916 3/Worcestershir 14535 2 April 1915 France 73 Clayton Street, Only son of Annie and the late Frank Born in Hebburn. E. Écoivres Military Croft Terrace School ROH, Fri. 5 May 1916 e Regt. (7 (1914-5 Star) Jarrow Armstrong of Jarrow London. R. Jarrow. He Cemetery, Mont-St.Eloi. Jarrow: 1916 + St. Paul's Roll (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Brigade, 25th attended Croft Terrace I.G.25. of Honour 12 May 1916 + Division) School, Jarrow. Soldiers Died in the 174 Great War 1045 Armstrong Thomas Private Unknown 27 May 1916 'A' Company, 23 23/2 No 1914-5 France 23 Porchester Street, Harton Colliery Born in , Heilly Station Cemetery, St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Fri. 30 June 1916 + Fri. 30 June 1916 (Tyneside Star Tyne Dock Sunderland. E. SS. Méricourt-L'Abbé. I.B.1. Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock + Soldiers Died in the Scottish) / NF Captain Cubey's letter of Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS Great War (102 Brigade, condolence to his father - 34th Division) confirms he was in 'A' Company. Died from 175 illness. 1148 Armstrong Forster Moore Major 41 (Born: 27 Mentioned in 25 September 1917 251st Brigade 23 April 1915 France Westoe House, SS A Solicitor working for Son of Joseph Forster Armstrong, MD, [His mother was born on 17 January [His father, Joseph Foster (MD), Left £20,958 in his will - Sometime of Christ's St. Martin Calvaire British St. Michael's ROH, SS + South Fri. 28 September May 1876 - Despatches ('LG': RFA (50th (1914-5 Star) J.M. Moore and and Sarah Jane Armstrong (née 1853 and died on 13 July 1922, aged was born in Wark, dated 31 August 1917 - to College, Cambridge. Cemetery, St. Martin-sur- Shields' Golf Club Memorial 1917 + Mon. 18 SS; June q. 4 January 1917, (Northumbrian) Armstrong Moore) of Westoe House, SS. 69. His half-brother, William Northumberland, and was 69. His his mother and sister. Graduated as LL.B. in Cojeul. I.C.20. Plaque + SS High School ROH October 1920 (Golf 1876) page 212) Division) (Married in St. Peter's Church, SS). Anderson Armstrong (Solicitor), was mother, Sarah Jane, was born in ('Gazette', Thurs. 18 April 1899. Commissioned in + St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, Club Plaque) + (His father was born on 19 September born on 29 April 1869 and died on 16 Islington, London, and was 57. 1918). Brother: William the 3rd Durham Volunteer SS Brigadier O.F.G. Hogg 1841 & died on 5 September 1911 - March 1943, aged 73.] [He attended They had been married for 35 Anderson Armstrong, Artillery in 1902 (part of Family Headstone in St. Peter's SS High School: May 1885 to years - 3 June 1875 - and had had Westoe House, SS (MRIC). 4th Northumbrian Graveyard, Harton). December 1889.] seven children, six still living.] Siblings (1881 ages; all born Howitzer Brigade). in SS): Elizabeth (10), Mary Adjutant of 50th (3), Ethel (1) & Norah (Northumbrian) Division Ammunition Column. 176 1622 Armstrong John White (Jack) 2nd- 28 (Born: 19 21 October 1918 (DOW) 20/DLI (123 21 August France 54 Blagdon Avenue, SS A Teacher (at Laygate Second son of William and Elizabeth Alice Armstrong (née Christie) of 54 [His mother was born on 17 He had brothers and sisters. DOW R. in A. The 'Gazette' Lijssenthoek Military St. Michael's ROH, SS + St. Wed. 30 October + Lijssenthoek Military Lieutenant April 1890 - Brigade, 41st 1918 Lane School) Ellen Armstrong of 80 Eglesfield Road, Blagdon Avenue, SS. (They were August 1858 and died 17 January Elder Brother: Richard - Born also says he was the son of Cemetery. XXXII.A.18. Jude's Church Book of Tues. 5 + Wed. 6 Cemetery Website Family Division) SS. (His father was born on 9 married in St. Michael's Church, SS, 1934, aged 75. He attended 28 September 1884; Died 13 Mr. and Mrs. N. (Belgium). Remembrance, SS + Westoe November 1918 + Headstone in September 1861 and died 20 May on 16 July 1916. Their marriage was Westoe Boys' Secondary School.] June 1915, aged 30. Armstrong of 80 Eglesfield Boys' Secondary School ROH Sat. 7 December 1918 Harton 1934, aged 72 (Family Headstone)). registered in SS during the September Daughter: Jean W. Road, SS. Alice Armstrong + High Shields' Baptist Cemetery. SS; quarter of 1916). Armstrong (SS, June q. applied for her husband's Tabernacle Organ Plaque (?) June q. 1890) 1919). medals on 15 February + Laygate Baptist Church 1922 (R. 54 Blagdon Memorial Plaque, SS (?) Avenue, SS). Memorial Service at St. Jude's Church. 177

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1975 Armstrong Richard Private 31 26 March 1918 ('Operation 4/North 48508 No 1914-5 France St. Paul's Terrace, West Time Keeper (Above Son of Robert and Sarah Armstrong of Ada Selina H. Armstrong (née [His father, Robert, was born in Siblings (all born in West Born: West Pelton, Co. Pozières Memorial. Panel Jarrow Library ROH Fri. 9 May 1919 Michael') Staffordshire Star Pelton (in 1911) + 19 Ground) (in 1911) + An St. Paul's Terrace, West Pelton, Co. Archbold) of 19 Park Road, Jarrow. Gateshead, and was a 56-year old Pelton; 1911 ages): Isabel, Durham. E. Chester-le- 67 and 68 (Jarrow Express) + Regt. (105 Park Road, Jarrow Official of the Alma Durham (They were married in SS' Registry miner in 1911. His mother, Sarah, 22; Ellen, 17; Dora, 15; Street. R. West Pelton Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 35th Colliery, Grange Villa Office on 25 March 1917. Their was aged 51.] Joseph, 12; and Henry, 9. [SDGW]. [His parents had Great War (Bantam) marriage was registered in SS during been married for 36 years Division) the March quarter of 1917). by 1911 and had had 12 children, 11 still living.] 178 2377 Armstrong Septimus Private 35 (or 36) 28 June 1915 2/South Wales 13573 14 June 1915 Dardanelles 5 Garden Lane, SS (SS Unmarried. Brother: L/C George Born in SS. E. Newport, Helles Memorial. Panel 80 Waterloo Vale Roll of Honour Mon. 2 July 1917 + Borderers (87 (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Library ROH) Armstrong, 2/South Wales Monmouthshire. His birth to 84 or 219 and 220. Fri. 30 May 1919 + Brigade, 29th Borderers, KIA 1 July 1916, was registered in SS during (Turkey). Soldiers Died in the Division) age unknown (No. 2378). the September quarter of Great War 1879. SS Library ROH erroneously says he was 32. (In Memoriam). 179 2378 Armstrong George L/C Unknown 1 July 1916 2/South Wales 24708 21 July 1915 Dardanelles [Attack on Beaumont-Hamel. Brother: Private Septimus Born: Chorley, Lancashire. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Mon. 2 July 1917 + Borderers (87 (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Objective Y Ravine. Most of the Armstrong, 2/South Wales E. Bolton, Lancashire. and Face 4A Fri. 24 June 2016 + Brigade, 29th men in the leading waves could Borderers, KIA 28 June 1915, Formerly 49769 R.A.M.C. Tues. 5 July 2016 + Division) not get much further than their aged 35 or 36 (No. 2377). (In Memoriam). Soldiers Died in the own wire before being shot down Great War by machine-gun fire. Casualties - 180 372.] 2934 Armstrong John Thomas Private Unknown 8 October 1916 (DOW) 9/Yorkshire 17948 26 August France Born in Hebburn. E. Dernancourt Communal Soldiers Died in the (Somme) Regt. (69 1915 (1914-5 Bridlington, Yorkshire. Cemetery Extension. Great War Brigade, 23rd Star) III.F.43. 181 Division) 2984 Armstrong William Private Unknown 4 October 1917 1/East Yorkshire 36938 No 1914-5 France Son of Mrs. Armstrong and the late Brother: Jim (in France). He Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel St. Thomas' Church ROH Tues. 5 November Regt. (64 Star Private George Armstrong had sisters and brothers. Formerly 5/81103 T.R. (In 47 to 48 and 163A. 1918 + Soldiers Died Brigade, 21st Memoriam). (Belgium). in the Great War Division) 182 3156 Armstrong James Marshall Private 27 2 October 1918 2/Manchester 50808 No 1914-5 France Whitburn Colliery Son of Mrs. M. Patterson of 31 Born: Blackhill, Co. Joncourt East British St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS + Soldiers Died in the Regt. (96 Star Mozart Street, SS Durham. E. SS. Formerly Cemetery. C.4. Whitburn Colliery ROH Great War Brigade, 32nd 45083 Yorkshire Regt. Division) Birth registered in Lanchester, Co. Durham, during the September quarter of 1891. 183 3157 Armstrong John Private Unknown 26 April 1918 VIII Corps' 2475 29 April 1915 Dardanelles Born: St. Andrew's, Lijssenthoek Military Soldiers Died in the Cyclist Bn. Army (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Newcastle. E. Jarrow. R. Cemetery. XXVIII.A.13A. Great War Cyclist Corps Newcastle. Formerly (Belgium). 11078 K.O.S.B. 184 4398 Armstrong John Private Unknown Unknown Australian 1914-5 Star Son of Joseph Armstrong of 34 [He had served as a Sergeant- Brothers: Driver Robert Brother-in-Law: George Mon. 28 June 1915 Mon. 28 June 1915 Imperial Force Catherine Street, SS Major in the Tyne Submarine Armstrong, RFA (No. 4399), Mackey - 4th Durham RFA. (Family Group - Mariners - 'Gazette'.] James Armstrong, 1st/7th Including his father, DLI (No. 4400) & AB Joseph three brothers and Armstrong, RND brother-in-law) (Blacksmith) (No. 4401). 185 4399 Armstrong Robert Driver Unknown Unknown Royal Artillery Son of Joseph Armstrong of 34 Brothers: Private John Brother-in-Law: George Mon. 28 June 1915 Mon. 28 June 1915 Catherine Street, SS Armstrong, AIF (No. 4398), Mackey - 4th Durham RFA. (Family Group - James Armstrong, 1st/7th Including his father, DLI (No. 4400) & AB Joseph three brothers and Armstrong, RND brother-in-law) 186 (Blacksmith) 4400 Armstrong James L/C (Clive Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 1518 19 April 1915 France South Shields. Tyne Dock Engineering Son of Joseph Armstrong of 34 Brothers: Driver Robert Brother-in-Law: George Mon. 28 June 1915 + Mon. 28 June 1915 Dunn) (Territorial) 1914-5 Star Company Catherine Street, SS Armstrong, RFA (No. 4399), Mackey - 4th Durham RFA. Clive Dunn page 241 (Family Group - [Private - (Divisional John Armstrong, AIF (No. Wounded in the arm - Including his father, 'Gazette'] Pioneers, 50th 4398) & AB Joseph 'Gazette'. Discharged three brothers and (Northumbrian) Armstrong, RND (medically?) - Clive Dunn. brother-in-law) Division) (Blacksmith) 187 4401 Armstrong Joseph AB Unknown Unknown RND A Blacksmith Son of Joseph Armstrong of 34 Brothers: Driver Robert Brother-in-Law: George Mon. 28 June 1915 Mon. 28 June 1915 Catherine Street, SS Armstrong, RFA (No. 4399), Mackey - 4th Durham RFA. (Family Group - John Armstrong, AIF (No. Including his father, 4398) & James Armstrong, three brothers and 1st/7th DLI (4400). brother-in-law) 188 4829 Armstrong Michael Private Unknown Unknown 'B' Company, 20 20/1216 No 1914-5 France Jarrow. (John Sheen) A Labourer (John [14 June 1915 - Deserted, Enlisted: 5 January 1915. John Sheen (Tyneside Star Sheen) aged 29, from Depot 1 July 1916 - Wounded. Scottish) / NF Company.] Transferred into (102 Brigade, 9/Cheshire Regt. (John 189 34th Division) Sheen). 4851 Armstrong William Private Unknown Unknown 22 (Tyneside 22/1697 No 1914-5 29 Albion Street, Jarrow Transferred to 2nd John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Garrison Bn. Class Z (102 Brigade, Reserve. 190 34th Division) 6432 Armstrong John Davidson Gunner 59 September q. 1954 (SS) 4th 22 Peel Street, SS (in Winifred Armstrong (née Graham). Birth registered in SS - Thurs. 27 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (They were married in St. Jude's September q. 1895. He Howitzer Church, SS, on 17 April 1920. Their enlisted in the 4th Brigade RFA marriage was registered in SS during (Northumbrian) Howitzers the June quarter of 1920). on 26 May 1915 - 191 'Gazette'. 6586 Armstrong Thomas Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 31 Adelaide Street, SS He enlisted in the 1st/7th Thurs. 10 June 1915 (Territorial) (in June 1915) DLI on 8 or 9 June 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 192 6601 Armstrong William Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 60 Catherine Street, SS Brother: Private George He enlisted in the 1st/7th Sat. 12 June 1915 (Territorial) (in June 1915) Armstrong, 2/King's Own DLI on 10 or 11 June 1915 - (Divisional Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th July 1916, age unknown (Northumbrian) (No. 227). Division) 193 5565 Arnold William Buchanan Bombardier Unknown Unknown Royal Field 2 St. Mary's Terrace, Second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Arnold Christina S. Arnold (née Hughson). Son: William B. (SS; Birth registered in SS - Wed. 2 January 1918 Artillery Harton, SS (in January of 2 St. Mary's Terrace, Harton, SS (They were married in St. Michael's September q. 1920). September q. 1895. 1918) Church, SS, on 4 August 1919. Their Wounded for the third marriage was registered in SS during time and in a hospital in the September quarter of 1919). Rouen by 2 January 1918. 194 1267 Arnold (alias George Sailor 37 13 February 1915 SS 'Wavelet' Mercantile Marine 146 Eldon Street, SS Son of George and Tamar Arnold Elizabeth Arnold (née Evans) of 146 Born in Sunderland. Tower Hill Memorial St. Michael's ROH, SS Mon. 20 August 1917 Bellas) (West Eldon Street, SS. (They were married Served under the alias ' Hartlepool) in SS' Registry Office on 11 December George Bellas'. 1913. Their marriage was registered in SS during the December quarter of 1913). 195

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1312 Arnott Benjamin (Bennie) Mess Room 16 20 August 1917 SS 'Elswick Mercantile Marine 169 Baring Street, SS Second son of Robert and Isabella Unmarried. [His father, Robert, was born in SS Siblings (1911 ages; all born Born in SS. His birth was Tower Hill Memorial St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Wed. 12 September Steward Lodge' (in 1911) and, later, 72 Arnott (née Heron) of 169 Baring and was a 37-year old Caulker in a in SS): Robert (12), Leonard registered in SS during the 1917 + Fri. 9 May (Newcastle) Baring Street, SS Street, SS (1911) & later of 72 Baring Shipyard. His mother, Isabella, (8), Walton (5) & Sarah September quarter of 1919 Street, SS. (They were married in St. was 33 and was also born in SS. Isabel (3). Grandson of 1901. Lost at sea. The Stephen's Church, SS, on 8 April 1897. They had been married for 14 Benjamin Heron (Pilot). 14th List of Merchant Their marriage was registered in SS years and had had six children, all Marine Deaths lists his during the June quarter of 1897). still living.] place of residency as SS. 196 2534 Arnott George Stephen Gunner 41 (or 42) 29 January 1917 85th Company 22348 Born in SS. E. Sunderland. Maala Cemetery. Special Soldiers Died in the RGA R. SS. Died during the Plot 2.2. (Yemen). Great War Defence of Aden. His birth was registered in SS during the June quarter of 1875. 197 4993 Arnott Alexander Private Unknown Unknown (DOW) Highland Light 28 Albert Street, Son of Mrs. Dunn of 28 Albert Street, DOW R. in A. - 'Jarrow Fri. 21 September Infantry Hebburn Quay Hebburn Quay Express' (Friday 21 1917 (Jarrow Express) 198 September 1917). 2640 Arrowsmith William Private 36 26 March 1918 'D' Company, 16637 8 October France Son of John and Margaret Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Terlincthun British Soldiers Died in the 22/DLI 1915 (1914-5 Arrowsmith of 93 Mitford Street, His mother applied for his Cemetery, Wimille. Great War (Pioneers) Star) Newcastle medals on 26 October XX.A.10. (Divisional 1920 (then still living at 93 Pioneers, 8th Mitford Street, Division) Newcastle). 199 921 Arthur Charles Edward Private 19 years 5 11 July 1917 4/Worcestershir 41019 No 1914-5 France 34 Portchester Street, Northern Trading Son of John E. and Elizabeth Jane Unmarried. Only Sister: Lizzie. Brother: E. and R. in SS. Bard Cottage Cemetery. Fri. 3 & Sat. 4 August Thurs. 16 August 1917 months e Regt. (88 Star SS Company, Tyne Dock Arthur of 34 Portchester Street, SS John (on active service). Had III.A.18. (Belgium). + Thurs. 16 August Brigade, 29th younger brothers. Uncles: 1917 + Soldiers Died Division) Thomas, Robert & William. in the Great War Aunts: Nellie, Katie & Jennie. 200 2385 Arthur James Hoy Private 22 or 23 13 March 1915 (Battle of 2/West 4/7626 10 February France Cramlington Colliery Son of Thomas Hoy Arthur and Mary [He had only been in France for Four Brothers: Pte. John Born and E. in SS. His birth . Thurs. 15 April 1915 + Thurs. 15 April 1915 Neuve Chapelle) Yorkshire Regt. 1915 (1914-5 Jane Arthur of 67 Lytton Street, SS five weeks before he was KIA - Arthur - 'D' Company, DLI; was registered in SS during Panel 9 and 10 Soldiers Died in the (23 Brigade, 8th Star) 'Gazette'. Brother: Private Pte. Edward Arthur - 16th the December quarter of Great War Division) George Arthur - 19/NF (billeted Bn. Cheshire Regt. 1892. SS Library ROH says at Morpeth).] (Birkenhead); Stoker Thomas he was KIA on 12 March Arthur (stationed at 1915. Chatham Barracks). 201 2878 Arthur Robert Leading 39 (Born: 15 25 September 1918 SS 'Hebburn' 2923B (RNR) Second son of Edward Arthur and the Brother Laurie and Sister CWGC says his parents Portsmouth Naval Wed. 16 October Seaman December (Newcastle) late Elizabeth Bruce Arthur of Nesting, Ellen. came from Whalsey, Memorial. Panel: 31. 1918 1878) Shetland. Shetland. Born on Shetland (RN Service 202 Record). 3524 Arthur William AB 62 9 February 1917 SS 'Hanna Mercantile Marine 76 Byethorne Street, SS Mary Arthur (née Aiken) of 76 Born: Peterhead, Scotland. Tower Hill Memorial Mon. 10 March 1919 Larsen' Byethorne Street, SS (In Memoriam). 203 (London) 3570 Arthur James Wilkin Private 24 27 February 1919 Machine-Gun 26729 No 1914-5 53 Tadema Road, Bents, Henrietta Arthur (née Park) of 53 {He died in Sunderland War Brothers: William James and Born in SS. Birth Harton Cemetery. K.4587. Fri. 28 February + Sat. Corps Star SS Tadema Road, Bents, SS. (They were Hospital.] Alfred Arthur of 208 registered in SS - June q. of (South Shields). 1 March 1919 + Mon. married in St. Michael's Church, SS, Marsden Street, SS. [Alfred 1895. Formerly in the DLI. 27 February 1922 on 26 October 1918. Their marriage + Sarah - February 1922.] The 'Gazette' says he died was registered in SS during the on 26 February 1919 and December quarter of 1918). gives his rank as 'Driver'. 'Of St. Michael's Parish' - Burial Register. 204 5631 Arthur Richard G. Seaman Unknown Unknown Mercantile Marine 3 Derwentwater A Merchant Seaman (in He was a civilian internee Thurs. 17 June 1915 + Terrace, SS (in June and June 1915) at Ruhleben Camp, Sat. 25 September September 1915) Germany, during the war 1915 (by 16 June 1915). 205 4010 Arundel Thomas AB Unknown Unknown Royal Navy [Nephew: Private W.M. Arundel Brother: Private John He was based at Fri. 21 January 1916 Fri. 21 January 1916 (serving in France) (No. 4272).] Arundel, DLI (No. 4209), of Portsmouth - 'Gazette'. (Includes his brother 88 (or 28 ?) Hardwick Street, Nephew: Private John and his two nephews) SS - Based at Houghton-le- Arundel (No. ) - Stationed Spring ('Gazette'). at Doncaster in January 1916 ('Gazette'). 206 4209 Arundel John Private Unknown Unknown DLI 88 (or 28 ?) Hardwick Married. [Sons-in-Law: Driver Henry Sons: (Elder) Private W.M. He was stationed at Fri. 21 January 1916 Fri. 21 January 1916 Street, SS Hunter - RFA (No. 4070) and Arundel - in France (No. Houghton-le-Spring in (Family Group - Driver John Leeson - RFA (No. 4272) and (younger) Private January 1916. Brother: AB Including his brother, 4073).] John Arundel - stationed at Thomas Arundel - RN (at two sons and two Doncaster (No. ). Portsmouth) (No. 4010). sons-in-law) 207 4272 Arundel W.M. Private Unknown Unknown France Elder son of Private John Arundel Brother: Private John Brothers-in-Law: Driver Fri. 21 January 1916 Fri. 21 January 1916 (DLI) (No. 4209) of 88 (or 28?) Arundel - stationed at Henry Hunter, RFA (No. (Family Group - Hardwick Street, SS. (He was Doncaster in January 1916 4070) and Driver John Including his father, stationed at Houghton-le-Spring in (No. ). Uncle: AB Thomas Leeson, RFA (No. 4073). uncle, brother and January 1916). Arundel RN (No. 4010). two brothers-in-law) 208 224 Ash Oswald Charles Corporal 21 31 August 1916 (Somme) No. 6 Platoon, 18/289 No 1914-5 France 12 Beech Street, Jarrow An Assistant Teacher at Son of James and Martha M.E. Ash of [He attended Jarrow Secondary [His father, James, was a 52-year Siblings (1911 ages): William Born: North Ormesby - Contalmaison Chateau Jarrow Library ROH Fri. 15 September 'Illustrated Chronicle' 'B' Company, Star (in 1911 and August Seaham Harbour 12 Beech Street, Jarrow. (In 1911 School.] old Boilermaker in a Shipyard, (19, House Painter, B. SDGW. [1911 Census = Cemetery. II.B.3. 1916 + Fri. 22 1916 18/NF (1st 1916) they had been married for 20 years born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Hebburn), Winifred (17, B. Born in Middlesbough]. E. September 1916 Tyneside and had had six children, all still His mother was then 44 and was Middlesbrough), Hilda (13, B. Newcastle. Killed by shell- (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Pioneers) living). born in Ipswich, Suffolk.] Jarrow) & John (11, B. fire - Jarrow Express. 17 November 1916 (Divisional Jarrow). [18/NF arrived at Bécourt (Jarrow Express) + Lt. Pioneers, 37th Wood in the Somme Colonel John Division) sector on 28 August 1916.] Shakespear Book (1920) + Soldiers Died in the Great War 209 1976 Ash George Private 18 27 May 1918 22/DLI 81890 No 1914-5 France 25A Shakespeare Son of the late John and Mary Ash of Unmarried. [Siblings (1911 ages; all [At 10 pm. on 26 May a signal was [The bombardment Born and E. Jarrow. Soissons Memorial. St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 6 September 1918 (Pioneers) Star Street, Jarrow (in 1911) 25A Shakespeare Street, Jarrow (in born in Jarrow): Janet (23), John (21; received from HQ 8th Division continued until 5 am. when Formerly 38813 West (Jarrow Express) + (Divisional 1911). [His father was born in Belfast Boilermaker in a Shipyard), Ethel (19) that the enemy were seen to be it eased off. Nos. 1 & 2 Riding Regt. Reported as Soldiers Died in the Pioneers, 8th and was a 46 year old Boilermaker in and Margaret (12).] massing and that an attack should Platoons ('A' Coy.), holding 'Missing' by 6 September Great War + John Division) a Shipyard. He had had nine children, be expected imminently. At 1 am the Bois des Pies, had 1918 - Jarrow Express. Sheen: 'Durham Pals', five still living.] on 27 May the enemy opened a practically all become pages 237 to 243. very heavy bombardment on casualties. By 9.45 am. 'A' Gernicourt with high explosive & Company was down to forty gas.] effective men.] 210 5483 Ash W. L/C Unknown Military Medal Unknown Royal Engineers Jarrow. [On 28 March 1918, during a Presented with a gold Fri. 4 October 1918 heavy bombardment, he watch from the Jarrow (Jarrow Express) repeatedly repaired the electric Heroes' Fund by Major leads until two bridges were fully Godfrey M. Palmer M.P. - destroyed - Jarrow Express.] Jarrow Express. 211 1484 Ashford William Second Cook 15 29 January 1918 SS 'Ethelinda' Mercantile Marine 14 Harrison's Court, SS Son of Annie Ashford (née Fletcher) Unmarried. [The 'Ethelinda' was torpedoed by Born in Sunderland. Tower Hill Memorial Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Wed. 29 January (Whitby) and the late Albert Edward Ashford of U-31 with the loss of 26 lives.] Remembered by Rosina West Holborn Roll of Honour. 1919 + Sat. 15 14 Harrison's Court, SS Jago. A Mercantile Marine November 1919 + Fri. List of Deaths gives his 24 January 2014 place of residency as SS and gives his name as 'A. Ashford'. (In Memoriam). 212

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6532 Ashton Charles Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 3 Lytton Street, SS (in Margaret J. Ashton (née Hall). (They Children (all births registered Birth registered in SS - Wed. 2 June 1915 (Territorial) May 1915) were married in St. Jude's Church, SS, in SS): Charles (June q. December q. 1898. He (Divisional on 28 August 1920. Their marriage 1921), Jenny H. (September enlisted in 1st/7th DLI on 1 Pioneers, 50th was registered in SS during the q. 1922), Dorothy June 1915 - 'Gazette'. (Northumbrian) September quarter of 1920). (September q. 1924), Division) Margaret J. (March q. 1927) and Audrey (December q. 1930). 213 3953 Ashurst Albert Edward AB Unknown Unknown Howe Bn. RND TZ/125 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 153 H.S. Edwards A Carpenter at Smith's Son of William Ashurst of 153 H.S. Agnes M. Ashurst (née Falconer). [Enlisted: 10 September 1914. Children: Marjorie F. Ashurst Wounded at Gallipoli on Thurs. 10 June 1915 + Thurs. 10 June 1915 (Born: 23 May (Balkans 2B) Street, SS (in Dock, North Shields. [A Edwards Street, SS (They were married in St. Mary's 23.1.1915 - On Nominal Roll (SS, September q. 1922) and 25 May 1915, aged 23. RND Service Record 1892 - RND September 1914 and Shipwright - RND Service Church, SS, on 26 December 1921. Howe Bn. 19.5.1915 - Wounded Sydney H. Ashurst (SS, June Birth registered in SS - Service June 1915) Record] Their marriage was registered in SS (GSW, right shoulder). 31.5.1915 - q. 1930). [3.11.15 - Invalided June q. 1892. Height: 5'3". Record) during the December quarter of Admitted to hospital at Giza, to UK from Malta on HS Brown hair. Blue eyes. C. 1921). Cairo. 23.10.15 - Admitted to 'Regina d'Italia'.] Of E. hospital on Malta from HS 'Karapara' (Dysentry).] 214 5239 Ashworth N.W. Master Unknown Unknown SS 'Riding' Mercantile Marine 1 Westcott Avenue, SS A Master Mariner [The 'Riding' was detained at He was a civilian internee Sat. 2 January 1915 (North Shields) (in June and September Hamburg on the River Elbe at Ruhleben, Germany, (1914 Christmas 1915 and November on 4 August 1914.] from 4 August 1914, who Greeting from Civilian 1918) had returned home to SS Internees) + Wed. 3 by 28 November 1918. March 1915 + Mon. 12 April 1915 + Thurs. 17 June 1915 + Sat. 25 September 1915 + Fri. 29 November 1918 215 2720 Askew George William Private 22 1 July 1916 'D' Company, 26 26/766 10 January France Son of George William and Elizabeth [Attack on La Boisselle - moved Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 24 June 2016 + (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Askew of 3 Gibson Buildings, forward from assembly trenches and Face 10B, 11B and Tues. 5 July 2016 + NF (103 1914-5 Star) Tantobie, Newcastle (?). nr. Tara Redoubt. War Diary 12B Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 34th notes 'A' & 'B' Coys in front, 'B' & Great War + 'Irish Division) 'D' in reserve. Owing to high Heroes' (1917) casualties attack held up - small parties holding out in shell holes in N M's L. Casualties 489] 216 2721 Askew Thomas Private Unknown 9 April 1917 1/NF (9 15302 24 August Dardanelles Born in SS. E. Arras Memorial. Bay 2 Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 3rd 1915 (1914-5 (Balkans 2B) Cramlington, and 3 Great War 217 Division) Star) Northumberland. 5847 Askew Norman Edwin Driver 26 5 February 1923 Royal Garrison 38 Talbot Road, SS (In A Coal Miner 'Late Driver RGA' - Harton Cemetery. E.4007. Fri. 9 February 1923 Artillery February 1923) 'Gazette'. (South Shields). 218 6506 Askew N. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 2 Gordon Road, SS (in He enliested in the 4th Sat. 29 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 28 May 1915 - 219 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 1667 Askins Joseph Private 32 23 April 1918 19/DLI 38930 No 1914-5 Son of Mrs. Mary Jane Askins of 16 Brother & S-in-L: Bob & No SDGW entry. The Pozières Memorial. Panel St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS + Tues. 14 May 1918 + (Bantams) (104 Star Ormonde Street, SS Mary Askins. Sister & B-in-L: 'Gazette' says he was 34. 68 to 72 Dale Street Roll of Honour Tues. 29 July 1919 Brigade, 35th Kate and Harry. Brother: (Bantam) Fred (on active service). Division) Sister: Mary. Brother & S-in- L: Jim (in France (No. 6548)) & Jennie + niece Mary. B-in- L: Jim + niece Gladys (living in Glasgow). 220 6549 Askins James Private 78 (Born: 23 Buried: 18 August 1970 1st/7th DLI 25 Ormonde Street, Son of Mrs. Mary Jane Askins of 16 Jane (Jennie) Askins (née Barnett). [Brother: Private Joseph Askins, Brother & S-in-L: Bob & Birth registered in Harton Cemetery. 8.6651. Sat. 5 June 1915 September [Died in the Ingham (Territorial) Jarrow (in June 1915), Ormonde Street, SS (They were married in St. Aidan's 19/DLI, 23 April 1918, aged 32. Mary Askins. Sister & B-in-L: Gateshead - December q. (South Shields). 1891) Infirmary - 'Of All Saints' (Divisional and 7 Brockley Avenue, Church, SS, on 7 September 1914. (No. 1667).] [Children (all births Kate and Harry. Brother: 1891. He enlisted in parish'] Pioneers, 50th SS (in August 1970) Their marriage was registered in SS registered in SS): John W.B. (June Fred (on active service). 1st/7th DLI on 3 or 4 June (Northumbrian) during the September quarter of q. 1915), Mary J. (December q. Sister: Mary. B-in-L: Jim + 1915 - 'Gazette'. Children: Divisions) 1914). 1916), James (June q. 1920), niece Gladys (living in Amelia M. (December q. Andrew C. (June q. 1922) and Glasgow). 1927), Leslie (June q. Doreen (September q. 1925).] 1930), Mavis (September q. 1932), Sheila (September q. 1934) & Audrey (March q. 1937). 221 1977 Aspell Patrick Private 35 26 May 1915 (Second 2/NF (84 3/12468 4 March 1915 France 17 Grey Street, Jarrow Plater's Helper - Mary Aspell (née Browne) of 17 Grey [His wife, Mary, was born in Three Children (all born in Born: Ballinakill, Co. Ypres (Menin Gate) St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 16 June 1916 Battle of Ypres) Brigade, 28th (1914-5 Star) (in 1911) Shipyard (in 1911) Street, Jarrow. (They were married in Jarrow and aged 25 in 1911. By Jarrow; 1911 ages): Thomas Galway - 1911 Census. Memorial. Panel 8 and (Jarrow Express) + Division) SS' Registry Office on on 11 March 1911 they had been married for (5), Annie (2) and Maggie (8 [Born: Ballineill, Queen's 12. (Belgium). Soldiers Died in the 1905. Their marriage was registered six years and had had four months). County (Co. Laois) - Great War in SS during the March quarter of children, three of whom were still SDGW.] E. Wallsend. 1905). alive.] 222 278 Aspin Edward Anthony Hogarth AB 19 (Born: 13 13 November 1916 (Battle Hawke Bn. RND TZ/6580 (RNVR) 81 Woodbine Street, SS St. Hilda's Colliery Son of Sarah Aspin of 81 Woodbine Unmarried. [Brother: Corporal J. [Attack on Beaucourt (13/11) - He had sisters and brothers. The 'Gazette' says his third Thiépval Memorial. Pier St. Hilda's Miners' Lodge ROH Tues. 26 December Tues. 26 December (Hoggarth) April 1897) of the Ancre - Attack on (189 Brigade, Street, SS Aspin MM, DLI (No. 5233).] advanced 5.45am. - leading Chum: L/C J.W. Miller RND. forename was 'Hoggarth'. and Face 1A 1916 + Wed. 13 1916 Beaucourt) 63rd (Royal waves cut down by machine-guns -[Front line (24/10), His birth was registered in November 1918 + Naval) Division) survivors fought through to Englebelmer (27/10), SS during the June quarter Sat. 13 November Station Road. Casualties - 419. Hédauville (30/10), of 1897. (In Memoriam). 1920 + RND Database Some 400 of these occured within Puchevillers (31/10), [E. 7 August 1915. Draft first half hour of attack.] Hédauville (4/11), Mesnil for MEF 5 December (6/11), front line (10/11).] 1915. Joined Hawke Bn. At Mudros: 7 February 1916 to 13 November 1916.] 223 5233 Aspin J. Corporal Unknown Military Medal Unknown DLI 81 Woodbine Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Son of Sarah Aspin of 81 Woodbine Brother: AB Edward Anthony He had been at the front Whitburn Colliery ROH Wed. 13 November (in November 1918) (Putter) Street, SS Hogarth Aspin, Hawke Bn. for three years by 1918 RND, 13 November 1916, November 1918 - aged 19 (No. 3147). 'Gazette'. Whitburn Colliery ROH - 'J. Aspen'. 224 1062 Asselbrough John William Edward Private 22 or 23 17 October 1918 2/DLI (18 25801 30 March France 11 North Street, Whitburn Colliery Son of John and Elizabeth Aselbrough [Siblings (1911 ages): Hannah (26; B: [His father, John, was born in Siblings (1911 ages): Thomas Born in Whitburn (SS; Prémont British Cemetery. Whitburn Colliery ROH + Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 6th 1915 (1914-5 Whitburn (1901) and 9 [Landing Lad (née Ford) of 9 Adolphus Terrace, Marsden), Thomas (24; B: Marsden; Cassop, Co. Durham, and was a (24, Coal Miner, B. Marsden, December q. 1895). E. SS. I.AA.19. Whitburn Methodist Church Great War Division) Star) Adolphus Terrace, Underground (Colliery) Whitburn Village. (They were married Hewer), Sarah Elizabeth (20; B: 51-year old Filler Underground SS), Edward Barrass (11, B. R. Whitburn. His mother ROH + St. Mary's Church Whitburn Village, Co. (in 1911)] in SS' Registry Office on 10 November Marsden; SS - March q. 1891) and (Colliery) in 1911. His death was Marsden, SS - September q. Elizabeth's death was ROH, Whitburn + Whitburn Durham (in 1911) 1884. In 1911 they had been married Ada (18; B: Marsden).] registered in SS - December q. 1899) & Doris May (8, B. registered in SS - Village Green Memorial for 27 years and had had seven 1929, aged 69. His mother was Whitburn; SS - June q. 1903). September q. 1929, aged children, all still living). then 49 and she was born at 67. He left 'effects' valued Hetton-le-Hole, Co. Durham.] at £24 6s 7d (including a gratuity of £22 10s) to his father, John. 225 1151 Atherton Robert (Bob) Driver 26 10 September 1917 (DOW) 25th Division 771228 France 109 Canterbury Street, Whitburn Colliery Son of William and Sarah Ann Eliza Atherton (née McAdoo) of 109 B-in-L: Sammy McAdoo. S-in- Born: West Cornforth. E. Mendinghem Military St. Michael's ROH, SS + Fri. 28 September Fri. 28 September Bartholomew Ammunition Westoe, SS (Hewer) Atherton, 111 Canterbury Street, Canterbury St., Westoe, SS. [Daughter L: Dora. Bros: John (No. SS. in May 1915. DOW R. Cemetery. V.C.29. Whitburn Colliery ROH 1917 + Sat. 22 and 1917 Train RFA Westoe, SS of William McAdoo]. (They were 6243), Jim & Tommy. Sisters in A. Daughter: Sarah A. (Belgium). Tues. 25 September married on 15 April 1911. Their & B-in-L: Maggie & Joe (SS, March q. 1916). Went 1917 + Soldiers Died marriage was registered in SS during Smith, Sarah & Frank Jardine overseas on 2 July 1916 in the Great War the June quarter of 1911). (+ May & Frank), Hannah & and there ever since. Jack (in Fr.), Polly & Jack Chaplain's letter. Glendinning. Bro. & S-in-L: William (in Fr.) & Alice + niece Jenny. 226

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3708 Atherton Robert Assistant 40 19 October 1917 SS 'Britannia' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Son of Ann Atherton of 5 Elgin The late Margaret Jane Atherton (née Born: Bethesda, North Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 2 August 1919 Steward (Leith) Terrace, Edinburgh, and the late Kirkconnell) Wales. A Mercantile Samuel Atherton Marine List of Deaths gives his place of residency as 227 SS. 6243 Atherton John Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 111 Canterbury Street, Son of William and Sarah Ann [B-in-L: Sammy McAdoo. S-in-L: Brother: Driver Robert He enlisted in the 4th Sat. 15 May 1915 (Northumbrian) Westoe, SS (in May Atherton, 111 Canterbury Street, Dora. Bros: Jim & Tommy. Sisters Bartholomew Atherton, 25th (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer 1915) Westoe, SS & B-in-L: Maggie & Joe Smith, Division Ammunition on 14 May 1915 - Brigade RFA Sarah & Frank Jardine (+ May & Column RFA, DOW 10 'Gazette'. Frank), Hannah & Jack (in Fr.), September 1917, aged 26 Polly & Jack Glendinning. Bro. & S-(No. 1151). in-L: William (in Fr.) & Alice + niece Jenny.] 228 218 Atkinson Adam Private 31 1 July 1916 6 Platoon, 'B' 24/1598 11 January France 25 Dunston Street, Son of John Wright Atkinson and Louisa Alice Maud Atkinson (née [Attack on La Boisselle - advanced A member of No. 6 Gordon Dump Cemetery, St. Aloysius' Church ROH, Fri. 25 August 1916 'Illustrated Chronicle' Company, 24 1916 (No Hebburn (in July 1916) Martha Ann Atkinson Catchpole) of 25 Dunston Street, from assembly positions in Tara- Platoon (John Sheen). Ovillers-La Boisselle. Hebburn (Jarrow Express) + 1916 + Thurs. 23 June (Tyneside Irish) / 1914-5 Star) Hebburn. (They were married in SS' Usna line 7.40 am. In support of Born in Hebburn. E. VIII.J.4. Tues. 5 September 2016 NF (103 Registry Office on 23 December 1905. 101st Brigade. Heavy casualties Jarrow. 1916 + Fri. 8 Brigade, 34th Their marriage was registered in SS moving forward to British front September 1916 Division) during the December quarter of line and in attack up Sausage (Jarrow Express) + Fri. 1905). Valley. Few reached objective. 24 June 2016 + Tues. Casualties - 650.] 5 July 2016 + Soldiers Died in the Great War + 'Irish Heroes' (1917) + John Sheen

229 847 Atkinson George James AB 21 (Born: 17 23 April 1917 (Battle of Drake Bn. RND TZ/2602 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 29 Berwick Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Son of the late John Singleton and Unmarried. [Enlisted: 28 December 1914. S: Sarah. B: Frank. S & B-in-L: Resided with his sister, Arras Memorial. Bay 1 Whitburn Colliery ROH Thurs. 17 May & Thurs. 24 May 1917 May 1895) Gavrelle) (189th Brigade, (Balkans 2B) Margaret Atkinson of 59 Campbell Draft for MEF: 1 August 1915. Ellen (Nellie) & John Grieves Ellen, at 29 Berwick Street, Thurs. 24 May 1917 + 63rd (Royal Street, SS Joined Drake Bn: 20 August 1915 (in Fr) + Nieces: Maggie & SS. Draft for BEF: 21 Tues. 23 April 1918 + Naval) Division) to 15 September 1915. Colic. Jennie. B & S-in-L: John & November 1916. Rejoined Sat. 23 April 1921+ Rejoined Drake Bn: 10.11.1915 to Sarah. Aunt & Uncle: Jennie Drake Bn: 12 December Mon. 24 April 1922 + 5.12.1915. Dysentry. Invalided to & George Drake. Aunt: Sarah 1916 to 23 April 1917. (In Mon. 23 April 1923 + UK: 25 January 1916.] Brown. Aunt Lizzie & Uncle Memoriam - says he was RND Database Jack. Uncles: John & Isaac. 24 years 11 months). Aunts: Bella & Mary. 230 1193 Atkinson Albert Sergeant 28 1 November 1917 527th (Durham) 471293 No 1914-5 France 26 Dean Road, SS Younger son of Robert and Isabella Married. His father died on 17 April 1914, Born and E. in SS. Enlisted Klein-Vierstraat British St. Mark's Church Mon. 10 December Mon. 10 December Field Company Star Atkinson of 249 South Frederick aged 56. His mother died on 21 in the R.E. on 31 October Cemetery. III.G.9. Commemorative Stained 1917 + Mon. 24 1917 R.E. Street, SS (Family Headstone in November 1929, aged 73. His 1915, originally serving as (Belgium). Glass Window, SS November 1919 + Harton Cemetery). eldest sister, Margaret, died on 14 1872. Served in France Soldiers Died in the January 1936. (Family Headstone from April 1916. His Great War in Harton Cemetery). mother, Isabella Atkinson of 249 South Frederick Street, SS, applied for his medals on 23 April 1923. 231 1214 Atkinson John Scott AB 28 (Born: 2 30 December 1917 (DOW) Hood Bn. RND R/1656 A Wesleyan Lay Agent - Eldest son ('Gazette') of John Scott Only Brother: Tom. Sisters: He had held various Ribecourt Road Cemetery, Mon. 14 January October (63rd (Royal Last Appointment at Atkinson and the late Isabella Nancy and Bella. appointments as a Trescault. I.D.9. 1918 + Mon. 30 1889) Naval) Division) Horsforth, Leeds Atkinson of 197 Baring Street, SS Wesleyan Lay Agent in the December 1918 + Midlands and North of Thurs. 30 December England. DOW R. in A. (In 1920 + Fri. 30 Memoriam). December 1921 232 1219 Atkinson George Lloyd Leading 26 (Born: 18 15 November 1915 Howe Bn. RND TZ/2088 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 138 Palmerston Street, N.E.R. - Teemer at Tyne Son of Robert and Mary Ann Atkinson Mary E. Atkinson of 138 Palmerston [Enlisted: 27 November 1914. He had children. He had one Died of Enteric Fever in Alexandria (Chatby) South Shields' Library ROH + Fri. 26 November Fri. 26 November Seaman December (Balkans 2B) SS, and later of 13 Dock Street, SS, and later of 13 South Eldon Draft for MEF: 28 June 1915. married sister. 15th General Hospital, Military and War Dock Superintendent's Staff 1915 + Mon. 15 1915 (Acting) 1888) South Eldon Street, SS Street, SS Joined Howe Bn: 18 July 1915 to Alexandria. Memorial Cemetery. ROH, Tyne Dock + N.E.R. November 1920 15 November 1915.] B.96. (Egypt). Memorial (Roll of Honour), York. 233 1220 Atkinson James Walker Private 46 (or 47) 10 April 1917 15/DLI (64 3/27572 23 December France Annfield Plain, Co. Born in SS. E. Stanley, Co. Cojeul British Cemetery, Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 21st 1915 (1914-5 Durham. Durham. R. Annfield Plain, St. Martin-sur-Cojeul. Great War Division) Star) Co. Durham. His birth was D.35. registered in SS during the June quarter of 1870. 234 1221 Atkinson John (A. - N.E.R. Memorial Private Unknown 2 August 1916 (Somme) 11/DLI 12204 4 August 1915 France N.E.R. - Shunter at Tyne [Arrived Doullens from Ypres area 1914-5 Star and Victory Born and E. in SS. Died Euston Road Cemetery, N.E.R. Memorial (Roll of Soldiers Died in the Martin Bashforth (Roll of Honour), York.) (Pioneers) (1914-5 Star) Dock (25/7). To Couin (26/7), The Dell Medal returned on 19 alongside three other Colincamps. I.D.24. Honour), Station Rise, York + Great War (Page108) + PHOTO (Divisional (28/7). Began work Colincamps- October 1933. comrades. His photograph Dock Superintendent's Staff Pioneers, 20th Hébuterne sector. Entrained at appeared in the company ROH, Tyne Dock + St. Simon's (Light) Division) Candas for Morlancourt.] magazine of N.E. Railway Church, Simonside, SS Company. (Chancel Screen) (?) 235 1327 Atkinson Isaac Private 35 25 August 1917 19/DLI 43748 No 1914-5 France 114 Livingstone Street, Edenvale Dairy (for c. 11 Son of Joseph and Jane Atkinson of Sarah Atkinson [On 22 August 1917 a convoy of [Time was spent overhauling Born in Penrith. E. SS. The Villers-Faucon Communal Mon. 17 September (Bantams) (106 Star SS years) Calthwaite, Carlisle. motor buses conveyed the whole equipment, cleaning up and 'Gazette' says he was 34 - Cemetery. E.15. 1917 + Soldiers Died Brigade, 35th battalion from Halifax Camp to bathing. Orders were then in his 35th year. His birth in the Great War + (Bantam) the Caestre area, where they received to move to Nieppe was registered in Penrith John Sheen: 'Durham Division) were accommodated in tents in to replace a New Zealand during the June quarter of Pals', page 196. an old internment camp. Here Pioneer Bn. 22/DLI marched 1882. they were joined by a draft of five down the Bailleul- officers and 131 ORs.] Armentieres Road, eventually reaching Nieppe at 11.15 am. On 26 August.] 236 1814 Atkinson Frederick Private 19 (or 20) 18 April 1918 15/DLI (64 77905 No 1914-5 France 18 Dean Road, SS Youngest son of John Edward (Grocer Unmarried. [In 1911 his father, John [His father, John Edward His eldest brother, John Born and E. in SS (SS, Sept. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Westoe Boys' Secondary Fri. 24 May 1918 + Brigade, 21st Star and Provisions Merchant) and Jane Edward, was 55 (born in SS). His Atkinson, died on 26 October Edward Atkinson, died on 31 q. 1898). Attended Westoe 128 to 131 and 162 and School ROH + Palmer's Soldiers Died in the Division) Elizabeth Atkinson (née Venus) of 18 mother, Jane Elizabeth, was 54 (B. 1928. His mother, Jane Elizabeth, March 1971, aged 93. Boys' Secondary School. 162A. (Belgium). Cenotaph (?) Great War Dean Road, SS. (They were married in SS). They had been married for 36 died on 16 April 1941, aged 84. Brother: Captain James Siblings (all born in SS; St. Hilda's Church, SS, on 25 years and had had 12 children, nine (Family Headstone in Harton Atkinson, lost at sea, 17 June 1911 ages): Ralph V. (24), December 1874. Marriage registered still living.] Cemetery. E.)] 1917. Lilian (20), Margaret (16) in SS during the December quarter of and William C. (14). 1874). 237 1920 Atkinson John Private Unknown 27 September 1915 Packers and T4/127483 Boldon Colliery. Born: Shotton, Co. Boldon Cemetery. Boldon Colliery Miners' Social 12 June 1919 + Loaders Durham. E. Aldershot. R. I."C".71. Club ROH + St. Nicholas' Roll Soldiers Died in the Company Boldon Colliery. of Honour, Boldon Colliery + Great War (Aldershot) Boldon Colliery Workmen A.S.C. War Memorial 238 2722 Atkinson Peter Private Unknown 30 June 1916 (Somme) 22 (Tyneside 22/656 No 1914-5 France Born in SS. E. North Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 24 June 2016 + Scottish) / NF Star Shields. and Face 10B, 11B and Tues. 5 July 2016 + (102 Brigade, 12B Soldiers Died in the 239 34th Division) Great War 2747 Atkinson Andrew Fireman 61 22 February 1917 SS 'John Miles' Mercantile Marine 491 John Williamson Son of the late Andrew and Mary Catherine Atkinson (née Anderson) of Born in Sunderland. Lost Tower Hill Memorial St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Mon. 26 February (London) Street, SS Atkinson (née Taylor) 491 John Williamson Street, SS. (They at sea through enemy Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock + 1917 + Sat. 22 were married in SS' Registry Office on action. The 'John Miles' John Williamson Street ROH February 1919 + 28 September 1908. Their marriage struck a mine and there Thurs. 19 June 1919 + was registered in SS during the were only 4 survivors from Wed. 22 February September quarter of 1908). her crew of 14. (In 1922 Memoriam). 240

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 2892 Atkinson Isaac Private Unknown 19 October 1915 1/West 4/7882 25 March France 181 John Clay Street, SS Youngest son of Margaret Temple Unmarried. Brothers: J. William (27/NF) Born in Co. Durham. E. White House Cemetery, Thurs. 11 November South Shields' Library Yorkshire Regt. 1915 (1914-5 (née (or formerly) Atkinson). (No. 4192) & Albert (on Sunderland. The 'Gazette' St. Jean-les-Ypres. 1915 + Mon. 21 ROH + Thurs. 11 (18 Brigade, 6th Star) Stepfather: Mr. Temple. (His mother active service). There are says he was KIA near Ypres (Belgium). October 1918 + November 1915 Division) lived at 181 John Clay Street, SS, in photographs & details [No on 20 October 1915. Soldiers Died in the (Including two of his Nov. 1915). Albert mentioned] on Brother: Private R. Great War brothers) Thursday 11 November Atkinson - 1st/7th DLI 1915: Private J. William (No. 4228). (In Atkinson (eldest son), 27/NF, Memoriam). and Private R. Atkinson (second son), 3rd/7th DLI.

241 3645 Atkinson William Leading 21 (Born: 17 25 August 1918 Hawke Bn. RND TZ/4339 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 19 Adelaide Street, SS St. Hilda's Colliery Son of George R. and Isabella Unmarried. [Enlisted: 1 May 1915. Draft for Joined 8th Entrenching Bn: Vis-en-Artois Memorial. St. Hilda's Miners' Lodge ROH RND Database Seaman December (63rd (Royal (Balkans 2B) Atkinson of 19 Adelaide Street, SS MEF: 9 September 1915. Joined 13.9.1916. Joined Drake Panel 1 and 2 1896 - RND Naval) Division) Nelson Bn: 21 September 1915 to Bn: 3.3.1917 to 16.9.1917. Service 29 October 1915. Enteritis. Septic Ankle. Invalided to Record) Invalided to UK: 10 December UK: 26.9.1917. Draft for 1915. Draft for BEF: 25 July BEF: 1.4.1918. Joined 1916.] Hawke Bn: 7.4.1918 to 25.8.1918. 242 3817 Atkinson James Master Unknown 17 June 1917 'Don Arturo' Mercantile Marine Son of John Edward Atkinson and [The 'Don Arturo' was en route Brother: Private Frederick Eldest Brother: John Tower Hill Memorial Jane Elizabeth Atkinson of 18 Dean from Algiers and Oran for the Atkinson, 15/DLI, KIA 18 Edward Atkinson - Died 31 Road, SS. (His father died on 26 Tees. She was torpedoed by UC- April 1918, aged 20 (No. March 1971, aged 93 October 1928. His mother died - aged 62 and sunk 90 miles WSW of the 1814). (Family Headstone in 84 - on 16 April 1941). Scilly Isles.] Harton Cemetery). 243 3829 Atkinson Henry Private 20 22 August 1915 (Attack on 6/East Yorkshire 15141 14 July 1915 Dardanelles 491 John Williamson Son of the late Andrew and Annie Unmarried. The 'Gazette' says he was Helles Memorial. Panel 51 John Williamson Street ROH Thurs. 21 September Thurs. 21 September W Hills, Suvla Plain) Regt. (Pioneers) (1914-5 Star) Balkans 2B) Street, SS Atkinson of 491 John Williamson in the Yorkshire Regt. SS to 54. (Turkey). 1916 + Thurs. 19 June 1916 + 'Illustrated (Divisional Street, SS Library ROH says he was 1919 Chronicle' 1916 Pioneers, 32 21. Brigade, 11th (Northern) Division) 244 4192 Atkinson J. William Private Unknown Unknown 27 (Tyneside No 1914-5 France Eldest son (of three) of Margaret Youngest Brother: Private Brother: Private R. Fri. 12 November Fri. 12 November Irish) / NF (103 Star Temple (née - or formerly - Atkinson) Isaac Atkinson, 1/West Atkinson - 3rd/7th DLI (No. 1915 1915 (Family Group - Brigade, 34th of 181 John Clay Street, SS (in Yorkshire Regt., 19 October ). Including both his Division) November 1915). Stepfather: Mr. 1915, age unknown (No. younger brothers) 245 Temple. 2892). 4228 Atkinson R. Private Unknown Unknown 3rd/7th DLI Son of Margaret Temple (née - or Brothers: (Eldest) J. William Fri. 12 November Fri. 12 November (Territorial) formerly - Atkinson) of 181 John Clay Atkinson - 27/NF (No. 4192) 1915 1915 (Family Group - (Divisional Street, SS (in November 1915). and Private Isaac Atkinson, Including two of his Pioneers, 50th Stepfather: Mr. Temple. 1/West Yorkshire Regt., 19 brothers) (Northumbrian) October 1915, age unknown Division) (No. 2892). 246 4449 Atkinson James William Private 34 1 July 1916 23 (Tyneside 23/824 No 1914-5 France Philip Street, Hebburn Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Atkinson Mary Jane Boyd (formerly Atkinson) His photo in the 'Illustrated Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 22 September 'Illustrated Chronicle' Scottish) / NF Star Quay (in July 1916) of 27 Colliers Close, Shilbottle Grange, Chronicle' (10 July - 26 and Face 10B, 11B & 12B 1916 (Jarrow Express) (10 July - 26 Alnmouth, Northumberland November 1916) states + Fri. 24 June 2016 + November 1916) + that he came from Tues. 5 July 2016 Thurs. 23 June 2016 'Hebburn Quay'. 247 4709 Atkinson Archibald Private Unknown Unknown 'A' Company, 26 26/762 10 January France 21 Madras Street, SS Enlisted: 10 December John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No 1914. His name appeared Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) in the April 1918 Brigade, 34th Casualties' List. Division) Transferred to 1/NF and 12th/13th NF. Class Z Reserve. (John Sheen). 248 5005 Atkinson Arthur Edward Tindal AB (Engine Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 115 Hedley Street, SS An Apprentice Engine- Son of John Scott Atkinson and Mary [His father, John Scott (Foreman Brothers (1901 ages): Harry Born in SS. Birth Hedley Street Roll of Honour Tues. 11 December Room (in 1901 and 1911) Fitter (in 1911) Hannah Atkinson (née Atkinson) of Engine-Fitter), was born in SS and (21), Thomas (14), Robert registered in SS - March q. 1917 Artificer) 115 Hedley Street, SS (in 1911). was 65. He died in SS - December (11; SS - June q. 1890) & 1892. All the family were (They were married in Holy Trinity q. 1923, aged 79. His mother, Frederick (3; SS - September born in SS (1911 Census). Church, SS, on 10 June 1879. Their Mary Hannah, was born in SS and q. 1898). Sisters (1901 ages): His mother, Mary Hannah, marriage was registered in SS during was 55. They had been married Elizabeth (19), Ethel (12; SS - died in SS - June q. 1920, the June quarter of 1879). for 32 years and had had ten June q. 1888) & Annie (5; SS - aged 65. children, eight still living.] June q. 1895). Two siblings had died (1911 census) 249 5382 Atkinson J. Private Unknown Unknown 33 Elm Street, Hebburn Son of Mrs. Atkinson of 33 Elm Street, Admitted to a hospital in Fri. 24 May 1918 Colliery Hebburn Colliery Marseilles suffering from (Jarrow Express) rheumatism in May 1918 (Jarrow Express). 250 6129 Atkinson George Unknown Unknown Officers' South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Training Corps Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Admitted: 19 August 1907; Left: 20 December 1907. 251 6135 Atkinson Bartholomew Private Unknown Unknown 75th Bn. South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Canadian Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Infantry, Admitted: 2 October 1905; Canadian Army Left: 16 July 1909. 252 6136 Atkinson Joseph Private Unknown Unknown 25th Bn. South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Canadian Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Infantry, Admitted: 27 June 1904; Canadian Army Left: 14 December 1908. 253 6399 Atkinson John Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 57 Cambridge Street, SS He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Thurs. 27 May 1915 (Territorial) (in May 1915) by 26 May 1915 - 'Gazette. (Divisional Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 254 6808 Atkinson George Gunner Unknown Unknown 150th Battery, 27073 No 1914-5 7 Selbourne Street, SS A Coal Miner (in 1911) Son of Richard Thomas and Elizabeth [Tattoo: Woman and flag on right [His father, Richard Thomas (A [His Service Record has Born in SS. Birth Royal Field Star (in 1901), and 54 Wise Atkinson (née Napier) of 54 forearm.] Butcher/Shopkeeper), was born survived. He was medically registered in SS - March q. Artillery Broughton Road, SS (in Broughton Road, SS. (They were in SS and was 37 in 1901. His discharged owing to a right 1893. He enlisted in SS on 1911) married in SS' Registry Office on 2 mother, Elizabeth Wise, was born inguinal hernia. He was 21 1 September 1914 and January 1888. Their marriage was in SS and was 38 in 1901. They in September 1914. Height: was discharged on medical registered in SS during the March had been married for 23 years in 5' 6". Weight: 11 stones. grounds on 9 November quarter of 1888). 1911 and George was their only Blue eyes. Brown hair. C. of 1914 after 70 days service. child.] E.] 255 4153 Attewell Arthur Private Unknown Unknown 6/Yorkshire 8 Back Addison Street, Middle Dock ('Gazette') Wounded at Gallipoli and Thurs. 9 September Thurs. 9 September Regt. (32 SS in hospital in Alexandria, 1915 1915 Brigade, 11th Egypt - 'Gazette'. (Northern) 256 Division) 1497 Aubin John Richard Master 53 23 February 1917 'Grenadier' Mercantile Marine West Avenue, Harton, A Master Mariner Son of Philip and Hannah Austin Mary Anne (Annie) Aubin (née [His marriage was registered in SS There is a Headstone in St. Tower Hill Memorial Mon. 26 February SS (in 1911 and 1917) Blackburn - daughter of William during the September quarter of Peter's Graveyard, Harton. 1917 + Tues. 16 April Blackburn) of West Avenue, Harton, 1891. Mary Anne Aubin died on 1918 SS. 17 March 1907, aged 36 ('In her 37th year' - Headstone). 257

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 864 Austin Alfred Private 20 9 May 1915 (Second Battle 1st/13th 3061 11 February France Clapham Common, Youngest son of William and Elizabeth Unmarried. His father, William, died 27 Born in SS. His birth was Ploegsteert Memorial. St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS Soldiers Died in the of Ypres) (County of 1915 (1914-5 London Austin November 1946, aged 87. registered in SS during the Panel 10 Great War London) London Star) His mother, Elizabeth, died 3 March quarter of 1895. Regt. (Princess October 1936, aged 78 KIA at Festubert (Family Louise's (Family Headstone). Headstone). There is a Kensington Family Headstone in Battalion - Harton Cemetery. Territorial) (25 Brigade, 8th Division) 258 1063 Austin James Charles Acting 39 9 August 1915 (Battle of 2/DLI (18 4/9297 7 April 1915 France 62 Reay Street, SS Robson's, Newcastle Sabina Lillian Austin of 62 Reay Street, Born in Doncaster, New Irish Farm Cemetery. Sat. 11 September Sat. 11 September Corporal Hooge) Brigade, 6th (1914-5 Star) ('Gazette') SS Yorkshire. His birth was XXVIII.C.5. 1915 + Soldiers Died 1915 + SS Library ROH Division) registered in Doncaster in the Great War during the September quarter of 1876. E. SS. He had served through the Boer War. 259 3509 Austwick Charles Robert Second 32 (Born: 12 10 August 1918 SS 'Madame Mercantile Marine 6 Burrow Street, SS (in A Ship's Fitter (in 1911) Son of George and Martha Jane [His father, George, was born in [His mother, Martha Jane, was Siblings (all born in SS): Born in SS. His birth was Tower Hill Memorial St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Mon. 7 February Engineer October Renee' 1911) Austwick (née Bennett) of 6 Burrow Knottingley, Yorkshire, and was the born in SS and aged 55 in 1911 George William Bennett registered in SS during the + SS Marine Engineers' 1921 1885) (Newcastle) Street, SS. (They were married in SS' skipper of a trawler.] and had been married for 36 Austwick (aged 27, Tugboat December quarter of Association ROH Registry Office on 19 May 1875. Their years, having 11 children, 9 of Man), Lawrence [Laurence] 1885. Baptised in St. marriage was registered in SS during whom were still living.] (19, Apprentice Fitter) & Hilda's Church, SS, on 25 the June quarter of 1875). Alice Maud (15) - all 1911 October 1885. Lost at sea ages. through enemy action. 260 1072 Averill James Martin L/C 21 (or 22) 24 November 1916 (Ypres 11/Royal 11/18633 5 October France 17 Victoria Road West, An Apprentice Moulder Son of Thomas (A Chemical Labourer) Unmarried. [Siblings: David Earle (6), [His father, Thomas, was born in Siblings (1911 ages; all born Born in Hebburn. Birth Pond Farm Cemetery. Hebburn New Town School Fri. 23 July 1915 sector) Inniskilling 1915 (1914-5 Hebburn (1911), and 6 in a Shipyard (1911) and Robina Averill (née McCarter) of William (3) and Robina (7 months). Co. Derry and was 39. His in Hebburn): Andrew (15; registered in SS - F.13. (Belgium). ROH + St. John's Church ROH, (Jarrow Express) + Fusiliers Star) Thistle Street, Hebburn 17 Victoria Road West, Hebburn. 11/Royal Inniskilling Regt. transferred mother, Robina, was born in Apprentice Butcher), John December q. 1894. He Hebburn Soldiers Died in the (Donegal and (1901) (They were married in SS' Registry from the Somme to the Ypres sector Scotland and was 34. They had McArthur (13), Robert attended Hebburn New Great War Fermanagh) Office on 24 September 1894. Their on 11 July 1916.] been married for 17 years and Raeburn (10) and Thomas Town School, leaving in (109 Brigade, marriage was registered in South had had nine children, eight still (7). 1908. Grandmother: Mary 36th (Ulster) Shields during the September quarter living.] Ann McArthur - born in Division) of 1894). Co. Derry. 261 4830 Aynsley Robert L/C Unknown Unknown 20 (Tyneside 20/985 No 1914-5 France South Shields. (John [8 July 1916 - Admitted to Enlisted: 14 November John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Sheen) 3rd Northern GH, Sheffield. 1914. 1 July 1916 - (102 Brigade, Awarded the Silver War Wounded. Transferred to 34th Division) Badge.] 3/NF. 30 October 1917 - Discharged on medical grounds (Gunshot- Wounds). (John Sheen). 262 817 Ayre Frederick William Private 26 or 27 7 April 1917 (DOW) 28th Battalion, 886008 France South Saskatoon. Farmer [Formerly a Son of Thomas and Christina Ayre of Brother: Joseph Ayre of SS + Born in SS. in 1891 (SS, Mont Huon Military Fri. 11 May 1917 + Thurs. 12 July 1917 Canadian Canada Compositor working for Canada Buildings, South Saskatoon, Brothers: Charlie and Harry March q. 1891). Cemetery, Le Treport. Thurs. 12 July 1917 Infantry 'The Shields' Gazette'] Saskatchewan (also serving). Emigrated in April 1912 III.E.1A. (Saskatchewan with his family. Enlisted: Regt.) August 1915. He is described as a Sergeant in 263 July 1917. 2723 Ayre Albert James Private 20 20 September 1916 12/NF (62 35261 No 1914-5 France 59 Trewhite Road, Son of Jessie and the late James Ayre Unmarried. [To Bécordel-Bécourt (15/9), Born in SS. His birth was Thiépval Memorial. Pier Soldiers Died in the (Somme) Brigade, 21st Star Heaton, Newcastle of 59 Trewhite Road, Heaton, Pommiers Redoubt via Fricourt registered in SS during the and Face 10B, 11B and Great War Division) Newcastle (16/9). At 9 pm. moved up to September quarter of 12B formerly 1st/5th relieve battalions of 43 Brigade in 1896. E. Walker, NF (149 forward positions east of Flers Newcastle. SDGW - James Brigade, 50th (Switch & Gap Trenches). Albert Ayre. (Northumbrian) Relieved by 9/KOYLI and to Division) bivouacs just NW. Of Bernafay Wood (22/9).] 264 3272 Ayre Albert (E. - Boldon Colliery AB 20 (Born: 15 15 February 1917 Hawke Bn. RND TZ/3923 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 170 Charles Street, A Coal Miner (RND Son of Joseph Ayre of 36 Fenwicks [Enlisted: 2 March 1915. Draft for Died in 11th Casualty Varennes Military St. Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Workmen War Memorial) February (63rd (Royal (Balkans 2B) Boldon Colliery Service Record) Row, Boldon Colliery, and 170 Charles MEF: 1.8.1915. Joined Hawke Bn: Clearing Station of wounds Cemetery. I.I.2. Boldon Colliery + Boldon 1897) Naval) Division) Street, Boldon Colliery 20.8.1915 to 6.9.1915 - Debility. sustained on his 20th Colliery Workmen War Rejoined Hawke Bn: 4.10.1915 to birthday - 5 February Memorial 5.2.1917 - Wounded.] 1917. 265 6713 Badger Edward Private 39 30 October 1930 Northumberlan 24108 5 Palmer Street, Jarrow A General Labourer Son of Thomas (A Shoemaker) and Elizabeth Badger (formerly Durnion, [His father, Thomas, was baptised Siblings: Thomas (1.12.1876 - 'Missing' since 18 Fri. 27 October 1916 (Pulmonary Tuberculosis) d Fusiliers (in October 1912 and Ellen Badger of 5 Palmer Street, née McGeary). (They were married in in All Saints' Church, Newcastle, 25.8.1927, aged 50), John September 1916 - Jarrow (Jarrow Express) October 1916), and 79 Jarrow. (They were married in the St. Bede's R.C. Church, Jarrow, on 5 on 7 November 1852. He died on (2.12.1880 - Buried Express. Siblings: Queen's Road, Jarrow Registry Office, Newcastle, on 6 October 1912). 4 October 1914, aged 61. His 3.2.1949, aged 68), Sarah Catherine (5.9.1893 - (in October 1930) December 1875). mother, Ellen, was born in (11.9.1886 - 9/10.4.1941, 1984, aged 91), Mary Newcastle on 27 April 1958 (Head aged 54), Martha Ellen (13.4.1898 - 11.9.1981, of Side). She died on 17 June (17.7.1888 - 5.5.1976, aged aged 83) and Jane 1931, aged 73 (5 Palmer Street).] 87) and Robert (Sept. q. (3.10.1901 - 30.4.1966, 1892 - Buried 3 June 1959, aged 64). Daughters: aged 67). Agnes (27.12.1917 - March 1999, aged 81) & James (13.9.1923). 266 6257 Bage George Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 18 Mitre Street, SS (in He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Mon. 17 May 1915 (Territorial) May 1915) on 15 May 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 267 3131 Bagley William L/C 18 or 19 1 July 1916 'C' Company, 26 26/87 10 January France 43 Byron Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Son of John (A Hewer - B. Cornsay Unmarried. [Attack on La Boisselle - moved His brother, Joseph H. B in SS (Dec. q. 1897). E. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Robinson Street Roll of Sat. 16 January 1915 (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Colliery) and Hannah (B. Shildon) forward from assembly trenches Bagley, had enlisted in 22/NF Sunderland. R. at 43 and Face 10B, 11B and Honour, SS + St. Michael's + Wed. 20 November NF (103 1914-5 Star) Bagley of 43 Byron Street, SS. (In nr. Tara Redoubt. War Diary (Tyneside Scottish) at 36 Byron Street, SS, at the 12B ROH, SS + Whitburn Colliery 1918 + Fri. 24 June Brigade, 34th 1911 they had been married for 15 notes 'A' & 'B' Coys in front, 'B' & King Street, SS, between time of his enlistment ROH 2016 + Tues. 5 July Division) years and had had nine children, 'D' in reserve. Owing to high Tuesday 10 and Monday 16 (before 16 January 1915). 2016 + Soldiers Died seven still living). casualties attack held up - small November 1914 - then living Siblings (1911 ages, all in the Great War + parties holding out in shell holes in Byron Street, SS. born in SS): Joseph (11), 'Irish Heroes' (1917) in N M's L. Casualties 489] Mary Elizabeth (7), Florence (6), John (4), Henry Edward (1) & Ralph (2 months). 268 4840 Bailes Thomas Private Unknown Unknown 21 (Tyneside 21/1521 No 1914-5 86 Charles Street, Transferred to 1st John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Boldon Colliery Garrison Bn. Class Z (102 Brigade, Reserve. 269 34th Division) 1064 Bailey Thomas Richard Sergeant 30 28 December 1915 2/DLI (18 8324 8 September France 164 Eglesfield Road, SS A Regular Soldier. (He Eva Alice Bailey of 7 St. Paul's Terrace, Born and E. in SS. Potijze Burial Ground St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Soldiers Died in the South Shields' Library (Richardson - South Brigade, 6th 1914 (1914 had served 13 years in St. Paul's Road, Cheltenham (formerly Cemetery. M.5. Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock + Great War ROH Shields' Library ROH) Division) 'Mons' Star') the DLI - South Shields' of 164 Eglesfield Road, SS). (Belgium). South Shields' Library ROH Library ROH) 270 1378 Bailey George Albert First Mate 62 8 September 1917 SS 'Harrow' Mercantile Marine 15 Aston Street, SS Son of the late James and Marie Elizabeth Bailey (née Tate) of 15 Born in SS. The 15th List Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 22 + Tues. 25 (London) Bailey Aston Street, SS. (They were married of Mercantile Marine September 1917 + Fri. in St. Mary's Church, SS, on 23 Deaths gives his place of 6 June 1919 November 1885. Their marriage was residency as SS. registered in SS during the December quarter of 1885). 271

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1921 Bailey Thomas Private 38 16 August 1917 (DOW) 7/Royal 24742 No 1914-5 France Armstrong Buildings, Boldon Colliery (?) Son of Simpson and Sarah Bailey of Elizabeth Bailey of Armstrong Born in Boldon Colliery. E. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel St. Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Soldiers Died in the Inniskilling Star West Boldon. Eccles Row, Boldon Colliery Buildings, West Boldon Sunderland. R. West 70 to 72. (Belgium). Boldon Colliery + Boldon Great War Fusiliers (49 Boldon. Colliery Workmen War Brigade, 16th Memorial (Irish) Division) 272 2459 Bailey Haydn Weir Sergeant 24 Military Medal 27 August 1917 (DOW) 82nd Brigade 34854 France Son of Moses and Mary Ann Bailey of Born in SS. His birth was Étaples Military Cemetery. Soldiers Died in the RFA 16 Dodd Street, Bearpark, Co. registered in SS during the XXII.R.19. Great War Durham. March quarter of 1894. E. Co. Durham. 273 2724 Bailey John Private 18 26 May 1915 (Second 2/NF (84 21031 3 May 1915 France 9 Derby Terrace, SS Son of Mrs. Mary Bailey of 9 Derby Born and E. in SS. Ypres (Menin Gate) Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + 17 July 1918 + Battle of Ypres) Brigade, 28th (1914-5 Star) Terrace, SS Memorial. Panel 8 and Derby Street Roll of Honour + Soldiers Died in the Division) 12. (Belgium). St. Michael's ROH, SS (?) Great War 274 2945 Bailey Richard George Private 23 (or 22) 30 August 1916 (DOW) 2/Royal 17863 5 October France Born: Evesham, Chocques Military Soldiers Died in the Berkshire Regt. 1915 (1914-5 Worcestershire. E. SS. R. Cemetery. I.J.97. Great War (25 Brigade, 8th Star) North Shields. His birth Division) was registered in Evesham during the September quarter of 1893. 275 3188 Bailey William Signalman 21 (Born: 11 9 November 1918 HMS Pembroke TZ/6194 (RNVR) 46 Winchester Street, Son of Agnes A. Blair (formerly Bailey) Unmarried. He had brothers and sisters. Died in the Naval Hospital Harton Cemetery. Tues. 9 November December SS of 46 Winchester Street, SS, and the at Gillingham, Kent. H.3498. (South Shields). 1920 1896) late John W. Bailey. He had a 276 stepfather. 3334 Bailey Frank Predam Corporal 21 2 May 1918 11/Suffolk Regt. 16414 No 1914-5 France Son of William N. Bailey of 10 Maids Unmarried. Born in SS. His birth was White House Cemetery, Soldiers Died in the (Cambridgeshire Star Causeway, Cambridge registered in SS during the St. Jean-les-Ypres. III.R.18. Great War ) (101 Brigade, December quarter of (Belgium). 34th Division) 1896. E. Cambridge. SDGW - 'Frank Predon Bailey' (erroneous). 277 4475 Bailey George AB Unknown Unknown 2nd Platoon, 'A' TZ/792 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 4 Hartington Terrace, SS A Miner Son of Agnes Blair of 4 Hartington [Enlisted: 27 October 1914. [13.6.1916 - Hospitalised at Height: 5'6". Brown hair. RND Service Record + (Born: 7 Company, (Balkans 2B) Terrace, SS 8.6.1915 - Transferred to Hood Abbeville (Tonsilitis). Blue eyes. C. of E. Scar on Collingwood Bn. December Collingwood Bn. 9.8.1915 - Admitted to 24.6.1916 - Invalided to left wrist. 27.8.1918 - Embarkation Roll 1894 - RND Bn., Hood Bn. hospital in Cairo (Dysentry). England (Southampton) on Wounded (GSW - first Service and Hawke Bn. 8.10.1915 - Admitted GH, HS 'Lanfranc' (Pleurisy). finger left hand). Record) RND Alexandria (Colic). 24.11.1915 - 14.5.1918 - Joined Hawke Rejoined unit.] Bn.] 278 6026 Bailey William Bowman Gunner Unknown Unknown 48th Brigade South Shields. Birth registered in SS - Holy Trinity School Boys' RFA March q. 1880. He ROH, SS (Served) attended Holy Trinity Boys' School - Admitted: 22 November 1887; Left: 19 June 1892. 279 6186 Bailey William Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Admitted: 22 November 1887; Left: 19 June 1892. 280 6263 Bailey Henry Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 79 Eglesfield Road, SS He enlisted in the 4th Mon. 17 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 15 May 1915 - 281 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 809 Bain Thomas William Fireman 43 11 December 1917 SS 'Ottokar' Mercantile Marine 104 Elizabeth Terrace, Son of Ann and the late Robert Bain Elizabeth Bain (formerly Nicholson, [SS 'Ottokar' sailed from Born: Warkworth, Tower Hill Memorial (London) Westoe, SS née Tait) of 104 Elizabeth Terrace, Newcastle for London on 11 Northumberland. His birth Westoe, SS. (Their marriage was December 1917 with a cargo of was registered in Alnwick registered in Alnwick, coal. Lost at sea through enemy during the June quarter of Northumberland, during the March action - 'Gazette'.] 1874. quarter of 1911). 282 282 Bainbridge James Corporal 31 13 November 1916 8/East Yorkshire 15210 13 July 1915 France 11 Price Street, SS Son of John William Bainbridge of SS. Margaret Bainbridge of 11 Price [Attack on Serre (13/11) - in He had children. He had Born and E. in SS. Officer's Serre Road Cemetery No. St. Hilda's Parish Magazine Tues. 26 December Tues. 26 December (Somme - Attack on Serre) Regt. (8 (1914-5 Star) Street, SS support moved forward behind brothers and one sister. letter. (In Memoriam). 1. I.G.45. (Memorial Service on 27 1916 + Wed. 13 1916 Brigade, 3rd 2/Royal Scots at 5.45 am. - Brother Tom (in India) and S- December 1916 - January November 1918 + Division) assault checked and withdrew to in-L. Ethel. Sister and B-in-L: 1917) + St. Thomas' Church Sat. 13 November assembly positions by 10am. Mr. and Mrs. Carlin. ROH 1920 + Soldiers Died Casualties - 235.] in the Great War 283 1778 Bainbridge David L/C 20 28 October 1916 (Loos 10/Yorkshire 12349 14 July 1915 Dardanelles 28 Wood Street, Hebburn Colliery Son of William and Elizabeth Unmarried. [He attended Hebburn Born in SS. E. Jarrow. R. Vermelles British Hebburn Colliery School ROH Fri. 6 August 1915 sector) Regt. (62 (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Hebburn Colliery (in Bainbridge of 28 Wood Street, Colliery School, leaving in Hebburn Colliery. Cemetery. V.G.4. + Hebburn Colliery School (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Brigade, 21st October 1916) Hebburn Colliery 1910 - '6/Yorkshire Regt.'.] [10/Yorkshire moved from ROH - 1915 24 November 1916 Division) the Somme to the Loos (Jarrow Express) + Fri. sector on 7 October 9 February 1917 1916.] (Jarrow Express) + Soldiers Died in the Great War 284 2508 Bainbridge John Driver Unknown 23 March 1918 ('Operation 'D' Battery, 755864 France Born and E. in Hebburn. Pozières Memorial. Panel Hebburn Colliery School ROH Fri. 6 August 1915 Michael') 251st Brigade He attended Hebburn 7 to 10 + Hebburn Colliery School (Jarrow Express) + RFA (50th Colliery School, leaving in ROH - 1915 Soldiers Died in the (Northumbrian) 1904. Great War 285 Division) 3206 Bainbridge Roland Private 23 (Born: 20 1 July 1916 16/Middlesex G/1995 (PS/1995 - MRIC) 17 November France 68 Croft Avenue, SS (in A Pupil Teacher (in Second son of William (A Rate The late Annie Bainbridge (née [In support of 86th Brigade's Annie Bainbridge died in SS, Born in SS. E. Lambeth. R. Thiépval Memorial. Pier All Saints' Church ROH, West Sat. 31 March 1917 + January 1893) Regt. (Public 1915 (1914-5 1911) 1911) Collector) and Elizabeth Bainbridge Forster). (They were married in the attack on Beaumont-Hamel from aged 18, during the March Brixton, Surrey. There is a and Face 12D and 13B. Harton + West Harton Fri. 24 June 2016 + Schools') (86 Star) (née Ternent) of 68 Croft Avenue, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Chapter assembly positions at Cripp's Cut quarter of 1914. [Admitted Family Headstone in St. Methodist Church Memorial Tues. 5 July 2016 + Brigade, 29th Tyne Dock. (His father died on 6 (?) Row, on 25 September 1913. Their and Cardiff Street. Casualties - to SS High School on 13 Peter's Churchyard, Cross + SS High School ROH + Soldiers Died in the Division) July 1926, aged 64. His mother died marriage was registered in SS - Sept. 524. By 1911 his parents had September 1904 Harton. He attended both SS High School Admissions' Great War on 31 January 1922, aged 66 - Family q. 1913). [His parents were married been married for 20 years and (Corporation Scholar) - then Westoe Secondary Boys' Register + Westoe Boys' Headstone). on 27 September 1890 (SS; had had five children, all still living at 22 Talbot Road, School and SS High School. Secondary School ROH September q. 1890).] living.] Tyne Dock.] 286 3262 Bainbridge Walter James Corporal 26 (Born: 15 23 September 1917 13/DLI (68 23999 11 December France 77 Stainton Street, SS Assistant with Mr. Son of John James and Isabella [His relatives were presented with a [His father, John James (A General B: AB John Bainbridge, Hood Born: Gateshead Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Frederick Street Roll of Sat. 26 February 1916 Sat. 26 February 1916 July 1891) Brigade, 23rd 1915 (1914-5 (in 1901), 177 John Simblett, Butcher, Bainbridge (née Wilkie) of 107 gold commemorative medal from the Labourer), was born in Gateshead Bn. RND, wounded at the (September q. 1891). 128 to 131 and 162 and Honour + St. Jude's Church + Thurs. 15 & Wed. 21 Division) Star) Williamson Street, SS Chichester Road, SS Frederick Street, SS. (Their marriage SS & District Butchers' Association.] and was 43. He died in SS - March Dardanelles (No. 4372): He Baptised in St. Edmund's 162A. (Belgium). Book of Remembrance, SS April 1920 (SS & (in 1911), and 107 was registered in Gateshead during q. 1941, aged 73. His mother, worked at Taylor's Foundry Church, Gateshead, on 23 District Butchers' Frederick Street, SS the June quarter of 1889). Isabella, was born in Newcastle and resided at 107 Frederick August 1891. E. SS. Association) + ('Gazette' - 26 February and was 42. She died in SS - Street, SS. Siblings (1911 Previously wounded in Soldiers Died in the 1916) March q. 1948, aged 79.] ages): John Henry (21), action (before 26 February Great War William (17), Robert Humble 1916). His brother John's (12), Margaret (9) and photograph was in the Isabella (3). 'Gazette' on Wed. 11 August 1915. 287 4107 Bainbridge Joseph D. Gunner Unknown Unknown Royal Garrison Mary E. Bainbridge (née Brothers-in-Law: Private Son: Alexander L. Fri. 24 December Fri. 24 December Artillery Smurthwaite). (They were married in Thomas Smurthwaite - Bainbridge (SS, March q. 1915 1915 (Including three SS' Registry Office on 11 April 1914. 1st/7th DLI (No. ), AB 1915). brothers-in-law) Their marriage was registered in SS William Smurthwaite - RN, during the June quarter of 1914). mine-sweeping (No. 4025) & Gunner R. Smurthwaite - RFA 288 (No. ). 4332 Bainbridge Trimmer Unknown Distinguished Unknown Royal Navy Tues. 29 August 1916 Tues. 29 August 1916 289 Service Medal

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 4372 Bainbridge John AB Unknown Unknown Hood Bn. RND TZ/1063 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 77 Stainton Street, SS Worked at Taylor's Son of John James and Isabella [Enlisted: 4 November 1914.] [His father, John James (A General Brother: Corporal Walter Height: 5'5½". Dark Frederick Street Roll of Wed. 11 August 1915 Wed. 11 August 1915 (Born: 2 July (Formerly 1st (Balkans 2B) (in 1901), 177 John Foundry ('Gazette') Bainbridge (née Wilkie) of 107 Labourer), was born in Gateshead James Bainbridge, 13/DLI, brown hair. Blue eyes. C. Honour + Collingwood Bn. 1896 - RND Platoon, 'A' Williamson Street, SS Frederick Street, SS. (Their marriage and was 43. He died in SS - March KIA 23 September 1917, of E. Wounded at Gallipoli Embarkation Roll Service Company, (in 1911), and 107 was registered in Gateshead during q. 1941, aged 73. His mother, aged 26 (No. 3262). Siblings - 'Gazette'. Wounded on Record) Collingwood Bn. Frederick Street, SS the June quarter of 1889). Isabella, was born in Newcastle (1911 ages): John Henry 20 July 1915 - Collingwood RND) and was 42. She died in SS - (21), William (17), Robert Bn. Embarkation Roll. March q. 1948, aged 79.] Humble (12), Margaret (9) and Isabella (3). 290 6536 Bainbridge James Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 32 Saville Street, SS (in He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Wed. 2 June 1915 (Territorial) May 1915) on 1 June 1915 - 'Gazette'. (Divisional Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 291 4760 Baines J. Private Unknown Unknown 27 (Tyneside 27/808 11 January France South Shields. (John A Labourer (John Enlisted: 22 December John Sheen Irish) / NF (103 1916 (No Sheen) Sheen) 1914. 24 April 1915 - Brigade, 34th 1914-5 Star) Deserted (Aged 26, Division) Height: 5'4"). (John 292 Sheen). 5104 Baines John Unknown Unknown Yorkshire 34176 12 Ivy Street, SS; 16 Hill Son of John (a General Labourer in Son: John R. brought in this PHOTO (Born: 1898) Regiment + Street, SS (1911) the Docks) and Janes Baines information. Siblings: Mary Cheshire Ann, Thomas and Edward. Regiment + 293 Labour Corps 729 Bains William Sergeant 23 14 October 1918 19/DLI 19/1303 No 1914-5 France South Shields. Whitburn Colliery Son of John and Elizabeth Ann Bains Henrietta Bains (née Etta King) His birth was registered in SS He had sisters and one Born and E. in SS. Dadizeele New British Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Thurs. 5 December (Bantams) (104 Star (née Brown). (They were married on during the December quarter of brother. Sister & B-in-L: Transferred to 15/DLI. He Cemetery. II.A.18. Holy Trinity Boys' School 1918 + Sat. 14 Brigade, 35th 7 April 1890. Their marriage was 1895. Amelia & William Thompson. had one child. Holy Trinity (Belgium). ROH, SS + Whitburn Colliery October 1922 (In (Bantam) registered in SS during the June Aunt & Uncle: Grace Ann & Boys' School, SS - ROH ('W. Baines') + St. Memoriam) + John Division) quarter of 1890). Edward Brown. Aunt & Admitted: 29 June 1903; Thomas' Church ROH (T.W. Sheen + Soldiers Died Uncle: Lily & Henry Brown. Left: 22 January 1909. Bains) in the Great War Uncle & Aunt: Tommy & Henrietta Bains. Uncle & Aunt: William & Violet Bains. Son-in-Law of Mr. & Mrs. King. 294 5661 Bains John Trimmer Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 22 Back George Street, George Street Roll of George Street Roll of Honour Thurs. 4 November (Mine-Sweeping SS (in November 1915) Honour - 'Engineer J. 1915 + Fri. 23 May (RNR)) Bains, RNR'. 1919 295 1257 Baird Thomas Private Unknown 1 August 1917 1/Worcestershir 40526 No 1914-5 France Born and E. in SS. Ypres (Menin Gate) Brunswick St. & Wilson St. Tues. 22 April 1919 + e Regt. (24 Star Formerly 30742 DLI. Memorial. Panel 34. Roll of Honour. Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 8th (Belgium). Great War 296 Division) 1779 Baird Matthew Brown Private 23 11 July 1917 2/DLI (18 45993 No 1914-5 France 50 Lyon Street, Son of James and Elizabeth Baird of [He attended Hebburn Quay Born: Seaham Harbour, Philosophe British Hebburn Quay School ROH Fri. 30 July 1915 Brigade, 6th Star Hebburn 50 Lyon Street, Hebburn School, leaving in 1908 - Co. Durham. E. Jarrow. R. Cemetery, Mazingarbe. (Jarrow Express) + Division) 22/NF (Tyneside Scottish).] Hebburn. Formerly I.T.25. Soldiers Died in the 297 22/850 NF. Great War 1978 Baird David Sapper 40 27 April 1915 107th Field 56830 No 1914-5 11 Street, A Shipyard Labourer (in Son of Mary Jane Baird (née Brown) [His mother, Mary Jane, was born Siblings (both born in Born: Monkwearmouth, Salisbury (Devizes Road) St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the Company R.E. Star Sunderland (in 1911) 1911) and the late David Baird. (Their in Sunderland and was a 56-year Sunderland; 1911 ages): Co. Durham. E. Jarrow. Cemetery. 3.420. Great War marriage was registered in old widow in 1911.] Thomas (34) - Bricklayer's His birth was registered in (Wiltshire). Sunderland suring the June quarter of Labourer - and Elizabeth (25) Sunderland during the 1874). - Domestic Servant. September quarter of 1874. 298 6707 Baird R. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Hebburn Colliery. Wounded for the second Fri. 20 October 1916 time by 19 October 1916 - Jarrow Express. 299 109 Baker William Baser Private 20 13 July 1916 1st/7th DLI 7/3994 No 1914-5 France 431 John Williamson Son of William H. and Eliza M. Baker Brother: Joseph. Aunt: E. in SS. Ridge Wood Military John Williamson Street ROH Mon. 7 August 1916 + Mon. 21 August 1916 (Territorial) Star Street, SS of 431 John Williamson Street, SS Nellie. Grandson of Jane and Cemetery. II.F.8. Mon. 21 August 1916 + 'Illustrated (Divisional the late William Baker. + Thurs. 19 June 1919 Chronicle' 1916 Pioneers, 50th + Soldiers Died in the (Northumbrian) Great War Division) 300 665 Baker Thomas Horace M. Private 22 27 January 1915 24 (Tyneside 27/35 No 1914-5 France Harton, SS Born and E. in SS. CWGC Harton Cemetery. K.4650. John Sheen + Soldiers Irish) / NF (103 Star says 24/NF; SDGW = (South Shields). Died in the Great War Brigade, 34th 27/NF. His birth was Division) registered in SS during the June quarter of 1892. 301 730 Baker Timothy Private 30 11 October 1916 19/DLI 19/56 No 1914-5 France 19 Wilson Street, SS Mary Ellen Baker (née Smith) of 19 [He is the only realistic Born and E. in SS. [19/DLI Avesnes-le-Comte Readhead's Plaque (?) John Sheen + Fri. 27 Fri. 27 October 1916 (Bantams) (106 Star Wilson Street, SS. (They were candidate to be the 'T. moved from the Somme Communal Cemetery October 1916 + Brigade, 35th married in St. Mark's Church, SS, on Baker' on the Readhead's to the Arras Sector on 30 Extension. I.B.2. Soldiers Died in the (Bantam) 15 September 1913. Their marriage Shipyard ROH.] August 1916.] Great War Division) was registered in SS during the September quarter of 1913). 302 3189 Baker John Arthur Private 35 7 March 1915 14/DLI (18 14249 MRIC ? Died of phthisis (TB). No Harton Cemetery. K.4628. Brigade, 6th SDGW entry. (South Shields). 303 Division) 3312 Baker William Laurence Private 20 26 September 1918 4/Yorkshire 235516 No 1914-5 France 181 H.S. Edwards Boldon Colliery Son of William Hunter Baker and Unmarried. Born in Sunderland. Glageon Communal St. Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Soldiers Died in the Regt. (150 Star Street, SS Margaret Ewen Baker of 181 H.S. Formerly 350579 DLI. Cemetery Extension. Boldon Colliery + Boldon Great War Brigade, 50th Edwards Street, SS II.H.5. Colliery Workmen War (Northumbrian) Memorial 304 Division) 4320 Baker T.A. Sergeant Unknown Military Medal Unknown Royal Garrison Salisbury Street, SS A Stonemason - Married. His eldest son was also at Thurs. 30 November Thurs. 30 November Artillery 'Gazette' the front and was 1916 1916 wounded on the same day that he received his MM - 'Gazette'. 305 4852 Baker Elijah Private Unknown Unknown 22 (Tyneside 22/152 No 1914-5 8 Berkley Street, Jarrow Transferred to 1st John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Garrison Bn. Class Z (102 Brigade, Reserve. 306 34th Division) 6203 Baker Albert Ernest Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 13 Marsden Street, SS Birth registered in SS - Thurs. 13 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) June q. 1896. He enlisted Howitzer in the 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA Howitzers on 12 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 307 6279 Baker Stanley Private 57 June q. 1955 (SS) 1st/7th DLI 24 Cambridge Street, SS Birth registered in SS - Tues. 18 May 1915 (Territorial) (in May 1915) September q. 1897. He (Divisional enlisted in the 1st/7th DLI Pioneers, 50th on 17 May 1915 - (Northumbrian) 'Gazette'. Division) 308 6686 Baker J.B. Sergeant Unknown Unknown DLI 224 Albert Road, Jarrow Wounded by 28 Fri. 29 September (in September 1916) September 1916 - Jarrow 1916 (Jarrow (Formerly of Trimdon Express. Express) Colliery) 309

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6961 Baker Charles W. 49 June q. 1926 (SS) 69 Bath Street, SS (in A Boot Repairer and Margaret (I. or J. ?) Baker of 69 Bath [His wife, Margaret (J. or I ?), was Children (1911 ages): James Born in SS. Aged 35 in Morton Street Roll of Honour Tues. 25 September 1911) General Labourer (in Street, SS (in 1911) born in SS and was 27. They had (J. or T ?) (9; B: Sunderland), 1911. 1917 1911) been married for ten years and Charles W. (6; B: had had four children, all still Sunderland), John W. (3; B: living.] SS) and Ann Sophia (1; B: SS). 310 6962 Baker Frederick Unknown Unknown 24 Hedley Street, SS (in A Pit Boy in a Coal Mine Son of Henry and Ellen Baker of 49 [His father, Henry (Boilermaker in Siblings (1911 ages): Annie Born in Poplar, London. Morton Street Roll of Honour Tues. 25 September 1901), and 49 (in 1911) Livingstone Street, SS (in 1911) a Shipyard), was born in Poplar, (Ann E.) (20; B: Poplar, Aged 16 in 1911. 1917 Livingstone Street, SS London, and was 47. His mother, London), George S. (11; B: (in 1911) Ellen, was born in Poplar, London, SS), Nellie (7; B: SS) and and was 42. They had been Henry (10 months; B: SS). married for 22 years and had had Brothers (1901 ages): Robert nine children, four still living.] H. (8; B: Poplar, London) and Joseph (4; B: Gravesend, Kent). 311 2401 Bald Robert Gunner 22 29 August 1916 'C' Battery, 49th 21513 21 May 1915 France 124 Eldon Street, SS Boldon Colliery Son of James and Emily Jane Bald of Unmarried. [His father, James, died on 24 Brothers: Henry - Died on 23 Born (SS; December q. Dartmoor Cemetery, Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Tues. 26 September Tues. 26 September Brigade RFA (1914-5 Star) 124 Eldon Street, SS February 1919, aged 48. His February 1919, aged 12 + 1894) and E. In SS. (In Bécordel-Bécourt. I.C.74. Holy Trinity Boys' School 1916 + Wed. 29 1916 mother, Emily Jane, died on 3 George - Died 3 March 1919, Memoriam). He attended ROH, SS + Boldon Colliery August 1917 + January 1956, aged 84. (Family aged 6 + Alexander - Died 25 Holy Trinity Boys' School, Workmen War Memorial Soldiers Died in the Headstone in Harton Cemetery. July 1915, aged 6. SS - Admitted: 29 June Great War E.)] 1903; Left: 9 October 1908. 312 1041 Bales Thomas Private Unknown 21 April 1916 (Ypres 2/York and 6253 27 December France Born: Drypool, Hull. E. Essex Farm Cemetery. Sat. 20 May 1916 + sector) Lancaster Regt. 1914 (1914-5 Hull. Described in the II.N.7. (Belgium). Soldiers Died in the (16 Brigade, 6th Star) 'Gazette' as a 'Local Great War Division) Casualty' linked to Hebburn. [A Thomas Bales' birth was registered in SS during the September quarter of 1872.] 313 760 Ball Alexander Foster Private 35 1 July 1916 'C' Company, 20 20/159 No 1914-5 France 10 Lyon Street, Ship Plater's Helper (in Son of Thomas and Mary Ball (née Phyllis Forman O. Ball (née Hayton) of [20/NF moved forward with Sons: Alexander Foster (B. Born in Jarrow. E. Thiépval Memorial. Pier St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 18 August 1916 'Illustrated Chronicle' (Tyneside Star Hebburn (in 1911) + 77 1911) Foster). (Their marriage was 10 Lyon Street, Hebburn (in 1911) + 23/NF up Mash Valley north of La Jarrow; SS, December q. Newcastle. Wounded: and Face 10B, 11B and (Jarrow Express) + Fri. 1916 Scottish) / NF Tyne Street, Jarrow + 17 registered in Gateshead during the 77 Tyne Street, Jarrow. (Married in Boisselle at 7.30 am. - the 1908), Robert (B. Blyth (?) - 8 3/16, aged 35 - shrapnel 12B 24 June 2016 + Tues. (102 Brigade, Ferry Street Back, March quarter of 1864). Good Shepherd Church, Jarrow, on advance being across the widest months old in March 1911), wound: thumb and 5 July 2016 + John 34th Division) Jarrow (in July 1916) 12 October 1907. Marriage part of No Man's Land on 1 July. George Lloyd (SS, March q. forefinger. His son, George Sheen + Soldiers Died registered in SS - December q. 1907. All officers and sergeants in 20/NF 1913) and Thomas Ball (SS, Lloyd Ball, died 15 in the Great War She was born in Jarrow and was 27 in became casualties that day. March q. 1915). December 1943 (Gunner 1911). Battalion almost completely 1427147, 3 H.A.A. Regt. destroyed.] R.A.). 314 3190 Ball George Private 19 20 September 1917 'B' Company, 28/521 No 1914-5 France 91 Norfolk Street, Eldest son of James (Ferry Tolls Unmarried. [His father, James, died [His father, James, was born in Sisters: Isabella (Ella) - Died Born: North Shields Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Glebe Methodist Church Soldiers Died in the 11/NF (68 Star Tynemouth (1901), 95 Collector (Harbour Board)) and Jane on 15 February 1928, aged 54. His North Shields and was 37. His in Infancy (SS, March q. 1901 (Tynemouth, December q. 19 to 23 and 162. Memorial Plaque, Westoe + Great War Brigade, 23rd Hyde Street, SS (1911) Elizabeth Ball (née Griggs) of 161 mother, Jane Elizabeth, died on 4 mother, Jane, was also born in - SS, December q. 1902) + 1897). E. North Shields. (Belgium). Borough of Tynemouth ROH Division) and 161 Hyde Street, SS Hyde Street, SS. (Their marriage was October 1947, aged 68. There is a North Shields and was 32. They Susannah Griggs - (B: SS, Brother: James. KIA at registered in Tynemouth during the Family Headstone in Harton had been married for 14 years March q. 1908) Died 25 Ypres 'in his twentieth June quarter of 1897). Cemetery - Section O. Grandson of and had had five children, four January 2007, aged 99. year' - Family Headstone. George and Susannah Griggs of 24 still living.] Brother: James (4 in 1911; B: Borough Road, NS.] North Shields). 315 4645 Ball Stephen Private Unknown Unknown 'A' Company, 25 25/77 11 January France 13 Back Eldon Street, SS ['Stephen Ball' - 'Gazette'. 'S. Named in the October Sat. 16 January 1915 (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Bell' - John Sheen.] 1916 Casualties' List. + John Sheen + 'Irish NF (103 1914-5 Star) Discharged - King's Heroes' (1917) Brigade, 34th Regulations paragraph 316 Division) 392. (John Sheen). 4199 Ballentine Jack Private Unknown Unknown 19/Yorkshire 1914-5 Star 118 Cleveland Street, SS Wounded in action at Fri. 10 September Fri. 10 September Regt. (late of Stanley, Co. Gallipoli on 10 August 1915 1915 Durham) 1915 - 'Gazette'. 317 4240 Balls Robert Davison (GRO) Private 70 September q. 1963 (SS) 2/NF (84 1914-5 Star 5 Garwood Street, SS Newton and Maude Balls (née Beechey). (They [Holy Trinity Boys' School - Probable Children: Robert D. 'Dangerously wounded in Holy Trinity Boys' School Mon. 18 October Mon. 18 October Brigade, 28th Nicholson's, Tyne Dock were married in St. Jude's Church, SS, Admitted: 7 July 1902; Left: 18 Balls (SS, March q. 1916) and France and in hospital' - ROH, SS (Served) 1915 1915 Division) on 16 November 1912. Their February 1907.] Elizabeth M.E. Balls (SS, 'Gazette'. His birth was marriage was registered in SS during December q. 1918). registered in SS - June q. the December quarter of 1912). 1893. His death was registered in SS during the September quarter of 1963. 318 5532 Balls Emmanuel Private 42 March q. 1925 (SS) 2/DLI (18 7402 8 September France South Shields. [Transferred to Machine- Birth registered in SS - Holy Trinity Boys' School Brigade, 6th 1914 (1914 Gun Corps. Acting-Sergeant December q. 1882. Holy ROH, SS (Served) Division) 'Mons' Star') in the South African 1st Bn. Trinity Boys' School - Orange Free State, Transvall Admitted: 24 November (190). [John Sheen] 1890; Left: 27 November 319 1895. 3391 Balmain Robert Dunn First Mate 32 10 August 1918 SS 'Madame Mercantile Marine 31 Eldon Street, SS (in A Tugboatman (in 1911) Only surviving son of Margaret Isabella Wood Balmain (née Waugh) He had young children: Born in SS. Birth Tower Hill Memorial St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Mon. 9 December Renee' 1901), and 6 Fawcett [A Steam Launch Simpson (née Dunn) of 7 Denmark of 6 Fawcett Street, SS. (They were Norine (SS; March q. 1907), registered in SS - + Westoe Boys' Secondary 1918 (Newcastle) Street, SS (in 1911) Fireman in 1901] Street, SS, and the late George married in St. Michael's Church, SS, Robert Dunn (SS; December September q. 1896. Lost School ROH Balmain. (They were married in St. on 8 August 1906. Their marriage q. 1908), George (SS; at sea through enemy Mary's Church, SS, on 17 November was registered in SS during the December q. 1913), Edna M. action. He attended 1884. Their marriage was registered September quarter of 1906). (SS; Sept. q. 1915) and John Westoe Boys' Secondary in SS during the December quarter of W.D. Balmain (SS; Sept. Q. School. 1884). 1917). He had sisters. 320 228 Balme Edward Sapper 37 11 July 1916 2nd/1st 2005 5 October France 16 Borough Road, St. Hilda's Colliery Son of James Balme (Foreman Emily Balme (née Walker) of 57 [His father, James (A Foreman Sisters (1891 ages): Elizabeth Born: Middlesbrough. Salonika (Lembet Road) Hedley Street Roll of Honour Sat. 16 September (Northumbrian) 1915 (1914-5 Hunslet, Yorkshire (in (Formerly a Gasfitter) Plumber) and Hannah Mary Balme Hedley Street, SS (in 1911). (Their Plumber), was 54 in 1901. His (13; Middlesbrough - June q. Birth registered in Military Cemetery. 229. + St. Hilda's Miners' Lodge 1916 + Tues. 11 Field Company Star) 1901), and 57 Hedley (née Buck) of 16 Borough Road, marriage was registered in Hunslet, death was registered in Hunslet - 1877), Gertrude (10; Middlesbrough - March q. (Greece). ROH December 1917 + R.E. (Territorial) Street, SS (in 1911) Hunslet (in 1901). (Their marriage Yorkshire, during the December December q. 1920, aged 74. His Dewsbury - June q. 1881), 1879. E. Newcastle. Soldiers Died in the (28th Division) was registered in Middlesbrough quarter of 1904). mother, Hannah Mary, was 55 in Ellen (7; Tadcaster, Children (1911 ages): Great War during the December quarter of 1901. Her death was registered in Yorkshire - September q. Nellie (4; Holbeck, 1875). Hunslet - September q. 1921, 1884) and Alice (3; Hunslet, Yorkshire - September q. aged 76.] Yorkshire - March q. 1888). 1906), Edward (3; SS - June q. 1908) & Elsie (8 months; SS - September q. 321 1910). 419 Banks William Private 24 16 September 1916 (Battle 10/DLI (43 42581 No 1914-5 France Norman Street, SS Messrs. Wylie Bros., Son of Margerate and the late Joseph Married. [On 16 September 1916 10/DLI Sister & B-in-L: Jane & Jack + E. in SS. (In Memoriam). Thiépval Memorial. Pier Dale Street Roll of Honour + Mon. 23 October Mon. 23 October of Flers-Courcelette, Brigade, 14th Star Victoria Road, SS Banks arrived at the frontline facing niece Ellen Simpson. Sister & [Attack on Gird Lines 9.25 and Face 14A and 15C St. Hilda's Parish Magazine 1916 + Mon. 17 1916 Somme) (Light) Division) Gueudecourt and attacked Gird B-in-L: Nellie & Bill (in am. - leading waves soon (Memorial Service on 1 September 1917 + Lines at 9.25 am. - leading waves France) & nephew Aleck. checked by strong November 1916 - December Tues. 29 July 1919 + soon checked by heavy machine- Brother Hantiz (in France) & machine-gun fire. Only 1916) Soldiers Died in the gun fire. Only about 100 men S-in-L: Lizzie Ann Banks. about 100 men were Great War available for the renewed attack available for renewed at 6.55 pm.] attack at 6.55 pm. Relieved and to Pommiers Redoubt (17/9). Casualties - 397.] 322 950 Banks James Joseph Ship's Cook 25 26 June 1917 SS 'Serapis' Mercantile Marine 16 Ormonde Street, Son of the late James George and Ann Dorothy Banks (née Smith) of 16 [SS 'Serapis' was on a voyage Daughter: Margaret E. Banks Born at Saffron Waldon, Tower Hill Memorial Jarrow Library ROH Fri. 9 May 1919 (Glasgow) Jarrow Charlotte Banks (née Lloyd). (Their Ormonde Street, Jarrow. (Their from the Clyde to Genoa with a (Tynemouth, June q. 1916). London. His birth was marriage was registered in Kingston marriage was registered in cargo of coal when it was registered in Holborn - during the September quarter of Tynemouth during the June quarter torpedoed by the U-79, 106 miles September q. 1891. The 1891). of 1915). NNW of Tory Island, Co. Donegal. 14th List of Merchant 19 of her crew were killed.] Marine Deaths lists his place of residency as 323 Jarrow.

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6071 Banks George Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 40 Palmerston Street, He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Sat. 15 May 1915 (Northumbrian) SS (in May 1915) Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Howitzer Admitted: 27 June 1904; Brigade RFA Left: 8 July 1910. He enlisted in the 4th (Northumbrian) Howitzers on 14 May 1915. 324 3616 Baqir Jahan Sailor Unknown 13 April 1917 SS 'Strathcona' Indian Merchant Service The 12th List of Mercantile Tower Hill Memorial Wed. 14 February (Hamilton, Marine Deaths gives his 1919 Ontario, name as 'Jahan Bakar' and Canada) his place of residency as South Shields. 325 7274 Barff Zacharias Robert Private 25 31 March 1917 2/Yorkshire 3/7729 No 1914-5 Village Street, Bolton A Gardener (in 1911) Son of Robert and the late Tamar Ann Jane Barff (née Spedding). (Their [His father, Robert (A Carter), was Children: George and Robert Born in Mickleby, Arras Memorial, Bay 5 Whitburn Methodist Church Regt. (21 Star Percy, Yorkshire (in Barff (née Robinson) of Village Street, marriage was registered in born in Mickleby, Yorkshire, and (Twins; SS - March q. 1916). Yorkshire. Birth registered ROH + St. Mary's Church Brigade, 30th 1901), and 20 Briary Bolton Percy, Yorkshire (in 1901). Sunderland during the June quarter of was a 38-year old widower in His mother Tamar Ann's in Whitby, Yorkshire - ROH, Whitburn + Whitburn Division) Vale Road, Sunderland (Their marriage was registered in 1914). 1901. His death was registered in death was registered in December q. 1891. He Village Green Memorial (in 1911) Pickering, Yorkshire, during the Tadcaster, Yorkshire - December Tadcaster, Yorkshire - March enlisted in Middlesbrough. December quarter of 1890). q. 1942, aged 80.] q. 1899, aged 27. His father, He left 'effects' valued at Robert, remarried - Mary £3 18s 6d and a gratuity of Fisher (Tadcaster, Yorkshire; £12 to his widow, Jane. June q. 1903). 326 3117 Barkas Christopher Cook Private 20 31 October 1917 1st/4th 205477 No 1914-5 France Born: Hetton-le-Hole, Co. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Hebburn Colliery School ROH Soldiers Died in the (Territorial) Star Durham. E. Hebburn. His 47 to 48 and 163A. Great War East Yorkshire birth was registered in (Belgium). Regt. (150 Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Brigade, 50th Durham, during the (Northumbrian) September quarter of Division) 1897. 327 3510 Barker John George Sergeant 36 (Born: 30 12 April 1918 (Battle of 1st/6th 4/9312 11 August France 47 Edith Street, SS (in Plater's Helper in a Son of John George and Mary Ada Lee Barker (née Johnson) of 47 [Ada Lee Barker was born in His father, John George (A Born and E. in SS. (In Ploegsteert Memorial. St. Hilda's Memorial Cross, SS Tues. 12 April 1921 + July 1881) Hazebrouck, 12-15 April (Territorial) DLI 1915 (1914-5 1911) Shipyard (in 1911) Elizabeth Barker (née Bromfield) of 92 Edith Street, SS. (They were married North Shields, aged 30, and they Tailor), was born in SS and Memoriam). He was Panel 8 and 9. (Belgium). + St. Hilda's Lodge ROH Wed. 12 April 1922 + 1918) (151 Brigade, Star) Livingstone Street, SS (in 1911). in St. Stephen's Church, SS, on 13 had been married for 8 years by was 68 in 1911. His mother, baptised on 21 August Thurs. 12 April 1923 + 50th (Their marriage was registered in April 1903. Their marriage was 1911 with no children. Sister: Mary Elizabeth (A 1881. He enlisted on 30 Soldiers Died in the (Northumbrian) Tynemouth during the March quarter registered in SS during the June Phillis Broomfield - born in SS Dressmaker), was born in SS January 1914. He had Great War Division) of 1869). quarter of 1903). (September q. 1879) and 31 in and was 61 in 1911. In 1911 formerly served with the 1911.] his parents had been 36th Bn. Imperial married for 42 years & had Yeomanry - discharged had 6 children, 5 still living. due to expiration of B: Frank William. service. A Wesleyan Methodist. Brown hair. Blue eyes. 328 3621 Barker Alfred Edward Greaser 40 23 March 1918 SS 'Shadwell' Mercantile Marine 221 Marsden Street, SS Son of the late Horace and Jane Emma Gilbert Barker (née Sowden) of He had two children: Alfred Born in London. Tower Hill Memorial St. Michael's ROH, SS Sat. 22 March 1919 (Sunderland) Barker 221 Marsden Street, SS. (They were E. (SS, June q. 1913) and married in SS' Registry Office on 15 Eveline M. (Evie) (SS, June q. January 1913. Their marriage was 1915). registered in SS during the March quarter of 1913). 329 5861 Barker Samuel Civilian 39 5 December 1920 Sarah Florence Barker He had served for 3½ Jarrow Cemetery. 8. years in The Great War - Headstone in Jarrow 330 Cemetery. 6315 Barker H. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th Thrift Street, SS (in May He enlisted in the 4th Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 331 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 7275 Barkes Ernest Jordon (GRO) Private 23 14 April 1918 15th Battalion, 16814 11 July 1915 8 Crow Street, A Coal Miner (Engine- Son of Septimus and the late Mary [He enlisted in Sunderland on 23 [His father, Septimus (A Siblings (1911 ages): Thomas Born in Sunderland. Birth Ploegsteert Memorial, Whitburn Methodist Church [Jordan] Army Cyclist (1914-5 Star) Sunderland (in 1901), 1 Lad) (in 1911) [A Barkes (née Jordan) of 1 The Bents, November 1914. Grandmother: Fisherman), was born in (20; Born: Monkwearmouth; registered in Sunderland - Panel 11 ROH + St. Mary's Church Corps The Bents, Whitburn (in Moulder in November Whitburn (in 1911). (Their marriage Mary Barkes - 86 in 1901 (a Sunderland and was 57. He died Sunderland - March q. 1891; March q. 1895. He left ROH, Whitburn + Whitburn 1911), and 10 Potts 1914] was registered in Sunderland during shoemaker's widow). Uncle: William in Whitburn - SS; March q. 1928, A Joiner) and Oscar 'effects' valued at £5 12s Village Green Memorial Street, Sunderland (in the March quarter of 1885). [Mary Cowing of 8 Crow Street, Sunderland aged 74. He remarried - Elizabeth Frederick (18; Born: 10d and a gratuity of £14 November 1914) Barkes died in Sunderland - (in 1911).] Henderson (Sunderland; June q. Monkwearmouth; to his stepmother, September q. 1898, aged 34.] 1905). She was born in Whitburn Sunderland - March q. 1893; Elizabeth. Sister: Clara and was 46 in 1911.] A Colliery Clerk). Brother: (Sunderland; December q. James William (Sunderland; 1887). June q. 1885) (No. 7276). 332 7276 Barkes James William Driver 63 September q. 1948 Royal Field 18845 Son of Septimus and the late Mary Married (Sunderland; March q. [His father, Septimus (A Siblings (1911 ages): Thomas Born in Sunderland. Birth (Sunderland) Artillery Barkes (née Jordan) of 1 The Bents, 1910). [Grandmother: Mary Barkes - Fisherman), was born in (20; Born: Monkwearmouth; registered in Sunderland - Whitburn (in 1911). (Their marriage 86 in 1901 (a shoemaker's widow). Sunderland and was 57. He died Sunderland - March q. 1891; June q. 1885. Brother: was registered in Sunderland during Uncle: William Cowing of 8 Crow in Whitburn - SS; March q. 1928, A Joiner) and Oscar Private Ernest Jordan the March quarter of 1885). [Mary Street, Sunderland (in 1911).] aged 74. He remarried - Elizabeth Frederick (18; Born: Barkes, 15th Battalion Barkes died in Sunderland - Henderson (Sunderland; June q. Monkwearmouth; Army Cyclist Corps, 14 September q. 1898, aged 34.] 1905). She was born in Whitburn Sunderland - March q. 1893; April 1918, aged 23 (No. and was 46 in 1911.] A Colliery Clerk). Sister: 7275). Clara (Sunderland; December q. 1887). 333 2871 Barlow Charles William Second Mate 21 2 October 1918 SS 'Arca' Mercantile Marine Son of Dorothy Jane Barlow (née Unmarried. [The 'Arca' was torpedoed Brother and Sister-in-L: Born in SS. He attended Tower Hill Memorial St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Mon. 14 + Tues. 15 + (London) Hepple) of 348 South Frederick Street, without warning by U-118 when George and Lily Barlow. Westoe Boys' Secondary Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock + Wed. 16 October SS, and the late George Barlow. 40 miles NW by N from Tory Brother and Sister-in-L: Matt School. Westoe Boys' Secondary 1918 Island, Ireland.] and Jenny Barlow. School ROH 334 4643 Barlow Walker James Private Unknown Unknown 'A' Company, 25 25/76 11 January France 3 Hedley Street, SS Enlisted: 26 November John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No 1914. Transferred to Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) 12th/13th NF. Class Z Brigade, 34th Reserve. (John Sheen). 335 Division) 762 Barnes Nathan L/C Unknown 1 July 1916 'C' Company, 20 20/141 No 1914-5 France Harton Colliery. [20/NF moved forward with Born: Neston, Cheshire. E. Thiépval Memorial. Pier St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS Fri. 24 June 2016 + (Tyneside Star 23/NF up Mash Valley north of La Cramlington, and Face 10B, 11B and Tues. 5 July 2016 + Scottish) / NF Boisselle at 7.30 am. - the Northumberland. Went 12B John Sheen + Soldiers (102 Brigade, advance being across the widest AWOL as a Private Died in the Great War 34th Division) part of No Man's Land on 1 July. between 7 and 9 February All officers and sergeants in 20/NF 1915. became casualties that day.] 336 878 Barnes Gilbert Lawrence Sapper 27 4 November 1918 76th Field 471175 France 14 Ravensbourne Son of William John and Augusta Ethel Barnes (née Fisk) of 14 Brothers: Sydney (in Canada) Born in SS. His birth was Villers-Pol Communal St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS + Thurs. 29 July 1920 + Company R.E. Terrace, SS Paddon Barnes of SS Ravensbourne Terrace, SS. (They and Jack. 'Our dear brother' registered in SS during the Cemetery Extension. F.4. St. Thomas' Church ROH Thurs. 4 November were married in St. Aidan's Church, = Millie and George. September quarter of 1920 + Soldiers Died SS, on 4 July 1917. Their marriage 1892. E. Jarrow. R. SS. in the Great War was registered in SS during the KIA at Valenciennes - September quarter of 1917). 'Gazette'. 337 2535 Barnes Frederick Gunner Unknown 31 October 1917 308th Siege France Born and E. in SS. Menin Road South Soldiers Died in the Battery RGA Military Cemetery. Great War 338 III.H.19. (Belgium). 3191 Barnfather Norman AB 32 11 July 1919 H.M. Mine 228236 3A Princess Street, SS A Seaman - Mercantile Son of Mrs. Jane A. Barnfather of 57 Eleanor Harty Barnfather of 3A [He was 24 in 1911. His wife, Born in Carlisle, Harton Cemetery. P.7723. Sweeper (in 1911) + Arbroath, Marine (in 1911) Ella Terrace, SS Princess Street, SS (in 1911). Eleanor, was a Dressmaker and Cumberland. Served on (South Shields). 'Zetland' Scotland - Harton also aged 24 in 1911. She was HMS Castor during the Cemetery Burial born in SS.] Battle of Jutland. 339 Register.

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3847 Barnfather Frederick Private 23 8 December 1917 2nd/15th 535438 Customs and Excise Son of William and Annie Barnfather His birth was registered in Jerusalem War Cemetery. Westoe Boys' School London Regt. Officer, Inland Revenue of SS Tynemouth during the U.74. (Israel). Secondary ROH (Civil Service September quarter of Rifles - 1894. Territorial) (179 Brigade, 60th (2nd/2nd London) Division 340 767 Barras Thomas Private 35 17 December 1915 2nd Garrison 21/1611 No 1914-5 4 Railway Terrace, High Son of the late William and Isabella Carnation Barras (née Richards) of 13 Born and E. in SS. One of Harton Cemetery. John Sheen + Soldiers Battalion / NF Star Shields Barras Laygate Lane, SS. (They were married the 17 victims of the St. H.3465. (South Shields). Died in the Great War in St. Michael's Church, SS, on 21 Bede's Railway Accident September 1907. Their marriage was (Coroner's Inquest). His registered in SS during the September widow gave her address as quarter of 1907). 4 Railway Terrace to the Inquest. 341 3966 Barras James Harkness Petty Officer 72 (Born: 20 Military Medal Buried: 23 December 1958 Hood Bn. RND TZ/640 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 4 Harrisons Court, SS (in A Blacksmith's Striker Margaret Crutwell Barras (née [Promoted to L/S on 27.2.1917 Children (all born in SS): Height: 5'4". Brown hair Harton Cemetery. 8.6744. Mon. 24 May 1915 + Mon. 24 May 1915 October 1886 - ['LG': 11 February (Balkans 2B) 1915), and 9 Akeman (RND Service Record + Cooper) of 4 Harrisons Court, SS. and P.O. on 16.1.1918. 6.5.1915 - Isabella (March q. 1912), and eyes. C. of E. War (South Shields). Wed. 12 February RND Service 1919, page 2087.] Way (in December Burial Register) (They were married in St. Stephen's GSW - Thigh. Returned to duty - Sylvanus Venus E. Gratuity - £28. 17.8.1916 - 1919 + RND Service Record) 1958) Church, SS, on 5 August 1907. Their 1.7.1915. Admitted hospital, (December q. 1913), Jenny & Wounded (shrapnel Record marriage was registered in SS during Mudros (Jaundice) - 9.11.1915. Richard W. (September q. wound, right heel, severe). the September quarter of 1907). 2.12.15 - Rejoined unit from 1920), Margaret E. (March q. 23.8.16 - Admitted to 11th Mudros. March 1916 - ten days 1923) & Jane A.M. GH Dannes Camiers. leave. 6.6.1916 - Rejoined unit.] (September q. 1925). Wounded in action. 342 4141 Barrass C. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown East Yorkshire An Assistant Master in [A member of the Executive of Awarded the MM for National Union of Teachers' Sat. 21 July 1917 Sat. 21 July 1917 Regt. Dean Road School, SS the National Union of Teachers - conspicuous gallantry in War Record 1914-1919 'Gazette'.] action on 7 June 1917. In July 1917 he was in hospital in Manchester suffering from wounds received in action. 343 5952 Barrass James H. Private Northumberlan 63 (or 68 ?) Armstrong A Clerk at St. Hilda's Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barrass of 63 [He had been in France for Dangerously wounded on Wed. 1 May 1918 d Fusiliers Terrace, SS Colliery (or 68 ?) Armstrong Terrace, SS two years four months by 1 the right side of his chest May 1918. He was gassed in and in hospital in England - October 1917. He returned 'Gazette'. to France in February 1918.] 344 6389 Barrass William G. Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI 30 John Williamson He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Thurs. 27 May 1915 (Territorial) Street, SS (in May on 26 May 1915 - (Divisional 1915) 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 345 4553 Barrell John Henry AB Unknown Unknown Benbow Bn. 4/211 (RNVR) 1914 'Mons' France 5 Hood Street, Hebburn A Driller at Palmer's Mary Barrell (née Sharpe) of 5 Hood [Enlisted: 16 January 1906. Re- Daughters: Alice M. (SS, Height: 5'7". Dark brown Hebburn Quay School ROH RND Service Record (Born: 5 April RND Star' (Formerly of 103 Ellison Shipyard, Hebburn Street, Hebburn (Formerly of 103 enlisted: 4 August 1914. 22 March q. 1912) and Mary A. hair. Blue eyes. C. of E. 1890) Street, Hebburn) (RND Service Record) Ellison Street, Hebburn). (They were August 1914 - Joined Benbow Bn. (March q. 1915). War Gratuity - £26/10s. married on 27 August 1910. Their (Bugler, D6/661). 8 October 1914 [19.11.1918 - Repatriated marriage was registered in SS during - Interned in Holland. 9 to (to leave). 25.1.1919 - the September quarter of 1910). 27.1.1917 - On leave from Demobilised.] Holland. 17.6.1918 to 14.7.1918 - On leave from Holland.] 346 2911 Barrett Michael Private Unknown 14 May 1916 43rd Company 20086 12 October France Born in Hebburn. E. Co. Agny Military Cemetery. Soldiers Died in the MGC (43 1915 (1914-5 Durham. Formerly 3/9965 C.19. Great War Brigade) Star) DLI. [The Records Office was unable to contact any Next of Kin (MRIC).] 347 3813 Barrett Edgar Bradley 2nd- 32 11 July 1917 (CGWC) Royal Engineers Whitesmocks Villas, Second son of John and Mary Ann C. Dorothy G. Barrett (née Browne) of His mother, Mary Ann, died The Family Headstone says Gosport (Ann's Hill) Lieutenant Durham Barrett of SS Whitesmocks Villas, Durham. (Their on 12 July 1915, aged 67. he died on 10 July 1917, Cemetery. 19.23375. marriage was registered in Yarmouth (Family Headstone in Harton aged 33, at Haslar (Hampshire). (Norfolk) during the June quarter of Cemetery). Barracks. Birth registered 1916). in SS - June q. 1884. 348 4113 Barrett James L/C Unknown DCM + Croix-de- Unknown West Yorkshire 1914-5 Star France Son of Mr. and Mrs. Barrett of 64 [The Percy Street ROH informs us Sister: Mrs. Haslar of 7 Awarded the DCM for Percy Street Roll of Honour Sat. 24 March 1917 + Sat. 24 March 1917 Guerre Regt. (1st Bn. ?) Percy Street, SS that he had been awarded the George Street, SS. heroic conduct while Thurs. 22 August MM.] under fire at Hooge, 1918 Belgium. 'On more than one occasion commended by his C.O. for bravery and meritorious conduct' - 'Gazette'. The 'Gazette' claims he was a Corporal. 349 6513 Barrington James Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 64 Percy Street, SS (in He enlisted in the 4th Sat. 29 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 28 May 1915 - 350 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 1780 Barron J [James ?] Sapper Unknown 9 April 1918 422nd Field 470277 No MRIC Hebburn Quay. Born in Hebburn. E. Brown's Road Military Hebburn Wesleyan Soldiers Died in the Company R.E. entry. Jarrow. R. Hebburn Quay. Cemetery, Festubert. Methodist Church Plaque (?) Great War + 26 April IV.E.5. 1924 (Northern Echo) 351 5443 Barron Driver Unknown Unknown Royal Field 18 Beaumont Street, Mrs. Barron of 18 Beaumont Street, Reported 'Missing' since Fri. 2 August 1918 Artillery Hebburn Colliery Hebburn Colliery 27 May 1918 - Jarrow (Jarrow Express) Express. [Battle on the 352 Aisne]. 6486 Barron William Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 126 Eldon Street, SS (in He enlisted in the 4th Fri. 28 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer RFA on 27 May 1915 - 353 Brigade RFA 'Gazette. 255 Barrow Joseph Private 31 5 November 1916 7/Yorkshire 19099 3 September France Youngest son of the late Richard John [7/Yorkshire Regt. arrived in the Sisters: Bella, Nellie and Born and E. in SS. (In Thiépval Memorial. Pier South Shields' Library ROH Fri. 1 December 1916 Fri. 1 December 1916 (Somme) Regt. (50 1915 (1914-5 and Margaret Barrow, late of Burton front line between Lesbœufs and Annabell + Nieces: Maggie Memoriam). and Face 3A and 3D + Tues. 5 November Brigade, 17th Star) Cellars, Victoria Road, SS. Gueudecourt on 2 November and and Bessie. Nephew and 1918 + Fri. 5 (Northern) launched an unsuccessful attack Niece: Rob and Maggie. November 1920 + Division) on 5/11 with 7/East Yorkshire Uncle: Richard Thornton. Soldiers Died in the Regt. Casualties among both Great War battalions almost 300.] 354 761 Barrow Thomas William P. Private 26 or 27 23 February 1916 (DOW) 'C' Company, 20 20/1224 No 1914-5 France 16 Ellison Place, Jarrow Joiner in a Shipyard (in Son of William and Mary Louisa Hannah Barrow (née Brown) of 16 [His father, William, was born in Daughter: Mary Elizabeth (B. Born in Jarrow. E. Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian John Sheen + Soldiers (Tyneside Star (in 1911) 1911) Barrow (née Robson) of 5 Arthur Ellison Place, Jarrow. (They were SS and was a 47-year old Jarrow; 10 months old in Sunderland. From Depot Cemetery. II.D.95. Died in the Great War Scottish) / NF Street, Jarrow. (They were married married in Christ Church, Jarrow, on Foreman Shipwright. His mother, March 1911 - SS, Sept. q. Company to 'C' Company (102 Brigade, on 22 June 1887. Their marriage was 22 September 1909. Their marriage Mary Louisa, was born in SS and 1910). Siblings (born in on 25 February 1915. Died 34th Division) registered in SS during the June was registered in SS during the was also aged 47. They had been Jarrow, 1911 ages): Louisa at 26th Field Ambulance. quarter of 1887). September quarter of 1909. She was married for 24 years and had had Davison , 18 (SS, December Siblings (born Jarrow; born in Jarrow and 23 in 1911). seven children, five still living.] q. 1892) & Robert Calvert, 1911 ages): Frank, 13; 16 (SS, Sept. Q. 1894). Martha Teager, 12 (SS, March q. 1899). 355 2384 Barrow John Leading 23 (Born: 11 7 July 1917 HMS Ettrick TZ/137 (RNR) Son of Sarah Barrow of 10 Laburnum Born in London. Chatham Naval Memorial. Thurs. 12 July 1917 + Signalman August 1892) Avenue, Whitley Bay (late of South Memorial Reference: 27. Soldiers Died in the Shields). (Kent). Great War 356

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 5047 Barrow James Private 26 16 August 1917 11/ Royal 42029 France 4 Maxwell Street, SS (in A Coal Hawker (in 1911) Son of John (an Ironmonger's [His father, John (Labourer in an Brothers (1901 ages): Born in SS. Birth Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Livingstone Street Roll of Wed. 8 August 1917 Inniskilling 1901), and 24 Hedley Labourer in 1901) and Isabella Barrow Iron Factory), was 55. He died in Thomas (22), John (21; SS - registered in SS during the 70 to 72. (Belgium). Honour Fusiliers Street, SS (in 1911) of 24 Hedley Street, SS (in 1911). SS - March q. 1946, aged 89. His March q. 1881; Labourer), September q. 1891. (Donegal and (They were married in St. Hilda's mother, Isabella, was 52. She Robert (18; SS - Dec. q. Fermanagh) Church, SS, on 2 March 1879. Their died in SS - December q. 1919, 1883; Seaman) & Hugh (15; (109 Brigade, marriage was registered in SS during aged 60.] SS - Sept. q. 1886; Driver). 36th (Ulster) the March quarter of 1879). Sisters: Mary Ellen (16; SS - Division) March q. 1885; Domestic Servant) & Isabella (1; SS - March q. 1900). 357 5086 Barrow Robert Unknown Unknown 4 Maxwell Street, SS (in A Seaman (in 1911) Son of John (Labourer in an Iron [His father, John (Labourer in an Siblings (1901 ages): Thomas Born in SS. His birth was Livingstone Street Roll of Wed. 8 August 1917 1901), and 24 Hedley Factory) and Isabella Barrow (née Iron Factory), was 55. He died in (22), John (21; SS - March q. registered in SS - Honour Street, SS (in 1911) Campbell) of 24 Hedley Street, SS (in SS - March q. 1946, aged 89. His 1881; Labourer), Mary Ellen December q. 1883. 1911). (They were married in St. mother, Isabella, was 52. She (16; SS - March q. 1885; Brother: James Barrow, Hilda's Church, SS, on 2 March 1879. died in SS - December q. 1919, Domestic Servant), Hugh 11/Royal Inniskilling Their marriage was registered in SS aged 60.] (15; SS - Sept. q. 1886; Fusiliers, 16 August 1917, during the March quarter of 1879). Driver), James (No. 5047), aged 26 (No. 5047). Edward (11; SS - Dec. q. 1889) & Isabella (1; SS - March q. 1900). 358 6119 Barrow William Private Unknown Unknown 4/East Yorkshire South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Regt. Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Admitted: 19 November 1906; Left: 17 May 1907. 359 2800 Barry David Private 37 12 October 1915 1/Buffs (East G/6866 17 August France 90 Elizabeth Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Married. Born: Barrow, Lancashire. La Brique Military St. Michael's ROH, SS + Fri. 12 November Fri. 12 November Kent Regt.) (16 1915 (1914-5 E. and R. SS. Memorial Cemetery No. 1. E.10. Whitburn Colliery ROH 1915 + Sat. 12 1915 Brigade, 6th Star) Service at St. Michael's, (Belgium). October 1918 + Division) Westoe, SS. (In Thurs. 12 October Memoriam). 1922 (In Memoriam) + Soldiers Died in the Great War 360 5967 Barry J. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown Hebburn. Thurs. 6 March 1919 361 5985 Barry Hugh AB 73 or 74 June q. 1971 (SS) HMS Princess South Shields. Lilian M. Barry (née Bray). (They Children (all registered in SS): His birth was registered in Holy Trinity Boys' School (Born: 26 April Ena were married in St. Peter's Church, Agnes E.M. (June q. 1920), SS - June q. 1897. He ROH, SS (Served) 1897) Monkton Village, on 19 April 1919. Doreen (September q. 1921) attended Holy Trinity Boys' Their marriage was registered in SS and Hugh (June q. 1924). School, SS - Admitted: 27 during the June quarter of 1919). June 1904; Left: 13 April 1911. 362 6264 Barry L.P. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 65 Stainton Street, SS He enlisted in the 4th Mon. 17 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 15 May 1915 - 363 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 4481 Barton Charles Henry AB 64 (Born: 3 September q. 1959 (SS) Collingwood TZ/1615 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 95 Mile End Road, SS (in Whitburn Colliery Son of Annie Bell Barton of 220 John [Enlisted: 9 November 1914. [30.9.1915 - Admitted to Birth registered in SS - RND Service Record July 1895 - Bn., Howe Bn. (Balkans 2B) November 1914) and 9 Williamson Street, SS, and 37 Spohr 12.6.1915 - Transferred to Howe Plymouth Hospital. September q. 1895. RND Service and Anson Bn. Church Street, Howdon Terrace, SS Bn. 26.8.1915 - To hospital, 17.1.1916 - Deprived of 14 Height: 5'3½". Brown hair. Record) RND (RND Service Record) Gallipoli (Constipation). 10.9.1915 days' pay. 12 May 1916 - Blue eyes. C. Of E. War - To hospital, Gallipoli (Dysentry). Transferred to Anson Bn. Gratuity - £16. 18.9.1915 - Invalided to UK from 13.8.1917 - Demobilised to Mudros on HS 'Aquitania'.] Whitburn Colliery.] 364 1781 Bartram Charles Private 27 or 28 30 July 1917 37th Company 21657 No 1914-5 France 61 Rose Street, A Chemical Labourer (in Dorothy A. (Dora) Bartram (née Son: William E. Bartram Born in Hebburn. Canada Farm Cemetery. St. John's Church ROH, Soldiers Died in the Labour Corps Star Hebburn (in 1911) 1911) Sibbald) of 61 Rose Street, Hebburn. (Born in Hebburn; aged five Formerly 64947 DLI. II.B.9. (Belgium). Hebburn Great War (They were married in SS' Registry months in April 1911). Transferred from 6th Office on 20 August 1910. They had Labour Company. been married for one year and had one child in 1911. She was 20 in 365 1911). 3087 Bartram Robert Private 26 9 May 1915 1/Seaforth 1017 12 October France 64 Rose Street, A Chemical Labourer Son of William (A Chemical Labourer) [Siblings (1911 ages): Martha (17; B: [His father, William, was born at Brother: Private George Born in Hebburn (1911 Le Touret Memorial. St. John's Church ROH, Fri. 23 July 1915 Highlanders 1914 (1914 Hebburn New Town (1911) and Janet (Jane) Bartram (née Briggs) Bill Quay), George (15; B: Bill Quay), Smethwick, London, and was 51. Bartram, 1st/5th NF, Died 10 Census). E. Jarrow. A Panel 38 and 39 Hebburn + Hebburn New (Jarrow Express) + (Dehra Dun 'Mons' Star') of 64 Rose Street, Hebburn New Alexander (10; B: Bill Quay), Evelyn His mother, Janet, was born at June 1916, aged 19 (No. Regular or a Reservist. He Town School ROH Soldiers Died in the Brigade, Meerut Town. (They were married on 25 (8; B: Hebburn) and Joseph John (6; B: Kelso, Roxburghshire, and was 41. 3089). attended Hebburn New Great War Division, Indian April 1887. Their marriage was Hebburn).] They had been married for 24 Town School, leaving in Corps) registered in South Shields during the years and had had ten children, 1905. June quarter of 1887). seven still living.] 366 3089 Bartram George Private 19 10 June 1916 1st/5th 5/4226 No 1914-5 France 64 Rose Street, Apprentice Shipwright in Son of William (A Chemical Labourer) Unmarried. [Siblings (1911 ages): [His father, William, was born at Brother: Private Robert Born in Bill Quay, Co. La Laiterie Miitary St. John's Church ROH, Soldiers Died in the 'Illustrated Chronicle' (Territorial) NF Star Hebburn New Town (in a Shipyard (in 1911) and Janet Bartram (née Briggs) of 64 Robert (19; Chemical Labourer; B: Smethwick, London, and was 51. Bartram, 1/Seaforth Durham (1911 Census). E. Cemetery. VIII.D.1. Hebburn Great War 1916 (149 Brigade, 1911) Rose Street, Hebburn New Town. Hebburn), Martha (17; B: Bill Quay), His mother, Janet, was born at Highlanders, KIA 9 May Wallsend. SDGW and (Belgium). 50th (They were married on 25 April 1887. Alexander (10; B: Bill Quay), Evelyn Kelso, Roxburghshire, and was 41. 1915, aged 26 (No. 3087). MRIC = Bertram (Northumbrian) Their marriage was registered in (8; B: Hebburn) and Joseph John (6; B: They had been married for 24 (incorrect). Division) South Shields during the June quarter Hebburn).] years and had had ten children, of 1887). seven still living.] 367 4244 Bartram Samuel Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown DLI 43 Lord Nelson Street, Boldon Colliery Wounded in action - Wed. 8 November Wed. 8 November Tyne Dock 'Gazette'. His birth was 1916 + 12 June 1919 1916 registered in SS during the June quarter of 1889. 368 5140 Baser George Brunswick Bell Lieutenant 50 (Born: 1 14 November 1930 Royal Engineers 22 Stanhope Road, SS A Marine Engineer + Son of William and Hannah Baser of 8 [He served an apprenticeship with [Following the war he Birth registered in SS - Mike Todd November (1891), 5 Osborne Assistant Lecturer in Hepscott Terrace, SS Wallsend Slipway Engineering Works lectured at Cambridge December q. 1890. He 1890) Terrace, SS (in Engineering at Swansea and graduated from Armstrong University to wounded entered SS Boys' High September 1903) and 8 Technical College (1919 - College, Newcastle.] soldiers. In 1919 he was School on 16 September Hepscott Terrace, SS (in 1927) + A Lecturer at elected an Associate 1903 and left in July 1906. 1911) Wandsworth Technical Member of the Institute of Institute (1927 - 1930) Electrical Engineers.] 369 6253 Bass John H. Private Unknown Unknown 1st/7th DLI Whiteleas, SS (in May He enlisted in 1st/7th DLI Mon. 17 May 1915 (Territorial) 1915) on 15 May 1915 - (Divisional 'Gazette'. Pioneers, 50th (Northumbrian) Division) 370 6370 Baster Stanley Sidney Gunner 68 June q. 1965 (Newcastle) 4th 35 Rosebery Avenue, SS Birth registered in Thurs. 20 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) Bradford, Yorkshire, Howitzer during the December q. Brigade RFA 1896. He enlisted in the 4th (Northumbrian) Howitzers on 19 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 371 2811 Batchelor Charles John Sapper 42 10 January 1918 Inland Water WR/313158 34 Shakespeare Street, A Moulder's Labourer Dorothy Mary Batchelor (née Bell) of [Dorothy Mary Batchelor was Children (all births registered Born in SS. His birth was Harton Cemetery. St. Michael's ROH, SS Soldiers Died in the Transport. R.E. SS (in 1911) + 71 (in 1911) 71 George Potts Street, SS. (They born in SS and was aged 33 in in SS; 1911 ages): Mary registered in SS during the O.6599. (South Shields). Great War George Potts Street, SS were married in St. Michael's Church, 1911.] Emma (10), William Enoch March quarter of 1876. E. SS, on 30 January 1897. Their (8), Lily (6) and George Bell Brighton, Sussex. R. SS. marriage was registered in SS during Batchelor (4). Formerly 720 RGA. Died the March quarter of 1897). at home (in the U.K.). 372

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1782 Bateman William Frederick Private Unknown 4 October 1917 8/Lincolnshire 41580 No 1914-5 France Hebburn. Born: Curragh, Co. Kildare. Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Soldiers Died in the Regt. (63 Star E. Dublin. R. Hebburn. 35 to 37 and 162 to 162A. Great War Brigade, 37th Formerly 9110 South (Belgium). Division) Staffordshire Regt. 373 330 Bates James Private 45 [24?] 6 March 1916 22 (Tyneside 22/913 No 1914-5 France 15 Franklin Street, SS Third son of the late John Warick Brother & S-in-L: Tom & Born and E. in SS. (In Ration Farm Military Tues. 17 November Scottish) / NF Star Bates and Sarah Bates of SS Sarah Bates of 116 Brodrick Memoriam). He had Cemetery, La Chapelle- 1914 + Thurs. 23 (102 Brigade, Street, SS. Sister & B-in-L: enlisted in 22/NF at 36 D'Armentieres. I.B.1. March 1916 + Tues. 6 34th Division) Sally & Hugh Berryman of 16 King Street, SS, between March 1917 + May Street, SS. Sister & B-in- Tuesday 10 and Monday Soldiers Died in the L: Kitty and R.J. Everett. 16 November 1914 - then Great War Sister and B-in-L: Alice and living in Franklin Street, SS J.R. Watson of Franklin (erroneously listed as Street, SS. Baters). 374 2628 Bates William James Worth Second 25 25 June 1917 SS 'Guildhall' Mercantile Marine Youngest son of William and the late Born in SS. The 13th List Tower Hill Memorial SS Marine Engineers' Thurs. 9 August 1917 Engineer (West Hannah Bates of Merchant Marine Association ROH + Sat. 15 March 1919 Hartlepool) Deaths lists his place of + Mon. 7 February residency as SS. 1921 375 3402 Bates Robert Private Unknown 30 May 1916 1st/5th 5/2938 20 April 1915 Whitburn Colliery Son of Mrs. S.A. Hishin of 26 Alston Born and E. in Wallsend. La Laiterie Military Fri. 7 July 1916 + Fri. 7 July 1916 (Territorial) NF (1914-5 Star) Road, Upper Edmondton, London He was said by the Cemetery. VIII.B.1. Soldiers Died in the (149 Brigade, 'Gazette' to be 'of SS'. The (Belgium). Great War 50th 'Gazette' says he was KIA (Northumbrian) on 31 May 1916. 376 Division) 6049 Bates Alfred Private Unknown Unknown Northumberlan South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity School Boys' d Fusiliers Boys' School - Admitted: 3 ROH, SS (Served) December 1888; Left: 9 January 1894. 377 902 Batey John Private 18 16 September 1916 (Battle 10/DLI (43 42618 No 1914-5 France 18 Agnes Street, SS (in Johnson's Breweries Son of Thomas and Isabella Batey Unmarried. [To Fricourt (14/9), In 1911 his father was 41, a Joiner Brother: Tom. Siblings (1911 Born in SS. E. in Thiépval Memorial. Pier Fri. 6 July 1917 + Fri. 6 July 1917 of Flers-Courcelette, Brigade, 14th Star July 1917) (née Knox) of 34 Ashgrove Avenue, Bernafay Wood via Pommiers in a Shipyard, born in SS. His ages): Enid (10, B. Sunderland. R. in SS. The and Face 14A and 15C Mon. 17 September Somme) (Light) Division) Cleadon Park, SS. (1911: They had Redoubt (15/9). Moved forward mother was then 42. They were Sunderland), Dora (9, B. 'Gazette' calls him Fred. 1917 + Soldiers Died been married for 14 years (Berwick, during afternoon through Delville then living at 96 Nora Street, Tyne Sunderland) & James (4, B. His mother's death was in the Great War December q. 1896) and had had four Wood to trenches east of Longueval- Dock. SS). Uncle & Aunt: Charles & registered in SS during the children, all still living). Flers Road. At midnight went forward Ellen Fenwick. Cousins: Tom, March q. of 1924. (In to front line facing Gueudecourt.] Joyce, Helen & Lizzie. Memoriam). 378 1654 Batey Jasper Matthews [SDGW Private 25 23 October 1916 11th Bn. Army 8419 16 November France 6 Dean Terrace, SS. A Postman + Son of George William and Maria In 1911 his father was 45, a Coal Siblings (1911 ages, all B. in Born in SS (September q. Cambrin Military All Saints' Church ROH, West Wed. 8 November Wed. 8 November = Matthew] Cyclist Corps 1915 (1914-5 (1911 = 8 Dean Terrace, Professional Footballer Elizabeth Batey (née Matthews) of 6 Trimmer with N.E.R., born in SS): George (24, P.O. 1891). E. Kingsway, Cemetery. G.30. Harton 1916 + Soldiers Died 1916 Star) SS) Dean Terrace, SS. (1911: They had Gateshead. His mother was 47 Worker), Maud Eleanora & London. R. Co. Durham in the Great War been married 25 years (SS, 14 May and was born in Cley, Norfolk. Elizabeth Ann Elliott (22). (SDGW). Formerly 60 1885) and had had four children, all Grandmother: Ann Middlesex Regt. A still living). Matthews (70, B. Cley, Messenger & Postman. Norfolk). Also a professional footballer for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 379 2425 Batey Daniel Private 26 or 27 7 June 1917 12/DLI (68 31794 No 1914-5 France Born in SS. E. Seaham Ypres (Menin Gate) Sat. 21 July 1917 + Brigade, 23rd Star Harbour, Co. Durham. R. Memorial. Panel 36 and Soldiers Died in the Division) SS. His birth was 38. (Belgium). Great War registered in SS during the June quarter of 1890. 380 4710 Batey Adam Andrew Private 70 March q. 1946 (SS) 'B' Company, 26 26/53 10 January France 18 Agnes Street, SS Son of Thomas and Isabella Batey [Birth registered in SS - March q. In 1911 his father was 41, a Joiner Brother: Tom. Siblings (1911 His mother's death was John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No (née Knox) of 34 Ashgrove Avenue, 1876. He married Elizabeth A. in a Shipyard, born in SS. His ages): Enid (10, B. registered in SS during the Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) Cleadon Park, SS. (1911: They had Poppleton in SS on 7 April 1895 (SS, mother was then 42. They were Sunderland), Dora (9, B. March q. of 1924. Brigade, 34th been married for 14 years (Berwick, June q. 1895). Brother: Private John then living at 96 Nora Street, Tyne Sunderland) & James (4, B. Discharged on medical Division) December q. 1896) and had had four Batey, 10/DLI, 16 September 1916, Dock.] SS). Uncle & Aunt: Charles & grounds (King's children, all still living). aged 18 (No. 902).] Ellen Fenwick. Cousins: Tom, Regulations, paragraph Joyce, Helen & Lizzie. 392). (John Sheen). (In Memoriam). 381 7187 Batey John Alexander Private 17 12 May 1915 1st/9th DLI 1617 and 9/1617 20 April 1915 France 198 Cuthbert Street, Son of Robert James and Fanny Unmarried. [His parents later lived at [His father, Robert James (A Siblings (1911 ages): Born in Hebburn. Birth Aeroplane Cemetery. Wesleyan School Roll of Fri. 20 August 1915 (Territorial) (1914-5 Star) Hebburn (in 1911) Isabella Batey (née Cameron) of 198 23 Peel Street, Southbank, Yorkshire.] Shipyard Driller), was born in Margaret (10; Born: Bill registered in SS - June q. VIII.A.14. (Belgium). Honour, Hebburn (Jarrow Express) (151 Brigade, Cuthbert Street, Hebburn (in 1911). Hebburn (c. 1876) and was 35. Quay; Gateshead - 1898. By 1911 his parents 50th (Their marriage was registered in His mother, Fanny Isabella, was September q. 1900), Kate had been married for 15 (Northumbrian) Hexham, Northumberland, during the born in Jarrow (c. 1874) and was (8; Born: Bill Quay; years & had had 6 Division) December quarter of 1895). 36. Her death was registered in Gateshead - December q. children, five still living. Middlesbrough - March q. 1934, 1902), William (5; Born: Enlisted in Felling on aged 60.] Hebburn; SS - September q. 12.5.1915. War Gratuity - 1905) and Robert Wardle £3. 'Effects' valued at £2 (1; Born: Hebburn; SS - June 18s 8d forwarded to his q. 1909). father. 382 7139 Battye Charles Brook Private Unknown Unknown 1/DLI (2 Earl Street, Jarrow (in A Regular Soldier serving Son of Charles and Catherine Battye Bessie M. Battye (née Crombie). [His father, Charles, was 46 and Siblings (1901 ages; all born Born in Jarrow. Birth Wellington Street Roll of (Nowshera) 1891), 39 Wellington in 1/DLI (in 1911) of 39 Wellington Street, SS (in 1901). (Their marriage was registered in died in SS - September q. 1917, in Jarrow): John Edward (10; registered in SS - June q. Honour, SS Brigade, 1st Street, SS (in 1901), [She was born in Ireland and was a 37-Newcastle during the December aged 53. His mother, Catherine, June q. 1892 (No. 7140)), 1888. (Peshawar) and India (in 1911) year old Laundress in 1901.] quarter of 1920). was also 46.] Mary Brook (6; December q. Division) 1894), Catherine (4; September q. 1896) and Jemima (0; Died: SS; December q. 1893, aged 3). 383 7140 Battye John Edward Private 79 (Born: 18 December q. 1971 (SS) DLI 39 Wellington Street, SS A Brewery Labourer (in Son of Charles and Catherine Battye Alice W. Battye (née Howden). (They [His father, Charles, was 46 and Siblings (1911 ages; all born Born in Jarrow. Birth Wellington Street Roll of May 1892) (in 1901), and 3 Soulbys 1911) of 3 Soulbys Court, Palatine Street, SS were married in SS' Registry Office on died in SS - September q. 1917, in Jarrow): Charles Brook registered in SS - June q. Honour, SS Court, Palatine Street, (in 1911). [She was born in Ireland 1 January 1920. Their marriage was aged 53. His mother, Catherine, (25; June q. 1888 (No. 1892. He had two SS (in 1911) and was a 37-year old Laundress in registered in SS during the March was also 46.] 7139)), Mary Brook (16; daughters: Ethel E. (SS; 1901.] quarter of 1920). December q. 1894), June q. 1920) and Alice W. Catherine (14; September q. (SS; June q. 1927). 1896) and Jemima (0; Died: SS; December q. 1893, aged 3). 384 2812 Bavidge Eustace Stuart Private 19 20 November 1918 23 (Tyneside 64736 No 1914-5 France 39 Washington Terrace, Health Department of Son of William Hearcey (GRO) Unmarried. [His father, William [Borough of Tynemouth ROH + [He was taken P.O.W. on 11 His birth was registered in Niederzwehren Cemetery. St. Michael's ROH, SS + Soldiers Died in the Scottish) / NF Star North Shields (in 1911) Tynemouth Corporation Bavidge and Sarah Bavidge (née Udall) Hearcy (Headstone in Tynemouth Family Headstone - Died in a April 1918. Died at SS during the June quarter V.E.9. (Kassel, Germany). Borough of Tynemouth ROH Great War (197 Brigade) and 2 Westcott Avenue, of 2 Westcott Avenue, Westoe, SS. (Preston) Cemetery), died on 12 German Prisoner of War camp + Wastfalen, Germany.] of 1899. E. in North + Pulpit Memorial in Christ Westoe, SS (They were married on 5 December October 1943, aged 74. His mother, Resided at 3 Lovaine Terrace, Shields. 'A native of North Church, North Shields 1898. Their marriage was registered Sarah, died on 11 March 1949, aged North Shields.] Shields' - 'Gazette'. A in SS during the December quarter of 81.] P.O.W. Formerly 1898). TR/5/30207 and 41071 West Riding Regt. (MRIC). 385 5683 Baxter Frederick Private Unknown Unknown West Yorkshire 61 South Street, Jarrow Son of Mrs. Baxter of 61 South Street, Wounded by 23 March Wed. 24 March 1915 Regt. (in March 1915) Jarrow 1915 - 'Gazette'. 386 7238 Baxter William George Private Unknown Unknown Royal Army Cresswell, A Lineman in the Son of William Baxter of the General [His father, William (A Naval Born in Newton, Waterloo Vale Roll of Honour Fri. 30 May 1919 Service Corps Northumberland (in Engineering Department Post Office, West Keppel Street, SS (in Pensioner and a Caretaker at the Northumberland. Birth 1901), and General Post of the General Post 1911) General Post Office, SS), was born registered in Alnwick - Office, West Keppel Office (in 1911) in Belfast, Co. Antrim, and was a March q. 1889. Street, SS (in 1911) 56-year old widower.] 387

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 4275 Bayfield William Private Unknown Unknown 15/DLI (64 1914-5 Star France 63 Campbell Street, Whitburn Colliery Birth registered in SS - Whitburn Colliery ROH Fri. 8 October 1915 Fri. 8 October 1915 Brigade, 21st High Shields September q. 1889. He Division) resided with his parents. Wounded in action in France - 'Gazette'. Whitburn Colliery ROH - 'W. Bayfield'. 388 5168 Bayles W. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown DLI 14311 South Shields. Tues. 15 January 389 1918 6483 Baynes Charles Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 149 Laygate Terrace, SS Birth registered in SS - Fri. 28 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) June q. 1896. He enlisted Howitzer in the 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA Howitzers on 27 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 390 297 Bays Joseph Fireman 42 13 January 1915 HMS Viknor Mercantile Marine Reserve 1914-5 Star 21 Commercial Road, Son of Harriet and the late Joseph Thomasina Newton (formerly Bays, He had young children. He (In Memoriam). The Plymouth Naval Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS Tues. 26 January + (10th Cruiser SS Bays née Clarkson). (Their marriage was had brothers and sisters. 'Viknor' was an armed Memorial. Memorial Sat. 6 February 1915 Squadron) registered in Sunderland during the merchant cruiser which Reference 9 + Fri. 14 Jan. 1916 June quarter of 1902 ['Thomasener']). left Londonderry on 12 January 1915 and disappeared 11 miles west of Tory Island, Donegal, Ireland, with the loss of all 295 crewmen - having probably struck a German mine. 391 313 Bays John Whitehorn Stoker 44 27 November 1915 (DOW) HMS Albatross 752/V (RNR) 4 Lawson's Buildings, Middle Dock and Son of William Bays of Coble Landing, Jane Bays (née Brown) of 4 Lawson's ['Accidentally killed by an Brothers: Stoker Robert One of four brothers who Immingham (St. Andrew) Thames Street Roll of Honour Fri. 10 December South Shields' Library Thames Street, SS Engineering Company, Shadwell Street, SS. (William Bay's Buildings, Thames Street, SS. (They explosion on HMS Albatross' - Russell Bays RNR (survived served in the navy. DOW Churchyard, Lincolnshire. + St. Hilda's Parish Magazine 1915 + Fri. 21 ROH + Fri. 10 SS photo is in the 'Gazette' on 21 January were married in St. Stephen's Church, South Shields' Library ROH.] the sinking of HMS Hooge in in a hospital in Grimsby. (January 1916 - Memorial January 1916 + Mon. December 1915 + Fri. 1916). SS, on 19 June 1892. Their marriage September 1914), Leading He had sisters. His father Service on 8 December 1915) 13 January 1919 (In 21 January 1916 was registered in SS during the June Stoker Simon Fraser Bays & was engaged in Admiralty + South Shields' Library ROH Memoriam) (Including his father quarter of 1892). Leading Seaman Joseph work on a merchant + St. Thomas' Church ROH and three of his Bays: all their photos are in vessel. brothers) the 'Gazette' on 21 January 1916. 392 4127 Bays Joseph Leading 71 June q. 1958 (SS) Royal Navy Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bays of Brothers: Stoker John Birth registered in SS - Fri. 21 January 1916 Fri. 21 January 1916 Seaman Coble Landing, Shadwell Street, SS. Whitehorn Bays, HMS September q. 1886. Death (Including his father (He was engaged on Admiralty work Albatross, DOW 27 registered in SS - June q. and three of his on a merchant vessel - 'Gazette'). November 1915, aged 44 1958, aged 71. Brother: brothers) (No. 313) & Stoker Robert Leading Stoker Simon Russell Bays - RNR, survived Frazer Bays - RN (No. the sinking of HMS Hogue 4129). (No. ). 393 4129 Bays Simon Frazer Leading 41 14 January 1922 Royal Navy Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bays of Married. [He had children.] Brothers: Stoker John Brother: Leading Seaman Fri. 21 January 1916 + Fri. 21 January 1916 Stoker Coble Landing, Shadwell Street, SS. Whitehorn Bays, HMS Joseph Bays - RN (No. Sat. 13 January 1923 (Including his father (He was engaged on Admiralty work Albatross, DOW 27 4127). There were two and three of his on a merchant vessel - 'Gazette'). November 1915, aged 44 'Simon Frazer Bays' who brothers) (No. 313) & Stoker Robert were born, married and Russell Bays - RNR, survived died in SS. (In the sinking of HMS Hogue Memoriam). (No. ). 394 4329 Bays Robert Russell Stoker Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 1914 'Mons' Son of William Bays of Coble Landing, [Brothers: Leading Stoker Simon Brother: Stoker John He survived the sinking of Fri. 21 January 1916 Fri. 21 January 1916 (Royal Naval Star' Shadwell Street, SS Fraser Bays (No. ) and Leading Whitehorn Bays, HMS HMS Hooge in 1914 - (Family Group - Reserve) Seaman Joseph Bays (No. ).] Albatross, DOW 27 'Gazette'. His father was Including his father November 1915, aged 44 engaged on Admiralty and his three (No. 313). work - 'Gazette'. brothers) 395 6267 Beach Thomas Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 11 Wellington Place, SS Birth registered in SS - Mon. 17 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) June q. 1896. He enlisted Howitzer in the 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA Howitzers on 15 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 396 1979 Beattie Walter John Private 33 26 April 1917 15/Royal Scots 16639 7 April 1915 France 74 Laurel Street, Coal Miner (Hewer) (in Son of Janet Milligan (formerly Christina Wilson Beattie (née Aitern) [His wife, Christina Wilson Beattie, Daughter: Janet Beattie - Born: Cumberland. Birth Arras Memorial. Bay 1 Jarrow Library ROH Soldiers Died in the (101 Brigade, (1914-5 Star) Wallsend (in 1911) + 25 1911) Beattie) and the late Walter Beattie of 25 Primrose Hill, Monkton, Jarrow. was born in Jarrow and was 24 in Born in Hebburn and aged registered in and 2 Great War 34th Division) Primrose Hill, Monkton, (Their marriage was registered in 1911. They had been married for one at the time of the 1911 Cockermouth, Jarrow Cockermouth, Cumberland, during four years and had one daughter.] Census. [MRIC - 2/Royal Cumberland - March q. the March quarter of 1907). Scots.] 1884. E. Bowhill. R. Jarrow. SDGW says he was KIA on 28 April 1917. 397 4926 Beattie William Private Unknown Unknown 1/West 1914-5 Star France Son of Mrs. Beattie of 65 Chaytor [He attended St. Peter's His leg had to be St. Peter's School ROH, Fri. 9 April 1915 Yorkshire Regt. Street, Jarrow School, Jarrow.] amputated. April 1915 - In Jarrow (Jarrow Express) + Fri. (18 Brigade, 6th a hospital in Boulogne 23 April 1915 (Jarrow Division) suffering from injuries Express) received in action. 398 1093 Beaumont Thomas Private 31 28 June 1917 2/DLI (18 19/1376 No 1914-5 France 136 Fairless Street, Son of the late William and Harriet Margaret Beaumont of 136 Fairless Born in SS. His birth was Loos Memorial. Panel 106 Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 6th Star Byker, Newcastle Beaumont Street, Byker, Newcastle registered in SS during the and 107 Great War Division) June quarter of 1885. E. Newcastle. R. Byker, Newcastle. 399 3044 Beaumont Benjamin Palmer Private 23 5 November 1918 3/NF 21575 No MRIC Youngest son of Harriet and the late [Transferred to Southern Youngest brother of the late Born and E. In SS. His birth Harton Cemetery. B.1010. Wed. 6 + Sat. 9 entry. William Beaumont (A Trimmer) Command Labour Centre George Henry Beaumont of was registered in SS during (South Shields). November 1918 + (230091).] 78 Taylor Street, SS. Sister- the September quarter of Soldiers Died in the in-Law: Meggie. 1895. Died at Bicester, Great War near Oxford. 400 3419 Beaumont George Henry Private 21 30 August 1918 1st/4th 352563 26 October France 69 West Holborn, SS (in Readhead's Shipbuilders Son of James and Christina Beaumont Unmarried. [Formerly 23201 Highland Light His brother, Private Jack Born in SS. His birth was Ligny-St. Flochel British Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS Wed. 25 September (Queen's 1915 (1914-5 August 1918) (Dock) of 68 West Holborn, SS Infantry and also served as 5961 Beaumont, was wounded registered in SS during the Cemetery, Averdoingt. 1918 + Sat. 12 April Edinburgh Rifles - Star) Royal Scots. He had served for and in a hospital in England March quarter of 1897. E. III.A.32. 1919 + Soldiers Died Territorial) three years ten months.] by 25 September 1918 - North Shields. R. SS. in the Great War Royal Scots 'Gazette'. Memorial Service at Holy (156 (Scottish Trinity, High Shields. Rifles) Brigade, 52nd (Lowland) Division) 401 3709 Beaupierre Joseph M. Ship's Cook 25 22 October 1917 SS 'Zillah' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Son of the late Frederick and Mary Born: Dominica, West Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 2 August 1919 (London) Sainte John Beaupierre Indies. A Mercantile Marine List of Deaths gives his place of residency as SS and his name as 'J.M. Beauprime'. 402

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 2725 Beautyman William Private 26 8 August 1917 No. 13 Platoon, 16/834 22/23 France Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Ramscappelle Road Captain C.H. Cooke 'D' Company, November His birth was registered in Military Cemetery. I.B.17. Book (1923) + 16/NF 1915 (1914-5 SS during the June quarter (Belgium). Soldiers Died in the (Newcastle Star) of 1891. Great War Commercials) (96 Brigade, 32nd Division) 403 1143 Beavers William Victor Private 20 1 September 1917 2nd/5th 29813 No 1914-5 France Red Lion Hotel, Son of Richard and Ada Beavers (née [His father, Richard, was born in Great Unmarried. Siblings (1911 ages): Ada Born in Jarrow. His birth Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Thurs. 27 September (Territorial) Star Avenue, Sunderland (in Fulthorpe), 'late of the Grange Hotel, Yarmouth, Norfolk, and was a 38- Beatrice, 15 (Born in was registered in SS during 23 to 28 and 163A. 1917 + Soldiers Died Royal 1911) Jarrow' ('Gazette'). (They were year old Bar Manager in 1911. His Jarrow); Richard, 11 (B. the September quarter of (Belgium). in the Great War Warwickshire married in Good Shepherd Church, mother, Ada, was born in Liverpool Southwick on Wear); James, 1897. E. Sunderland. Regt. (182 Jarrow, on 31 January 1895. Their and was 36. They had been married 8 (B. Southwick on Wear) & Brigade, 61st marriage was registered in SS during for 16 years and had had six children, Joseph, (B. Howdon). (South Midland) the March quarter of 1895). five still living.] Division) 404 5141 Beazley Tom Forrest 2nd- 38 (Born: 24 31 July 1921 London Regt. 35 John Williamson An Architect Son of James Nelson Beazley (Master [He spent time in the Officers' [His father James Nelson's death [He was injured by shrapnel Birth registered in SS - Mike Todd Lieutenant October (28th County of Street, SS (1891), 1 The Mariner) and Isabella Beazley (née Convalescent Hospital, was registered in SS during the at Flers in 1916 - Awarded December q. 1882. He 1882) London Bn., Terrace, Harton (1901) Forrest) of 1 The Terrace, Harton. Bournemouth.] September q. 1918, aged 68.] the SWB.] [He entered SS died at the Manchester Artists' Rifles) and 4 The Terrace, (They were married on 19 July 1874. Boys' High School on 15 June Royal Infirmary (Chorlton, Harton (in July 1921) Their marriage was registered in SS 1897 and left in December Lancashire; September q. during the September quarter of 1899.] 1921). 1874). 405 5903 Beck Thomas Private 18 18 October 1916 (Loos 13/NF (62 28/253 No 1914-5 France 24 McIntyre Street, Son of Thomas and Margaret Jane Unmarried. [His birth was registered [His father, Thomas, was born in Sister (1911 age; born in Siblings (1911 ages; both Vermelles British Palmer's Cenotaph sector) Brigade, 21st Star Hebburn (in 1911) Beck (née Sheppherd) of 24 McIntyre in SS, December q. 1897. Born in Portsmouth and was a 51-year Hebburn): Thomasina (17 - born in Hebburn): Edith Cemetery. V.F.10. Division) Street, Hebburn. (Their marriage was Hebburn. E. Cramlington.] old Joiner in a Shipyard. His SS, March q. 1894; Packer (11 - SS, June q. 1900) and registered in Sunderland during the mother, Margaret Jane, was born for Co-Operative Society). Richard Andler (6 - SS, March quarter of 1879). at Hylton, Co. Durham, and was September q. 1903). 50. They had been married for 30 years and had had ten children, five still living.] 406 5998 Beck James Thompson Private 76 December q. 1964 16/NF South Shields. Margaret A. Beck (née Robertson). Children (all registered in SS): His birth was registered in Holy Trinity Boys' School (Sunderland) (Newcastle (They were married in St. Stephen's Quinten B. (sic) (March q. SS - December q. 1888. ROH, SS (Served) Commercials) Church, SS, on 20 January 1917. 1919), Doreen (June q. 1920) He attended Holy Trinity (96 Brigade, Their marriage was registered in SS and Eunice (June q. 1923). Boys' School, SS - 32nd Division) during the March quarter of 1917). Admitted: 2 November 1896; Left: 29 November 1901. 407 6168 Beck William AB Unknown Unknown Royal Navy South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School (Mine- Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Sweeping) Admitted: 29 November 1886; Left: 10 January 408 1891. 6169 Beck Arthur Sapper 76 Buried: 30 June 1962 Royal Engineers 78 Marsden Lane, SS A Retired Machineman Birth registered in SS - Harton Cemetery. E.4105. Holy Trinity Boys' School (in June 1962) (in June 1962) March q. 1886. He (South Shields). ROH, SS (Served) attended Holy Trinity Boys' School, SS - Admitted: 4 December 1893; Left: 24 October 1898. Of St. Peter's parish - Harton Cemetery Burial Index. 409 5398 Bedford T.D. Sergeant Unknown Unknown DLI Jarrow. Reported wounded and Fri. 21 June 1918 'Missing' (Jarrow Express). (Jarrow Express) 410 5860 Bedlington James Coxon Graham Sapper 37 Buried: 14 December 1921 DLI + Royal 38773 + 234276 + No 1914-5 17 Bowman Street, SS A Barman (in 1921) Isabella Bedlington (née Hindson) of [His wife, Isabella, died on 25 Daughter: Irene - Died 25 His birth was registered in Harton Cemetery. Engineers WR/40496 Star (in December 1921) 17 Bowman Street, SS. (They were September 1958, aged 74. There February 1922, aged 1 (B: SS during the June quarter U.8272. (South Shields). married in St. Hilda's Church, SS, on is a Family Headstone in Harton SS, December q. 1920). of 1884. 'Died through 22 January 1906. Their marriage was Cemetery.] Daughter: Isabella May - B: war service' - 'Gazette'. registered in SS during the March SS, June q. 1916; Died 27 quarter of 1906). April 1925, aged 9. 411 3608 Bedon D. AB 29 4 February 1917 SS 'Dauntless' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Born: Singapore. The 11th Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 14 December (Newcastle) List of Mercantile Marine 1918 Deaths gives his place of residency as South Shields. 412 4761 Beecroft Matthew L/C Unknown Unknown 'B' Company, 27 27/25 11 January France 38 Thistle Street, [Birth registered in Tynemouth - Enlisted: 12 January 1915. John Sheen + 'Irish (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Hebburn New Town June q. 1896.] His name appeared in the Heroes' (1917) NF (103 1914-5 Star) July 1916 Casualties' List. Brigade, 34th Transferred to the West Division) Riding Regt. 31 January 1919 - Discharged. (John Sheen). 413 5846 Belcher Robert Private 22 16 September 1916 19/DLI (106 12340 France Fishermans Buildings, Coal Miner (Putter) Son of Hugh & Mary Belcher of [His father, Hugh, was born in Cassop, [The death of a 'Hugh Belcher' Siblings (1901 ages) : William Birth registered in Durham Thiépval Memorial. Brigade, 35th Framwellgate, Co. Fishermans Buildings, Framwellgate, Co. Durham, and was a 47-year old was registered at Easington, Co. (16 - Pony Driver in Mine), City - September q. 1894. Addenda Panel. Division) Durham (1901), 55 Co. Durham (1901), 55 Seventh Miner (Stoneman - Underground) in Durham, during the December James (12 - Miner in 1911), 19/DLI moved to the Arras Seventh Street, Street, Hordern, Co. Durham (1911) 1911. His mother, Mary, was born in quarter of 1933, aged 69.] Alice (10) and Mary (1). All sector from the Somme Hordern, Co. Durham and 56 Leighton Street, South Shields Framwellgate Moor and was 46. They births in the parish of sector on 30 August 1916. (1911) and 56 Leighton (CWGC). (His marriage was registered had been married for 27 years and Brandon, Co. Durham. Street, South Shields in Durham City during the March had had nine children, five still living.] (CWGC) quarter of 1884). 414 5286 Belfield John William Private 58 Military Medal June q. 1953 (Durham NE) 1st/5th NF Jarrow. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Belfield (A Isabella Belfield (formerly Harding, [He attended Croft Terrace Daughter: Doris P. Belfield Birth registered in SS - Croft Terrace School ROH Fri. 23 April 1915 + (Territorial) Newsagent) of Monkton Road, Jarrow née Hutchinson). (They were married School, Jarrow. Awarded the MM (SS; December q. 1918). March q. 1895. Presented Fri. 1 September 1916 (149 Brigade, in SS' Registry Office on 31 August for helping wounded soldiers and with a gold watch from the (Jarrow Express) + 50th 1918. Their marriage was registered putting up barbed wire under Jarrow Heroes' Fund at the Thurs. 21 February (Northumbrian) in SS during the September quarter of fire.] Kino Theatre, Jarrow, on 1918 + Fri. 22 Division) 1918). 20 February 1918. February 1918 (Jarrow Express) 415 155 Bell John Thomas Private 35 31 July 1916 (Armentières 'A' Company, 27 27/31 11 January France 42 Readhead Street, SS St. Hilda's Colliery Sarah Ann Bell (née Haynes) of 42 Born: Annfield Plain, Co. Lapugnoy Military St. Hilda's Parish Magazine Sat. 16 January 1915 Mon. 21 August 1916 sector) (Tyneside Irish) / 1916 (No Readhead Street, SS. (They were Durham. E. SS. Resided at Cemetery. I.F.63. (Memorial Service on 1 + Tues. 15 August NF (103 1914-5 Star) married in St. Michael's Church, SS, 42 Readhead Street, SS, at November 1916 - December 1916 + Mon. 21 Brigade, 34th on 3 January 1900. Their marriage the time of his enlistment 1916) August 1916 + Division) was registered in SS during the March (before 16 January 1916). Soldiers Died in the quarter of 1900). Great War + 'Irish Heroes' (1917) 416 302 Bell Robert (Bob) (Taylor) Private 22 24 May 1915 (Second 2/NF (84 20909 13 May 1915 France Son of Jane Bell of 2 Mitre Street, SS, His brother, Private Thomas Born and E. in SS. Ypres (Menin Gate) Heugh Street Roll of Honour Fri. 22 February 1918 Battle of Ypres) Brigade, 28th (1914-5 Star) and the late Robert Bell Bell, 2nd Bn. DLI, was Formerly 8354 DLI. Memorial. Panel 8 and + Soldiers Died in the Division) wounded in France and in a 12. (Belgium). Great War hospital in England shortly before 11 September 1915 ('Gazette' - Photo. On Friday 10 September 1915). 417 303 Bell Robert Sapper 32 25 December 1915 1st/2nd 1587 9 December France 130 Marlborough Son of Robert Bell Amy Liddle Bell of 130 Marlborough A native of SS. Died after Citadel New Military Sat. 15 January 1916 Sat. 15 January 1916 (Durham) Field 1915 (1914-5 Street, SS Street, SS only three weeks at the Cemetery, Fricourt. + Soldiers Died in the Company R.E. Star) front - 'Gazette'. E. SS. III.B.4. Great War (Territorial) 418

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 426 Bell Matthew T. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown 1/West 3/8885 South Shields. Boldon Colliery Jane Bell (née Easton). (They were [He was awarded the MM for Mother-in-Law: Mrs. Easton He enlisted in August 1914 Mon. 2 December Yorkshire Regt. married in Holy Trinity Church, SS, on 'organising parties and collecting of 138 Commercial Road, SS. - 'Gazette'. 1918 + Sat. 15 March (18 Brigade, 6th 30 January 1916. Their marriage was the wounded under fire'.] 1919 Division) registered in SS during the March quarter of 1916). 419 731 Bell William L/C Unknown 18 July 1916 (DOW) 19/DLI 19/589 No 1914-5 France Hebburn New Town. Born in Gateshead. Dive Copse British St. John's Church ROH, John Sheen + Soldiers (Somme ?) (Bantams) (106 Star Enlisted in Jarrow. R. Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec. Hebburn Died in the Great War Brigade, 35th Hebburn New Town. II.C.12. 420 Division) 1001 Bell Joseph Thomas Private 19 26 May 1915 (Battle of 1st/7th DLI 2858 19 April 1915 France South Shields. Son of Joseph and Alice Bell of SS. Unmarried. E. SS. A Sunday School Ypres (Menin Gate) Sunday School Teachers' Clive Dunn page 242 + Ypres) (Pioneers) (151 (1914-5 Star) (His father, Joseph, died 29 March Teacher at Holy Trinity Memorial. Panel 36 and Plaque, Holy Trinity Church, Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 50th 1923, aged 64. His mother, Alice, Church, High Shields. The 38. (Belgium). High Shields + Holy Trinity Great War (Northumbrian) died 13 May 1911, aged 52 - Family Family Headstone in Church ROH, SS + Westoe Division) Headstone). Harton Cemetery (P. ) Boys' Secondary School ROH claims he 'went missing at (?) Ypres on 24 May 1915'. 421 1103 Bell Edward Private Unknown 26 March 1918 (DOW) 2/DLI (18 30798 5 January France Born and E. in Newcastle. Mons (Bergen) Communal Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 6th 1915 (1914-5 R. South Shields. Cemetery. VII.F.1. Great War 422 Division) Star) (Belgium). 1316 Bell George Joseph Stoker 28 (Born: 9 3 September 1917 (DOW) HMS Pembroke 4782/S (RNR) 38 Adelaide Street, SS Second son of the late George and Harriet Bell (née Shield) of 7 laygate Children: Eleanor T. (SS, Dec. Born in SS. Gazette' says Gillingham (Woodlands) Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS + Fri. 14 September October (in September 1917) Eleanor Bell Court, SS. (They were married in St. q. 1913), Doris (SS, March q, he died on 4 September Cemetery. Naval.14.750. West Holborn ROH. 1917 1890) Hilda's Church, SS, on 30 November 1915) & George S. (SS, Sept. 1917. NB: There was an air (Kent). 1912. Their marriage was registered q. 1916). B & S-in-L: Bob & raid on Chatham Naval in SS during the December quarter of Lizzie. B & S-in-L: Jack & Barracks on 3 September 1912). Dossy. Bro: Mattie (in 1917. France) + Cousins Ena & 423 Harry. 1413 Bell Robert Private 30 15 October 1916 (DOW) 11/NF (68 19/1715 No 1914-5 France Elizabeth Bell of 18 Morven Terrace, Born in SS. E. Ashington (Holy Soldiers Died in the (Somme ?) Brigade, 23rd Star Ashington Cramlington, Sepulchre) Churchyard. Great War Division) Northumberland. CWGC Grave Reference 1179. says he died on 15 (Northumberland). October 1916 but SDGW says 16 October 1916. 424 1980 Bell John Henry Private 37 3 May 1917 1/NF (9 22/669 No 1914-5 France Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bell. Brother: Mark Bell of 60 Born in Jarrow. E. Arras Memorial. Bay 2 Jarrow Library ROH + St. Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 3rd Star Church Street, Boldon Newcastle. and 3 Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Great War 425 Division) Colliery (MRIC). Boldon Colliery (?) 1981 Bell Robert William Sapper 35 2 March 1919 Tyne Electrical 470354 19 September France 54 Prince Consort Road, Palmer's Shipbuilders Son of James and Mary Bell of The Elizabeth Bell (née McIntosh) of 54 Three Sons (all births No SDGW entry. Formerly Jarrow Cemetery. II.457. St. Paul's Roll of Honour + Engineers R.E. 1915 (1914-5 Jarrow (Jarrow Shipyard) Paper Mill, Jarrow Prince Consort Road, Jarrow. (They registered in SS): John J. 838 R.E. Palmer's Cenotaph (Territorial) Star) were married in St. Paul's Church, (June q. 1913); Robert A. Jarrow, on 28 June 1905. Their (March q. 1916) and William marriage was registered in SS during (September q. 1918). the June quarter of 1905). 426 1982 Bell Thomas Private 29 7 June 1916 2/DLI (18 3/27919 No 1914-5 France 3 Queen's Road, Jarrow Plate Rivetter - Shipyard Son of Margaret Bell of 3 Queen's [His father, John Hodgson Bell Siblings (all born in Jarrow; Born and E. in Jarrow. Essex Farm Cemetery. St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 6th Star (in 1911) (in 1911) Road, Jarrow (in 1911) and 6 Queen's was born in Carlisle and was a 55- 1911 ages): John Percy, 28 II.L.5. (Belgium). Great War Division) Road, Jarrow, and the late Thomas year old Fitter's Labourer in a (General Labourer in a Hodgson Bell. (His death was Shipyard. His mother, Margaret, Shipyard); Robert William, registered in SS - December q. 1920, was born in St. Helen's, 26 (Coal Miner - Stoneman); aged 65). Lancashire, and was 49. They had and Jane, 14. been married for 29 years and had had 7 children, 5 still living.] 427 2443 Bell Robert Crosbie (GRO) Driver 36 11 April 1917 (DOW) 'B' Battery, 786310 No 1914-5 France 246 Alice Street, SS (in Tramway Department of Second son of Anthony and the late Jane (Jennie) K. Bell (née Johnson), [Ss-in-L & Bs-in-L: Wilhelmina & Sisters: Mary, Carrie, Jennie, Born and E. in SS. His birth Achiet-le-Grand South Shields' Corporation Thurs. 27 May 1915 + Mon. 30 April 1917 [Crosby - SDGW - 312th Brigade Star May 1915 and April SS Corporation Janet Bell late of 246 Alice Street, SS. (They Willie Johnson (in France), Maggie, Dora & Alice. was registered in SS during Communal Cemetery Tramways Plaque Wed. 25 April 1917 + incorrect] RFA (Formerly 1917) were married in St. Michael's Church, Frances & Sgt. A. Watt (in France), Brothers: Anthony & James. the June quarter of 1881. Extension. I.B.4. Mon. 30 April 1917 + 4th SS, on 15 July 1903. Their marriage Susannah & Bomb. E. Burke, Lilian Sisters-in-Law: Bella & Mina. DOW R. in A. He enlisted Soldiers Died in the (Northumbrian) was registered in SS during the & Bombardier Trumpeter J.G. Brother-in-Law: Abraham. in the 4th (Northumbrian) Great War Howitzer September quarter of 1903). Johnson (in France).] Howitzers on 26 May 1915 Brigade RFA) - 'Gazette'. 428 2601 Bell Albert Private Unknown 25 July 1917 (DOW) 19/DLI 19/195 No 1914-5 France Horden Colliery, Co. Born in SS. E. Sunderland. Tincourt New British Soldiers Died in the (Bantams) (106 Star Durham. R. Horden Colliery, Co. Cemetery. I.C.3. Great War Brigade, 35th Durham. 429 Division) 2613 Bell Appolas Private 35 (or 36) 9 August 1915 2/DLI (18 4/5959 8 September France 36 Duke Street, Pelaw, A Labourer (in 1911) Son of Irving Bell and the late [He first joined the Army in 1903 and [Borough of Tynemouth ROH Sister: Minnie. Siblings: B. Stanley, Co. Durham. E. Hooge Crater Cemetery. Borough of Tynemouth ROH Thurs. 9 August 1917 Brigade, 6th 1914 (1914 Co. Durham (in 1911) Margaret Bell (née Ferguson). (They served for five years. He re-enlisted incorrectly spells his name as James, Eleanor, Elizabeth Barnard Castle, Co. XVI.H.14. + Soldiers Died in the Division) 'Mons' Star') and Tyne Dock were married on 9 February 1873. at Barnard Castle on 26 July 1908. 'Apaulus' and also incorrectly and May. [He attended the Durham. R. Tyne Dock. A Great War Their marriage was registered in SS Height: 5'9". Weight: 147 Ibs. Eyes - claims he as KIA in August 1914 - County Industrial School, Regular or a Reservist. His during the March quarter of 1873). light brown. C. of E.] rather than on the correct date of Earls House, Witton Gilbert, birth was registered in 9 August 1915.] Co. Durham.] Lanchester during the September quarter of 1879. (In Memoriam). 430 2623 Bell William Lamb Private 36 29 June 1917 1st/6th 288006 No 1914-5 France Second son of John and Dorothy Bell Elizabeth Bell (née Wright). (They [Memorial Service at St. Born in SS. His birth was Achiet-Le-Grand St. Michael's ROH, SS Mon. 6 August 1917 + (Territorial) NF Star of 30 Marsden Street, SS were married in St. Michael's Church, Michael's, Westoe. Formerly registered in SS during the Communal Cemetery Soldiers Died in the (149 Brigade, SS, on 27 December 1909. Their 34302 MGC.] March quarter of 1881. E. Extension. I.M.25. Great War 50th marriage was registered in SS during Grantham, Lincolnshire. (Northumbrian) the December quarter of 1909). Died in hospital. Division) 431 2627 Bell John Private 38 24 July 1917 (DOW) 7/Yorkshire 39202 No 1914-5 France 222 H.S. Edwards Second son of Robert W. and Isabella Isabella Bell (née Richardson) of 222 He had children. Brother: Born in Co. Durham. E. SS. Duisans British Cemetery, Wed. 8 August 1917 + Regt. (50 Star Street, SS Bell of 106 South Frederick Street, SS H.S. Edwards Street, SS. (They were Jim: (in France). Etrun. V.A.33. Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 17th married in St. Mary's Church, SS, on Great War (Northern) 27 December 1909. Their marriage Division) was registered in SS during the December quarter of 1909). 432 2985 Bell Albany Private 19 18 September 1918 1/East Yorkshire 51567 No 1914-5 France Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Vis-en-Artois Memorial. Soldiers Died in the Regt. (64 Star R. Greenhead, Panel 4 Great War Brigade, 21st Northumberland. Division) Formerly 78623 NF. His birth was registered in SS during the March quarter of 1899. 433 3123 Bell John Laws Private 33 6 November 1918 2/Yorkshire 48453 No 1914-5 France 3 Thistle Street, Son of David and Margaret Bell of 3 Born in Felling, Co. Bettrechies Communal New Town Working Men's Fri. 22 November Regt. (32 Star Hebburn Thistle Street, Hebburn Durham. E. Hebburn. Cemetery. At West End. Social Club, Hebburn 1918 (Jarrow Express) Brigade, 11th A.7. + Soldiers Died in the (Northern) Great War 434 Division) 3366 Bell Harold 2nd- 22 13 November 1916 13/East No 1914-5 France 11 Egerton Road, Tyne A Theology Student Son of Martha Cummins Bell of 11 [13/East Yorkshire Regt. attacked [Arrived Candas from His brother, E. Bell of 11 Serre Road Cemetery No. All Saints' Church ROH, West Lieutenant (Somme - Attack north of Yorkshire Regt. Star Dock Egerton Road, Tyne Dock, and the late north of Serre at 5.45 am. on 13 Merville (9/10). To Sailly-au- Egerton Road, Tyne Dock, 2. VI.M.11. Harton + All Saints' Memorial Serre) (4th Hull) (92 William John Bell November. The War Diary notes Bois (16/10), trenches applied for his medals on Plaque, West Harton + Brigade, 31st that first wave had no difficulty in Hébuterne sector (17/10), 30 July 1921. He attended Westoe Boys' Secondary Division) taking German first line. Obliged Couin (21/10), Bois de Westoe Boys' Secondary School ROH to withdraw after counter- Warnimont (30/10), School. attacked at 7.30 pm.] Coigneux (10/11), assembly trenches (12/11).] 435

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 3404 Bell Alfred C. Fireman 50 11 December 1917 SS 'Ottokar' Mercantile Marine Born in SS. SS 'Ottokar' Tower Hill Memorial (London) sailed from Newcastle for London on 11 December 1917 with a cargo of coal. Lost at sea through enemy action. 436 3439 Bell James Alexander (Alex) Gunner 29 20 December 1917 2nd/104th 64034 No 1914-5 An Iron Ore Transport Son of James Bell of 69 Bede Street, He had brothers and one In Memoriam. Baghdad (North Gate) St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Sat. 5 January 1918 + Heavy Battery Star Worker at Tyne Dock Tyne Dock sister. Niece and Nephew: War Cemetery. XX.K.9. Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock Fri. 20 December RGA Jennie and Teddy (Teddie). (Iraq). 1918 + Mon. 20 December 1920 + Tues. 20 December 1921 437 3460 Bell George Private Unknown 14 February 1916 1/West 3/9599 20 July 1915 France 12 Moffett Street, SS Whitburn Colliery (Coal He lived with his parents who resided Unmarried. He had brothers and sisters. Born: Cramlington, Potijze Burial Ground Whitburn Colliery ROH Fri. 3 March 1916 + Fri. 3 March 1916 Yorkshire Regt. (1914-5 Star) Miner) at 12 Moffet Street, SS. (His parents Northumberland. E. SS. Cemetery. H.1. (Belgium). Fri. 14 February 1919 (18 Brigade, 6th resided at 3 Salmon's Hall (near SS) in (In Memoriam). + Mon. 14 February Division) February 1922). 1921 + Tues. 14 February 1922 + Wed. 14 February 1923 + Soldiers Died in the Great War 438 3498 Bell Edward Private 42 25 March 1918 ('Operation 1st/4th 225470 No 1914-5 France 69 Salmon Street, SS Messrs. Fowler & Brock, Sarah Bell, late of 69 Salmon Street, Born: Stocksfield, Roisel Communal Mon. 13 and Tues. 14 Michael') (Territorial) Star King Street (for whom SS (in January 1919) Northumberland. E. SS. Cemetery Extension. January 1919 + East Yorkshire he had worked for 20 Formerly 20262 West I.K.17. Soldiers Died in the Regt. (150 years) Yorkshire Regt. The Great War Brigade, 50th 'Gazette' says he was KIA (Northumbrian) on 23 March 1918. 439 Division) 4041 Bell Pearson Captain Unknown Military Cross Unknown Son of Mr. Charles Pearson Bell of SS - [At Loos, under heavy fire, he He had been wounded and Enlisted in September Fri. 16 June 1916 Fri. 16 June 1916 who had moved to Cardiff a few years went to the rescue of his Colonel, in hospital but was now back 1914, obtaining a earlier who was mortally wounded, he in the fighting line (in June commission as a 2nd- himself being hit by a piece of 1916). Lieutenant. 'Has been a flying shrapnel.] considerable time in France' - 'Gazette'. Promoted at the Battle of Loos - raised to the rank of Captain in the field. 440 4061 Bell Company Unknown Unknown 14/DLI 8 Maxwell Street, SS Whitburn Colliery Wounded in action in Fri. 3 December 1915 Fri. 3 December 1915 Quartermaste France and now r Sergeant (December 1915) in hospital at Gosforth - 441 'Gazette'. 4146 Bell A.A. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown Tyneside 38 Robinson Street, SS A Painter - employed by MM details: 'He saw his Robinson Street Roll of Wed. 23 August 1916 Wed. 23 August 1916 Scottish J.J. Miller of SS captain fall and went into Honour, SS + Wed. 20 November ('Gazette') No Man's Land under 1918 heavy fire and brought him in. He also brought in two comrades' - 'Gazette'. 442 4255 Bell Thomas Private Unknown Unknown 2/DLI (18 1914-5 Star France 2 Mitre Street, SS Worked at Tyne Dock 'Wounded in France and in Fri. 9 April 1915 + Fri. Fri. 10 September Brigade, 6th hospital in England' - 10 September 1915 1915 443 Division) 'Gazette'. 4304 Bell Henry Thomas Norman Private 39 (Born: 6 Divisional Card of 17 December 1936 15/DLI (64 1914-5 Star France 132 Hedley Street, SS, A Motor Driver (Harton Son of Henry Harrison Bell and Ellen Isabella Bell (née Sinclair). (They were [His wife, Isabella, died on 23 Brothers: Frank and George Born at 4 Bentick Street, Harton Cemetery. L. PHOTO (Norman) April 1897) Honour Brigade, 21st and 30 Queen Victoria Cemetery Burial Elizabeth Bell (née Umpleby). (Their married in The Registry Office, December 1999, aged 101.] W. Sisters: Poppy and Sissy. Hartlepool. Children: Ellen 9459. (South Shields). Division) Street, Pelaw, Co. Register) marriage was registered in Hartlepool Gateshead, on 19 January 1921). Granddaughter: Caroline Elizabeth, Heather Durham during the December quarter of Barnsley (née Lynn). [Died at Kathleen, Norma Alice, 1881). the Ingham Infirmary.] John Francis and Hilda Margaret. 444 4853 Bell Robert Private Unknown Unknown 22 (Tyneside 22/668 No 1914-5 France Boldon Colliery. (John His name appeared in the John Sheen Scottish) / NF Star Sheen) October 1916 Casualties' (102 Brigade, List. Transferred to 25/NF 34th Division) and 1st/4th NF. Class Z Reserve. 445 4932 Bell George Sergeant 28 22 October 1917 223rd Brigade 751347 France Hebburn. Son of George and Esther Munro Bell His father, James, died on 9 There is a Family Hospital Farm Cemetery. RFA (née Wood) of Hebburn. (Their May 1936, aged 68. His Headstone in Hebburn E.2. (Belgium). marriage was registered in Newcastle mother, Esther Munro, died Cemetery. His during the June quarter of 1887). on 9 September 1950, aged grandmother, Margaret 82. Wood, died on 19 December 1912, aged 79. 446 5088 Bell William Unknown Unknown 82 Mile End Road, SS Son of Isabella Bell Sisters: Sarah Isabella and Livingstone Street Roll of Wed. 8 August 1917 (in 1891) May. Step-brothers: George Honour (?) H. Watson and John Watson. Cousin: Margaret E. Grey. 447 5142 Bell Tom George Captain 84 (Born: 16 14 July 1960 4th 24 Sea View Terrace, SS A Solicitor (Admitted to Son of Thomas James and Alice H. Bell Mary Frances Bell (née Hick) of [He entered SS Boys' High Birth registered in SS - Mike Todd April 1876) (Northumbrian) (1881), The Old Hall, the Solicitors' Roll in of 24 Sea View Terrace, SS (in 1881 Morpeth Avenue, SS. (Their marriage School in May 1885 and left June q. 1876. His death Howitzer Whitburn (1891), West 1899) and May 1885) was registered in Scarborough, in August 1891. He died in was registered in SS - Brigade RFA Park Road, Whitburn Yorkshire, during the June quarter of the Ingham Infirmary.] September q. 1960. (1901), Wykeham, 1905). Attended Rossall School as Morpeth Avenue, SS a boarder from 1891. (1911) and 1 Morpeth Avenue, SS (in July 1960) 448 5173 Bell R. Corporal Unknown Military Medal Unknown 23 (Tyneside 23/49 South Shields. Tues. 29 January Scottish) / NF 1918 + John Sheen (102 Brigade, 449 34th Division) 5192 Bell William Private Unknown Unknown Border Regt. 45 Elizabeth Street, SS Married. Late of the West Yorkshire Thurs. 5 September (in September 1918) Regt. Wounded and in a 1918 hospital in England by 5 September 1918 - 'Gazette'. 450 5295 Bell Norman Private Unknown Military Medal + Unknown East Surrey 74 Back Union Street, Jane Bell of 74 Back Union Street, [He had been one of a bombing Presented with a gold Fri. 22 March 1918 + Croix de Guerre Regt. Jarrow Jarrow party . Six of the men were watch from the Jarrow Fri. 22 March 1918 knocked out and the officer Heroes' Fund at the Kino (Jarrow Express) + Fri. himself was also wounded. Theatre, Jarrow, on 21 26 July 1918 (Jarrow Although wounded himself, he March 1918. Awarded the Express) picked up the officer and carried MM in March 1918 for him back to their own lines.] bravery in the field. 451 5574 Bell Jonathan Private Unknown Unknown DLI 10 Forster Street, SS (in Married. A P.O.W. in Germany by Thurs. 17 January January 1918) 17 January 1918 - 1918 452 'Gazette'. 5675 Bell George A. Trimmer Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 5½ Edith Street, SS (in Thurs. 4 November (Mine-Sweeping November 1915) 1915 (RNR)) 453 5845 Bell John Lenney Sailor 17 12 May 1918 SS 'Haslingden' Mercantile Marine 145 Livingstone Street, Son of William and Mary Bell (née Unmarried. Born in SS. His birth was Tower Hill Memorial Baring Street Wesleyan (West SS Lenney) of 145 Livingstone Street, SS registered in SS during the Methodist Church ROH, Hartlepool) December quarter of South Shields 454 1900.

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6155 Bell Robert AB Unknown Unknown HMS Cockatrice South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Admitted: 20 August 1906; Left: 27 September 1912. 455 6157 Bell Thomas AB Unknown Unknown Royal Navy South Shields. He attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' School (Barracks - Boys' School, SS - ROH, SS (Served) Liverpool) Admitted: 15 August 1910; Left: 31 March 1915. 456 6201 Bell Thomas E. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 40 Ingham Place, SS (in He enlisted in the 4th Thurs. 13 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 12 May 1915 - 457 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6285 Bell J.F. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 93 Victoria Road, SS (in He enlisted in the 4th Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 458 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6306 Bell J. Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 92 Palmerston Street, He enlisted in the 4th Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) SS (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 459 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 6818 Bell Anthony Grey Engine Room 63 27 February 1956 Royal Navy 183 South Frederick An Apprentice Son of Anthony Grey Bell and Janet [Uncle: Richard Bell - born in Hebburn [His father, Anthony Grey (A Siblings (all born in SS; 1901 Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of Artificer Street, SS (in 1901 and Blacksmith (in 1911) Bell (née Crosbie) of 183 South Colliery and a 54-year old Ship's Foreman Railway Shunter) was ages): Mary (23), Thomas registered in SS - Honour 1911), and 185 South Frederick Street, SS. (They were Boilermaker in 1901.] born in Hebburn (SS; June q. (22; NER Co. Clerk), Robert December q. 1892. Death Frederick Street, SS (in married on 24 February 1877. Their 1854) and died in SS - December (20; Apprentice Joiner), registered in SS - March q. February 1956) marriage was registered in SS during q. 1929, aged 75. His mother, Caroline (17), Jane (15; 1956. He left effects the March quarter of 1877). Janet, was born in SS (March q. Apprentice Dressmaker), valued at £907 14s 5d to 1857) and died in SS - September Margaret (12), Dorothy (10), his younger brother, q. 1916, aged 59.] Annie (6) and James (4). James Edward Crosbie Bell (A Railway Clerk). He died in the Ingham Infirmary. 460 6819 Bell James Boyd AB 79 (Born: 25 September q. 1971 (SS) Hood Bn. RND TZ/2590 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 168 South Frederick An Apprentice Moulder Son of Robert Wilkinson Bell and [18.7.1915: Posted to Hood Bn. [His father, Robert Wilkinson, was Siblings (1901 ages): Robert Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of or 29 January (Balkans 2B) Street, SS (in 1901), (in 1911) [Sand Isabella Bell (née Young) of 166 South 23.8.1915: Admitted to 1st Canadian born in SS (December q. 1849) (25; Iron Moulder), John (22; registered in SS - March q. Honour 1892) and 166 South Moulder in December Frederick Street, SS. (They were S.H. - Dysentery. 18.9.1915: Invalided and died in SS - March q. 1935, A Slater), Jane J. (19), 1892. He enlisted on 22 Frederick Street, SS (in 1914 - RND Service married on 29 December 1872. Their to England aboard HS 'Aquitania'. aged 85. His mother, Isabella, Margaret A. (17), Esther December 1914. Height: 1901 and December Record] marriage was registered in SS during 23.12.1915: Discharged from was born in SS and was 56.] Scott (14; SS - June q. 1886) 5' 3". Dark brown hair. 1914) the December quarter of 1872). Portland Hospital. 25.9.1916: and Mary Scott (10; SS - Grey eyes. C. of E. War Disembarked at Boulogne. 10 to December q. 1889). Gratuity: £24. 26.3.1919: 20.10.1917 - Leave to UK. Demobilised at Ripon. 461 6844 Bell John Embleton Private Unknown Unknown 30 Dacre Street, SS (in An Apprentice Engine- Son of Anthony and Susannah Bell [His father, Anthony (A Siblings (all born in SS; 1911 Born in SS. Birth Frederick Street Roll of 1901), and 51 Eglesfield Fitter (in 1911) (née Waugh) of 51 Eglesfield Road, SS. Shipwright), was born in SS and ages): Susannah (27; SS - registered in SS - March q. Honour Road, SS (in 1911) (They were married on 16 March was 61. He died in SS - September q. 1883; A 1893. Siblings (all born in 1873. Their marriage was married in September q. 1923, aged 74. His Hosiery Machine-Knitter), SS; 1901 ages): Mary A. SS during the March quarter of 1873). mother, Susannah, was born in SS Margaret (23; September q. (26), Adam Waugh (24; and was 59. She died in SS - June 1887; House Duties) and December q. 1876; A q. 1922, aged 70.] Anthony (21; September q. Sheet Metal Worker) and 1889; An Apprentice Elizabeth Waugh (22; Shipwright). March q. 1879; A Draper's Shop Assistant). 462 6963 Bell Richard Unknown Unknown 20 North Street, SS (in A Billposter (in 1911) Son of Elizabeth Ann Bell of 20 North Sarah Jane Bell of 34 Morton Street, [His wife, Sarah Jane, was born in Children (1911 ages; all born Born in SS. Aged 29 in Morton Street Roll of Honour Tues. 25 September 1891), 5 Salem Street, Street, SS (in 1891) SS (in 1911) SS and was 28. They had been in SS): David (10), Joseph 1911. His mother, 1917 SS (in 1901), and 34 married for ten years and had had Johnson (8), Richard Kelly Elizabeth Ann, was born in Morton Street, SS (in six children, all still living.] (7), Esther Jane (5), SS and was a 42-year old 1911) Elizabeth Eleanor (2) and widow and shopkeeper in John George (3 months). 1891. Sister: Jane E. - born in SS and 6 in 1891. 463 2813 Bellas George Wilson Private 23 (or 22) 9 March 1917 (DOW) 2/West 3/9457 28 December France Whitburn Colliery Son of Thomas and Lucy A. Bellas of Unmarried. He had brothers and sisters. Born: Bishop Auckland, Co. Wimereux Communal St. Michael's ROH, SS + Thurs. 22 March 1917 Thurs. 22 March 1917 Yorkshire Regt. 1914 (1914-5 (Putter) West Auckland, Co. Durham Uncle: John Bellas. Durham. E. SS. DOW R. in Cemetery. II.E.17. Whitburn Colliery ROH + Sat. 8 March 1919 + (23 Brigade, 8th Star) A. (In Memoriam). Wed. 9 March 1921 + Division) Fri. 9 March 1923 + Wed. 24 December 2014 + Soldiers Died in the Great War 464 6366 Bellas Benjamin Lionel Gunner 33 Buried: 20 March 1924 4th 8 John Street, SS (in A Labourer (Harton Sarah M. Bellas (née Ash) of 8 John Children (all births registered Birth registered in SS - Harton Cemetery. E.1775. Thurs. 20 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) and 55 Cemetery Burial Street, SS, and 55 Hampden Street, in SS): William A. (June q. June q. 1891. He enlisted (South Shields). Howitzer Hampden Street, SS (in Register) SS. (They were married in St. 1913), John (March q. 1915), in the 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA March 1924) Stephen's Church, SS, on 3 February Benjamin L. (March q. 1920; Howitzers on 19 May 1915 1913. Their marriage was registered Born: 12 February 1920 - - 'Gazette'. He died in in SS during the March quarter of Service No: R182849) and Harton Hospital. 'Of St. 1913). Cissie H. (March q. 1922). Oswin's parish' - Harton Cemetery Burial Register.

465 3266 Bellerby Joseph Private 31 28 September 1915 (Battle 14/DLI (64 22458 11 September France Son of the late John and Margaret Edith Dutton (formerly Bellerby, née Born: East Boldon. E. Lapugnoy Military St. Nicholas' Roll of Honour, Soldiers Died in the of Loos) Brigade, 21st 1915 (1914-5 Bellerby Roberts) of 32 Arnold Street, Boldon . R. Cemetery. I.D.50A. Boldon Colliery Great War Division) Star) Colliery. (Their marriage was Fencehouses. registered in Sunderland during the September quarter of 1906). 466 3891 Benge Reginald Lionel Sergeant 23 29 May 1918 2/DLI (18 11541 No 1914-5 France 38 Raglan Street, SS Son of Mrs. Eleanor May Gill of 5 Ethel May Benge (née Lovely) of 38 Son: Reginald L. Benge His birth was registered in Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Mon. 30 May 1921 + Brigade, 6th Star North West Road, Woodhouse, Leeds Raglan Street, SS. (They were (Leeds; March q. 1919). He Leeds during the 128 to 131 and 162 and Tues. 29 May 1923 Division) married in Holy Trinity Church, SS, on had brothers and sisters. September quarter of 162A. (Belgium). 5 August 1916. Their marriage was Remembered by Mrs. 1895. (In Memoriam). registered in SS during the September Lovely. quarter of 1916). 467 5911 Bengston Peter Sergeant 67 March q. 1963 (SS) 7/Border Regt. John Williamson Street, Son of John (No. 3810) and Andrea Edith Mary Bengston (née Wynn). [Son: Jim Bengston - aged 85 in He had six sons, one of He was bayoneted in the John Williamson Street ROH Thurs. 19 June 1919 + Mon. 4 August 2014 (51 Brigade, SS Bengtson (née Swan) of 375 John (They were married in SS' Registry August 2014. Sons: Eddie, Frank, whom, John (Jack), was KIA hip while clearing the Mon. 4 August 2014 17th (Northern) Williamson Street, SS. (They were Office on 12 June 1920. Their Peter and Alan. Daughter: Edith on 4 May 1944 while serving enemy from a trench. Division) married in Holy Trinity Church, High marriage was registered in SS during Margaret Bengston - died on 5 as a bomb-aimer (Flight Secretary of SS FC Shields, on 15 August 1893. Their the June quarter of 1920). February 2010, aged 89.] Sergeant) in 619 Squadron, Supporters' Club. marriage was registered in SS during aged 20 - Lancaster the September quarter of 1893). bombers. 468 3810 Bengtson John AB 46 31 October 1917 SS 'Phare' Mercantile Marine 375 John Williamson Son of the late Peter and Petronalla Andrea Bengtson (née Swan) of 375 [Andrea Bengtson was 36 in 1911, Children (1911 ages): Peter Born: Helsingborg, Tower Hill Memorial John Williamson Street ROH Thurs. 19 June 1919 + (London) Street, SS (362 Alice Bengtson John Williamson Street, SS. (They born in SS, and they had then (No. 5911) (15, Coal Sweden. The 'Phare' was Tues. 31 October Street, SS, in 1911) were married in Holy Trinity Church, been married for 17 years with 8 Screener), Theresa (13), torpedoed when 2½ miles 1922 (In Memoriam) SS, on 15 August 1893. Their children - all still living and born in Esther (11), Petronalla (9), north of Scarborough. It marriage was registered in SS during SS. Daughter: Lillie - Died 21 Andrea (7), John (5), James was carrying gas coal from the September quarter of 1893). September 1917, aged 1.] (4) & Edmund (3). the Tyne to London. 14 of the cre 469 66 Benham William Henry (Harry) Acting Unknown 1 July 1916 2/King's Own 22672 8 September France Margaret Hall Benham (née Lamb). [Moved forward from Kintyre and Brother: Gunner Joseph Born in Moseley, Co. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Brunswick St. & Wilson St. Mon. 24 July 1916 + Sergeant Yorkshire Light 1914 (1914 (They were married in St. Mary's Caithness Trenches just east of Benham (in France) (No. Durham. E. SS. Formerly and Face 11C and 12A Roll of Honour. Tues. 22 April 1919 + Infantry (97 'Mons' Star') Church, SS, on 20 December 1905. Authuille in support of 17th and 6798). Sister-in-Law: 8440 DLI. A Regular or a Fri. 24 June 2016 + Brigade, 32nd Their marriage was registered in SS 16th HLI at 7.30 am. 'A' Company Bridget. Sister: Susan. Reservist. Tues. 5 July 2016 + Division) during the December quarter of followed 17/HLI into front trench Soldiers Died in the 1905). of Leipzig Salient. Over 340 Great War casualties sustained.] 470

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 6798 Benham Joseph Gunner 85 Buried: 21 March 1968 Ammunition 177 East Adelaide A Coal Miner at Preston Bridget Benham (née Coyne) of 5 [Brother: Acting Sergeant William Children (all born and Born in Moseley, Co. Harton Cemetery. R.9166. Brunswick St. & Wilson St. Column, Royal Street, SS (in 1911), 5 Colliery, North Shields Pallister Street, SS. (They were Henry Benham, 2/KOYLI, 1 July registered in SS; 1911 ages): Durham. He enlisted in (South Shields). Roll of Honour. Field Artillery Pallister Street, SS (in (in 1915) married in SS' Registry Office on 1 1916, age unknown (No. 66).] Mary Ann (11), Josephine Hebburn in January 1915. January 1915 - Service September 1900. Their marriage was (9), Mary Susan (7; June q. He was discharged on 29 Record - and 1918 - registered in SS during the September 1904), Elizabeth Jane (5; November 1918. He was Electoral Roll), and 21 quarter of 1900). June q. 1906), Joseph (2; aged 30 in 1911. Sister: Steward Crescent, SS September q. 1909) and Lily Susan. Died in SS' General (in March 1968) (3 months; March q. 1911). Hospital. 'Of St. Peter's parish' - Burial Register. 471 172 Bennell William James AB 22 (Born: 18 4 June 1915 (Third Battle 1st Platoon, 'D' TZ/1961 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 73 Collingwood Street, Whitburn Colliery Son of George H. and Isabell Bennell Unmarried. [Enlisted: 17 November 1914. Brother: G.H. Bennell, His father, G.H. Bennell, Helles Memorial. Panel 8 Whitburn Colliery ROH Tues. 17 August 1915 Tues. 17 August 1915 August 1892) of Krithia) Company, (Balkans 2B) SS of 73 Collingwood Street, SS Collingwood Bn. ('D' Company, 3/Coldstream Guards (Photo served as a stoker with to 15. (Turkey). + RND Database + (Family Group - Collingwood Bn. 1st Platoon): 4 March 1915 to 4 - 17.8.1915), after twelve RNR and was then on Collingwood Bn. Including two RND June 1915.] months at the front recently active service at Shotley Embarkation Roll brothers) returned for a week's leave [Bridge?] - Photo in the before returning to France 'Gazette' on Tuesday 17 on 5 August 1915. August 1915.. 472 4420 Bennell George Henry Private Unknown Unknown 3/Coldstream 6358 12 August France Son of George Henry Bennell RNR of Helenor Bennell (née George). (They [Children (all registered in SS): Brother: AB William James Birth registered in SS - Tues. 17 August 1915 Tues. 17 August 1915 Guards 1914 (1914 73 Collingwood Street, SS (on active were married in St. Mary's Church, William G. (Dec. Q. 1912; D. Bennell, 'D' Company, June q. 1887. Awarded the (Family Group - 'Mons' Star') service at Shotley [Bridge] (No. SS, on 12 November 1912. Their March q. 1913), Mary (June q. Collingwood Bn. RND, 4 June Silver War Badge. Enlisted: Including two 4421)). marriage was registered in SS during 1915), Ellen (Sept. q. 1919), 1915, aged 22 (No. 172). 26 September 1905. brothers) the June quarter of 1887). William J. (Sept. q. 1922) & Discharged: 26 November Harriet (March q. 1926).] 1918 - GSW Thighs - then aged 31years 7 months. 473 4421 Bennell George Henry Stoker 62 Buried: 8 October 1927 Royal Navy 73 Collingwood Street, A Labourer (in October Married. [On active service at Shotley Son: AB William James Son: Private George Henry Harton Cemetery. Tues. 17 August 1915 Tues. 17 August 1915 (Royal Naval SS (in August 1915 and 1927) [Bridge] in August 1915 - Bennell, 'D' Company, Bennell, 3/Coldstream G.5814. (South Shields). (Family Group - Reserve) October 1927) 'Gazette'.] Collingwood Bn. RND, 4 June Guards (No. 4420). Death Including two 1915, aged 22 (No. 172). registered in SS - brothers) December q. 1927. 'Of St. Oswin's parish' - Burial Register. 474 1002 Bennett David Private 37 7 October 1916 (Somme) 1st/7th DLI 4004 No 1914-5 France 2 Stobbs Lane, SS A Hawker Son of John and Jane ('Jennet') [To Fricourt (14/9). Took part in [His father, John, was born in SS Brother: Private John Born in SS. Birth Bazentin-le-Petit Military Soldiers Died in the (Territorial) Star Bennett operations around Starfish Line, Prue and was 45 in 1891. His mother, William Bennett, 19/DLI, registered in SS - Cemetery. A.8. Great War + Mon. 30 (Divisional Trench. To Mametz (25/10.] Jane ('Jennet'), was born in DOW 18 July 1917, age December q. 1879. E. SS. October 1916 Pioneers, 50th Selkirk, Scotland, and was 37 in unknown (No. 1303). He resided with his (Northumbrian) 1891.] brother, John William Division) Bennett, at 2 Stobbs Lane, 475 SS. 1303 Bennett John William Private 37 18 July 1917 (DOW) 19/DLI 43753 No 1914-5 France 4 Park Street, Westoe, A Labourer (in 1911) Son of John and Jane ('Jennet') Eleanor Bennett (née Brown) of 2 [His father, John, was born in SS Brother: Private David Born in SS. Birth Villers-Faucon Communal Wellington Street Roll of Wed. 5 + Thurs. 6 (Bantams) (106 Star SS (in 1881), 42 Bennett Stobbs Lane, SS. (They were married and was 45 in 1891. His mother, Bennett, 1st/7th DLI, KIA 7 registered in SS - June q. Cemetery. D.37. Honour, SS September 1917 + Brigade, 35th Wellington Street, SS in St. Stephen's Church, SS, on 5 Jane ('Jennet'), was born in October 1916, aged 26 or 27 1880. He enlisted in SS on Soldiers Died in the Division) (in 1911), and 2 Stobbs March 1905. Their marriage was Selkirk, Scotland, and was 37 in (No. 1002). Children (all 9 December 1915. He had Great War Lane, SS (in December registered in SS during the March 1891.] born in SS): Henry Redvers children. (In Memoriam). 1915) quarter of 1905). (March q. 1905), Adelaide DOW R. In A. Living at 2 Brown (June q. 1906), Janet Union Lane, SS, in Reah (June q. 1908) and September 1917. Killed by William Y.B. (December q. a shell. Officer's letter. 1910). 476 1783 Bennett Thomas Private/Bugler Unknown 20 October 1914 (First 2/DLI (18 10444 8 September France Hebburn. Born and E. In Newcastle. Ploegsteert Memorial. Hebburn New Town School Fri. 23 July 1915 Battle of Ypres) Brigade, 6th 1914 (1914 R. Hebburn. A Regular or a Panel 8 and 9. (Belgium). ROH (Jarrow Express) + Division) 'Mons' Star') Reservist. He attended Soldiers Died in the Hebburn New Town Great War School, leaving in 1896. 477 2567 Bennett Henry Hall Private 19 13 October 1917 (DOW) 12/DLI (68 39728 No 1914-5 France 10 Middleton Street Son of Robert and Henrietta Bennett Unmarried. Born in SS. E. Blyth, Mont Huon Military Soldiers Died in the Brigade, 23rd Star East, Blyth of 10 Middleton Street East, Blyth, Northumberland. Cemetery, Le Treport. Great War 478 Division) Northumberland. III.N.1B. 2597 Bennett James West Private 25 1 July 1916 (DOW) 18/DLI 18/230 22 December Egypt (3) Birkenhead. Eldest son of Thomas and Eleanor ['D' Company attacked Serre with Born in SS. E. Sunderland. Euston Road Cemetery, Wellington Street Roll of Tues. 5 July 2016 + (Durham Pals) 1915 (1914-5 Bennett of 67 Windsor Street, Princes 16/West Yorkshire Regt. - a R. Birkenhead. Colincamps. I.B.20. Honour, SS Soldiers Died in the (93 Brigade, Star) Park, Liverpool. (They also resided at tremendous bombardment of Great War + 'A Corner 31st Division) 36 Upper Hill Street, Liverpool). their assembly positions almost of England' totally wiped them out (only 10 men survived). Remainder of Bn. heavily shelled moving forward to British line. Casualties - almost 300] 479 3192 Bennett Andrew Ernest AB 21 years 4 8 December 1916 (DOW - Howe Bn. RND TZ/3115 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 60 Alnwick Road, Tyne Coal Miner Son of Samuel Charles Henry Bennett Unmarried. [Enlisted: 4 January 1915. Draft [Remembered by Harton Cemetery. K.4331. All Saints' Church ROH, West Thurs. 11 November months Shrapnel Wound: Back and (63rd (Royal (Balkans 2B) Dock and Louisa Bennett of 60 Alnwick for MEF: 28 June 1915. Joined Members of the Tyne (South Shields). Harton 1920 + RND Database (Born: 15 July Right Foot - sustained on 13 Naval) Division) Road, Tyne Dock. (His father died on Howe Bn: 18 July 1915 to 13 Dock Butterfly Club - 1895) November 1916) 21 December 1943, aged 76). November 1916. Invalided to UK: 'Gazette': Thurs. 11 19 November 1916.] November 1920.] DOW in 2nd Western General Hospital, Manchester. 480 3540 Bennett John Stoker 37 20 January 1918 HMS Louvain 5052S (RNR) 7 Pan Yard, SS (in 1911) A Sea-going Stoker Rachael Bennett (30 in 1911 and born Married for 12 years and had had Son: Francis Herbert (born in Born in SS. Lost at sea Chatham Naval Memorial. Holy Trinity Church ROH, SS Mon. 20 January in SS). four children, two still living in SS and 10 in 1911). through enemy action. (In Memorial Reference: 31. 1919 1911. He was 30 in 1911. Daughter & S-in-L: Lizzie & Memoriam). (Kent). Robert Atkinson - she was 12 in 1911 and was born in SS. 481 4482 Bennett John Thomas AB Unknown Unknown Collingwood Bn. TZ/3462 (RNVR) 1914-5 Star Dardanelles 24 Commercial Road, A Cartman Son of Joseph T. Bennett of 24 [6.12.1917 - Fractured tibia, right [Enlisted: 15 January 1915. 8 June [14.5.1916 - Embarked on Height: 5'4½". Dark brown RND Service Record (Born: 6 and Anson Bn. (Balkans 2B) SS Commercial Road, SS (accidental injury). Furlough: 6 to 1915 - Transferred to Anson Bn. HMT 'Aragon' at Mudros. hair. Grey eyes. C. of E. August 1895 - RND 15.3.1918. 4.3.1919 - Embarked 30.10.1915 - Admitted to 19.5.1916 - Disembarked at War Gratuity - £23/10s. RND Service Boulogne for Ripon and hospital, Gallipoli. 6.11.1915 - Marseilles. Leave to UK - Record) demobilisation.] Admitted to hospital on Malta 24.1.1917 to 3.2.1917.] from HS 'Dover Castle' (Jaundice).] 482 6310 Bennett William Gunner Unknown Unknown 4th 14 Salisbury Street, SS He enlisted in the 4th Thurs. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers Howitzer on 17 May 1915 - 483 Brigade RFA 'Gazette'. 1983 Benson Henry Walker Private 41 19 August 1917 (DOW) 1st/8th 260137 No 1914-5 France Brighton [SDGW] Son of William and Mary Benson (née Born in Jarrow. E. Brandhoek New Military Jarrow Library ROH Soldiers Died in the (Territorial) Star Anderson) of Southampton. (Their Southampton. R. Cemetery No. 3. I.D.3. Great War Worcestershire marriage was registered in Newcastle Brighton, Sussex. (Belgium). Regt. (144 during the September quarter of Formerly 242289 Norfolk Brigade, 48th 1860). Regiment. Birth registered (South Midland) in SS - March q. 1877. Division) 484 3007 Benson Robert Private Unknown 12 February 1917 2/King's Own 42355 No 1914-5 France Born in SS. E. Newcastle. Thiépval Memorial. Pier Soldiers Died in the Yorkshire Light Star Formerly 29/12 NF. and Face 11C and 12A Great War + John Infantry (97 Sheen Brigade, 32nd Division) 485

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 219 Bentham Thomas Private 25 22 August 1916 (DOW) 2/DLI (18 3/9174 22 October France 59 Commercial Road, General Labourer - Third son of Matthew and Mary Ann Annie Bentham (née Welsh) of 259 [His father, Matthew, was born in Brothers: Private James A Regular or Reservist. B. Couin British Cemetery. St. Paul's Roll of Honour + Fri. 30 April 1915 Brigade, 6th 1914 (1914 Jarrow (in 1901), 16 Palmer's Shipbuilders Bentham of 16 Queen's Road (in High Street, Jarrow. (They were Jarrow and was a 52-year old Bentham, RGA, DOW on 16 Jarrow. E. SS. R. Jarrow. II.C.21. Palmer's Cenotaph + St. (Jarrow Express) + Division) 'Mons' Star') Queen's Road, Jarrow (Jarrow Shipyard) 1911) & 61 Buddle Street, Jarrow, married in SS' Registry Office on 28 Blacksmith's Striker in a Shipyard. April 1916, aged 27 Attended St. Bede's R.C. Bede's R.C. School ROH, Tues. 5 September (in 1911) + 259 High who lost three sons in the war and a July 1914. Their marriage was His mother, Mary Ann, was born (No.1691), Sapper Robert School, Jarrow. D: Annie Jarrow 1916 + Fri. 8 Street, Jarrow + Buddle fourth had been gassed. (They were registered in SS during the September in Jarrow and was 48. They had Bentham, R.E., Died 1 (SS, December q. 1914). B: September 1916 Street, Jarrow (in married in SS' Registry Office on 2 quarter of 1914). been married for 30 years and January 1920, aged 38 (No. Matthew (B. Jarrow; 14 in (Jarrow Express) + August 1916) May 1881). had had ten children, five still 1984) and Private Matthew 1911). A fourth brother Soldiers Died in the living.] Bentham, 19/DLI, 31 May (Robert ?) had been Great War 1949, aged 52 (No. 7039). gassed (before Tues. 5 September 1916). 486 1691 Bentham James Gunner 27 16 April 1916 (DOW) No. 12 58836 59 Commercial Road, A Regular Soldier - 87 Second son of Matthew and Mary [His father, Matthew, was born in [He attended St. Bede's R.C. Brothers: Private Thomas Born: Southbank, Jarrow Cemetery. Y.7.16. St. Paul's Roll of Honour + St. Fri. 30 April 1915 Company, Jarrow (in 1901) Company RGA (in 1911) Ann Bentham of 16 Queen's Road (in Jarrow and was a 52-year old School, Jarrow - 9/East Yorkshire Bentham, 2/DLI, DOW 22 Yorkshire. E. Gateshead. R. Bede's R.C. School ROH, (Jarrow Express) + Royal Garrison 1911) & 61 Buddle Street, Jarrow, Blacksmith's Striker in a Shipyard. His Regt. - in April 1915. 1911 Census August 1916, aged 25 (No. Jarrow. [SDGW]. Brother: Jarrow Soldiers Died in the Artillery who lost three sons in the war and a mother, Mary Ann, was born in - Born: 'Bede's, Durham'.] 219), Sapper Robert Matthew (B. Jarrow; 14 in Great War fourth had been gassed. (They were Jarrow and was 48. They had been Bentham, R.E., Died 1 Jan. 1911). A fourth brother married in SS' Registry Office on 2 married for 30 years and had had ten 1920 (No. 1984) and Private (Robert ?) had been May 1881). children, five still living.] Matthew Bentham, 19/DLI, gassed (before Tues. 5 31 May 1949, aged 52 (No. September 1916). 7039). 487 1984 Bentham Robert Sapper 38 1 January 1920 Royal Engineers 243964 4 January France 59 Commercial Road, Ship's Plate Rivetter - Eldest son of Matthew and Mary Ann Beatrice Bentham (née Jackson). [His father, Matthew, was born in Brothers: Private James No SDGW entry. Awarded Jarrow Cemetery. St. Bede's R.C. School ROH, Fri. 30 April 1915 1915 (1914-5 Jarrow (in 1901) Cammell Laird Shipyard Bentham of 16 Queen's Road (in (They were married in St. Jude's Jarrow and was a 52-year old Bentham, RGA, DOW on 16 SWB. Formerly 8398 DLI. Y."N.C".419. Jarrow (Jarrow Express) Star) (in 1911) 1911) & 61 Buddle Street, Jarrow, Church, SS, on 1 June 1915. Their Blacksmith's Striker in a Shipyard. April 1916, aged 27 B: Matthew (B. Jarrow; 14 who lost three sons in the war and a marriage was registered in SS during His mother, Mary Ann, was born (No.1691), Private Thomas in 1911). Son: Robert (SS, fourth had been gassed. (They were the June quarter of 1915). in Jarrow and was 48. They had Bentham, 2/DLI, DOW 22 March q. 1916). He married in SS' Registry Office on 2 been married for 30 years and August 1916, aged 25 (No. attended St. Bede's R.C. May 1881). had had ten children, five still 219) and Private Matthew School, Jarrow - 2/DLI - in living.] Bentham, 19/DLI, 31 May April 1915. 1949, aged 52 (No. 7039). 488 7039 Bentham Matthew Private 52 (Born: 27 31 May 1949 'A' Company, 19/62 and 112577 No 1914-5 France 59 Commercial Road, A Labourer (in February Fourth son of Matthew and Mary Ann Rose Bentham (née McNeill). (They [Brother: Private Thomas Children (all births registered Born in Jarrow. Birth Jarrow Cemetery. 5.759. St. Bede's R.C. School ROH, Fri. 30 April 1915 December 19/DLI Star Jarrow (in 1901), 16 1915 and May 1949) Bentham of 16 Queen's Road, Jarrow were married in SS' Registry Office on Bentham, 2/DLI, DOW 22 August in SS): James R. (Dec. q. registered in SS - June q. Jarrow (Jarrow Express) 1896) (Bantams) (104 Queen's Road, Jarrow (in 1911). (They were married in SS' 23 August 1924. Their marriage was 1916, aged 25 (No. 219). 1924; Died: 1991), Thomas 1897. Baptised in St. Brigade, 35th (in 1911), 61 Buddle Registry Office on 2 May 1881. Their registered in SS during the September Brother: Gunner James Bentham, (March q. 1927), Rose (June Bede's R.C. Church, Division) and Street, Jarrow (in marriage was registered in SS during quarter of 1924). No. 12 Company RGA, DOW 16 q. 1929), Mary A. (December Jarrow, on 27 January 185th Company, February 1915), and 12 the June quarter of 1881). April 1916, aged 27 (No. 1691). q. 1931) & Matthew 1897. He enlisted in SS on Labour Corps Lord Street, Jarrow (in Brother: Sapper Robert Bentham, (September q. 1935). Sister: 27 February 1915. He was May 1949) R.E., 1 January 1920, aged 38 Eliza (SS; September q discharged on medical (No. 1984).] 1885). Brother: John (SS; grounds (deafness) on 18 June q. 1901). February 1919. Height: 5' 0½". 489 786 Bentley Harry Sergeant 28 1 July 1916 'A' Company, 23 23/522 No 1914-5 France 17 Henry Street, Jarrow A House Painter (in Son of William Benson Bentley and [His father, William Benson, was born [Attacked with 20/NF, moving Siblings (1911 ages): William Born in Jarrow. E. Thiépval Memorial. Pier St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 18 August 1916 'Illustrated Chronicle' (Tyneside Star (in 1911) 1911) Susannah Bentley (née Bentley) of 17 in St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, and was forward up Mash Valley to the Benson Bentley, 40 (B. Sunderland. His birth was and Face 10B, 11B and (Jarrow Express) + Fri. 1916 + Thurs. 23 June Scottish) / NF Henry Street, Jarrow. (They were a 63-year old Iron Smith in a north of La Boisselle - heavy Jarrow; Smith's Striker); registered in SS during the 12B 24 June 2016 + Tues. 2016 (102 Brigade, married in SS' Registry Office on 27 Shipyard. His mother, Sussanah, was casualties while crossing No Mary Jane Beverley, 35 (B. March quarter of 1888. 5 July 2016 + John 34th Division) October 1870. Their marriage was also born in St. Ives & was 60. They Man's Land with the battalion Monkwearmouth; Married); Sheen + Soldiers Died registered in SS during the December had been married for 42 years and being almost completely Edward Bartram, 25 (B. in the Great War quarter of 1870). had had nine children, all still living.] annihilated.] Jarrow) & Gertrude, 18 (B. Jarrow). 490 1379 Berg Joseph Hilmer Donkeyman 48 8 September 1917 SS 'Newholm' Mercantile Marine 69 Thames Street, SS Son of the late Carl Oscar and Jane Mary Isabella Berg (née Tugby) of 69 Children: Leonard and Mary. Born in Stockholm, Tower Hill Memorial Thames Street Roll of Honour Sat. 22 September (Newcastle) Berg Thames Street, SS. (They were Daughter and S-in-L: Jennie Sweden. + St. Thomas' Church ROH 1917 + Sat. 2 August married in St. Thomas' Church, SS, on and Tom Houlsby. 1919 2 January 1907. Their marriage was registered in SS during the March quarter of 1907). 491 3710 Bergmann G. AB 26 1 December 1917 SS 'Euphorbia' Mercantile Marine South Shields. Born: Riga, Latvia. A Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 2 August 1919 (North Shields) Mercantile Marine List of Deaths gives his place of residency as SS. 492 2849 Berkley Albert Stanley Fourth 19 20 August 1918 SS 'Boltonhall' Mercantile Marine 10 George Scott Street, Youngest son of Thomas Michael Unmarried. Born in SS. His birth was Tower Hill Memorial St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS + Wed. 9 October 1918 Engineer (West SS Berkley of 10 George Scott Street, SS, registered in SS during the SS Marine Engineers' + Mon. 7 February Hartlepool) and the late Jane Ann Berkley (née June quarter of 1898. The Association ROH 1921 Makepeace). 'Gazette' says he was 20. St. Aidan's Church ROH, SS = 'Albert S. Berkeley'. 493 7046 Berkley Stephen Leck [Jarrow Driver 66 16 September 1949 Royal Army T2/14617 No 1914-5 30 Monkton Terrace, A Plater's Helper in a Son of John and Isabella Birkley (or Frances J. Berkley (or Birkley) [His father, John (An Engineman Siblings (both born in Born in Jarrow. Birth Jarrow Cemetery. 13.99. St. Bede's R.C. School ROH, Fri. 30 April 1915 [Birkley] Cemetery Burial Index] Service Corps Star Jarrow (in 1891), 30/32 Shipyard (in 1911) Berkley) (née Leck) of 30 Monkton (formerly McLennan, née Neasham). in 1891), was born in Newcastle Jarrow): Isabella (SS; March registered in SS - March q. Jarrow (Jarrow Express) Monkton Terrace, [Palmer's ?] [A Labourer Terrace, Jarrow (in 1891). (Their (They were married in SS' Registry (c. 1846) & was killed at the Bede q. 1876) and John (SS; 1883. He enlisted on 3 Jarrow (in 1901 and in September 1949] marriage was registered in Office on 4 February 1928. Their Metal and Chemical Company September q. 1879). His October 1914. He was 1911), and 12 Tynemouth during the March quarter marriage was registered in SS during Works on 26 September 1899, parents had had five discharged on 3 April 1919 Connaught Terrace, of 1873). the March quarter of 1928). aged 50. His mother, Isabella, was children, two still living in - 'no longer fit for service - Jarrow (in September born in North Shields & died in 1911. sickness'. Awarded the 1949) Jarrow - March q. 1913, aged 65.] Silver War Badge. 494 6304 Berkshire John James W. Gunner 66 June q. 1962 (Newcastle) 4th 21 Dale Street, SS (in Elizabeth H. Berkshire (née Son: William R. (Haltwhistle, Birth registered in SS - Tues. 18 May 1915 (Northumbrian) May 1915) Wilkinson). (Their marriage was Northumberland; December June q. 1896. He enlisted Howitzer registered in Hexham during the June q. 1926). in the 4th (Northumbrian) Brigade RFA quarter of 1924). Howitzers on 17 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 495 3364 Berndsson Bernard Mauritz Sapper Unknown 26 February 1918 Inland Water WR/35549 23 Thornton Avenue, SS Karen Berndsson (née Johansen or Daughter: Karen M. Berndsson His youngest daughter, Elsie No SDGW entry. Basra Memorial. Panel 5 St. Mary's Parish Churchyard Mon. 2 December Transport R.E. (in December 1918) Johanesson - GRO) of 23 Thornton (SS, June q. 1913). Margaret Berndsson (SS, and 61. (Iraq). Memorial Cross, Tyne Dock 1918 Avenue, SS September q. 1915), died on 26 November 1918, aged 3. 496 525 Berry John Barnes Fireman 52 13 January 1915 HMS Viknor Mercantile Marine Reserve 1914-5 Star 4 Edith Street, SS Eldest son of Thomas and the late Elizabeth West Berry (née Posgate) of [His wife, Elizabeth West Berry, Sister: Margaret. (In Memoriam). The Plymouth Naval Tues. 26 January + (10th Cruiser (164213) Catherine Berry 4 Edith Street, SS. (They were died on 25 November 1927, aged 'Viknor' was an armed Memorial. Memorial Tues. 9 February Squadron) married in SS' Registry Office on 5 58. His Mother-in-Law, Jane merchant cruiser which Reference 9 1915 + Mon. 26 January 1900. Their marriage was Chambers, died on 25 December left Londonderry on 12 February 1917 + Tues. registered in SS during the March 1914, aged 69. There is a Family January 1915 and 14 January 1919 + Fri. quarter of 1900). Headstone in St. Stephen's disappeared 11 miles west 13 January 1922 + Churchyard, South Shields.] of Tory Island, Donegal, Sat. 13 January 1923 Ireland, with the loss of all 295 crewmen - having probably struck a German mine. 497 1611 Berry Henry Patterson L/C 21 24 March 1918 (DOW) 1/NF (9 23316 No 1914-5 France 11 Heugh Street, SS (in Wellesley Training Ship Son of Catherine Berry (née Unmarried. [Enlisted in Newcastle.] [His mother, Catherine, was born Siblings (1911 ages): William Born at Wallsend, Bac-du-Sud British St. Paul's Roll of Honour ('Operation Michael' ?) Brigade, 3rd Star 1911) (in 1911) Patterson) of 11 Heugh Street, SS (in in Newcastle and was a 63 year (28; B: Jarrow; General Northumberland. Cemetery, Bailleulval. Division) 1911) and the late George Berry old widow. She had had eleven Labourer), Isabella (26; B: Brothers (1911 ages): I.C.5. children, seven still living.] Jarrow), John Thomas (18; B: George Stodart (16; B: Jarrow; Shipyard Labourer). Jarrow), Joseph (12; B: Wallsend) and Rufus (10; 498 B: Jarrow).

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV ID Surname First Name(s) Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship Service Number Date of First Served Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife 1911 Census/Death Other Family Details Other Notes Grave/Memorial ROH/Memorial Plaque 'Gazette' Photograph(s) Arrival in Circumstances Reference Reference/Book 1 Overseas Details 1692 Berry Daniel Private 27 18 August 1916 (Somme) 8/East Yorkshire 13320 9 September France 25 Walter Street, Coal Miner (Putter) (in Son of Clara Berry (née Natt) and the [His mother, Clara, was born in SS and [8/East Yorkshire Regt. were in Siblings (all born in Jarrow; Born in Jarrow. E. SS. R. Dantzig Alley British St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 9 February 1917 Regt. (8 1915 (1914-5 Jarrow (in 1911) 1911) + Hebburn late Daniel Berry of 25 Walter Street, was 43 in 1911. She had been the front line south-east of 1911 ages): Jane, 23; Jarrow. His father's Cemetery, Mametz. (Jarrow Express) + Brigade, 3rd Star) Colliery Jarrow (in 1911) and 55 Nansen married for 23 years and had had Guillemont on 17/8 and attacked William, 19 (Shipyard - (Daniel's) death -aged 39 - IV.U.8. Soldiers Died in the Division) Street, Jarrow. (They were married in seven children, six still living.] south-east of Arrow Head Copse Apprentice Caulker); James, was registered in SS during Great War SS' Registry Office on 20 September on 18/8, sustaining 170 17 (Coal Miner - Driver the December q. 1905. 1887. Marriage registered in SS casualties. Unsupported on the Below Ground) & Robert, 7. during the September quarter of flanks and forced to retire from 1887). the German front line.] 499 1985 Berry Albert Private 27 3 May 1917 'B' Company, 31642 No 1914-5 France 15 York Street, Jarrow Traffic Clerk - Co- Son of John Burnett Berry and Mary Isabella Berry (née Huntley) of [His father, John Burnett, was Two Children: Arthur (SS, Born and E. in Jarrow. Arras Memorial. Bay 8 St. Paul's Roll of Honour Soldiers Died in the 18/DLI (93 Star (in 1911) + 22 Operative Wholesale Frances Berry of 15 York Street, 22 Beaumont Terrace, Jarrow. (They born in Newcastle and was a 46- June q. 1915) and Swinton Siblings (all born in Jarrow; Great War Brigade, 31st Beaumont Terrace, Society (in 1911) Jarrow (in 1911) + 74 Croft Terrace, were married in SS' Registry Office on year old Joiner in a Shipyard. His (SS, June q. 1917). Father- & 1911 ages): Margaret, 18 Division) Jarrow Jarrow 12 June 1915. Their marriage was mother, Frances, was born in M-in-Law: Robert B. Huntley (Stationer's Office - CWS), registered in SS during the June Newcastle and was 43. They had (Died 12 March 1924, aged John, 14 (Shipyard Office quarter of 1915). been married for 22 years and 67) & Ann Huntley (Died 11 Boy) & Richard,6. had had four children, all still September 1919, aged 60). living.] 500 1986 Berry John Private 19 24 September 1915 8/Yorkshire 14579 26 August France 84 Dee Street, Jarrow Pawnbroker's Assistant Son of Thomas and Charlotte Berry Unmarried. [His father, Thomas, was born in Siblings (1911 ages): Beatrice Born: Byker, Newcastle. E. Ration Farm Military Palmer's Cenotaph + St. Fri. 23 April 1915 Regt. (69 1915 (1914-5 (in 1911) (in 1911) + Palmer's (née Davy) of 84 Dee Street, Jarrow. Newcastle and was a 42-year old Caroline, 17 (B. Byker, and R. Jarrow. He Cemetery, La Chapelle- Mark's Church Triptych, (Jarrow Express) + Brigade, 23rd Star) Shipbuilders (Jarrow (Their marriage was registered in Joiner in a Shipyard. His mother, Newcastle); Isabella attended Croft Terrace D'Armentières. VI.B.52. Jarrow + Croft Terrace School Soldiers Died in the Division) Shipyard) Newcastle during the December Charlotte Annie, was born in Vinicombe, 12 (B. Byker; School, Jarrow. ROH, Jarrow: 1915 Great War quarter of 1893). Newcastle and was 44. They had March q. 1899) & Thomas been married for 18 years and James, 5 (B. Jarrow). had had five children four still living.] 501

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