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ROBERT ARRON GADDAS
Robert was born in 1881 at Crook, Co.Durham to John and Sarah Gaddas. Ten years later, on the 1891 Census he is living in Stockton at 7 Percy Street with his parents, three brothers, Alfred, Thomas and Joseph and his sister Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is resident at Hartburn with his mother (father died 1897 at Stockton) and Joseph and Sarah.

Robert enlisted into the Durham Light infantry, service number 4510, then transferred to the 2nd,/6th. Battalion Lancashire Fusilliers, service number 36418. He died, as a Private, a Prisoner of War on 19 September 1918. He is recorded as being buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery and also Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery Extension (Nineteen Prisoners of War were buried, nine in Valenciennes and ten in Le Quesnoy who were known by name only). Robert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS GALLACHER
Little is known of Thomas’ early life but in 1914 he married Nora Chorley in Stockton. Thomas enlisted, also at Stockton, into "B" Battery 275th.Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 251620. He was Killed in Action on 18 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive and is buried in Fouquieres Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM and JOHN GALLOWAY
William was born in 1889 and John on 19 January 1896 at Stockton to Job and Mary Elizabeth Galloway. On the 1891 Census William was resident at 17 King Street with his parents and sister Eleanor. In 1896 their mother died and in 1898 their father married Frances Ann Alderson. On the 1901 Census the brothers are resident at 15 Corporation Street, Stockton with their father, stepmother, sister Eleanor and half sister Edith. On the 1911 Census William is employed as a House Joiner and John as a Grocer's Errand Boy and they are resident at 81 Tarring Street with their father, stepmother and half siblings Edith and Charles. In 1913, at Stockton, William married Harriet Matthews.

William enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1st.Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service number 4690. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

John enlisted, as an Officer's Cook 3rd.Class, into the Royal Navy, service number L/4496 and was serving aboard HMS Bulwark when at Sheerness Kent on the 26 November 1914 an internal explosion sank the ship with the loss of 736 men. John's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Hampshire. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY GARBUTT
Harry was born in 1889 at Carlton-in-Cleveland to Hindson and Jane Garbutt and on the 1891 Census is resident at Summer House Square, Norton-on-Tees with his parents and siblings Edith and William. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 61 The Green, Norton with his parents, Edith, William and new sisters Nina and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship Plate Rivetter and resident at 49/47 Bath Lane, Stockton with his parents and Edith, Nina, Elsie and new siblings Hilda and Roland.

Harry enlisted, at Stockton, in 1914 into the 10th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/3113. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 27 September 1915, received alongside the German defensive line leading to the Sugar Loaf salient Fromelles. He is buried Merville Communal Cemetery, Nord, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES GARDNER
James was born in 1886 at Stockton to William and Mary Elizabeth Gardner. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 22 Paxton Street with his parents and siblings Sarah, William and Catherine. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 West Street with his parents and siblings Sarah, William, Catherine, Joseph, John, George and Albert. In 1906 James married Elizabeth Smith at Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Gas Works Lamplighter and resident at 24 Fenny Street with his wife and sons Alfred and Norman.

James enlisted into the 333rd.Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service numbers SL/3556 and 278556. He died, at home on 17 February 1919 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LOUIS GARBUTT
Louis was born in 1890 at Parkfield, Stockton to Samuel and Sarah Garbutt and on the following year’s Census is resident at 67 Parliament Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elsie, Henry, Shiah, Leah and Rebecca. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Parliament Street with his parents, siblings and further brother Joseph. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Art Canvasser and resident as a Boarder at 8,Mount Terrace, Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

Louis enlisted, at Bristol, into the Army Service Corps, attached the 75th. Field Ambulance R.A.M.C, service number T3/029421. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 1 May 1918 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium, He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS CLEMMITT GARDNER
Thomas was born on 29 August 1892 at Stockton to Robert and Sarah Annie Gardner. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 8 Waverley Street with his parents and siblings Jane, Annie, Edith, Ada, Robert and Alice. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blast Furnace Labourer and still resident at Waverley Street with his parents and siblings Florence, Maud, Robert, Alice, William, George, Harold and Frederick.

Thomas enlisted, at Stockton, into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 15361. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 5 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN GEORGE GARDINER
John was born on 15 July 1883 at Sunderland to James and Hannah Gardiner and on the 1891 Census is living with his parents and brothers William, James, Joseph and Edward at 12 Bliss Street, Bishop Wearmouth. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident as a Boarder with his brother-in-law at 11 Howard Street, Stockton. On 31 December 1907 John married Margaret McKinnell at St.James’ Church, Stockton, and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident as an inmate at Sunderland Workhouse. He enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/7802, and was serving aboard HMS Queen Mary when it was sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent.

John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife was resident at 9 Jane Street, Tilery Road, Stockton.

ROBERT BENJAMIN GAUNT

Robert was born in 1898 at Stockton to William Innes and Alice Gaunt. On the 1901 Census he is resident with his parents at 13 Bridge Road and on the 1911 Census he is with his father (mother absent) and brother William, still at Bridge Road.

Robert enlisted, at Stockton, into the 2nd.Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 34013. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on the 21 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France. Robert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GELDART
William was born in 1889 at Stockton to Moses William and Annie Eliza Geldart and on the 1891 Census is resident at 19 Milton Street with his parents and siblings John, Moses and Jessie. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Milton Street with his parents and siblings John, Moses, Jessie, Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth and Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and resident at 26 Tilery Road, Stockton with his parents and siblings Jessie, Joseph, Elizabeth and Thomas. In 1913 at Stockton William married Jane Ann Brownlee, and the following year enlisted into the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), service number 15716. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 August 1915 at Gallipoli. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli Turkey. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT GENT
Robert was born on 13 December 1896 at Stockton to Robert and Esther Ann Gent and on the 1901 Census was resident at Cemetery Cottage, Oxbridge Lane, with his parents and siblings Francis, Esther, Richard and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Laundry Van Boy and resident at 61 Sydney Street with his parents, Richard and Elizabeth.

Robert embarked into the 2nd.Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry, service number PLY/17565 on 1 August 1915, served at Cape Helles Gallipoli from 20-26 August 1915 when he was shot, rejoined battalion in France from 11 October 1915 to 13 November 1916 when he was again wounded. He died, as a Private, of a gun shot wound to his right leg and Humerus, at 9.15pm on the 23 November 1916 in 13th.General Hospital and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Robert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GEORGE
William was born in 1876 at Middlesbrough to James and Jane George. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 14 New Road, Longbenton Northumberland with his parents and sisters Isabella, Margaret, Sarah and Charlotte. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 13 Howard Street, Darlington with his parents and siblings Mary, Sarah, Charlotte, Elizabeth, James and Ann. In 1897, at Stockton, William married Catherine Hughes and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and living with Catherine and their three children William, Elizabeth and Jane at 7 Albion Street, Stockton. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 10 Haffron Street, Stockton with his wife and children William, Elizabeth, Margaret, Annie, James and Matthew.

William enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3073 and was serving aboard MFA Eleanor when it was torpedoed and sunk on 12 February 1918, South of the Isle of Wight. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial, Kent. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

NORMAN GIBBON
Norman was born in 1890 at Stockton to Thomas and Sylvia Gibbon and on the Census a year later he is resident at 3 St.Anns Terrace with his parents and siblings Thomas, Jane, Charles,Sylvia and Lizzie. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Hind Street with his parents and siblings Charles, Sylvia, Lizzie and Samuel. On the 1911 Census Norman is employed as a Boot Repairer and resident at 23 Bath Lane with his parents, Sylvia,Lizzie and Samuel.

In September 1914, at Stockton, Norman enlisted into the 1/5th.Batallion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2793 and 200313. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 12 April 1918 during the German Georgette offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. Norman was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HENRY GIBSON
Henry was born in 1895 at Thornaby to Emma Gibson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 37 Lyndhurst Street with his mother (father deceased) and brothers Joseph and James. By the time of the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and living at 18 Lyndhurst Street with his sister Florrie and brother James.

Henry enlisted, at Leyburn Yorkshire, into the 10th.Hussars,service number 25765 then transferred to the 8th.Sqadron Machine Gun Corps.(Cavalry) service number 51200. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN HENRY GIBSON
John was born in 1891 at Stockton to John and Margaret Gibson and on the Census of the same year is resident at Snowdens Yard with his parents and stepbrother Patrick Dale. On the 1901 Census he is at 5 Stokes Yard with his parents and siblings Frederick, Thomas, Nellie, Harry and Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 8 Station Street, with his parents and siblings Frederick, Thomas, Nellie, Harry, Sarah and Margaret.

John enlisted at Stockton, in 1914, into the 1st.Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 4/7064. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 October 1915 and is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS EDWARD GIBSON
Thomas was born in 1893 at Stockton to James and Elizabeth Gibson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Mill Cottage, Stockton with his parents and sisters Mary and Ada. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Moulders Apprentice and resident at 35 Windsor Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Ada, James and John.

Thomas enlisted, at Stockton, into the 11th. Royal Cavalry Regiment, service number 12697 then transferred to the 18th. Squadron Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) service number 111001. He died, as a Private, on 23 October 1918 and is buried in Beirut War Cemetery Lebanon. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES GILFOYLE
James was born in 1898 at West Hartlepool to William and Ellen Gilfoyle. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 38 Denmark Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Thomas, Mary, Daniel, Nora and Margaret. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at Denmark Street with his parents and Daniel, Nora and Margaret.

James enlisted, at Stockton, into the 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3489 and 45584 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MICHAEL GILLESPIE
Michael was born in West Hartlepool but enlisted at Stockton into the 234th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 131354. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 3 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN SHAW GILLIES
John was born at Barony, Lanarkshire Scotland, enlisting at West Hartlepool into the 8th.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 15090. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 31 March 1916 and is buried in La Brique Military No.2 Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GILLSON
William was born in 1880 at Stockton to John and Annie Gillson and on the following year’s Census is resident at 23 Tennant Street, with his parents and brother Frederick. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 6 York Street with his parents and brothers Frederick, Charles, Arthur, Thomas and Edward. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and still resident at York Street with his father (mother died in 1892 at Stockton) and brothers Frederick, Arthur, Thomas and Edward. In 1903 William married Frances Alice Sowler at Stockton and on the 1911 Census they are resident at 48 Skinner Street with their daughter Annie.

William enlisted, at Stockton, into the 13th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 21043. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM DENTON GLASS
One of Stockton’s youngest casualties, William was born in 1900 at Thornaby to Thomas and Annie Glass. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Short Street with his parents and siblings Jane, Foster, Alice and George. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 6 Thomas Street with his mother (father died in 1908 at Chester-Le-Street) and siblings Foster, Alice, George, Thomas, Emma and Eva.

William enlisted, at Stockton, into the Royal Field Artillery, service number 73686 then transferred to the 8th.Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) service number GS/15409. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 July 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE GLEW
George was born in 1894 at Stockton to Charles Edward and Hannah Glew. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Manfield Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, Wilfred, Clarence and Jessie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer andresident at Urlay Nook, Yarm.

George enlisted, at Stockton, on 24 October 1912 into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1699. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 February 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HOWARD RIGBY GLOVER MM
Howard was born in 1893 at Thornaby to John William and Sarah Jane Glover. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 11 Harewood Terrace, Thornaby with his parents and brothers James and Charles and domestic servant Elizabeth A. Hartley. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Plate Robbler and resident at 8 Lawrence Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Charles.

Howard enlisted, at Stockton, on 6 September 1914 into the 13th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/4022. He was promoted Lance Corporal on 28 August 1915, Corporal on 18 January 1917 then Sergeant on 17 August 1917. He died of wounds on 12 March 1918 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was awarded the Military Medal and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

BENJAMIN JAMES GOLDIE
Benjamin was born in 1890 at Egglescliffe to George and Ruth Goldie. On the following year’s Census he is resident at the Blue Bell Inn, Egglescliffe with his parents and siblings Charlotte, Ellen and George. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Yarm Road, Egglescliffe, with his parents and siblings George, Ruth, Alice and Peter. In 1910 Benjamin married Hannah Mary Turnbull at Stockton. They lived at Laburnum Road, Preston-on-Tees and Benjamin worked as a Fish Hawker.

Benjamin enlisted,at Stockton, into the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 4751 and 260065. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 11 May 1917, and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CYRIL GOODING
Cyril was born in 1896 at Stockton to Walter and Lucy Gooding. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 5 Ashfield Terrace with his parents and brothers Walter, Raymond, Sidney, Reginald and Henry. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 15 Castlereagh Road, with his mother (father died in1910 at Hartlepool, mother died in 1916 at Stockton ) and Raymond, Sydney, Reginald and Henry.

Cyril enlisted, at Stockton in 1914, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/1893. He died of wounds, as a Sergeant,on 18 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MAURICE GOODWILL
Maurice was born in 1893 at Helperby, Yorkshire to Thomas and Sarah Ann Goodwill. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Village Street, Helperby with his parents and brothers Louis and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Gardener and resident at Helperby with his parents and siblings George, Ina and Lawrence.

Maurice enlisted, at Brafferton, Yorkshire, into the 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 1557. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 4 May 1915 received at the 2nd.Ypres, and is buried in Poperinghe Old Military Cemetery, Belgium. Maurice was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HERBERT GOTTS
Herbert was born in 1894 at Stockton to James and Agnes Gotts. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Calf Fallow Lane, Norton-on-Tees with his parents and siblings Louisa, James and Charles as boarders with Johanna and George Ellis. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Boot Repairer and resident at 46 Headlam Street, Stockton with his parents and James and Charles.

Herbert enlisted, at Stockton, into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 22688. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 October 1917 at the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele (3rd.Ypres). His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Herbert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER GRAINGER
Walter was born in 1897 at Baldersby, Yorkshire to Thomas and Emma Grainger. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Cottage, St.James, Baldersby with his parents and siblings George and Ada Octavian. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 8 Moss Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings George, Ada Octavian, Winnifred, Laura and Frederick. Walter's father died in 1912 at Stockton.

Walter enlisted, at Ripon into the 1/4th. Battalion, No.3 Company Seaforth Highlanders, service numbers 4741 and 201762. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 26 April 1917 and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extention, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GRAHAM
William was born on 31 March 1872 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne to William and Mary Graham. On the 1881 Census he is resident at Combhills, Slayley, Northumberland with his parents and siblings David, Joseph, Margaret and Thomas. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Ryton Cottage, Slayley with his parents and siblings Joseph, Margaret, Thomas and John. In 1900 William married Catherine Middleton Wade at Stockton and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Ship’s Fireman and resident with his wife and son Albert at 9 Catholic Street, Stockton with his wife's parents. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Boiler Fireman and resident at 23 Neasham Street, Stockton with his wife and children Albert, Hilda, Edward and Ivy.

William enlisted, as a Leading Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve service number 675V. He was serving aboard HMS Queen Mary when it was sunk at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and had previously been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

IVAN EVELYN GRANT
Ivan was born in 1897 at Liverpool to Peter and Annie Grant but by the time of the 1901 Census is resident at Ada Street, Norton-on-Tees with his parents and siblings Henry, Sidney and Bertha. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 9 Weardale Place, Stockton with his parents and brother Sidney.

Ivan enlisted, at Stockton, into the 4th.Cambridge Hussars, service number (Private) 4713,transfered to the 6th.Cambridge Hussars, service number ( Private ) S/40985 then transferred to the 5th.Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service number S/40985. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 October 1917 during the 1st.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. Ivan was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN GRAY
John was born at Dover and enlisted at East Ham Essex into the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), service number O/520. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 23 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GREAVES
William was born in 1889 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Greaves and on the 1891 Census is resident at 24 Donald Street with his parents. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 34 Barrett Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Ethel, Edward, Henry, Thomas and Robert. On the 1911 Census he is stationed in India with the 10th.Hussars.

William enlisted, at Stockton in 1914, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/2968. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 19 March 1916 and is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR GREEN
Arthur was born in 1883 at Middlesbrough to Jonathan and Mary Ann Green. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 24 Samuelson Street, Linthorpe Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings William, John, Thomas, George, Edward and Sarah. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 15 Bridge Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Thomas, Edward and Sarah. In 1910 Arthur married Eleanor Young Teasdale at Stockton and on the following year’s Census is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and living with Eleanor at Wellington Street, Thornaby.

Arthur enlisted into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 30901 then transferred to the Labour Battalion 22nd.Company Labour Corps, service number 12771. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 8 September 1917 (3rd.Ypres ) and is buried in Dozingham Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CLAUDE GRAHAM
Claude born in 1893, to Frederic and Caroline Graham. They lived at 322 Norton Road, Cranmer House. Claude was the youngest of four sons, Reginald, Leslie and Norman. Their father is a Dispensing Chemist and both Reginald and Claude follow into their father's business.

The 1911 Census shows that the family has moved to Bournemouth - a nice house at 21 Beaulieu Road not far from the sea - Claude is now 18 years old. On the outbreak of war Claude joins The Hampshire Regiment and is in Winchester Battalion.

Formed at Bournemouth in September 1914 as a home service unit, in October 1914 it became part of 2/1st Hampshire Brigade in 2nd Wessex Division.

On 13th December 1914 the Division sailed for India from Southampton, arriving at Bombay on 4 January 1915. The Division had been ordered to India to replace English troops who were deployed to the Western Front.

Claude’s service history ended with him in Egypt in January 1916 with the 53rd Welsh Division. It was in Egypt that Claude lost his life on 13 November 1916, aged 24. He is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Grave reference D 69, not far from the sea.

A sunflower to remember Claude is being grown by the Princess Avenue Children's Home.

ROBERT HENRY GRANGE
Robert Henry Grange was born in Thornaby in 1897 to Robert Henry Grange snr (a shipyard helper) and Florence Edith Grange. Robert was one of six siblings who served childhood, and the 1911 census lists the family as living at 16 Haffron Street, Stockton on Tees.

He enlisted with the 1/5th Durham Light Infantry some time into the war, as he is not listed on the original deployment list. He served in D Company with the service number 200452. Robert died during the battle of Passchendaele on 12th December 1917, when the battalion was dug in here the village of Haalem, Belgium. The night that he died the shelling was severe, and D company was particularly affected, losing nine men including Robert.

He is being remembered by Todd Highfield.

THOMAS HENRY GREEN
Thomas was born in 1893 at Stockton to Thomas Henry and Elizabeth Green and on the 1901 Census is resident at 16 Langley Street with his parents and siblings Lily, John, Elsie, Florence and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Painter and resident at 7 Brougham Street with his parents and siblings John, Florence, Mary, Albert and Charles.

In 1914 Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth Sawyer at Stockton and in the same year enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2130. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 April 1915, 2nd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER WILFRED GREEN
Walter was born in 1894 at Stockton to John Andrew and Rose Lydia Green. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 26 Atterby Terrace with his parents and sister Lillian and on the Census of 1911 he is still resident at Atterby Terrace with his mother (father died in 1906 at Stockton) and Lillian.

Walter enlisted into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26148 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 6 October 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CECIL GREENFIELD
Cecil was born in 1899 at Stockton to Geroge W. and Susan Greenfield and on the 1901 Census is listed as living at 12 Mill Street with his parents and siblings Bertram, Harold and Gladys. The family is still at Mill Street in 1911.

Cecil enlisted, at Richmond, North Yorkshire, into the 52nd.Graduated Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 5/66572 then transferred to the 1/8th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 79194. He died, as a Private, on 20 September 1918 and is buried in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extention, Nord, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HAROLD GREENFIELD
Harold was born in 1894 at Stockton to George William and Susan Greenfield. He spent his childhood at Mill Street (see Cecil, above) and in 1914 enlisted, at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3301. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST LEAROYD GRIFFITHS
Ernest was born in 1887 at Stockton to Thomas and Jane Ann Griffiths and on the 1891 Census is resident at 53 Pearson Street with his parents and siblings Henry, Amy and Alice. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Telegraphic Messenger and still living at Pearson Street with his parents and siblings Henry, Amy, Alice, Thomas and Frank. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Postman and resident at Pearson Street with his mother (father died 1908 in Stockton) and brothers Thomas and Frank.

In 1915, at Stockton, Ernest married Eva J. Bridge. He enlisted, at London, into the 1/8th.Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) service numbers 4977 and 372379, and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 30 August 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES EDWARD GRIGG
Charles was born on 5 September 1880 at 20 Atkinson Street, Middlesbrough to Charles William and Mary Grigg. In 1886 Charles's mother died and on the 1891 Census he is resident as a lodger at 13 Mount Street, Middlesbrough. On 26 September 1899, at Middlesbrough, Charles married Sarah Ellen Wilson and on the 1901 Census he is employed as an Iron Worker, resident, as lodgers, with his wife and daughter Mary at 5 Bridge Street, Thornaby-on-Tees. Charles’ father died in 1908. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Smelter Helper and resident at 58 Buchanan Street, Stockton with his wife and children Mary and Arthur.

Charles enlisted, in 1914 at Stockton, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2782. He died of wounds during 2nd.Ypres on 27 April 1915,as a Lance Corporal, and is buried in Vlamatinge Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS PERCIVAL GUTHE
Thomas was born on 28 March 1883 at West Hartlepool to Julius Ernst Guthe, a Steam Ship Owner born in Saxony Germany, and Ann Guthe. Julius and his children Barbara Mildred, Thomas Percival, Julius Ernst and Annie received their Certificate of Naturalisation on 2 August 1887.

On the 1901 Census Thomas was employed as a Cashier and resident at Dairsdale Lodge, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool with his parents and brother Cecil. Also present were Gertrude Furness, Anne Steinberg, Sir Edward S. Gourley and four servants. Thomas married Vera Ithiel Nielson at Hartlepool in 1910 and on the following year’s Census Thomas's occupation is Ship Owner and he is resident with his wife at 82 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool.

Thomas was commissioned, as a Major, into the 1st. (Durham) Battery Royal Field Artillery and died of wounds on 13 January 1916 at Le Touquet, France. He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Thomas’ mother and father both died the following year and.at the time of Thomas’ death his wife Vera Ithiel Guthe was resident at Mill Lane, Norton-on-Tees.

EDWARD GEORGE HADAWAY
Edward was born in 1893 at Brotton, Yorkshire to Edward John Young Hadaway and Eleanor Hadaway. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 22 Tarring Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Harold and Enid. Ten years later he is employed as a Post Office Assistant and resident at 9 Zetland Road, Stockton with his parents and siblings Harold, Enid and Maurice.

Edward enlisted, in 1914 at Stockton, into the 16th.Heavy Battery, 21st.Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery service number 46178. He was Killed in Action, as a Bombardier, on 1 May 1916 and is buried in Meaulte Military Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were resident at Post Office House, Filey, Yorkshire.

WILFRED HALE
Wilfred was born in 1899 at Stockton to Frederick Cluff Hale and Ada Mary Hale. He grew up at 47 Walter Street with his parents and his sister and brother Dorothy and Arthur.

Wilfred enlisted, at Stockton, into the 11th.Battalion (Hull Tradesmen) East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 41903. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MATTHEW and SAMUEL HADLEY
Mathew was born in 1890 and Samuel on 1 July 1892 at Bilston Staffordshire to Edward John and Mary Ann Hadley. They grew up at Bilston but by the time of the 1911 Census, both are employed as Rolling Mill Ironworkers and resident at 28 Grove Street,Stockton with their parents and brother Edward.

Matthew enlisted, in 1914 at Stockton, into the 11th. (Service) Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) service number S/4103. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras (Vimy Ridge). His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Samuel enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/5923 and whilst stationed at HMS Pembroke (Chatham Royal Naval Barracks) the barracks underwent an air raid on 3 September 1917 by German ‘Gotha’ bombers with the loss of 136 lives. Samuel is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton and he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER THOMAS HADLEY
Walter was born in 1889 at Stockton to Walter Thomas and Alice Hadley and on the 1891 Census he is resident at 94 Pearson Street with his parents and siblings Mary, John and Alice. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 35 Adderley Street with his parents and siblings Mary, John, Alice, James, Robert and Alfred. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and still resident at Adderley Street with his parents and siblings James, Alice, Robert and Alfred.

Walter enlisted on 3 November 1915 while resident at 9 Stafford Street, Stockton into the 235th.Army Troops Company Royal Engineers, service number 131670. On 9 February 1916 he married Susannah Anderson in Stockton. He died, as a Sapper, at home through illness on 18 February 1919 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JESSE HALEY
Jesse was born in 1895 at Witney, Oxfordshire to William Joseph and Lucy Haley. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Crofts, Witney, Oxfordshire with his parents and siblings Minnie, Kate and Harold. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice General Fitter and resident at 10 Brougham Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Kate and Harold.

He enlisted, in 1914 at Stockton, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2783, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 January 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Jesse was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS HAMILTON
Thomas was born in 1898 at Stockton to William and Alison Hamilton and on the 1901 Census is resident at 2 Nolan Street with his mother (father absent) and siblings William and Christine. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Office Boy and the family is living at 22 Dobing Street.

Thomas enlisted in 1915 at Middlesbrough into the Army Pay Corps, service number 1667, as a Sergeant. He was accidentally drowned on 30 July 1916 and is buried in Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were living at 28 Worcester Street, Middlesbrough.

GEORGE RICHARD HANCOCK
George was born in 1885 at Middlesbrough to Robert and Mary Hancock. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Fell Houses, Cockfield, Co.Durham with his parents and brother James. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Sheet Mill Driller and resident at 53 Chalk Street, Stockton with his mother (father died 1895 at Stockton) and brother James. In 1906 at Stockton, George married Mary Elizabeth Franks and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Breaker Down in Sheet Mill and resident at 4 Gladstone Street, Stockton with his wife and children Robert and Edith.

George enlisted at Stockton in 1915 into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2864 and 200327. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 4 June 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive and is buried in Montcornet Military Cemetery, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS HALFORD
John was enlisted in the 47th.Battalion Canadian Infantry, service number 826914. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 October 1917 the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

WILLIAM HALFPENNY
William was born in 1878 at Witton Park, Co.Durham to James and Mary Ann Carling Halfpenny. On both the 1881 and 1891 Censuses he is resident at 26 Sheraton Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Jane, Alice, John, Mary and Thomas, Catherine, Elizabeth, Isabella Ellen and Ethel. In 1899 at Holy Trinity Church Stockton, William married Rachel Annie Sudron and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 1 Alexandra Street, Stockton with his wife and son James. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Dock Labourer and resident at 5 Lime Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough with his wife and children James, Rachel and Charles.

The family emigrated to Canada on 7 September 1911 and on the outbreak of war William enlisted into the 52nd.Battalion Canadian Infantry, service number 739548. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 September 1918 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extention, Rouen, France.

ALFRED HALL
Alfred was born in 1892 at Stockton to Benjamin and Margaret Ellen Hall. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Herring Street with his parents and siblings Edith, Frank and Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer and resident at Priestcrofts, Skeleton in Cleveland.

Alfred enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3229. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK HALL
Frederick was born in 1899 at Stockton to John William and Amy Hall. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 10 Middle Street with his parents and brothers Walter and John.

Frederick enlisted, at Stockton, into the Leicestershire Regiment, service number 46888, then transfered to the Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry) service number 129787. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 October 1918 at the 5th. Battle of Ypres and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT HALL
Robert was born in 1891 at Ainderby Steeple, Yorkshire. Whilst resident at Norton-on-Tees he enlisted at Stockton into the 225th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 101283. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 30 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT JOBSON HALL
Robert was born on 16 September 1894 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Hall and on the 1901 Census is living at 8 Vine Street with his mother (father died 1900 at Stockton) and siblings Mary, Thomas, Frederick, Ethel, Charles and Esther. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and resident at 7 Lindsay Street with his mother, stepfather (Mary remarried in 1904 at Stockton to Joseph Wardell) siblings Thomas, Frederick, Ethel, Charles and Esther. In 1915, at Stockton, Robert married Elizabeth M. Martin and the following year they had a son Norman Robert.

Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26875. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS FREDERICK HALL
Thomas was born on 13 November 1884 at Stockton. He married Elizabeth Genner in 1906 at Stockton and enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve as a Leading Stoker, service number S/1322. He was serving aboard HMS Vanguard when on 9 July 1917 at Scapa Flow it was sunk by an internal explosion with the loss of 845 lives. Thomas's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER WILLIAM HALL
Walter was born on 11 June 1895 at Stockton to John William and Amy Hall. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Middle Street with his parents and brother Frederick. On the 1911 Census he was employed as an Apprentice Steel Moulder and still resident at Middle Street with his parents and brothers Frederick and John.

Walter enlisted in 1914 into "B" Company 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 17393. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 21 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in London Cemetery and Extension, Longueval, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES HANRAHAN
Charles was born in 1893 and enlisted on 10 December 1915 as a Gunner into the Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 69286. In 1916, at Stockton, Charles married Annie Templeman. He died on 29 March 1919 at home and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MARTIN HANSELL DCM
Martin was born in 1889 at Staithes, Yorkshire to Thomas and Mary Jane Hansell. On the 1891 Census he is resident at High Street, Staithes with his parents and siblings John, Elizabeth, Susannah, Catherine and James. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 16 Stafford Street with his parents and siblings John, Susannah, Catherine, James, Thomas, Frederick, Mary and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Warehouseman and resident at 8 Bell Street with his parents and siblings John, Frederick, Mary, William and Sarah. In 1914 at Stockton he married Margaret Close.

Martin enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into "B" Company 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 1384 and 200026. He was Killed in Action, as a Company Sergeant Major, on 27 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

Martin was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and his DCM Citation reads: for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organising a bombing party and retaking a Block House which had been captured by the enemy, he had held the block all day, greatly encouraging his men by his fine example and absolute disregard of danger, 25 August 1917.

WILLIAM BOOTH HANSELL
William was born in 1891 at Stockton to William and Alice Hansell. On the 1901 Census he is resident at (House and Shop) Stafford Street with his parents and on the 1911 Census is employed as an Uncertified Teacher while resident at 27 Walter Street with his parents and cousins Annie Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Fred Wilson and Ada Wilson.

William was commissioned, as a Captain, into the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and was Killed in Action on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne France, and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LEONARD HARDING
Leonard was born in Stockton in 1892 to Edwin and Elizabeth Harding and on the 1901 Census is resident at 5 Jackson Street with his parents and siblings Jane, Walter and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocery-Provision Stores Shop Assistant and resident at 3 Clyde Street with his parents and brother Walter.

Leonard enlisted in 1915 at Thornaby-on-Tees into the Northumberland Fusliers, service number 14305 then transfered to the 8th.Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, service number 15826. He died of wounds, as a Sergeant, on 1 August 1917 and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extention, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHRISTOPHER HARDY
Christopher was born in 1895 at Stockton to Alfred and Elizabeth Hardy. On the 1901 Census he is living at 14 Emmanuel Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Joseph and Alfred. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Blacksmith and resident at 26 Milton Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Joseph, Alfred, Robert, Thomas, William and Margaret.

Christopher enlisted at Stockton on 10 August 1915 into the 234th Field Company Royal Engineers as a Sapper, service number 131438 then transferred to the 205th Field Company R.E. He was Killed in Action on 20 October 1918 and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN JOSEPH HARDY
John was born in in 1886 at Stockton to Robert and Eliza Hardy. On the 1891 Census he is living at 100 Lawson Street with his parents and brothers Robert and Francis.

He enlisted on 4 August 1905 at Uphall, Midlothian into the 2nd.Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) service number 9285. He died, as a Private, on 7 August 1914 before being transferred abroad and is buried in Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, Devon. Earlier in 1914 John had married Francis Elizabeth Porter at Stockton.

ROBERT ARCHER HARLAND
Robert was born in 1888 at Cox Green, Co.Durham to Henry and Isabella Harland. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 22 Langley Street, Stockton with his parents and sister Sarah. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy at a Boot Warehouse and is resident at 52 Adderley Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Sarah, Annie and Ada. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Painter Sign Writer and resident at 27 Howden Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Sarah, Annie and Henry. In 1914 Robert married Hannah Smiles at Stockton.

Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 13th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 38466. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 October 1918 during the 5th.Battle of Ypres, his body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 7 Trent Street, Norton Road, Stockton.

THOMAS WILLIAM HARLAND
Thomas was born in 1890 at Thornaby-on-Tees to Herbert and Alice Harland and on the following year’s Census is living at 20 Childeray Street, Stockton with his parents. On the 1901 Census he is at Yarm Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Rhoda and Elsie. In 1911 Thomas married Louisa Wolfe at Stockton and on that year’s Census is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 4 Brunswick Street, Stockton with his wife, parents and siblings Rhoda, Elsie, Doris and Herbert.

Thomas enlisted in 1916 at Stockton into the 22nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 34487. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 15 July 1917 and is buried in Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HARLING
William was born on 14 December 1884 at Thornaby-on-Tees to James and Margaret Jane Harling. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 36 Elizabeth Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings John, Agnes, Mary, Ellen and Margaret (with her husband James Costells). On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Ship Rivetter and still resident at Elizabeth Street with his parents and John and Ellen. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 8 Chelmsford Street, Thornaby with his parents and brother John. In 1912 William married Edna Cundle at Stockton.

William enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/6934 and was serving aboard HMS Arethusa when on 11 February 1916 it struck a mine of Felixstowe Suffolk. The explosion resulted in the loss of six crew. William's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE HENRY HARPER
George was born in 1892 at Sedgley, Staffordshire to Armah and Emma Harper. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Melrose Villa, Stockton with his parents and siblings May, Emma, Philip, Alice, Mary, Ada and Sarah.

George enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 23028. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 7 June 1917 at Messines Ridge. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROLAND JAMES HARRIS
Roland was born in 1896 at Bilston Staffordshire where he grew up with his parents James Edwin and Susannah (nee Harris) and siblings Aubrey and Lilian. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 29 St. Peter’s Terrace, Stockton with his parents, Aubrey, Lilian and additional sister Gertrude.

Roland was commissioned as a Lieutenant into the 6th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry and was Killed in Action on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HARRIS
William was born in 1898 at Stockton to Thomas Walker Harris and Camilla Harris and on the 1901 and 1911 Censuses is resident at Grocer’s Shop, 48 Thompson Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Thomas, Marjorie and Camilla.

He enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 39946 then transferred to the Manchester Reiment, service number 44883. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 October 1917 the Battle of Poelcapelle, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES HARRISON
Charles enlisted at Stockton into the 1/4th Battalion Royal Scots Fusilliers, service number 203207. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 19 April 1917 and is buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST MORELAND HARRISON
Ernest was born in 1899 at Seaton Snook, West Hartlepool to Thomas and Jane Ann Harrison. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Snook End, Seaton Carew with his parents and siblings Ethel, Thomas, Jane, Margaret and Hilda. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 10 Charels Street, Seaton Carew with his parents and siblings Thomas, Margaret, Hilda, Alfred and Reginald.

Ernest enlisted into the Mercantile Marine as an Assistant Steward and was seeing aboard SS Sowwell when it was sunk 170 miles west of Gibraltar on 19 April 1917 by German U-35 with the loss of all 21 crew. Ernest's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial London. At the time of his death, Ernest's parents were living at 51 Hind Street, Stockton.

JAMES SPINK HARRISON
James was born in 1895 at Skinningrove, Yorkshire to Francis and Alice Harrison. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 37 Lindsay Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Mary and Sarah. Ten years later and he is still at Lindsay Street (with his parents and siblings Mary, William and Jane) and working as an Apprentice Plater.

He was commissioned into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry as a Second Lieutenant and died of wounds on 28 May 1918. He is buried in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, Nord France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RICHARD HARRISON
Richard was born in 1900 at Stockton to George and Sarah Ann Harrison and on the Census of the following year is resident at 3 Mill Street, Norton-on-Tees with his parents and siblings Ralph, Lucy, Margaret and Hilda. On the 1911 Census he is living at 101 High Street, Norton with his parents and sisters Lucy and Hilda.

Richard enlisted at Middlesbrough into "B" Company, 53rd.Battalion (Young Soldiers) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number TR/5/211480. He died at home on 30 October 1918 and is buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton.

WILLIAM HARRISON
William was born in 1883 at Stockton to William and Elizabeth Harrison and on the 1891 Census is resident at 15 Rutland Terrace with his parents and siblings George, Thomas, Mary and Elizabeth. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Cabinet Maker and still resident at Rutland Terrace with his parents and Thomas, Mary and Elizabeth. In 1908 William enlisted into the 44th. Company Royal Engineers and on the 1911 Census he is stationed in Bermuda and Jamaica. He transferred, as a Sapper, to the 184th.Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers, service number 17252. William was Killed in Action on 17 April 1916 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras and is buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras Pas de Calais. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM EWART HARRISON
William was born in 1886 at Stockton to William and Margaret Harrison. He lived first at 17 Langley Street and later at 65 Lawson Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Jane, John and Richard. In 1909 William married Eva Alice Rundce at Stockton, on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and living at 46 Norfolk Street with Eva and son William Frederick.

William enlisted at Thornaby-on-Tees ,as a Bombardier, into the 5th.Reserve Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, service number 82981. He died at home on 2 November 1917 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. William was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES HART
Charles was born in 1886 to Joseph and Annie Hart, marrying Mary Jane Davies at Stockton in 1910. He enlisted into the 4th Reserve Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, service number 22788 then transferred to the 1/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 325063. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 October 1918 and his body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

At the time of his death his parents were living at 17 Easton Street, Thornaby and Mary at 13 Cameron Street, Norton.

HENRY HART
Henry was born in 1893 at Norton-on-Tees to Frederick and Mary Jane Hart. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 High Street, William Row, Norton with his parents and siblings Frederick, John, Ann, William and Ellen. On the 1911 Census he was employed as a General Labourer and resident as boarders at 22 High Street, Norton with his mother (father died early 1911 at Stockton) and siblings Ann and William.

On 10 October 1914 Henry married Edith Trotter at Stockton. He enlisted at Stockton, into "D" Company, 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27955 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 September 1917 the Battle of Menin Road, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War and Victory Medals.

LEO JOSEPH HART
Leo was born on New Year’s Eve 1888 at Middlesbrough to Francis and Sarah Hart. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 40 Lawson Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings James, John, Nathaniel and Winifred. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 33 Elliot Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Mary and Winifred. In 1914 Leo married Sarah Ann Mulgrew at Stockton. He enlisted in 1914 as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2060 and was serving aboard HMS Achillies when he died at home on 12 February 1917, being buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE HART
George was born in 1890 at Norton-on-Tees to George and Mary Hart and on the following year’s Census is at Williams Row, Norton with his paternal grandparents Frederick and Mary Jane Hart. On the 1901 Census he is at 57 Sheraton Street, Stockton with his mother, stepfather Thompson Harper (father died 1895 at Stockton) and half sisters Olive and Doris. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer and resident at 17 Temple Street, Stockton with his uncle and aunt Frederick and Elizabeth Hart.

George enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the 10th.Battalion Yorkshire Hussars, service number 10186. On 26 February 1916 George married Lesa Jones at St Oswald’s church, West Hartlepool. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, less than five months later, on 12 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

SAMUEL HARTLEY
Samuel was born in 1891 at Stockton to John Thomas and Elizabeth Hartley. He grew up at 3 Garibaldi Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Ada, Jane, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Louisa and Arthur.

Samuel enlisted at Blackpool into the 12th Battalion King's Royal Rifles, service number R/3643. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 7 October 1916 at the Battle of the Somme and his body never recovered. Samuel is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES HASSELL
Charles was born in 1888 at Motherwell to Henry and Annie Hassell. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Brandon Street, Dalziel, Lanarkshire with his parents and siblings Florence, Henry and Maud.

Charles enlisted into the Yorkshire Regiment, service number 33107 then transferred at Stockton into the 1st.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 40151. He died, as a Private, on 10 February 1917 and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HATTON
William was born in 1893 at Stockton to William and Betsy Alice Hatton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 St.Bernards Road, Stockton with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer Plate Marker in Steel Works and still resident at St.Bernard’s Road Stockton.

William enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into the 18th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry (Durham Pals) service number 18/76. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 1 July 1916, the opening day of the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT EDWARD HAUXWELL
Albert was born in 1898 at Hartlepool to Francis and Mary Jane Hauxwell. On the 1911 Census he is a resident at 30 Vicarage Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Francis. Albert enlisted on 19 June 1916 at Stockton into "C" Company, 8th (Service) Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 33296. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 September 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and Albert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RICHARD HAW
Richard was born in 1889 at Coundon, Bishop Auckland to William and Mary Ann Haw. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Below Terrace, Coundon with his parents. In 1903 Richard's father died at Coundon and in 1907 his mother married John Manning at Middlesbrough. Three years later Richard married Frances Ada Benson at Middlesbrough and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bootmaker and Repairer and living at 77 Falmouth Street, Middlesbrough with Frances, his mother and stepfather. Richard enlisted at Sunderland into the 1st.Battalion King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) service number 30434. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 May 1918. Richard is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT ERNEST HAWKINS
Albert was born in 1883 at Stockton to Earnest and Elizabeth Hawkins. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 97 Webster Street with his parents and sister Winifred. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Chair and Suite Manufacturer and resident at 92 Buchanon Street with his father, stepmother (his mother died in 1896 at Stockton and his father married Emma Hodgkinson in 1898 at Stockton) sister Winifred and half sister Olive. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Chair and Suite Manufacturer and living at 30 Dixon Street with his father, stepmother, Winifred and Olive. Albert enlisted at Stockton in December 1915 into the 23rd.Battalion (Football Battalion) Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) service number 52251. He was Killed in Action as a Private, on 9 September 1918 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Albert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN HENRY and HAROLD VICTOR HAYES
John was born on 22 February 1896 and Harold in 1897 at Stockton to Joseph and Mary J. Hayes. On the 1901 Census they are resident at Thornaby-on-Tees with their parents and siblings Catherine, James, Phoebe and Ellen. On the 1911 Census John is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 35 Shakespeare Street, Stockton with his mother (father died in 1909 at Thornaby) and sisters Harriet, Lily, Hilda, Ethel and Nellie, Harold was absent from the home. John enlisted at Middlesbrough in 1914 into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7857. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. John was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Harold enlisted into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10440. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 June 1917 at Messines Ridge. His body was never recovered and Harold is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

PATRICK HEARTY
Patrick was born in 1885 at Middlesbrough to Owen and Helen Hearty and on the 1891 Census is resident at 56 Francis Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and sister Margaret. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Rivetter and resident as a Boarder at 1 Nuggetts Street, Hartlepool. Patrick enlisted in 1914 at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 7194. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 January 1915 and is buried in Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES HEALEY
James was born on 11 June 1890 at Middlesbrough to John Eyra and Annie Healey. In 1912 at Stockton he married Mary Eliza Dunn. They had three children James, Lawrence and Edith. James enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27223. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 November 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT EDWIN HEAVISIDES
Albert was born in 1890 and Stockton to Robert and Ellen Jane Heavisides. On the Census of the following year he is resident at Craister Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Robert, George, John and Harry. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 Millbank Street with his parents and siblings George, John, Harry, Fred, Eva and Effie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Hardware Salesman and resident at 25 Peel Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Robert, Harry, Fred, Eva and Allen. In 1913 Albert married Dorothy A. Graham at Nottingham. He enlisted at Barrow-in-Furness Lancashire into the Notts. and Derby Regiment, service number 53952, then transferred to the Labour Corps, service number 123951. He died at home, as a Private, on 29 October 1918 and is buried in Oxbridge Road Cemetery, Stockton, Albert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE NORMAN HEDLEY
George was born on 21 May 1892 at Hunwick, Durham to John and Hannah Hedley. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Hunwick Lane, Durham with his parents and sisters Sarah and Margaret and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Farm Worker and resident at Roseworth Farm, Norton with his parents and sister Sarah. On 21 May 1911 George married Agnes Jane Brownlee at Stockton, they had two children Kathleen and George Norman. George enlisted at Stockton into the Corps. of Hussars, service number 25988 then transferred to the 2nd.Battalion Lancashire Fusilliers, service number 23008. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 October 1915 and is buried in Miraumont German Cemetery (Queens Cemetery Bucquoy) Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS FRANCIS HELM
Thomas was born on 1 March 1897 at Stockton to George Francis and Harriet Helm. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 29 Howden Street with his parents and brother Percy. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Hair Dresser and resident at 1 Stanley Street with his parents and brothers Harold and Stanley. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 19982 then transferred to the 9th.Battalion Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry) service number 27600. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 July 1918 and is buried in Caestre Military Cemetery, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE WILLIAM HENDERSON
George was born in 1889 at Sunderland to George Caygill and Elizabeth Henderson. He grew up in Sunderland with his parents and siblings Mary, Florence, Millie, Gladys, Roseby, Winifred and Ralph. After leaving school Georrge worked as a coal miner on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coal Miner and in 1914 he married Hannah Mary Blackett at Thornaby-on-Tees. He also enlisted there into the Royal Field Artillery service number 140533 then transferred to the 6th.Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry service number 28170. He died of wounds, as a Private, at home on 21 November 1916 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN JOSEPH HENDERSON
John was born in 1895 at Waterhouses, Durham to Richard and Elizabeth Henderson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 2 Housewife Lane, Stockton with his parents and siblings Richard, Hannah and Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 24 Smithfield Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Hannah, Eliza, Maggie and George. Later that year John’s mother died. He enlisted at London into the 20th Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 31441 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. John is buried in Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT HENDERSON
Robert was born in 1892 at Stockton. He enlisted in the town into the 9th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 3284 then transferred to the 20th.Battalion Rifle Brigade service number 430. He died on 4 June 1916, as a Rifleman, and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH MATTHEW HEPTINSTALL
Joseph was born in Stockton in 1896 to George Oliver and Elizabeth Heptinstall. He lived with his parents, sisters Irene and Gladys and brothers Charles and Frederick, at Millbank Street, first at No 26 and later at No 10. He joined the 4th battalion Cameron Highlanders under the name of Matthew Heptinstall (Joseph is not registered on his war records), service number 3570 Pte. In 1916 the 4th battalion CH became attached to the 1st battalion Cameron Highlanders. Joseph died on 3rd September 1916, aged 20. He is named on the Thiepval memorial and was awarded the Victory, British and 15 star medals.

ARTHUR HERRINGTON
Arthur was born in 1894 at Bilston Staffordshire to Richard J. and Christiana Herrington but by the time of the 1901 Census was in Stockton, at 56 Bickersteth Street with his parents and siblings Richard, Florrie and Nancy. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Worker and resident at 45 St.Cuthbert's Road with his parents and siblings Richard, Florence, Nancy, Gladys, Herbert, Elsie and Norman.

Arthur enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own ) service number 20213. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. Arthur was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HENRY WHALLEY HESLOP
Henry was born in 1877 at Stockton to Thomas and Jane E. Heslop. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Park Terrace with his parents and siblings Mary, Emily, Charles, Robert, Arthur and Nellie. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Joiner and resident at 2 Van Mildert Terrace with his parents and siblings Charles, Robert, Arthur and Nellie. In 1907 Henry married Mary Hayes at Stockton and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Cab Proprietor Manager and resident at 12 Tarring Street with his wife and sons Thomas and Harry. Henry enlisted at Richmond Yorkshire into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 45558 then transferred to the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) service number G/52252 he died of wounds, as a Private, on 3 April 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH HEWITSON (Also known as Bernard Joseph Behan)
Joseph was born in Stockton and enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into the 1/5th Durham Light Infantry service number 1904. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 May 1915 during 2nd.Ypres. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HENRY HICKS
William was born in 1888 at Stockton to Gideon and Ellen Matilda Hicks and on the 1891 Census he is resident at 28 Florence Street with his parents and siblings Albert, Arthur and Angelina. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coal Miner and resident as a Lodger at 2 Paddys Row, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland. William enlisted at Stockton into the 29th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 25376 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 October 1918 during 5th.Ypres. He is buried in Kandahar Farm Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES EDWIN HICKS
Charles was born in 1883 at Loftus in Cleveland, Yorkshire. He grew up in Loftus with his parents and siblings William, Annie, John and Alice and in 1904 married Mary Elizabeth Telford, also at Loftus. The couple had two daughters, Freda and Gladys. Charles worked as an Egg Baller and Genst Merchant before enlisting at Stockton into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 28420. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 December 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES FRANCIS HIGGITT
James was born in 1891 at Stockton to William Charles and Mary Ann Higgitt. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 6 Wyndham Street with his parents and sister Mabel. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at 6 Wyndham Street with his parents, siblings Mabel, Thomas, Hannah, George and Alfred and paternal grandparents Edward and Ann Higgitt. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 4 Wyndham Street with his parents and siblings Hannah, George, Alfred, Polly, Charles and Stephen. James enlisted at Stockton into the 5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 20858. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ISSACHAR HIGGS
Issachar was born in 1879 at Round Oak, Staffordshire to John and Ellen Higgs. He grew up, one of five children, in Staffordshire before moving to Stockton, living as a boarder with his sister Elizabeth and brother in law Alfred Cartwright at 17 Starkey Street, and working as a bricklayer. In 1912 Issachar married Mary O'Neill at Stockton and enlisted there in 1914 into the 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 23936. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 September 1915 at the Battle of Loos. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais France. Issachar was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR ELDON HILL
Arthur was born in 1884 at Stockton to James and Emily Ann Hill and on the 1891 Census is resident at 8 Short Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Emily, John, Henry, Harold and James. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Joiner and resident at 4 Hannah Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Emily, John, Henry, Harold, Norman, Dorothy ,Kathleen and Donald. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Joiner and resident at 21 Langley Avenue, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Emily, Norman Kathleen and Donald. In 1909 Arthur was admitted into the Union of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners; n 1913 he married Amy Cox at Thornaby.Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 5638 and 202038 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 September 1917. He is buried in Heninel Communal Cemetery Extention, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

BERTRAM CLYDE HILL
Bertram was born on 5 December 1881 at Stockton to George and Mary Ann Hill and on the 1891 Census is resident at his uncle’s at 7 Hartington Road with his parents and siblings Tom, Annie, Albert, Alice and Gertrude. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and still resident at his uncle’s with his family. In 1907 Bertram married Edith Jane Cowling at Stockton and on the 1911 Census Bertram is employed as a Sea Going Marine Engineer and resident at 40 St Bernard Road with his wife and children Edna and Bertram. In 1915 they had a further son William Desmond Hill. Bertram joined the Mercantile Marine as a Second Engineer and was serving aboard S.S. Rhydwen when it was torpedoed and sunk 170 miles west of Fastnet Ireland by the German U-67 on 18 April 1917 with the loss of the six crew. Bertram's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial London.

EDWARD HILL
Edward was born in 1888 at Stockton to John Ware and Susannah Hill and on the 1891 Census is living at 40 Hampton Road with his parents and siblings William, John, Eliza, Henry, James, Albert and Mary. On the 1901 Census he is at 52 Brunswick Street with his father (mother died in 1900 at Stockton) and siblings John, Henry, James, Albert and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Joiner and Cabinet Maker and living at 10 Alberto Street with his father and sister Mary. In 1912 Edward married Jennie Bellas at Stockton. Edward enlisted at Stockton into the Royal Engineers service number 169417 then transferred to the 24th Battalion (Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 47844. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 March 1917 and is buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RICHARD HILL
Richard was born in 1896 at Stockton to William James and Mary Hill and on the 1901 Census was living with his uncle, Francis Lishman at 13 Caroline Street. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and still living with his uncle, now at 21 Major Street. In 1914, at Richmond Yorkshire, Richard enlisted into the 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 8331. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Richard is buried in Fricourt British Cemetery, Somme France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM JOHNSON HILL
William was born at Stockton and enlisted there into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7576. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

NOAH RUGGLES HILLERBY
Noah was born in 1884 at Stockton to Joseph Harrison and Margaret Hillerby and on the 1891 Census is resident at 19 Albert Road with his grandparents, mother (father absent) and brother John. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 Henzell Street with his grandfather (mother died in 1894 at Stockton). In 1906 Noah married Sarah Ellen Palfreeman and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and resident at 3 Coral Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough with his wife and children Margaret, Doris, Walter and Joseph. Noah enlisted in 1915 at Stockton into the 95th.Field Company Royal Enginneers, service number 40995 he died of wounds, as a Sapper, on 20 October 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 26 Headlam Street, Stockton.

LESLIE BOWMAN HIND
Leslie was born in 1897 at Saltburn to Horace William and Norah Margaret Hind. By the time of the 1911 Census he is resident at 13 Hind Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Norman. Leslie enlisted at Stockton into the 20th.Battalion Royal Fusilliers, service number PS/10112 and died of wounds, as a Private, on 6 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT EDWARD HOBBS
Albert was born in 1886 at Maltby, Yorkshire to Samuel and Harriet Hobbs. On the 1891 Census he is resident at New Inn, Maltby with his parents and siblings Emma and Percival. On the 1901 Census he is at 21 Ropery Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Emma, Percival, Florence, Edith, Samuel, Frederick, Arthur and Leonard. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Carting Contractor and resident at 5 Bright Street, Stockton as head of the household with siblings Emma, Frederick, Arthur and Leonard. In 1913 Albert married Eliza Gawthorpe at Stockton. He enlisted into the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 28279 and died at home,as a Private, on 7 February 1918. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT HOBSON
Robert enlisted into the 9th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 16936. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 August 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. Robert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES HODGSON
Charles was born in 1891 at Stockton to William and Jane Elizabeth Hodgson and on both the 1891 and 1901 Censuses is resident at 60 Cecil Street with his parents and siblings John, Thomas, Ada, William, Walter and Ernest. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Pork Butcher and resident as a Boarder at 857 Barker End Road, Bradford. In 1913 Charles married Elizabeth Ann Marsland at Rotherham but enlisted at Stockton into the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 35409. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 January 1918 and is buried in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. After the time of his death his wife (now remarried Elizabeth Ann Whittam) was resident at Bank Farm, Eccleshill, Bradford.

WILLIAM LEO HODGSON
William was born on 31 August 1896 at Middlesbrough to William Leng and Clara Hodgson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and resident at 15 Waterloo Road, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Mary, Wilfred and Percy. William enlisted in 1915 at West Hartlepool into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service numbers 3693 and 200494 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH HOLDSWORTH
Joseph was born in 1893 at Stockton to James and Sarah Ann Holdsworth. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 11 Windmill Terrace with his father (mother died in 1900 at Stockton) and siblings Ellen, John, James and Richard. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident as a Boarder at 28 Waverley Street. He enlisted in 1914 at Middlesbrough into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7923 and died of wounds, as a Private, on 3 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Joseph is buried in Morchies Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALFRED HENRY HOLMES
Alfred was born in 1891 at Stockton to Stephen and Mary Ann Holmes and on the 1901 Census is resident at 2 Francis Street with his parents and sisters Hannah, Maria and Martha. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 1 Zetland Road, Stockton with his parents and sisters Maria and Martha, together with nieces Olive Murphy and Gwendoline Sugden. On 29 June 1912 Alfred married Lillian Fearnside at Stockton Register Office (they had three children Margaret Fearnside Holmes, Martha and Alfred Stephen Holmes). Alfred enlisted whilst resident at 8 Donald Street, Stockton on 15 April 1915 at Middlesbrough into the 12th (Service) Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment service number 21278, then transferred to the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment service number 30651. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 May 1918 and is buried in Rethel French National Cemetery, Ardennes, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

A copy of the letter sent to Lillian, notifying her of her husband's death:

In 1922 Lillian married William Dunning and had a further six children.

STEPHEN HOPE
Stephen was born in 1881 at Stockton to Elizabeth Hope. On the 1901 Census he was employed as a Labourer and living in Thornaby with his mother, stepfather Thomas Elliot, siblings William and Mary and half siblings Annie, Charlotte and Joseph. In 1909 Stephen married Maria Coleman at Thornaby. On the 1911 Census Stephen was employed as a Labourer and resident at 11 Miller's Place, Thornaby with his wife. He enlisted at Stockton into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 28561 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 January 1917. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS HORAN
Thomas was born in 1873 at Barnard Castle to Thomas and Bridget Horan. He grew up in the town with his parents and siblings John, Rose, Mary, James and Annie and after leaving school worked as a Masons Labourer. On the 1901 Census Thomas is listed as a Photographer and resident as a Boarder at 175 Park Road, Oldham but the following year he married Rose Meehan at Stockton. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Furnaceman and living at 45 Lawson Street, Stockton with Rose and their son John. Thomas enlisted in 1915 at London, as a Pioneer, into the Royal Engineers service number 116895 then transferred to the 709th.Company Labour Corps, service number 295022. He was Killed in Action by Enemy Aircraft on 15 February 1918 and is buried in Ham British Cemetery, Muille-Villette, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HUBERT HORE
Hubert was born in 1886 at Witton Park, Co.Durham to Daniel and Mary Hore. On the 1891 and 1901 Censuses he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 13 Alice Street, Stockton with his father (mother died in 1889 at Stockton) and siblings John, Sarah and Michael. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident as a Boarder and resident at 27 Mowden Terrace, Darlington. Hubert enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 8446. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 11 February 1916 and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDGAR HORNSBY
Edgar was born in 1896 at Stockton to Frederick and Blanch Hornsby and on the 1901 Census is resident at 34 Alliance Street with his paternal grandparents John and Laura. Edgar was appointed in the British Postal Service in 1913 at London and enlisted there into the 8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) service numbers 4965 and 372369. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 7 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Edgar's siblings were Andrew, Walter, Agnes, Mary, John and James.

ERNEST HOWELLS
Ernest was born in 1894 at Stockton to Thomas and Emily Howells and on the 1901 Census is resident at 4 Bell Street with his mother (father died in 1901 at Stockton) and brother Frederick. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Printers Apprentice and resident at 16 Carr Street with his mother, (married William Dalton in 1907 at Stockton) stepfather, brother Frederick and half sister Nora. Ernest enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) service number 203156. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 31 March1918. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS HOWELLS
Thomas was born in 1878 at Tredegar, Monmouthshire to Thomas and Mary Howells. On the 1881 and 1891 Censuses he is resident at 24 Elliot Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Mary, William, Sarah, Michael, Margaret and Emily. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Ironworks Labourer and resident at 31 Ann Street with his mother (father died in 1898 at Stockton) and siblings Sarah, Michael, Emily and John. In 1902, at Stockton, Thomas married Janet Davies and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Moulder Labourer and resident at 36 Cromwell Street with his wife and children David, Janet and Grace. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 14th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 25055. He died at home, as a Private, and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton.

WILLIAM HOWELLS
William was born on 8 October 1889 at Stockton to Benjamin and Margaret Howells. On the 1891 Census he is living at 90 Light Pipe Hall Road with his parents and siblings Thomas, Benjamin and John. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Bell Street with his parents and siblings Thomas, Benjamin, John, Ernest and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Goods Yard Labourer and resident at 4 Bell Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, Ernest and George. In 1914, at Stockton, William married Christiana Evelyn Fawcett. William enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/6963 and was serving aboard HMS Falmouth when on 19 August 1916 it was sunk five miles of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by German U-63. William was buried at sea and is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR ALEXANDER HOY
Arthur was born in 1881 at Harlepool to James and Jane Hoy. On the 1891 Census he is resident at York Place, Hartlepool with his parents and siblings Louisa, James, Caroline, Alfred and Florence. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Marine Boilersmith and resident as a Boarder at 1 Throston Street, West Hartlepool. Arthur enlisted, in 1915, at Stockton into the 18th Battalion (Durham Pals) Durham Light Infantry service number 18/77. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, in the 93rd Brigade, 31st Division at Serre on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HAROLD HUBY
Harold was born in 1897 at Stockton to John and Hannah Huby and on the 1901 Census is resident at 4 Albion Court with his parents and siblings Joseph, Annie, John, Gertrude and Maud. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocer’s Errand Boy and resident at 27 Alberto Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, Annie, John, Gertrude, Ethel, William and Elizabeth. In 1915, at Stockton, Harold enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3703. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 January 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES FREDERICK HUDSON
Charles was born in 1898 at Stockton to James and Emma Hudson. He grew up, one of 11 children, first at 2 Baring Street and later at 70 Bickersteth Street. In 1915, at Stockton, Charles enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3318. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 July 1916 and is buried in La Laiterie Military Cemetery Belgium, being posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN HUGHES
John was born in 1881 at Stockton. He married Ada Smelt there in 1901 and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 22 Haswell Street with his wife, children John, Ada, William, Thomas and his mother Margaret. In 1914, at Stockton, John enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 9139 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 19 November 1914. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. John was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS HUGHES

Thomas Hughes was the only child of Joseph & Mary Ann Hughes, born at Crisp Street, Stockton in 1888.

He enlisted for the Durham Light Infantry at the age of 18½ years and was killed in action on 21st September 1914, aged 26. He served with the 2nd Battalion DLI.

There is no known grave but he is commemorated on the LaFerte Sous Jouarre Memorial near the River Marne and also on The Roll of Honour in DLI Chapel in Durham Cathedral. A photo of Thomas can be seen here and a fascinating story about a letter, written by Thomas, here.

ERNEST HUGHFF
Ernest Hughff was born in Stockton in 1896 to Joseph and Jane Hughff. On the 1901 census he is living at 11 Lindsay Street, Stockton-on-Tees with his family including siblings Jane, Arthur, Joseph W. and James Clayton Hughff (See below). On the 1911 census he is living at 21 Longley Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Ernest enlisted in the 3/5th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment at 131, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough on 8-11-1915 (service number 3691), on the 23 July 1916 he was discharged due to sickness 392 xvi with the Silver War Badge number 98321 and died in 1917 age 20 years.

JOHN JOSEPH HUMBLE
John was born in 1894 at Norton-on-Tees to John and Mary Elizabeth Humble. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 55 The Green, Norton with his parents and siblings Margaret and Richard. On the 1911 Census he is working as a Domestic Groom and living at 38 High Street, Norton with his parents and siblings Richard, William, Annie and Christopher. He enlisted at Aldershot into the Scottish Horse (Yeomanry) service number 6181 before transferring to the 6th.Dragoons (Inniskilling) Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line service number GS/20333. John was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 July 1917 and is buried in Templeux-Le-Guerard British Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE FREDERICK HUMPHREYS
George was born in 1899 at Thornaby-on-Tees to George Frederick and Mary Ann Humphreys. He grew up at 5 Dean Street and 92 Waverley Street (both Stockton) with his parents and half brothers William and John. George enlisted at Stockton into the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment service number 94458 then transferred to the 61st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) service number 122971. He was Killed in Action as a Private, on 21 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS HUMPHREYS
John was born in 1889 at Stockton to David Thomas and Lilly Ann Humphreys and on the 1901 Census is resident at 10 Henry Street with his parents and siblings Emily, Susan, David and Elizabeth. In 1907, John married Sarah Helen Wright at Thornaby-on –Tees and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 2 Unthanks Yard, High Street, Stockton with his wife and daughters Barbara, Lily and Florence. In 1915, at Stockton, John enlisted into the 13th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 17610. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 June 1917 during the Arras Offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS and WILLIAM HUMPHREYS
Thomas was born on 18 April 1893 and William in 1894 at Stockton to John and Ellen Humphreys. On the 1901 Census they are resident at 1 Varo Street with their parents and siblings Laura, John, Elizabeth and Edward. On the 1911 Census Thomas is employed as a Machinist at Cigar Works and William as a Shoe Maker whilst resident at 32 Bath Lane with their parents and siblings Laura, John, Ellen, Elizabeth and Edward. Thomas enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3806 and is serving aboard HMS Defence when it is sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland with no survivors. Thomas's body is never recovered. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. William enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry service numbers 3769 and 200504. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 June 1917 during the Arras Offensive. His body is never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER ERNEST HUNTON
Walter was born in 1890 at Stockton to Arthur Henry and Sophia Hunton. On the 1891,1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 2 Templar Street with his parents and siblings Thomas, Florence and Hilda. After leaving school he worked as an Assistant in the Boot and Shoe Repair Service and in 1916 married Mabel Palfreeman at Stockton. In the same year, on 14th May, he enlisted at Stockton into the 35th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service numbers 4699 and 315811. He was discharged as unfit for the army on 3 November 1917 and died on 21 February 1918 in the National Hospital, Holburn London. He was buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton.

THOMAS and FREDERICK HUNTER
Thomas was born in 1891 and Frederick 1898 at Stockton to George and Emily Hunter. On the 1901 Census they are resident at 84 Light Pipe Hall Road with their parents and siblings Nathan, William, Jane, James, Emily and Rachel. On the 1911 Census Thomas is employed as a Print Machine Labourer and resident at 8 Dunnings Yard, Northallerton with his maternal grandmother Mary Ann Simcox while Frederick is resident at 1 Light Pipe Hall Road, Stockton with his mother (father died late 1901 at Stockton) and siblings Nathan, Jane and James. In 1913 at Stockton Thomas married Ethel Stamper.

Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 227th Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 101192. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 20 October 1917 at the Battle of Memin Road, 3rd.Ypres. He was buried in Voormezeele Enclosures No.1 and No.2 Cemetery, Belgium and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry service numbers 4111 and 200557 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. He is buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE HUNTER
George was born in 1897 at South Shields to James and Mary Jane Hunter. He grew up in the town and on 18 August 1915 enlisted there into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 6431 and 295063. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS HUSBAND
John was born in 1897 at Stockton to Robert and Alice Husband. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 Clarence Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Adelaide and Robert and on the 1911 Census he is at 33 Henzell Street with his parents and siblings Adelaide and Mary. John enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry service number 10135 then transferred to the 2nd.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers service number 21152. He died on 12 August 1916 and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK HUTCHINSON
Frank was born in 1893 at Kirby, Yorkshire to William Peacock and Mary Ann Hutchinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Kirby with his parents and siblings Jane, Isabel, Mary, John and Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Worker and resident at High Clay Farm Raisdale, Ingleby with his parents and siblings John, Isabel, Mary, Thomas and Leonard. Frank enlisted into the Army Service Corps. service number DM2/169810 then transferred to the 1st.Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) service number 38334. He died, as a Lance Corporal, on 10 December 1918 and is buried in Desnie Churchyard, Liege, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN GEORGE HUTCHINSON
John was born on 26 September 1896 at Shildon, Co.Durham to Thomas and Ada Hutchinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 79 Shildon with his parents and sister Emma. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Saw Mill Apprentice and resident at 3 Airton Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Emma and Sandy. John enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) service number 235440. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 15 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive and is buried in Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE THOMAS ILLING
George was born in 1887 at Raskelf, Yorkshire to Thomas and Ann Mary Illing. On the 1891 Census he is resident at "Cottage", Raskelf with his parents. In 1896 George's mother died and his father then married Minnie Park in 1897 at Thornaby. On the 1901 Census George is employed as an Apprentice Metal Pipe Moulder and resident at 1 Havelock Street, Thornaby with his father, stepmother and half brothers Alfred and John. At Stockton in 1909 George married Florence May Wolfe and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blacksmith whilst resident at 11 Commercial Street, Stockton with his wife, mother-in-law, father-in-law and son George Frederick (born 1909). He had a daughter Winifred born in 1912. George enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2831 and served aboard HMS Cove in the Dardanelles. He died on 20 April 1915 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. After George's death his wife married Percy Franklin in 1917 at Stockton. He also died in service as a Stoker in the Royal Navy on 4 March 1919 (see his details on the index) and is buried in the same grave as George Thomas Illing.

JAMES WILLIAM INGLEDEW
James William Ingleton was Stockton's first casualty of World War One.

He was born in Stockton on 12 April 1892 to James William and Emily Alice Ingledew and baptised at Stockton Parish Church on 1 June of the same year.

On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Inkerman Street,Stockton with his parents, sisters Catherine, Florence, Annie and Mary and brother Henry. On the 1911 Census he is stationed, as a Private, with the Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps.) Regiment in the 10th.(Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars Battalion.

He is transferred to the 18th.(Queen Mary's Own) Hussars as a Private,service number 2749 and killed in action on 24 August 1914 when two Squadrons of the 18th.Hussars with the 4th.Dragoon Guards the 9th.Lancers and six guns of "L" Battery Royal Horse Artillery were sent to assist the 1st.Battalion Cheshire Regiment, the 1st.Battalion Norfolk Regiment and one Royal Field Artillery battery of six guns who had been sent to protect the British 5th.Division from an entire German Army Corps that was approaching its far left flank as it retreated from Mons.

James is buried in Elouges Communal Cemetry, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp,British War Medal and Victory Medal.

TOM INGLEDEW
Tom was born in Middlesbrough in 1891 to Robert M. and Kate Ingledew. He grew up in Middlesbrough, marrying Edith Griffiths in 1915.

The following year he enlisted at Sunderland into the 2nd.Battalion Coldstream Guards, service number 19971, and was killed, as a Lance Corporal, on 9 October 1917 at 3rd.Ypres(Battle of Poelcapelle). His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial,Belgium. Tom was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

STANLEY INGLIS
Stanley was born in 1891 at Stockton to Alexander and Eleanor Inglis and on the 1901 Census is resident at 25 Hartington Road with his parents and siblings Eleanor, Mary and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Solicitor’s Articled Clerk and still resident at Hartington Road with his parents and three siblings. Stanley enlisted at Stockton into the 5th Battalion Cameron Highlanders service number S/25427. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES INGRAM
Charles was born in 1890 at Darlington to Jane Ingram. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 54 Model Place, Darlington with his mother. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Painter and resident at 54 Barningham Street, Darlington with his mother. Charles enlisted at Stockton into the 1st.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers service number 9647. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 October 1914. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE HENRY INGRAM
George was born on 25 November 1883 at Cockerton, Co.Durham to George and Mary Ingram and on the 1891 Census he is resident at Hurworth Moor,Co.Durham with his parents and siblings Alfred, Herbert, Charles, Elizabeth, Mary and Ethel. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Engine Fitter and resident at Bowesfield Lane, Stockton with his mother (father died in late 1891 at Stockton) and siblings Alfred, Elizabeth, Mary and Ethel. On the 1911 Census he was enlisted in the Royal Navy as an Engine Room Articifer 2nd. Class and resident at Royal Sailors Rest, 74-174 Commercial Road, Buckingham Street and Chardos Street, Portsmouth. He was serving aboard HMS Goliath when it was sunk off Morto Bay, Cape Helles Dardanelles by two torpedoes from the Turkish Torpedo Boat Destroyer "Muavenet-I Milliye" on 13 May 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM WILEY INGLIS
William was born in 1891 at Stockton to William Wiley and Mary Inglis and lived at 6 High Street with his parents and siblings Annie, Nina and Alexander. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk and Traveller and resident at Fern Hollow West Villas, Stockton with his parents and siblings Annie, Nina and Alexander. William enlisted into the 11th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2678. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 27 March 1915 and Killed in Action on 20 November 1917 at Cambrai. He was buried at Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery, Villers-Plouich Nord France and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST JACKSON
Ernest was born in 1888 at Thornaby to Robert and Hannah Jackson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 15 Denmark Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, John, Vickerson, Mary, Meggie, Alice and Lily. In 1908 Ernest married Annie Peacock at Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Fitter’s Labourer and resident at 27 Beech Street, Stockton with his wife and daughter Ivy Maud. Ernest enlisted at Stockton into the 1st.Battalion Grenadier Guards, service number 17967. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte Somme. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE THOMAS JACKSON MM
George was born in 1896 at Stockton to William and Mary E. Jackson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 5 Garibaldi Street with his mother (father died in 1898 at Stockton) and siblings William, Jane, Edith, Farrow and Joseph. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Boot Makers Errand Boy and resident at 23 Castlereagh Road, Stockton as a Boarder. In 1913 George married Edith M. Watson at Stockton. George enlisted at Thornaby into the 12th./13th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 15889. He died of wounds, as a Sergeant, on 5 October 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. He is buried in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, Nord France and was awarded the Military Medal. Additionally he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN JACKSON
John was born in 1878 at Stockton to John and Sarah Jackson, In 1904 he married Sarah Ellen Garside at Stockton. He enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3123 and was serving aboard HMS Hawke when it was sunk on 15 October 1914 by the German U-9 off Aberdeen with the loss of 524 men. John’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH WILLIAM JACKSON
Joseph was born in 1887 at Stockton to Thomas William and Mary Jane Jackson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Tilery House, Tilery Road with his parents and siblings Emily, Alfred, Ethel, Lilian, Amy, John, Harry and Bertha. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Police Constable and resident at 56 Montague Street, Hartlepool as a Boarder. Joseph emigrated to Australia and on the 17 July 1916 enlisted into the A.I.F. at Kiama, New South Wales, service number 4061. He embarked on 7 October 1916 aboard H.M.A.T. A40 "Ceramic" for the Western Front. He died of severe shrapnel wounds, on 22 February 1918, received to the abdomen and right thigh, as a Private, at 53rd. Casualty Clearence Station and was buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extention, Nord. Joseph was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife Lilian Elsie Jackson was resident at "Leuron", Oakville Road, Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia.

PETER JACKSON
Peter was born in 1896 at Stockton to John Robert and Elizabeth Jackson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Clarence Row with his parents and siblings John, Elizabeth, Thomas, Jane and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rivet Catcher and still resident at Clarence Row with his father (mother died in 1905 at Stockton) and siblings John, Elizabeth, Thomas, George, Isabella and James. Peter enlisted on 7 September 1914 at Thornaby into the 12th (Service) Battalion, then transferred to "A" Company 1st.Battalion Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) service number S/2294. He died of wounds, as a Rifleman, on 27 April 1917 and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

REGINALD JACKSON
Reginald was born in 1894 at Ledsham, Yorkshire to Robert and Elizabeth Jackson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 6 Mansfield Place, Headingley, Yorkshire with his parents and siblings John, George and Oson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shop Assistant and resident at Hartburn, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, George, Oson and Edith. Reginald enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 4082 and 200552. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

NICHOLAS JAMES
Nicholas was born in 1890 at Thornaby to Thomas George and Sarah Ann James and on the following year’s census is resident at 3 Walkers Court, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Margaret and Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is at 6 Whalley Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Margaret, Thomas, Sarah, Mary and Evan. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Moulder Labourer and resident at 8 North Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Margaret, Thomas, Sarah, Mary, Evan and Ernest. In 1914 at Thornaby Nicholas married Susan Kemp and enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/6752. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 October 1915 and is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extention, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RICHARD JAMES
James was born in 1883 at Stockton to George and Mary James. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Grocery Shop Assistant and resident at 8 Croft Street with his uncle and aunt, Mark and Eliza Brittain. In 1907 at Stockton Richard married Mary Lizzie Ayre and on the 1911 Census is still employed as a Grocery Assistant and living at 14 Burgess Street with his wife and son Harold.

Richard enlisted at Stockton into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 39244 then transferred to the 195th.Company Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry) service number 85856. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 August 1917 during 3rd.Ypres and is buried in Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILFRED ROWLAND JAMES
Wilfred was born in 1896 at Hutton Henry, Co.Durham to Edward Septimus (a Police Inspector) and Clara James. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Hutton Henry, South Wingate, Easington with his parents and siblings Elsie, Edward and Alfred. On the 1911 Census he is resident at the Police Station, Park Avenue, Spennymoor Co.Durham with his parents and siblings Elsie and Edward. Wilfred enlisted into the 23rd.Battalion attached the 10th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2042. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 1 March 1915 and Killed in Action on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial,Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM JAMESON
William was born in 1883 at Thornley, Co.Durham to Ralph and Sarah Jameson. He grew up in Thornley, one of nine children. By the time of the 1901 Census he is employed as a Butcher’s Assistant and living at Mill Lane, Stockton with his brother Edward and sister Susannah. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Pork Butcher Shop Assistant and resident at 59 Newgate Street, Newcastle as a Boarder. In 1915 at Stockton, William married Beatrice E. Brooke. He enlisted into the 48th.Battalion Machine Gun Corps, service number 82210, and died, as a Private, on 24 January 1919. He is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extention, Italy and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

DAVID JARRETT
David was born in 1896 at Stockton to William Thomas and Martha Jarrett. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 45 Adderby Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Robert, John, Thomas and Cuthbert. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry ,service number 3459. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Hs body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. David was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HENRY JOHN JEAL
Henry was born in 1884 at Ash, Kent, where he grew up. By the time of the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 8 Balaclava Street as a Boarder. He enlisted at Stockton into the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 28421 and died of wounds, as a Private ,on 30 October 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele. Henry is buried in Dozingham Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HERBERT JEFFERIES
Herbert was born in 1898 at Norton-on-Tees to Samuel William and Emma Jefferies. He was baptised at St.Mary's Church, Norton on 23rd November 1898. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 10 Ragworth Place, Norton, living with his maternal grandparents Jabez and Betsy Ann Alborn, his parents and his siblings Albert, Violet, Jabez, Ivy, Lily and Samuel.

Herbert was conscripted into the 6th.East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 41453, transferred to the 1/4th.East Yorkshire Regiment 786th.Company Labour Corps.,service number 608884 and then transferred to the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), service number GS/103777. He died at home, as a Lance Corporal, on 25th November 1918 and is buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD JEFFERS
Edward was born in 1891 and Stockton to Ann Jeffers. On the 1911 Census he was employed as a Labourer and resident at 14 York Street with his mother (who had married Michael McKaown in 1896 at Stockton) brother John and half-brother Bernard. In 1915, at Stockton, Edward married Georgina Allinson. Edward enlisted at Stockton into the 8th.Battalion Royal Scots Fusilliers, service numbers 15089 and 15086. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 20 September 1918 and is buried in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES FREDERICK JENNINGS
Charles was born in 1890 at Stockton to Thomas and Elizabeth Emma Jennings. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 40 Howden Street with his parents. On both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is employed as a Plater and resident at 80 St.Bernards Road, living with his parents and sisters Eveline, Clarice, Minnie and Margaret. In 1915,at Stockton, Charles married Sarah J. Ewers. He enlisted at Thornaby into the 13th Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/3958 and died of wounds, as a Lance Corporal, at home on 3 May 1917. He is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARNOLD JEWITT
Arnold was born in 1897 at Stockton to John and Eleanor Jewitt. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Station Terrace with his parents and siblings Henry, Herbert and Ethel. On the 1911 Census he is living at Yarm Lane with his parents and siblings Henry, Herbert, Ethel and Eleanor. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5016 then transferred to "X" Company, 17th.Battalion Royal Scots, Highland Light Infantry (Lothian Regiment) service numbers 242010 and 270651. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. Arnold’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

VICTOR JOBLING
Victor was born in 1897 at Stockton to Thomas and Laura Agnes Jobling. On both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 66 Yarm Lane, living with his parents and three brothers Thomas, William and John. Victor enlisted at Middlesbrough on 25 March 1915 into the 6th Battalion Royal Fusilliers, service number 17695. He was promoted to Corporal on 2 April 1916 but Killed in Action just over a month later on 15 May 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. Victor was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRED JOHNSON
Fred was born in 1887 at Stockton to William and Mary Ann Johnson and on the 1891 Census is resident at 17 Kirby Street with his parents and siblings Thomas, Sarah and Alfred. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Painter and living at 11 North Lodge Avenue, New Park, Harrogate. Fred enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd./5th.Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, service number 241816. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 September 1917 at the Battle of Polygon Wood, 3rd.Ypres and is buried in Bridge House Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK JOHNSON
Frederick was born in 1897 at Stockton to Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Johnson. He grew up in Howard Street (Nos 2 and 5) with his parents and siblings Olive, Harry and Lily. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1864 but was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 March 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN EDWARD JOHNSON
John was born in Appleton, Yorkshire and enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the 2nd.Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusilliers, service number 41496 (he was formerly 5282 the 83rd.Training Reserve Battalion). He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 October 1918 during the Advance into Flanders, 5th.Ypres. He is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT JOHNSON
Robert was enlisted in the Royal Navy, service number M/11024 as an Engine Room Articifer 4th. Class. He was serving aboard HM Submarine D3 when it was mistakenly bombed and sunk by the French Airship AT-0 off Fecamp in the English Channel. Robert’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Hampshire. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HUGH ALEXANDER JOHNSTON
Hugh was born in 1880 at Thornaby-on-Tees to Robert and Margaret Johnston. On the 1891 and 1901 Censuses he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 20 Georgiana Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Mary and Robert. In 1910, at Stockton, Hugh married Elizabeth Matilda Jackson and the Census of the following year lists him as employed as an Angle Iron Smith Striker and resident at 45 Elsdon Street, Stockton with his wife.

In 1914, at Thornaby, Hugh enlisted into the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 6564. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 March 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Hugh was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD WILLIAM JONES
Edward was born in 1897 at Stockton to Eliza Ann Jones. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Masker Off and resident at 16 Lambert Street with his mother and sisters Dorothy and Caroline. Edward enlisted at Thornaby into the 11th.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) service number S/5762. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 15 March 1916 and is buried in Essex Farm Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EMMANUEL WARD JONES
Emmanuel was born in 1899 at Stockton to William Isaac and Catherine Jones. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 15 Elliot Street with his parents and siblings Martha, George, William, Norman, Albert and Robert. Emmanuel enlisted into the 3rd/4th. Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service number 4279. He died, as a Private, on 19 March 1916 at the Military Hospital, North Camp, Ripon, Yorkshire and is buried in Ripon Cemetery.

EVAN JONES
Evan was born in 1874 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Jones. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 30 Waverley Street with his parents and siblings William, Elizabeth, Margaret and Sarah. He enlisted, in 1914, at Stockton into the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/8406 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Evan was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK JONES
Frederick was born in 1887 at Thornaby to Thomas and Sarah A. Jones. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 10 Hibernian Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings John and Elizabeth while on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Insurance Agent and resident at 31 Chalk Street, Stockton with his wife, Sarah Ann, and children Gwendoline and Frederick. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry (attached to Trench Mortar Battery) service number 2800. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 July 1916 and is buried in La Laiterie Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE EDWIN JONES
George was born in 1892 at Stockton to Walter Vaughan and Faith Jones. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 Thompson Street with his parents and siblings Arthur and Elsie and on the 1911 Census is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and Turner and living at 19 Alberto Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Arthur, Elsie, Emily and Harry. In 1914, at Stockton, George enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2691. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 2 May 1915 and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY JONES MM
Harry was born in 1896 at Stockton to Mr. E. Jones and Mrs. M. Jones. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Milk Seller and resident as a Boarder at Brookdale Farm, Norton-on-Tees. He enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10802 and was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 22 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France. Harry was awarded the Military Medal and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM JONES
William was born in 1890 at Stockton to David and Elizabeth Ann Jones, growing up first at 8 Allison Street and later at 6 Mill Street with his parents and siblings Alice, Edith and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rolley Man and resident at 18 Victoria Street with his maternal grandparents Robert and Ann Raby. William enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26507. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 October 1918 and is buried in Beaurevoir Communal Cemetery British Extention Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES EDWARD JORDAN
James was born in 1898 at Sunderland to Thomas and Elizabeth Jordan. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 10 1/2 John Street, Stockton with his father (mother died 1901 at Stockton). He enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1st.Battalion The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) service number 22922. James died of wounds, as a Private, on 4 October 1918 and is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

PATRICK JORDAN
Patrick was born in 1891 at Stockton to James and Mary Jordan. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Portrack Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Ellen, Patricia and John. On the 1911 Census he is resident at Hyderabad Barracks, Military Road, Mersea Road, Colchester with the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 10693. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1914. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RICHARD JORDAN
Richard was born on 31 July 1892 at Stockton to Patrick and Catherine Jordan. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident at 34 Nicholson Street with his parents and siblings James, Elizabeth, Mary and John. Richard enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/4347 and was serving aboard HMS Magpie when he died of illness. He is buried in Totland (St.Saviour) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Isle of Wight and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH JOPLING
Joseph was born in Stockton, enlisting there into the 13th Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/3946. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 11 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France, he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN CHARLES KAPKE
John was born in 1891 at South Shields to John Charles and Frances Jane Kapke and on the Census 10 years later he is living at 69 Worcester Street, Middlesbrough with his parents, sisters Mary and Meggie and maternal grandfather Ralph Hudson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bridge Yard Plater and resident at 50 Beaconsfield Street,Norton-on-Tees with his parents, siblings Mary, Meggie, Ralph, Violet and Gladys together with maternal grandfather. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry,service number 2614. John was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD JOSEPH KAY
Edward was born in 1876 at Nottingham to Edward and Sarah Jane Kay. He lived first in Nottingham before moving to Edinburgh where he worked as an Architect's Draughtsman. By the time of the 1911 Census he is living as a boarder in Norton, at 1 Holly In and working as an Architect & Surveyor. The following year, at Stockton, Edward married Victoria Mary Thompson. He enlisted, also at Stockton into the 3rd.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) service number,S/29515 and died, as a Lance Corporal, on 17 March 1917. Edward is buried in Ste.Marie Cemetery,Le Havre Seine-Maritime France and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at the White Swan Inn,Norton.

ROBERT ROLAND KAY
Robert was born in 1898 at Stockton to Robert and Bridget Kay. On the 1901 Census he is resident at the "Spread Eagle" Dovecote Street with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is resident as a Student at a Catholic School in Lanchester, Durham.
Robert enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion (then attached the 20th.Battalion) Durham Light Infantry, service number 23370. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on the 31 July 1917 and Killed in Action on the 23 March 1918, aged 19, during the German "Michael" offensive, and just 10 days before he was due to come home on leave. His final letter to his father, written five days before he died detailed all the things he planned to do when he returned home. Robert's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial,Pas de Calais France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

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JOHN J KEEGAN
John was born at Middlesbrough and enlisted at Stockton as a Gunner in the Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery, service number 21929. He died at home in the Military Detention Hospital, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough and is buried in North Ormesby (St.Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE ROBINSON KELD
George was born in 1890 at Stockton to William and Annie Keld and on the following year's Census is living at 19 Round Gate with his parents. In 1911, at Guisborough, George married Jenny Dent Dimbleby and it that year's Census is listed as being employed as an "Agent" and living with Jenny, as Boarders, at 15 Allinson Street, Guisborough. George enlisted at Bishop Auckland into the 7th.Battalion Border Regiment, service number 6599 and died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 15 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery,Pas de Calais France, he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS KENT
Thomas was born in 1889 at Lancaster to George Marcon and Mary Kent and he grew up in the town with his parents and brothers John and Alfred. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 1951 and 200136, and died of wounds,as a Private, on 1 November 1917. Thomas is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

SAMUEL KETT
Samuel Kett was born in Earsham, Norfolk in 1882 to Nathan and Maria Kett. He grew up in Norfolk but by the time of the 1901 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and living at 31 Lumley Street, Stockton with his parents and two of his six siblings. In 1906 Samuel married Elizabeth Jane Griffiths at Stockton and on the 1911 Census they are listed as resident at 28 Crofton Street, Portrack, Stockton with a son Edward. Samuel enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve as a Stoker, service number 3720S, and was serving on HMS "Defence" when it is sunk with no survivors at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

ARNOLD THOMAS VINCENT JOHNATHAN KIDD
Arnold was born in 1897 at Stockton to George and Annie Kidd, living at Grangefield Farm with his parents and siblings Mary, Jane, Georgina and Harold. He enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24375, and was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 20 September 1917 during the Battle of Menin Road, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE C and JOHN WILLIAM KIDD
George was born in 1894 and John in 1895 at Norton-on-Tees to Thomas Cowan and Sarah Jane Kidd. On the 1901 Census they are resident at Hornleys Farm, Norton, with their parents and sister Jane Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census John is employed as a Grocer's Assistant and resident at Hornleys Farm with his parents and sisters Jane, Florence, Mary and Doris ( George absent ).
George enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Grenadier Guards,service number 18554. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 31 July 1917 at the Battle of Pilkem, 3rd.Ypres and is buried in Artillery Wood Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
John enlisted at Stockton on 29 September 1915 into the 21st.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number C/12045. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, during the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS KIDD
John was born in Scotland in 1888 at Coatbridge, Lanark. In 1909 he married Rose Doyle at Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed at Bowesfield Steel Co. as a Ganger and living at 25 Union Street West, Stockton with Rose and their son Isaac Henry.
John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 8th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 3991 and 201217. He died, as a Private, on 20 October 1918 and is buried in Cremona Town Cemetery, Italy. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES EDWARD KILPATRICK
James was a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery,service number 311092. He died on 30 November 1918 and is buried in Le Cateau Communal Cemetery,Nord France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLIE KING
Charlie was born in 1896 at Stockton to John and Margaret Jane King. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Millbank Street, Stockton with his parents, sister Lilian and brothers Walter, Herbert and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and living at 16 Primrose Street, Darlington with his parents and Herbert and John. Charlie enlisted at Darlington into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 1977. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST KING
Ernest was enlisted in the 1st.Battalion Royal Scots Fusilliers,service number 43412. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 October 1918 during 5th Ypres (the Advance into Flanders) Ernest is buried in Rumilly-En-Cambresis Communal Cemetery Extension,Nord France and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRED KING
Fred was born in 1893 at Grangetown, Middlesbrough to William and Mary King. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Porchin Road, Grangetown with his parents and siblings Mary, Alfred, Margaret, George, Kezia and Jessie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Teacher in Training and resident at 7 Bolckow Road, Grangetown with his parents and siblings Frank, George, Kezia
and Jessie. Fred enlisted in 1914 at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7854. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Artois. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HUMPHREY STUART KING MC
Humphrey was born in 1892 at Crook, Co.Durham to Reverand John King M.A. and Louise M. King. On the 1901 Census he is resident at The Rectory,Crook, Crook and Billy Row, Auckland, Co.Durham with his parents and siblings Monica, Frederick, Maude, Reginald, Isobel and Millicent, together with Domestic Servant Ada G. Henning. On the 1911 Census he is resident as a Student at Grammar School Darlington. Humphrey was a B.A. graduate of Durham University, June 1914 ( Divinity Student ) before enlisting into the 2nd.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers and was promoted to Temporary 2nd.Lieutenant in May 1915. He was awarded the Military Cross in June 1917 and promoted to Captain. In 1918 at Tynemouth Northumberland Humphrey married Josephine Wheatley and later that year was Killed in Action on 3 October. He is buried in Bellicourt British Cemetery, Aisne France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES WILLIAM KING
James was born in 1885 at Bungay,Suffolk to Joseph and Mary A. King. On the 1891 census he is resident at Lower Olland Street, Holy Trinity Bungay ,Wangford, Suffolk with his parents and sister Susan. In 1908, at Stockton, James married Beatrice King. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship Platers Helper and resident at 13 Stoker Street with his wife, son Arthur Leonard and sister Ellen Rose King. James enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry,service number 4/9126. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 27 July 1915 and is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery Belgium. Jameswas posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN KING
John was born in 1879 at Stockton to John and Maria King and on the 1881 Census was living at Windmill Terrace with his parents and sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Annie. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 17 Waverley Street with his mother (father died in 1888 at Stockton) siblings Elizabeth, Fanny, Hannah, William and George. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Ironworks Labourer and still at the same address with his mother and brother William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer at a Rolling Mill and resident at 20 Waverley Street as a Boarder. John enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/8399 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Artois. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH KING
Joseph was born in Byker, Newcastle and enlisted at Wallsend into the 12th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 14895. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. Joseph was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LOWNSBOROUGH KING
Lownsborough was born in 1900 at Glaisdale, Yorkshire to William and Mary Hannah King and on the Following year’s Census is living at 1 Station Road, Lealholm Bridge, Glaisdale with his parents and siblings Harry, Wharton, Robert, David and Eliza. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 3 Railway Cottage, Lealholm with his parents and siblings Harry, Eliza, Elizabeth and Mary. Lownsborough enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1st/6th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 66675. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his mother was living at 21 Cranbourne Terrace.

WILLIAM ALFRED KIPLING
William was born in 1876 at Snape, Yorkshire to Tobias and Sarah Kipling. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 36 Ridsdale Street, Darlington with his parents and siblings Matthew, Mary, John, Thomas, Charles, Frederick and Walter. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 1 Lambton Street, Darlington with his parents and siblings Matthew, Mary, John, Thomas, Charles, Frederick and Walter. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Assistant Photographer and resident at Crescent Road, Middlesbrough as a Boarder with his brother Charles. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Photographer and resident at 27 Falmer Road, Darlington as a Boarder with his sister-in-law Jessie. In 1915 William's father died. William enlisted at Stockton into the 11th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 22193. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 30 November 1917 and is buried in Gouzeacourt New British Cemetery, Nord, France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS GORDON and HORACE DODSWORTH KIRBY
Thomas was born in 1891 at West Hartlepool and Horace in 1897 at Norton-on-Tees to Thomas and Rose Kirby. On the 1901 Census they are resident at 1 Lower Cambridge Terrace, Norton with their parents and siblings Lucy and William. On the 1911 Census Thomas is employed as a Grocer and resident at Cambridge House, Nortonas a Boarder. Horace is resident at 2 Hanson Street, Redcar with his parents and brother William. Thomas enlisted at Redcar into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3246. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Thomas’ body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Horace enlisted at Darlington into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 60367. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 13 October 1918 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extention, Rouen Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of the brothers’ deaths their parents were resident at 13 Lightfoot Grove, Stockton.

MARK KIRBY
Mark was born in 1886 at Norton-on-Tees to William and Eleanor Kirby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 North Mount Pleasant Street, Norton with his parents and siblings Henry, John, Robert, Eleanor, Arthur and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Plasterer and resident at his uncle’s Robert Baker of 2 William Terrace, Norton-on-Tees with his mother (father died in 1906 at Stockton) and siblings Robert, Eleanor, Arthur and Mary. Mark enlisted at Stockton into the 10th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26689. He died of pneumonia, as a Private, on 4 September 1917 and is buried in St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK ARTHUR C KIRK
Frederick was born on 31 October 1896 at Saint Catherine, Edge-Hill, Lancashire to William and Emma Kirk. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 30 Holt Street, West Derby, Lancashire with his parents and brothers James and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Pawnbroker Assistant and resident at 10 Northcote Street, Stockton with his parents. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 4153. He was Killed in Action, as a Private,on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH HENRY KIRK
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ROBERT LACKENBY
Robert was born in 1897 at Stockton to John and Harriet Lackenby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Brown Street Little, Stockton with his parents and sisters Jane, Annie and Alice. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and resident at 32 Chalk Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Annie, Alice, John, Mary and Elsie. Robert enlisted on 19 April 1915 at Thornaby (whilst employed as a Property Master) into the 12th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/12082 He died from wounds, as a Rifleman, on 22 September 1917 during the Battle of Menin Road, 3rd.Ypres. He is buried in Dozingham Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE ROBERT LAIDLOW
George was born in 1899 at Guisborough,Yorkshire to George and Margaret Laidlow and on the 1901 Census is living at Guisborough with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is at 22 Lome Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Wilfred and Eveline. George enlisted at Stockton into the 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (Hull Tradesmen), service number 50984. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 6 September 1918, his body never recovered. George is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT LAIDLER
Albert was born in 1888 at Stockton to Thomas R. and Hannah Laidler. On the 1891 Census he, his parents and siblings John, Ellen, Hannah, Mary, William, Eveline and Edith are resident at 21 Skinner Street. On the next Census in 1911 Albert is employed as a Labourer and resident at 24 Skinner Street with his parents and Ethel. Albert enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 11th.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers,service number 46267 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 20 September 1917 during the Battle of Menin Road,3rd.Ypres. Albert's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE CUSSONS LAIDLER
George was born in 1890 at Norton to John T. and Mary Ellen Laidler. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 25 Kingston Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Mildred, Doris and Robert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Brass Finisher Apprentice and resident at 11 Craggs Street with his parents, Mildred,Doris and brother John. George enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry,service number 2701. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 22 May 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium and George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN LAING
John was born in 1889 at Stockton to Arthur and Jane Laing. He lived first at Gayles Street with his parents and siblings Arthur, Frances and Ethel but in 1892 John's mother and father both died, in Stockton. He was brought up by his paternal grandparents, living at 9 West Street. In 1909 he married Evelyn Mainwaring Devereux in Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Accountant Clerk and living at 9 Silver Street with Evelyn, their daughter (also called) Evelyn and his wife's parents. Two sons, Herbert (b 1911) and John (b 1912) followed. John enlisted into the Army Pay Corps, service number 12065. He was discharged from the army with ill health (he had been awarded the Silver War Badge No.277716) and died, as a Private, at home. He is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CLIFFORD JAMES LAMB (Born OPIE)
Clifford was born in 1895 at Gwennap, Cornwall to Caroline Opie. In 1898 Caroline married Thomas Lamb at Cornwall and Clifford grew up in Plymouth with his mother, stepfather and half sister Caroline. By the time of the 1911 Census the family (now with additional children Doris,Thomas,Edith and Muriel) has moved to Stockton, living at 60 Webster Street and Clifford is employed as an Apprentice Plater. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 6/5942 and 250953, and died of wounds, as a Private and a Prisoner of War, on 4 June 1918. He is buried in Niederzwehreh Cemetery, Kassel, Hessen Germany and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE LAMBERT
George was born on 1 April 1889 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Ann Lambert. On the 1891 Census he is living with his parents and brother Henry at 23 Hanlon Street. Two years later his mother died. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Agnes Street, living with his father, stepmother Elizabeth and Henry. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 14 Kingston Street with his cousin Thomas Lambert. In 1911, at Stockton, George married Alice Badge. He enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3787 and was serving aboard HMS Defence when it was sunk on 31st May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland, with no survivors. George's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent and he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK LESLIE LAMBARD
Frank was born in 1897 at Stockton-on-Tees to Walter and Eliza Ann Lambard. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 31 Alma Street with his parents and sister Doris. He enlisted at Stockton into the 21st.Battalion (2nd Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 45313 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 October 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. Frank is buried in Solferino Farm Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE ADAMSON LAMBERT
George was born in 1896 at Stockton to Walter Thomas and Eliza Lambert and on the 1901 Census is resident at 8 Canning Street with his parents and siblings Florence, Thomas and Albert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Servant at the Corporation Hotel, Middlesbrough. George enlisted at Stockton into the 13th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24450. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 25 July 1917 and is buried in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER LANE
Walter was born on 9 May 1884 at Stockton to Thomas and Ann Lane. He grew up at 8 Frances Street with his parents and siblings Avis, Frederick, John and Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Rivetter and resident at 7 Back Henzell Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, Edith and Florence. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Helper in Shipyard and resident as a Boarder at 10 Donald Street. Walter enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 2702T and was serving aboard HMS Vanguard when on 9 July 1917 it was sunk by an internal explosion at Scapa Flow with the loss of 804 crew. Walter's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM LANSDELL
William was born in 1881 at Tottenham to Charles and Elizabeth Lansdell. He grew up in Tottenham with his parents and siblings Emma, Charles, Jas and Walter before moving to Kent, living at 15 Sutherland Street, Erith, with his brother Charles, and sister-in-law Emily, and working as a labourer. He enlisted at Stockton into the 12th Battalion Rifle Brigade ,service number S/1448 and was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 25 September 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium, being posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GEORGE LARMOUTH
William was born in 1882 at Stockton to George John and Lucy Larmouth. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 11 Milton Street with his parents and siblings Albert, Joseph and Mary. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Solicitors Clerk and still resident at Milton Street with his parents and siblings Albert, Joseph, Mary, Herbert and Frederick. In 1903, at Stockton, William married Eliza Whisson and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Assistant Manager and resident at 42 Dundas Street with Eliza and children William and Lily. He enlisted into the 225th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 101069 and was Killed in Action, as a 2nd.Corporal, on 15 October 1917, during 3rd.Ypres. William is buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE LAROCHE
George was born on 11 January 1894 at Hull to James Joseph and Ellen Laroche. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Stoker Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings John,Thomas, Walter and Violet. George enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/4481 and was serving aboard HMS Black Prince when on 31 May 1916 it was sunk during the Battle of Jutland. There were no survivors, George’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS HENRY LATTIMER MM
Thomas was born in 1884 at Carlisle to Ann Lattimer. He grew up in Carlisle, living with his widowed mother and brother John. At the time of the 1901 Census he is employed as a Servant and living at 21 Burlington Road, Carlisle as a Boarder. In 1906 at Brampton, Thomas married Mary Howe Messenger and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer Labourer and resident at 8 Langley Street, Stockton with Mary and their children John and Ethel. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 13th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 23626. He was awarded the Military Medal and died of wounds, as a Private, on 6 August 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Thomas is buried in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extention, Somme, France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER LAVERICK
Walter was born in 1897 at Billingham to John and Rachel Laverick and spent his childhood at 11 Crists Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Charles, Joseph, John, Elizabeth, William, Mary and Lillian. Walter enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3479. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 31st October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN EDWARD and ROBERT LAW
John was born in 1886 at Darlington and Robert in 1896 at Stockton to John and Sarah Law. On the 1901 Census the brothers are living at 26 Arlington Street with their parents and siblings Arthur and Lilly. John enlisted on 1 August 1905 into the 1st.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number 6589. On 13 April 1914 he married Ellen Instone at St.Peter's Church, Stockton but four months later was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 14 September, during the B.E.F.'s retreat from Mons. John’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-Et-Marne France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 5/1691 and 201115. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 17 May 1917 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extention, Rouen Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY TAYLOR LAWS
Harry was born on 10 September 1894 at Stockton to William and Kate Laws. In 1912 he married Sarah J. Riley at Stockton and was admitted into the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Union. He enlisted into the 13th.Battalion, "D" Company, Rifle Brigade, service number S/4376 and was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 28 July 1917. Harry is buried in Torreken Farm Cemetery No.1,
Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GILBERT STEELE LAX
Gilbert was born in 1888 at Stockton to Mark Westmarland and Ann Louisa Lax. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Durham Street with his parents and on the 1901 Census he is at 29 Windsor Road with his parents and siblings Alfred, Francis, Walter, George and Nora. On the next Census in 1911 he is employed as a Boot Maker and Repairer and resident at 27 Russell Street with his mother (father died in 1909 at Stockton) and siblings Alfred, Francis, Walter, George and Nora. In 1915 Gilbert married Miss Henderson at Stockton. Gilbert enlisted at Consett into the 11th.Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, service number 11073. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on the 9 October 1917 during 3rd Ypres and is buried in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHNSON LAX
Johnson was born in 1892 at Wolviston to George and Ann Lax. On the 1901 Census he is resident at The Green, Billingham with his parents and sisters Emily, Ruby and Ada. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer and resident as a Servant at Low Grange Farm, Newton Bewley, Co.Durham with William Noddings and family. On 19 July 1913, at Stockton, Johnson married Florence Dobinson. He enlisted at Stockton on 19 April 1915 into the 12th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. service number R/12084 and was promoted to Sergeant on 22 February 1917. Johnson was Killed in Action on 25 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras and is buried in Trescault Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN WILLIAM LAYBOURNE
John was born in 1894 at Stockton to Moses and Elizabeth Laybourne. On both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is living at 17 Ware Street with his parents and siblings Richard, Thomas, Stephen, Austin, Violet and Olive, being employed as an Apprentice Plater. John enlisted at Stockton into the 13th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/3879 and was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 10 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boiselle, Somme France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CYRIL DAVISON LAZONBY
Cyril was born in 1897 at Stockton to Thomas Nicholas and Emily Lazonby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Craggs Street with his parents, while 10 years later is at 33 Vicarage Street. Cyril enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27255. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 February 1917 and is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

REGINALD JOHN CAREY LEADER
Reginald was born in 1895 at Kettering, Northamptonshire to George C. (a Baptist Minister) and Fanny Selina Leader. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Station Road, Kegworth in Leicestershire with his parents and sisters Irene, Helena and Edith. Reginald was commissioned at Stockton as a Second Lieutenant into the 14th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was Killed in Action on the 28 April 1916 and is buried in Baird Cottage Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS JAMES LEATHER
Thomas enlisted into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 4/9179 then transferred to the 2nd.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 21006. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 October 1915 at the Battle of Loos. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD LEE
Edward was born in 1884 at Stockton to William and Emma Lee. On New Year’s Eve of 1906 Edward married Phoebe Richardson at St.James’ Church and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Scrap Loader at Steel Plate Mill and living with Phoebe and their daughter (also called Phoebe) at 43 Campbell Street. Edward enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S3722. He was serving aboard HMS Defence when it was sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. There were no survivors and his body was never recovered. Edward is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD IRVING LEE
Edward was born in 1894 at Stockton to George and Mary A. Lee. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Trinity Street with his parents and sister Gladys. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 23 Grove Street with his parents and sisters Gladys and Winifred. Edward enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2457. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 April 1916 and is buried in Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MYLES LEE
Myles was born in 1898 at Stockton to Myles and Mary Lee. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 18 Carrol Street with his parents and sisters Rose and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 17 James Street with his parents and siblings Rose, Mary, James and Thomas. Myles enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3455. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT LEE
Robert was born in 1886 at Barnard Castle. He married Meggie Hallimond in 1907 at Stockton and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Law Clerk and resident at his brother-in-law’s at Eart End, Sedgefield with Meggie and children Norman and Nora. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the North Riding (Northumbrian) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 311628 and died of wounds, as a Gunner, on 2 October 1917 during the Battle of Polygon Wood, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. Robert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

SAMUEL LEE
Samuel was born on 6 April 1876 at Stockton to William and Mary Lee. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 2 Acklam Street with his parents and siblings Anne, Salatheaiel, George, Marcy, Athaliah, Eliza, Mary, John and Charles. On the 1891 Census he is still resident at Acklam Street with his mother (father deceased) and siblings Salatheaiel, John, Athaliah and Charles. In 1900 Samuel married Jane Ann Humphries at Stockton and on the following year’s Census is employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident at 11 Thorp Street with his wife. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Holder Up at Shears in Steel Mill and resident at 15 Hume Street with his wife and children Samuel and Miriam. Samuel enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S7585, and was serving aboard HMS Natal when on 30th December 1915 it was sunk by an internal explosion when off Cromarty Scotland. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent. Samuel was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM LEEMING
William was born in 1899 at Stockton to Joseph and Susan Leeming. He grew up at 23 Tennant Street with his parents and siblings Joseph and Daisy. William enlisted at Stockton into the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 69780. He died, as a Private, on 29 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

DENIS LEONARD MM
Denis enlisted into the 2nd. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own)
as a Private, service number 24448. He was awarded the Military Medal, was commissioned to
Second Lieutenant (Temporary) on 25 June 1918 and was Killed in Action on 6th November 1918 and buried in Bettrechies Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT LEWIS
Albert was born in Stockton and enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 22278 before transferring to the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) service number 34432. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 7 June 1917 and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extention, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN LESLIE DUNMORE LEWIS
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JOHN THOMAS LEWIS
John enlisted in the Prince of Wales Own, West Yorkshire Regiment, 15th/17th Battalion, in Middlesbrough and was killed in action at the Battle of Hazebrouck on 13 April 1918. He is buried at Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerch Nord, France. A sunflower to remember John Thomas' sacrifice is being grown by Sue Stanley.

THOMAS LIDDLE
Thomas enlisted at Durham into the 1/8th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8/3702. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 12 April 1916 and is buried in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE LINFOOT
George was born in 1894 at Stockton to William and Sarah Ann Linfoot. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 40 Chalk Street with his parents and siblings James, Elizabeth, William, Emma, Evelyn and John. George enlisted at Stockton on 16 September 1914 into the 11th (Service) Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number 3619. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 3 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, Somme France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH LISTER
Joseph was born in 1888 at Leeds to Thomas William and Martha Elizabeth Lister. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Aysgarth Place, Pontefract Lane, Leeds with his parents and siblings Ada, Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, Harriet and Alfred. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 29 Pontefract Lane, Leeds with his parents and siblings Charles, Elizabeth, Mary and Harriet. In 1901 Joseph married Jessie Danby at Leeds. He enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 35225 (formerly 4448 Durham Light Infantry). He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 7 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. After his death his wife was resident at 89 Morley Street, Heaton, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

WILLIAM LITTLE
William was born in 1897 at Stockton to John George and Minnie Gertrude Little. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 25 Parliament Street with his aunt, Susan Little and cousins James, Archie, Robert and Margaret. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at 25 Parliament Street with his parents and siblings Florence and John. William enlisted into the Royal Horse Artillery, service number 197522. He was commissioned on 6 May 1917 into the Royal Field Artillery as a Second Lieutenant, was Killed in Action on 24 April 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN A LITTLEFAIR
John was born in 1887 at Stockton to John A. and Louisa E. Littlefair. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Garbutt Street with his parents and siblings Thomas and Louisa and on the 1901 Census is at 8 Cromwell Street, with his parents and siblings Thomas, Louisa and Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Moulder Loam and resident at 7 Howard Street with his father (mother deceased) and siblings Isabel, Charles and Robert. John enlisted at Thornaby into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 8092 he was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER LIVERSIDGE
Walter was born in 1895 at Stockton to William Henry and Fanny Liversidge. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 22 Craister Street with his parents and brother William together with half siblings Thomas, Edward and Mary (Buttress). On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Engineer and resident at 26 Allison Street, Stockton with his parents and family. Walter enlisted at Stockton into the 6th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 6/6131 and 250923. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 15 April 1917 during the 2nd. Battle of Arras. Walter is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK ARCHER LLEWELLYN
Frederick was born in 1885 at Stockton to David and Martha Llewellyn, growing up at 52 Thorpe Street with his mother (father died in 1890 at Stockton) and siblings William, Ada, Maud, David and Ellen. After leaving school, and while still at Thorpe Street, he worked as a Shipyard Labourer before later moving to 3 Nafferton Street. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 8th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26625. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 30 August 1916 and is buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS LLOYD
John was born in 1896 at Bilston, Staffordshire to William Thomas and Ann Maria Head Lloyd but by the time of the 1901 Census he is living in Stockton, at 47 Camden Street, with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Baker’s Errand Boy and living at 23 Camden Street with his mother (father died in 1907 at Stockton) and siblings William, Ethel and Anne together with his maternal grandfather Jonathan Head. John enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5 th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2869 and 202504. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. John’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES LOGAN
Charles was born in 1881 at Wilton, Yorkshire to James and Ellen Logan. On that year’s Census he is listed as resident at Towns Farm, Guisborough, living with his mother, maternal grandparents (Christopher and Hannah Jackson) and siblings Christopher and Mary. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Church Wyndham, Yarm with his parents, siblings Christopher, Mary, James, Herbert, Edward, Elizabeth, Hilda and Philip. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Photographer and resident at 7 Manfield Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings James, Herbert, Thomas, Elizabeth, Hilda, Philip and Sephmirs.

On 18 October 1902 at Darlington Register Office Charles married Deborah Snowball and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Photographer and resident at 31 Essex Street, Middlesbrough with Deborah and their children James and Hilda together with stepchildren Edward and Deborah Snowball.

Charles was 5 foot 8 and a half inches tall with a 39 and a half inch chest. He weighed 168 Ilbs on enlistment. His teeth were not up to standard but not enough to debar enlistment. He also seems to have had very poor sight in his left eye. He enlisted at Middlesbrough on 2 January 1915 into the 10th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3/11528 and was posted to 3 DLI at South Shields on 28th January. He had two disciplinary entries including forfeiting eight day’s pay for absence.He was posted to 10 DLI in France on 2nd September 1915 and arrived with the battalion on 15th October. He was in D Company.

He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme France. No effects were returned and there is a letter from his wife to the Infantry Records in York asking about this. She writes “It is very hard to realise that all you hold dearest in this world is gone”.Charles was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

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ARTHUR LONSDALE
Arthur was born in 1893 at Norton-on-Tees to Richard and Mary Lonsdale. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 62 The Green, Norton with his father (mother died in 1896 at Norton) and siblings Alice, Richard and Eleanor. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Domestic Gardener and still resident at 62 The Green with his father, stepmother (father married Mary Jane Clay at Stockton in 1901), siblings Richard, Eleanor and half siblings Mabel and George. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the 6th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 203729. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 25 October 1917 during 3rd.Ypres and is buried in Dozingham Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIE LONSDALE
Willie was born in 1898 at Morley, Yorkshire to Harry and Eliza Jane Lonsdale. He grew up in Morley before enlisting at Dewsbury into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 44148. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY LORRAINE
Harry was born in 1898 at Stockton to John Henry and Maria Lorraine. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 28 Francis Street with his parents and siblings Florence, Thomas and Edith. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 5 Richmond Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, Edith, Frederick, Isabel, Elsie and John. Harry enlisted at Stockton on 10 May 1916 into the Royal Field Artillery, service number 185106 then transferred to the 7th Trench Mortar Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 223697. He died, as a Gunner, on 1 November 1918 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extention, Rouen Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MARK PERCIVAL LOUGH
'Percy' as he was known to his family volunteered at the start of the war but was killed in action on 10 November 1916 on the Somme. He has no known grave and is mentioned on the memorial at Thievpal. His mother never got over the loss of her only son, and his sisters mourned him till their dying day. One of those sisters is my Grandmother, the other Hilda Lough, remained a life long resident of Stockton. They both would be very moved to know that Stockton had not forgotten the sacrifice Percy made. (Norma Hendry)

JOHN WILLIAM LOWES
John was born in 1890 at Norton to John and Martha Lowes. On the following year’s Census he is resident at Eden Place, Stockton Road, Norton with his parents and servant Elizabeth Spriggs. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 High Street, Norton with his parents and brothers Thomas and Bertie together with Boarder William Horsman and servant Mary Duffey. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Assistant in his father’s Poultry Business and still resident at 2 High Street, Norton with his parents, brothers Thomas and Bertie together with cousin Jessie Donley and servant George Parkin. In 1912, at Stockton, John married Jessie May Donley (they had a son, John Samuel born in 1914). John enlisted at Stockton into the 200th.Company, 25th.Division Train, Army Service Corps., service number T/306700. He was Killed in Action, as a Driver, on 14 July 1917 during the Battle of Messines and is buried in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery Belgium. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES LOWES
Charles was born in 1885 at Stillington, Co.Durham. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Grocer’s Assistant and resident at 8 Mowbray Road, Norton with his brother Joseph, sister-in-law Mary and nephew Harold. In 1907, at Stockton, Charles married Elizabeth Lilias Wells and on the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Grocer’s Assistant and resident at 71 Buchanan Street, Stockton with Elizabeth, his son Karl Edward, brother-in-law Jessie James Wells and father-in-law James Kirk Wells. Charles enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1/5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 20180. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. Charles is buried in Croix-Du-Bac British Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM GREENSLADE LOWES
William was born in 1896 at Stockton to James and Margaret Jane Lowes. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Temple Street with his parents and siblings Robert and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Butcher’s Errand Boy and living at 4 Hanlon Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Elsie and Albert. William enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 200386, transferred to the Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 236939 and then to the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 220617. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 22 August 1918 and is buried in Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES WILLIAM LUCAS
James was born in 1888 at Stockton to James and Maria Lucas. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Stockton Road, Norton with his father and sisters Maria, Mary and Margaret. James enlisted at Newcastle-on-Tyne on 5 August 1905 into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 9206. On the 1911 Census he is stationed with his battalion, he died of wounds, as a Lance Corporal, on 14 October 1914. James is buried in Sec-Bois Communal Cemetery, Virus-Berquin, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES LYONS
James was born in 1893 at Stockton to James and Jane Ann Lyons and on the 1901 Census is resident at Slaters Yard, Bishop Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Ada, Maria, Dora and Jack. On the 1911 Census he is an inmate at Philioson Boys Farm Colony Children’s Sanitorium and Boys Convalescent Home at Morpeth, Northumberland. James enlisted at Middlesbrough into the K.O.S.B. service number 6628 then transferred to the 252nd.Tunnelling Company Royal Enginneers, service number 79848. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme France and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

DAVID FRANCIS LYLE
David was born in 1889 at Darlington to Robert and Mary Lyle. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 96 Prescott Street in the town with his parents, his brother John and sister Edith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Trafalgar Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings John, Edith, Bethen, Mary and Henry. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident as a Boarder at 2 Mansfield Street, Stockton. Later in 1911 David married Sarah A. Cowley at Stockton. They had a daughter, Olive, born in 1912. David enlisted at Stockton into the 8th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 12472. He died at home, as a Private, on 6 July 1918 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

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