JOHN WILLIAM FAIL
John was born on 5 August 1892 at Stockton to John William and Louisa Fail. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 75 Sheraton Street with his parents and siblings Annie, Louisa, Emily, Alice, Charles and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and still resident at Sheraton Street with his parents and siblings Alice, Charles and William. In 1915 John married Isabel Walker at Stockton. He enlisted into "G" Depot Company Royal Engineers, service number 36589 and died at home on 25 January 1919. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE ROBERT FALLIS
George was born on 14 November 1895 at Stockton to George Robert and Elizabeth Jane Fallis. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 29 Adams Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings James and Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Horse Driver and resident at 25 Arlington Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings James, Sarah, Ada, Richard and Isabella.
George enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S3792, and was serving aboard HMS Defence when it was sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland with no survivors. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES HENRY FARNABY
Charles was born on 14 November 1895 at Stockton to William and Frances Lucy Farnaby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 5 Neasham Street with his parents and brothers Herbert, Edmund and Norman. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and resident at 5 Farrer Street with his parents and brothers James, Herbert, Edmund and Norman.
Charles enlisted, at Stockton, into the 8th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales 's Own) service number 24451. He died, as a Private, on 2 November 1918 and is buried in Bordighera British Cemetery, Italy. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
RICHARD FARNES
Richard was born on 18 May 1896 at Stockton to William and Mary Farnes. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 19 Vine Street, with his parents and siblings Robert, Arthur, Alfred, Edith, Annie, Albert and Louise. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk and resident at 21 Lindsay Street, Stockton with his father (mother died 1902 at Stockton) and siblings Robert, Edith and Albert. Richard enlisted, at Middlesbrough, into the 6th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7839. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 12 December 1915 and is buried in Hill 10 Cemetery, Gallipoli Turkey. He was posthumously awarded the1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR FARRELL
Arthur was born in 1890 at Norton-on-Tees to Arthur and Alice Mary Farrell. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Summer House Square, Norton-on-Tees with his parents and sisters Elizabeth, Annie and Rose. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Church Row, Billingham with his parents and siblings John, Robert, Joseph, Annie and Rose. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Machinist Driller and resident at 21 Hallifield Street, Norton with his mother (father died 1907 at Stockton) and brothers John, Robert and Leo. In 1914, at Stockton, Arthur married Violet Hodgson.
In 1914, at Stockton, Arthur enlisted into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1800. 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, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE MARSHALL FARROW
George was born in 1896 at Scorton, Yorkshire to James Robert and Jane Farrow. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 31 Adam Street, Stockton with his parents and brothers James, Thomas and Joseph. George enlisted at Northallerton into 4th. Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, service number 35723. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. George was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN ROBERT FARROW
John was born in 1900 at Stockton. He enlisted there into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2852 and 200235. He died of wounds received, as a Private, on the 31 March 1918, during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Sains-En-Amienois Communal Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM FEARNS
William was born in 1898 at Bo'ness, Linlithgowshire to William and Mary Fearns. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Duguid Block No.3 West Lothian, Scotland, with his parents and sister Mary. The Fearns family were involved in the pottery industry and it is believed that this is what brought them to Norton, Stockton.
On the 1911 Census William is resident at 6 Windmill Lane, Stockton with his parents and siblings Mary, James, Charles and John. William enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3501. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 15 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
(Thanks to Amanda Fearns for information and this photograph of her great uncle William).
ALBERT HENRY FEATHERSTONE
Albert was born in 1890 at Stockton to Thomas and Rosie Featherstone. On the Censuses of 1891 and 1901 he is living at 35 Alliance Street with his parents and sister Mary Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 17 Edwards Street, with his parents and sister and in 1916, at Stockton, Albert married Isabella Brown. He enlisted, at Stockton, into the 9th(Glasgow Highland) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, service number 333824, dying, as a Private, on 29 April 1917. He is buried in St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
OSCAR FEATHERSTONE
Oscar was born in 1888 at Stockton to Joseph Prince and Ann Featherstone and on the 1891 Census is resident at 47 Webster Street with his parents and sisters Florence, Lillian and Hilda. On the 1901 Census he still resident at Webster Street with his parents and siblings Hilda, Rhoda and Norman. Come the 1911 Census and he is employed as a Farmer’s Head Horseman and listed as resident at Sowerby House, Sigston, Northallerton as a servant. In 1914, at Thornaby-on-Tees, Oscar enlisted into "C" Battery, 53rd.Brigade,Royal Field Artillery, service number 95902. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 5 September 1915 and is buried in Cambrian Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS RODDAM FEATHERSTONE
Thomas was born in 1886 at Middlesbrough to George Fletcher Cooper and Mary Featherstone. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 17 Severn Street in the town with his parents and siblings Elizabeth and George. On the 1901 Census they are resident at 28 Palm Street, Middlesbrough and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Elementary School Teacher and living at 37 Romney Street, Middlesbrough. Thomas married Euphemia F. Baird at Middlesbrough in 1911.
He enlisted, at Stockton, into "A" Company, 5th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 5518 and 242710 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 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.
WALTER FELSTEAD
Walter was born in 1889 at Grimsby, Lincolnshire to James Orville and Grace Felstead but by the time of the 1891 Census the family (Walter, his parents and Walter’s brothers Francis, William and Ernest) is at 7 Cross Carrol Street, Stockton. On the Census 10 years later he is at 33 Ann Street, Stockton with his parents and Francis and Ernest. On the 1911 Census Walter is employed as a Journeyman Hairdresser and the four are still together, living now at 35 Hanlon Street, Stockton.
Walter enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1st./5th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 4253 and 241703. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 19 April 1917 and is buried in London Cemetery, Neuville-Vitasse, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FREDERICK FENNY
Frederick was born in 1894 at Stockton to Frederick and Elizabeth Fenny. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 Albert Road, Stockton with his parents and sisters Nora and Ethel. In 1904 Frederick's father died and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Laundry Man and resident at 32 Langley Street, Stockton as a Boarder. Frederick married Grace Elizabeth Dickinson in 1914, at Stockton, and enlisted into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2790.
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 May 1915 during 2nd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, Frederick was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM FENNY
William was born in 1899 at Stillington, Co.Durham to James and Hannah Fenny. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 West Street, Witton with his parents and siblings John, Edwin, Annie and Ada. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 24,West Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Edwin and Ada.
William enlisted at Stillington, into the 1/9th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 9/7099. 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.
WALTER STOKELL FERGUSON
Walter was born in 1893 at Stockton to Jonathan and Louisa Ferguson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 Emily Street with his parents and siblings William and Eleanor. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 5 Suffolk Street, Stockton with William, Eleanor and a further brother, Robert.
Walter enlisted, at Stockton, into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 4409. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Walter was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM FERGUSON
William was born in 1894 at North Ormesby, Middlesbrough to Watson and Sarah Ann Ferguson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Shakespeare Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, Tobiers, John, George, Jane and Watson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Fire Wood Chopper and resident at 23 Emanuel Street, Stockton with his parents and John, George, Jane and Watson.
William enlisted,at Stockton, into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 21950 then transfered to the 65th. Prisoner of War Company, Labour Corps., service number 565849. He died, as a Private, on 13 October 1918 and is buried in Les Moutiers-Hubert Churchyard, Calvados France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT HENRY FERGUSON
Robert was born in 1888 at Stockton to Henry and Alice Ferguson and on the 1891 Census he is resident at 12/13 Lodge Houses, with his parents, sister Elizabeth and brother James. On the 1901 Census the family, now with additional sister Sarah, is at 11 Walton Street. On the 1911 Census Robert is employed as a Labourer and living at 15 Cambridge Street with his parents and siblings Sarah, Mary Ann, Peter and Alice. In 1911, at Stockton, Robert married Martha Eliza Brown.
Robert enlisted, at Stockton, into the 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 43558. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 April 1917 and is buried in Cojeul British Cemetery, St. Martin-Sur-Cojeul, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HAROLD FERNIE
Harold was born on 9 November 1895 at Thornaby-on-Tees to Alexander and Sarah Annie Fernie. On the 1901 Census Harold is resident at 19 Melville Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Alexander, James, Florence, Frances and Robert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Rivet Maker and living at 12 Melville Street, Stockton with his parents and now nine siblings.
Harold enlisted into the Royal Navy,service number SS/116499, and was serving aboard HMS Invincible as a Stoker 1st. Class when it was sunk at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. 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.
EDGAR AUSTIN FEWSTER
Edgar was born in 1886 at Thornaby-on-Tees to Arthur and Maud Fewster. On the 1891 Census he was resident at 11 Crosby Street,Thornaby with his parents and sister Amy. Edgar's father died the following year at Thornaby and his mother remarried in 1893. By the time of the 1901 Census he is still in Thornaby, at 63 Cobden Street, living with his mother, stepfather Thomas Allanson, Amy, his brother Arthur and half sisters Maud and Ann. In 1910 Edgar married Annie Elizabeth Addy at Thornaby and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and he and Annie are living at 9 Eleanor Place, Stockton.
Edgar enlisted,at Stockton, into the East Surrey Regiment,service number 32443, transfered to the 16-Hussars,service number GS/4596, then transferred to the 16th.(The Queen's) Lancers, Household Cavalry, service number L/9942. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 23 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. Edgar'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.
JOHN ROWE FEWSTER
John was born in 1899 at Norton-on-Tees to Thomas and Alice Fewster and on the 1901 Census is living at Post Lane, Norton with his parents and siblings Juadronia,Thomas and Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at Post Lane with his parents and siblings Fanny, Thomas, Arthur, William, Lawrence and Alice.
John enlisted, at Stockton, into the 53rd. Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters),Training Reserve, service number T.R./6/3851. He died at Lichfield,Staffordshire, as a Private, and is buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton.
WILLIAM HENRY FINCH
William was born in 1897 at Darlington to George Henry and Jane Ann Finch. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 38 Ridsdale Street,Darlington with his parents and sister Dorothy but by the time of the 1911 Census, the family, now with new children George and Magdelen, had moved to Norton and were living at North Shore House, Norton Road.
William enlisted,at Stockton, in 1915, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2129, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 March 1916. He is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES HENRY FINNIGAN
Charles was born in 1887 at Stockton to Owen and Catherine Finnigan. On the Census of 1891 he is resident at 18 Henzell Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, Owen, Thomas and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship Yard Labourer but resident as a Prisoner at Stockton Police Station.
Charles enlisted, at Stockton, into the Notts. and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) service number 48688, transfers to the Labour Corps.,service number 16381 and then transfers to the 2nd/5th Battalion Manchester Regiment,service number 53709. 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. Charles was posthumously awarded British War Medal and
Victory Medal.
ARTHUR OSWALD FIRTH
Arthur was born on 14 June 1894 at Stockton to Thomas Tonseith and Kate Rachel Firth. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Park View, Stockton with his parents and siblings Charles, Constance, Kathleen and Winnifred. On the 1911 Census he is a Private in the 4th.Dragoon Guards and resident at Preston Military Barracks, Lewes Road, Brighton. He transfered to the 7th.
Dragoon Guards (Princess Royal's) Household Cavalry, service number 5001. He died of wounds on 9 August 1918, is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension,Somme, France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS WILLIAM FISH
Thomas was born in 1887 at Thornaby to Wilson Henry and Mary Fish. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 10 Durham Road, Thornaby with his parents and sister Eleanor. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Wellington Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Eleanor and Wilson. On 20 May 1907 Thomas married Marian Ellen Watson at John the Baptist Church Stockton and on the 1911 Census he and Marian are living, as boarders, at 24 Thistle Green, Stockton. Thomas is working as a labourer.
Thomas enlisted, at Stockton, into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own ) service number 30817 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 April 1917. He is buried in Henin Crucifix Cemetery, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM HENRY FISH
William was born in 1899 at Stockton to Alice Fish. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Masons Court,10 High Street, Stockton with his mother (a Widow) and paternal grandparents George and Elizabeth Fish. On the 1911 Census he is resident as an inmate at Cottage Homes,56 Hartington Road, Stockton.
William enlisted, at Stockton, into the 15th./17th. Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 61641. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR WILLIAM FLACK
Arthur was born on 19 June 1891 at Stockton to Joseph Giffen and Sarah Flack. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Carlisle Street with his parents and brothers Charles, Joseph and Albert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Compositor and still resident at Carlisle Street, with his parents and brothers.
Arthur enlisted into the 7th.Battalion Tank Corps, service number 201491. He died on 30 November 1918, as a Private, and is buried in St. Pol British Cemetery, St. Pol-Sur-Ternoise, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
RICHARD CARTER FLATTELY
Richard was born in 1889 at Stockton to James Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Flattely and grew up at 9 Watson Street with his parents and sisters Florence, Mary, Jessie and Margaret. In 1910, at Stockton, Richard married Lydia Lee and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Catcher at Rolls in Iron Works and resident, with his wife, at 25 Lambert Street.
Richard enlisted, at Stockton, in 1914, into the 12th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 11596. He was promoted to Corporal and then to Sergeant on the 5 September 1914. He died of wounds on 28 June 1917 and was buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife was living at 27 Campbell Street, Stockton.
EDWARD FLETCHER
Edward was born in 1891 at Stockton to John Edward and Mary Jane Fletcher. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Light Pipe Hall Road with his parents and siblings Ethel, Joseph, Norman, Alice, Maud, Sarah, Amelia and Florence. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Ironworks Labourer and resident at 7 Grove Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, Norman, Maude, Sarah, Amelia, Florence, Thomas, John and James.
Edward enlisted, at Stockton, in 1914, into the 1/5 th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2823,then transferred to the Labour Corps, service number 376944. He was discharged on 29 May 1918, with the Silver War Badge for disability and died at 28 Beaconsfield Street, Norton on 22 September 1918. Edward was buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton and he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
MICHAEL FORKIN
Michael was born in 1880 at Swinford, Co.Mayo, Ireland to John and Mary Forkin. By the time of the 1901 Census he was living at 27 Durham Street, Middlesbrough and working as a Labourer. In 1907 Michael married Bridget McDonald at Middlesbrough and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Metal Carrier and he and Bridget are resident at 19 Brougham Street, Middlesborough with their sons John James and Michael.
Michael enlisted, at Richmond, North Yorkshire, into the Yorkshire Regiment then transferred to the 23rd Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) service number G/52236. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France. Michael was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS DUNN FOREMAN
Thomas was born in 1890 at Tynemouth, Northumberland to Thomas and Mary A. Forman. He grew up at Tynemouth before moving to North Shields where he worked as a Commercial Clerk. He enlisted, at Middlesbrough, into "A" Battery, 103rd.Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 45390 and was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 22 October 1917 during the 3rd.Battle of Ypres. He was buried in La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH FORREST
Joseph was born in 1887 at Stockton to William and Mary Forrest and on the 1891 Census was living at 8 Oxford Street with his parents and siblings Jane, John, Margaret,William, Walter and George. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Billiard Maker and still resident at Oxford Street with his parents and brothers William, Walter and George. In 1909 Joseph married Lily Abraham at Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and resident at Back Talbot Street with his wife and son Ernest Henry as boarders.
Joseph enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/ 3138. He was serving aboard RFA "Lady Cory Wright", a mine carrier, when it was sunk by the German UC-17 of the Lizard Cornwall on 26 March 1918. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial, Kent. Joseph was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ERNEST WILLIAM FORSTER
Dave Armstrong is growing a sunflower to remember Ernest, the younger brother of one of his great aunts. Ernest died in Russia in May 1919 in support of the White Army against the Bolsheviks as part of a British Force sent to help them. He was an air mechanic and was reported drowned. He is buried in Arkhangelsk Cemetary in Russia. Dave is also remembering his grandfather Robert Percy Hadlet who served with the Royal Engineers 39th Company and survived.
ARTHUR FOSTER
Arthur Foster was born 14th February 1888 to Joseph and Martha Foster of Clarence Court, Stockton. On the 1911 Census they are listed as living in Arlington Street. Arthur enlisted in Stockton in the Durham Light Infantry. He was serving with the 9th Battalion of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry when he was killed on the Somme, 16th September 1916, aged 28 years. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal andis commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
JAMES ARTHUR FOSTER
James was born in 1896 at Thornaby to James and Grace Clara Foster and on the1901 Census is resident at 51 Britannia Street, Thornaby with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 35 Britannia Street with his parents and sister Elizabeth.
James enlisted, at Stockton, in 1914, into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3069. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1916 and is buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS JOSEPH FOSTER
Thomas was born in 1893. In 1913 he married Hilda G. Stirling at Stockton and enlisted on 1 November 1915 into the Royal Army Medical Corps, service number 74818. He was discharged on 15 November 1917 with Silver War Badge number 269542 and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FRANCIS FOTHERGILL
Francis was born in 1868 at Hartlepool to Francis and Mary Ann Fothergill. He grew up in Hartlepool with his parents and siblings William, Robert, George, Clara Maud and Albert. The1891 Census records him as working as a Labourer and living at 16 Kinbrace Road, Hartlepool with his parents and brothers Robert, George, Albert and Herbert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as Platers Helper and resident at 49 Water Street, Hartlepool with his father (mother died 1910, father died 1915, both at Hartlepool). In 1914, Francis married Elizabeth Ann Gawthorpe at Stockton. He enlisted into the 1st.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 24738 and died, as a Sergeant, on 19 July 1920. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery,Stockton and was awarded the British War Medal.
HERBERT FOTHERGILL
Herbert was born in 1887 at Hartlepool to Francis and Mary Ann Fothergill (See Francis Fothergill above).
On New Year’s Day 1906 Herbert married Ethel Forsyth at St.James's Church Stockton and by the time of the 1911 Census he is employed as a Striker Blacksmith and living at 17 Neasham Street, Stockton with his wife and children Herbert, Gertrude and Evelyn.
Herbert enlisted, at Stockton, into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10717. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 September 1915. 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.
ERNEST GEORGE FOULGER
Ernest was born in 1895 at Stockton to George Henry and Ada Caroline Foulger and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Wonglar Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Joseph, John and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Boiler Maker Helper and resident at 13 New House Road, Esh Winning, Co.Durham with his uncle’s family.
Ernest enlisted, at Stockton, into "B" Company, 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 38501. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 13 June 1917 following the Battle of Messines Ridge and is buried in Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES FOXTON
James was born in1865 at Middlesbrough to William and Emma Foxton. On the 1881Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fireman and resident at 15 Bickersteth Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Maria, Louisa, Margaret and Amelia. In 1883 at Stockton James married Grace Ann Wheatley and on the 1891 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 4 Back Barring Street, Stockton with his wife and daughter Frances. In 1898 his wife Grace died at Stockton and on 12 August 1899 James married Edith Porch at Holy Trinity Church Stockton. On the 1901 Census they are resident at 10 Vine Street, Stockton with their daughters Jane and Emma and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blacksmith Striker and resident at 13 Vine Street, with his wife and children Emma, Nora and James.
James enlisted, in 1914, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3049 and was serving aboard HMS Hawke when it was sunk by German U-9 on 15 October 1914 off Aberdeen with the loss of 524 officers and men, only 70 survived. James’ body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES H FOXTON
James Henry was born in 1891 at South Bank, Middlesbrough to George and Mary Jane Foxton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Queen Street, South Bank with his parents and siblings Harold, Mabel Clara and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk and resident at 139 High Street, Redcar with his mother (father died 1905) and siblings Harold, Mabel, Clara, George, William and Thomas.
James enlisted in 1914, at Redcar, into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own ) service number 593. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 14 February 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.
JOHN TEASDALE FOXTON
John was born in 1869 at Stockton to Joseph and Mary Jane Foxton and on the 1871 Census he is resident at 29 Portrack Lane with his parents and siblings John, Charles, George, Henry,Joseph, William and Margaret. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 18 Norfolk Street with his father (mother died 1872 at Stockton) and siblings George, Henry, Joseph and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and resident at 4 Ainsley Street, West Hartlepool as a Boarder. John enlisted, at Richmond Yorkshire, into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 4208 and 36068. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 18 October 1916 during 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 British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR FRANK
Arthur was born in 1896 at Norton-on-Tees to Albert and Caroline Frank and on the 1901 Census is resident at 4 Summerhouse Square, Norton with his parents and brothers John and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 61 Beaconsfield Street, Norton with his parents and siblings John, Charles,Thomas, Leonard and Florence. Arthur enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, service number 36416. He died, as a Private,on 14 March 1919 as a Prisoner of War and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were resident at 50 Tilery Road, Stockton.
PERCY FRANKLIN
Percy was born on 29 August 1894 at Sheffield to Frederick and Clara Franklin. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Knife Grinder and resident at 41 Romney Road, Heeley, Sheffield with his parents and siblings Emily, Frederick, Rufus, Ann, John, Horace, Ernest, Minnie, Elsie, Albert and Mary. In 1917, at Stockton, Percy married Florence May Illing (nee Wolfe).
He enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Navy, service number SS/112819 and was serving aboard HMS Boadicea when he died on 4 March 1919. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star,
British War Medal and Victory Medal.
DAVID FRANCIS FRANKS
David was born in 1881 at Stockton to David and Mary Franks and on that year’s Census is listed as resident at Pottergill House with his parents and siblings John, Mary, Garbutt and Alfred. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 9 St. Ann's Hill, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, Mary, Garbutt, Alfred, Sarah, Robert, Lilly and Minnie. By 1901 he is working as a Butcher’s Assistant and still resident at St. Ann's Hill with his parents and siblings Sarah, Robert and Lilly. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Butcher’s Assistant and at St. Ann's Hill with his mother (father died 1905 at Stockton), Robert and Lilly.
David enlisted, at Stockton, into "B" Battery, 69th.Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 149340. He died, as a Gunner, on 15 May 1917 and is buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq Mesopotamia. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES NORVBLE FRASER
James was born in 1878 at Inverness to Rebecca McKay. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 3 Clayholes, Perthshire with his mother and maternal grandfather John McKay. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Free Church Manse as a boarder and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Wood Carter and resident at Ladystone, Inverness as a boarder. In 1902 at Stockton James married Jane Ann Hagan and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Timekeeper and living with his wife and daughter Margaret at 9 Romney Street, Middlesbrough.
James enlisted, at Stockton, in 1914, into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 22689. He died of wounds at home on 19 April 1917 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. He was posthumously awarded
the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
TOM ROBSON FRENCH
Tom was born on 19th June 1895 at Stockton to James Thomas Cawthorne French and Jane French. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 19 Garden Place, with his parents and siblings Mary and James. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Players Marker and living at 14 Walker Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Mary, James, Florence, John, William and Joseph. In 1916 at Stockton,Tom married Lilian Rowntree. He enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S 2587 and died at Stockton in 1918. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star,British War Medal and Victory Medal, having served alongside his younger brother James in the Royal Navy, on H.M.S. Diamond. James survived the war. A sunflower is being grown by his nephew, James' son, Ernie French to remember him.
THOMAS FROST
Thomas was born at Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire but enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment ( Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own ) service number 3/8524. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 March 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.