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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.

Two days before his death, while travelling to France, Thomas wrote a letter to his wife Elizabeth, put it in a ginger beer bottle and dropped it into the English Channel. Amazingly the letter was discovered by a fisherman in the River Thames in 1999 and delivered to Thomas's daughter, only two at the time of her father's death, Emily. Remarkable enough in itself, but even more so when you consider that, following Thomas' death, Emily and her mother had moved to New Zealand. Read more about the story here.

Thomas has 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. Thomas' story - and his letter in a bottle - were remembered at Stockton's 2014 and 2018 remembrance events. See pictures 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.

JAMES CLAYTON HUGHFF
James was born in Hurworth-on-Tees in 1890 to Joseph and Jane Hughff, before moving to Cobden Street, Thornaby and then Lindsay Street, Stockton.

When working as a steel foundry labourer James lives with his brother Arthur and Arthur's family at 10 Wren Street.

He enlisted in the Royal Engineers as a driver and died of wounds on 7 May 1917. James was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

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.