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ERNEST JACKSON

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

GEORGE THOMAS JACKSON MM

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

JOHN JACKSON

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

JOSEPH WILLIAM JACKSON

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

PETER JACKSON

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

REGINALD JACKSON

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

NICHOLAS JAMES

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

RICHARD JAMES

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

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

WILFRED ROWLAND JAMES

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

WILLIAM JAMESON

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

DAVID JARRETT

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

HENRY JOHN JEAL

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

HERBERT JEFFERIES

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

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


EDWARD JEFFERS

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

CHARLES FREDERICK JENNINGS

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

ARNOLD JEWITT

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

VICTOR JOBLING

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

FRED JOHNSON

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

FREDERICK JOHNSON

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

JOHN EDWARD JOHNSON

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

ROBERT JOHNSON

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

HUGH ALEXANDER JOHNSTON

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

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

EDWARD WILLIAM JONES

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

EMMANUEL WARD JONES

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

EVAN JONES

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

FREDERICK JONES

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

GEORGE EDWIN JONES

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

HARRY JONES MM

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

WILLIAM JONES

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

JAMES EDWARD JORDAN

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

PATRICK JORDAN

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

RICHARD JORDAN

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

JOSEPH JOPLING

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