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CHARLES MALCOLM
Born on 1st May 1894 to George and Mary Malcolm of 14 Union Street, Stockton, Charles worked as a rivet heater in the shipbuilding industry along the River Tees prior to the war.

Charles joined the Royal Naval reserves and was stationed abroad HMS Queen Mary, on which he died on 31st May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland. The ship was hit twice by the German battlecruiser Derfflinger during the early part of the battle and her magazines exploded shortly afterwards, sinking the ship.

“At 4:26 PM, a shell from Derfflinger struck Queen Mary detonating one or both of its forward magazines. The resulting explosion broke the battlecruiser in half near its foremast.”

Charles is being remembered by Tamar Rafferty (Stockton Sixth Form College).

ROBERT KENNETH MALCOLM
Robert was born in 1894 at Stockton to James and Mary Jane Malcolm. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 King Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Annie, Thomas, Walter, Frank, William, Leonard and Fred. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rivet Heater and resident at 57 Maritime Street with his parents and siblings James, Walter, Elizabeth, Frank, William, Leonard, Fred and Ernest. In 1916,at Stockton, Robert's father died at Stockton. Robert enlisted in 1914 at Richmond,Yorkshire into the 140th.Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, service number 6858. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 6 August 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium. Robert was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH HARRY MALLABY
Joseph was born in 1892 at Thornaby to Joseph Clough and Mary Mallaby. He lived with his parents and brothers Albert and James at 72 George Street, Thornaby. In 1916, at Stockton, Joseph married Clara Sinnock Gardner. He enlisted into the Mercantile Marine and was serving aboard S.S. Cairndhu as Third Engineer when on 15 April 1917 it was sunk off Beachy Head in the English Channel by the German UB-40. Joseph's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. A sunflower is being grown in his memory by his grand daughter Heather Bamforth (nee Mallaby)

WALTER JAMES MALLABY
Walter was born on 29 October 1894 at Stockton to William and Hannah Mallaby and on the 1901 Census is living at 9 Thorpe Street with his parents and siblings John, Robert, George, Alfred and Olive. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and resident at 20 John Street with his parents and sister Evelyn. In 1914, at Stockton, Walter married Ethel May Bellerby. He enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/6203 and was serving aboard HMS Falmouth when on 19 August 1916 it was torpedoed by U-63 in the North Sea. Walter's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOSEPH MALLINSON
Joseph was born in 1886 at Middlesbrough to Joseph and Catherine Mallinson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 8 Mill Lane, Middlesbrough with his parents and sister Eliza and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 71 Richardson Street, Middlesbrough with his family. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident as a Boarder at 45 Rock Street, Middlesbrough. Joseph enlisted on 4 September 1914 at West Hartlepool into the 13th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 16585. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 September 1917 during the Battle of Menin Road,3rd.Ypres. Joseph is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LEONARD AUTON MANN
Leonard was born in 1889 at Stockton to George and Frances Mann and on the 1901 Census is living at 23 Alliance Street with his father (mother absent) and siblings Joseph, Elizabeth, George, Emily and John. On the 1901 Census he is still at Alliance Street with his parents and siblings George, John, Charles and Arthur. On 4 June 1910, at Stockton, Leonard married Lilly Ann Humpleby and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Smelter (Charger) and resident at 111 Tilery Road with Lilly and daughter Elsie. In 1913 they had a second daughter Maureen Frances. Leonard enlisted at Stockton on 3 September 1914 into the 10th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/2741 and was promoted Corporal on 26 March 1915 then Sergeant on 17 May 1916. He was Mentioned in Despatches on 15 June 1916 and Killed in Action on 3 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Leonard is buried in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal together with the Bronze Oak Leaves for being Mentioned in Despatches.

TOM MANNIFIELD
Tom was born on 25 April 1885 at Undercliffe, Bradford to Charles and Mary Ann Mannifield. He grew up in Bradford with his siblings Annie, Maud, John, Charles, Fred, Arthur, Harry and William. Their father died in 1890 and their mother in 1898. On the 1911 Census Tom is employed as a Labourer and living at 59 Harris Street, Middlesbrough with his brother John. In 1911, at Middlesbrough, Tom married Ethel Wedgwood and the following year they had a daughter Lillian. Tom enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5 th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2420. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 2 October 1916 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILFRED R MARLEY
Wilfred was born in 1899 at Stockton. On the 1911 Census he is resident as a Boarder at 35 Archer Street, West Hartlepool . On 18 August 1915 at Jarrow, he enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 27715, before being Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 July 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium. Wilfred was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MARTIN MARONEY
Martin was born in 1868 at Stockton to Patrick and Mary Maroney. On the 1871 Census he is living at 19 Paradise Street with his parents, siblings Richard, Margaret, Michael and maternal grandparents Thomas and Margaret Castelo. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 8 Cross Carrol Street with his parents and siblings Richard, Margaret, Michael, Patrick, John and James. On the 1891 Census he is employed as a Labourer and still resident at Cross Carrol Street with his parents and siblings Margaret, Michael, Patrick, John, James and Hannah. Martin enlisted at Hull into the 11th.Battalion (Hull Tradesmen) East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 11/1045. He died, as a Private, on 1 April 1916 and is buried in Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES MARSDEN
Charles was born in 1881 at Bradford to John and Mary Marsden and that year’s Census records him as being resident at 21 Glover Street, Bowling, Bradford with his parents and sister Clara. He grew up in Bradford and on 2nd June 1900 married Emily Stott in the city. He enlisted, also at Bradford into the 18th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 18/1271 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, 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, Charles was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWIN MARSHALL
Edwin was born in 1900 at Stockton to Albert and Mary Marshall and on the 1901 Census is living with his parents and brother Alfred at 17 Dobing Street. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 11 Wynyard Street with his father (mother absent) and siblings Alfred, Albert, Elsie and Dora. Edwin enlisted at Stockton into the 85th.T.R.Battalion service number 96244 then transferred to the 1/5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 35207. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. He is buried in Croix-Du-Bac British Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord France, and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HERBERT MARSHALL
Herbert was born in 1894 at Stockton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 22 Thorpe Street with his stepmother Maria (father deceased) and siblings Fred, George, William, Albert and Sydney. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer and resident as a Boarder at Patrick Brompton, Bedale, Yorkshire. Herbert enlisted at Stockton into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24564 then transferred to the 8th.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 31277. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 December 1916 and is buried in Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

REUBEN WILLIAM MARSHALL
Reuben William Marshall was aged 27 when he was killed in action during the Arras Offensive on 26 June 1917. He served with the 1st and 5th  Battalions of the Durham Light Infantry and is honoured at the Arras Memorial, Bay 8, France.

Reuben was raised in South Bank and Normanby by his father, James Henry Marshall (railway locomotive driver) and Elizabeth Marshall (dressmaker), and later moved with his family to Stockton where at age 21 he worked as an Electric Crane Driver.  He had two younger sisters, Olive Maud and Ivy Celeste, and a younger brother, Leonard George. Reuben married Margaret Noble in 1912.

A sunflower is being grown by James Baillie to remember Reuben's sacrifice and to honour his memory.

RICHARD MARSHALL
Richard was born in 1888 at Thornaby to Thomas and Elizabeth A. Marshall. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Oxford Street, Stockton with his parents and sister Florence. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 8 Francis Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Florence, Jane, Margaret and Herbert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coal Weigher and resident at 15 Kirby Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Herbert, Elizabeth and Wilfred. Richard enlisted at Thornaby into the 12th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/2291. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 12 February 1916. Richard’s 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.

SYDNEY MARSHALL
Sydney was born on 30 May 1896 at Yeadon, Yorkshire to Herbert and Hannah Marshall. On the 1901 Census he is resident at St.Luddenden, Lord Nelson Inn, High Street, Midgley, Halifax, with his parents and siblings Alice, Harry, Nellie, Lena and Dudley. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 8 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe with his father (mother absent) and siblings Alice, Nellie, Lena and Dudley. Sydney enlisted at London into the 18th.Battalion (Durham Pals) Durham Light Infantry, service number 31655. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 18 May 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.

THOMAS MARSHALL
Thomas was born in 1883 at Stockton. He enlisted at Stockton on 13 October 1902 into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8006. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1914. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN KINGSLEY LUNN MARTIN
John was born on the 23 July 1884 at Sunderland to Rev Canon Henry Martin and Mary Martin On the 1891, 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at The Vicarage 148 High Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Henry, Margaret, Herbert, Ellen, Ethel, Fanny, Richard and Ernest, together with Eliza Martin (aunt of the Vicar) and servants Ann Budd, Augusta Hings and Alice Pickering. John was educated at Cathedral School, Llandaff and the Grammar School, Stockton. 

He was a Solicitor and practised for several years in Stockton. In 1912 the Colonial Office appointed him to the Clerkship of the Island of Montserrat, where he also filled other important posts and was acting Stipendiary Magistrate. He had Joined the Stockton Volunteer Corps. which became the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry in 1906, becoming Captain before going to the West Indies. 

On the outbreak of war in August 1914 he was gazetted to the 6th.South Lancashire Regiment, the Colonial Office refused him permission to leave Montserrat and made him Commandant of the Island Defence Force. When the danger of invasion from German cruisers had passed he was allowed to return to England. He was gazetted to the 10th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry on the 4th.January 1915 serving with the B.E.F. In France and was Killed in Action at Hooge, Belgium on 1 August 1915 by an explosion caused by the bursting of a shell. He was buried in Sanctuary Wood but his body was then ultimately lost and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial,Ypres Belgium. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and is listed on De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour. 

John was a good sportsman, being a particularly fine swimmer and was secretary of Stockton Hockey Club and played for Durham County. He was also a well known amateur singer and took tenor solos at the Parish Church. He was superintendent of one of the Parish Church Sunday Schools.

CHARLES and ARCHIE MARWOOD
Charles was born in 1877 and Archie 1880 at Stockton to Thomas and Jane Marwood. On the following year’s Census they are resident at 18 John Street with their parents and siblings Emily, George, John, Fred, Richard and Harry. On the 1891 Census they are still resident at John Street with their parents and siblings George, John, Fred, Rhoda, Ada and Jessie. On the 1901 Census Charles is employed as a Bill Poster and Archie as a Shipyard Labourer whilst still living at John Street with their parents and siblings. On the next Census, in 1911, they are still employed as previous and resident at John Street with their mother (father died 1904 at Stockton) and siblings George, Harry and Jessie.

Charles enlisted at Stockton into the 22nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 42887. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Archie enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 23864. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never found and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memmorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR LANCELOT MASON
Arthur was born in 1898 at South Bank, Middlesbrough to George and Jane Mason and on the 1901 Census is resident at 1 Jackson Street, Loftus with his parents and siblings Ada, Leonard, Lilian, Gertrude and Alice. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 16 Parliament Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Leonard, Gertrude, Alice and Ernest. Arthur enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 4222 and 201358. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 15 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS MASON
Thomas was born in 1891 at Stockton to William Henry and Margaret Mason. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Cedar Street with his parents and siblings William, Mary, Robert and Hattie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plater and still resident at Cedar Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Margaret and Edith. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 3rd.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment service number 3/5757 and died at home, of wounds, as a Corporal, on 6 November 1915. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

VICTOR HARRY MASON
Victor was born on 11 March 1893 at Stockton to Annie Louisa Mason. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 Lawson Street with his maternal grandmother Isabella and mother Annie Louisa. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plater and resident at 33 Wilson Street, Thornaby-on-Tees, with his mother. In 1911 at Middlesbrough, Victor married Olive Maud Rhodes. He enlisted into the Royal Navy as an Engine Room Articifer 4th.Class,service number M/18430 and was serving aboard HMS "Genista" a minesweeper sloop when it was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic by U-57 on 23 October 1916 with the loss of all Officers and 73 ratings; there were only 12 survivors. Victor's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES MATHISON
James was born in 1894 at Stockton to James Henry and Mary Ann Mathison. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 35 Kingston Street with his parents and siblings Maggie, Frank, John, Harriet, Andrew, Emily and Fred. On the 1911 Census he is resident as a Boarder at 1 Haswell Street (father died in 1907 and mother 1910 at Stockton). James enlisted at Thornaby into the 12th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/3378. He died, as a Rifleman, a Prisoner of War, in Germany and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN THOMAS MATTHEWS
John was born in 1888 at Stockton and married Florence M. Lewis in 1910 at Stockton. He enlisted at Stockton on 15 January 1915 into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3371 and served until 18 February 1916 ,though never overseas. He was awarded the Silver War Badge issue 90628 and died at home, as a Private, on 5 May 1919, John is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton.

WILLIAM MATTHEWS
William was born in 1894 at West Hartlepool to Benjamin and Ann Matthews. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 24 Beechwood Road, West Hartlepool with his father (mother died in 1898 at West Hartlepool) and siblings Rhoda, Edith and Letitia. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Labourer and resident at 63 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool with his father and siblings.

William emigrated to Australia and enlisted into the 18th.Battalion Australian Imperial Force, service number 2718. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. William is buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mercouri-L'Abbe, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN MCADAM
John was born in 1898 at Stockton to Patrick John and Mary Ann McAdam. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 22 Paradise Street with his parents and siblings Annie, Henrietta, Allan and Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clother’s Errand Boy and resident at 8 Pine Street with his parents and siblings Henrietta, Allan, Thomas, Dorothy and Francis. John enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5 th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2612 and 200277. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK McAVOY
Frank was born in 1897 at Stockton to William and Minnie McAvoy. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 Dennison Street with his parents, mother and father-in -law and brother Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 16 Waverly Street with his parents and siblings George, Arthur, Ernest, Beatrice and Frederick. Frank enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2991 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 July 1915. He is buried in Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, Belgium, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK HUGHES McCALL
Frederick was born on 6 September 1885 at Stockton to Fanny McCall. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Works Labourer and resident at 15 Waverley Street with his mother (her husband James McCall died in 1883 at Stockton) and siblings Matilda, George, Victor and Maggie, together with Thomas Harrison, a Boarder. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2865 and 200326. He died, as a Corporal, on 9 November 1918 as a Prisoner of War and is buried in Berlin-South-Western Cemetery, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK McCANN
Frank was born in 1870 at Lurgan, Co.Armagh to Murtagh and Kate McCann. He grew up in Lurgan with his parents and brothers Thomas, Jeremy and Felix before enlisting at Hamilton, Scotland into the 2nd.Battalion Royal Inniskillin Fusilliers, service number 7374. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 October 1914. Frank’s 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.

JOHN McCARTHY MM
John was born in 1889 at Stockton to John Thomas and Margaret Elizabeth McCarthy. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Lucan Street with his parents and brother Albert. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 8 Back Stamp Street with his mother, stepfather Thomas Hill (his father having died in 1894 at Stockton, and his mother married Thomas Hill in 1897 at Stockton) and brother Albert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Railway Wagon Examiner and resident at 8 Railway Cottages, Stamp Street with his mother, stepfather and cousin Margaret Woodward. John enlisted at Stockton into the 12th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 15085. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was awarded the Military Medal and posthumously the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT McCUSKER
Albert was born in 1892 at Stockton to Michael and Margaret Ann McCusker. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 28 Pine Street with his parents and siblings John, Johanna and James. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Plater's Marker and resident at 3 Paxton Street with his parents and siblings James and Alice. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 3rd.Battalion King's Own Scottish Boarderers, service number 11069 attached to the 3rd.King's African Rifles. He died, as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant, on 18 November 1918 at Uakern West Africa and is buried in Nakuru North Cemetery, Kenya. Africa. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MICHAEL McDERMOTT
Michael was born in 1883 at Millfield, Sunderland to John and Mary Ann McDermott. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 16 Simpson Street, Sunderland with his mother and paternal grandmother Mary McDermott. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 Sorley Street, Sunderland with his parents and siblings James, Agnes, William and Veronica. Michael enlisted at Sunderland on 6 January 1902 into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Scottish Boarderers, service numbers 10566 and 7896. On the 1911 Census he is stationed with the 1st.Battalion Welsh Regiment Egypt and was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant,on 25 September 1915 during the Battle of Loos. Michael’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES McGEENEY
James was born in 1897 at Stockton to Owen and Mary Ann McGeeney. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 36 Casebourne Road, West Hartlepool with his parents and siblings Mary and Owen. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 32 Neasham Street with his parents and siblings Owen, William, Patrick, Elizabeth and Leo. James enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 27320. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES McGOWAN
James was born in 1890 at Stockton to James and Mary Ann McGowan. On the following year’s Census he is living at 15 Elliot Street with his parents and siblings John, Margaret and Elizabeth. On the 1901 Census he is at 36 Bank Street, Tunstall Staffordshire with his parents and siblings John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas and Annie. He was still in Staffordshire at the time of the 1911 Census, working as a Placer and living at 1,Back Walker Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent with his father (mother died in 1903 at Stoke Staffordshire) and Mary and Thomas. James enlisted at Stoke- on-Trent into the 2nd.Battalion Gordon Highlanders, service number S/10003. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 3 January 1917 and is buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS McGUINNES
Thomas was born on the 8 May 1883 at Leagate, Consett Co.Durham to Edward and Ann McGuinnes. On the 1891 Census he is living at 3 Cambridge Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Rose, Mayet, Catherine, Howard and Robert. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Steel Works Labourer and still resident at Cambridge Street with his father (mother died in 1900 at Stockton) and siblings Robert and Catherine, together with cousin James Close. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident as a Boarder at 31 Campbell Street. Thomas enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2985, and was serving aboard HMS Natal when on 30 December 1915 it was sunk by an internal explosion at Cromarty Forth, Scotland. Thomas’ 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.

JOHN WILLIAM McINTOSH
John was born in 1887 at West Hartlepool. Little is known of his childhood other than that his father was William and on the 1901 Census John is a scholar at Gosforth, Northumberland. He enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry service number 8946 and on the 1911 Census is resident at Hyderbad Barracks, Colchester with his Battalion. On 17 February 1912 John married Milly Emily Peacock at St Mary's Catholic Church Stockton. His occupation was that of a Musician (Bandsman). John was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 September 1914. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALEXANDER McINTEER
Alexander was born in 1893 at Brandon Colliery, County Durham, to Hugh and Margaret Jane McInteer. By the time of the 1901 Census the family (Alexander, his parents and siblings James, Mary, Thomas and Hugh) had moved to Stockton and were living at 3 Agnes Street. On the 1911 Census Alexander is employed as a Domestic Gardener and living at 75 Beaconsfield Street, Norton with his parents and brother Thomas. Alexander enlisted at Stockton into "D" Battery, 48th.Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, service number 21678. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 21 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Thistle Dump Cemetery, High Wood, Longueval Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE McHALE
George was born in 1897 at Stockton to Anthony and Mary McHale. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 42 Elliot Street with his parents and siblings Edward, Anthony, John, Catherine, Thomas, Mary, James and Harriet. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 28 Lumley Street with his parents (mother died later in 1911) and siblings Anthony, Thomas, James and Harriet. George enlisted in 1914 at Stockton into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 5/1939 and 200132. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 31 May 1917 and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES McINTYRE
James was born in 1885 at Jarrow but on the 1891 Census is resident at 4 Lambton Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, Co.Durham with his maternal grandmother. On the 1901 Census he is still at Lambton Street, now at No 8 with his uncle John Navin. James enlisted at Sunderland into the 1st.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 6998. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1914. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST ALBERT McKENZIE
Ernest was born in 1884 at Stockton to Mary McKenzie. The 1891 Census records him as living at 124 High Wilson Street, Middlesbrough with his mother (father deceased) and sister Rose. In 1914 Ernest married Isabella Gibson at Durham. He enlisted there, into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 22879. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 December 1917 and is buried in Heudicourt Communal Cemetery Extention, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR LANCELOT McKOWN
Arthur was born in 1891 at Picton, Yorkshire to Enoch and Mary Ann McKown and on the 1901 Census he is resident at Railway Cottages, Picton with his parents. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Drapers Apprentice and resident at 18 Roseberry View, Thornaby with his father (mother died in 1903 at Picton). In 1916 he married Ada Hodson at Stockton. Arthur enlisted into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26395 then transferred to the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 35605. He died on 10 April 1917 and is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS MATCHETT
Thomas was born in Thornaby in 1881 to Thomas and Sarah Matchett. In 1881 he has living at 19 Reed Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings William, Robert, Emily, Mary and Margaret. At the time of the 1911 Census he is at 28 Glascow Street, Thornaby with his father (mother deceased) brothers William, Robert and Sarah Eliza.

Thomas enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1898 ,service number 22388, and served until 1910. He then re-enlisted at Mill Hill, Middlesex into the 4th. Battalion Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) service number G/6985.

In 1913, Thomas was in action at Mons in August 1914 and took part in the B.E.F. retreat to the south of the river Marne. He then began to advance with the regiment in the "race to the sea" to the Aisne on September 6th. 1914. The regiment continued its advance northwards and Thomas was killed in action at Croix Barbee on the 15th. October 1914.

Thomas' body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial  for the missing at Pas de Calais, France. He is also commemorated on the Thornaby War Memorial and listed on De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star with Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal. A sunflower is being grown to remember Thomas by Mrs K Bennet. Thomas is Mrs Bennet's step grandfather's brother.

ROBERT ERSHAM MATTHEWS
Robert was born in Stockton on 16th April 1898 to Ersham J. and Nellie Mattews. His siblings were Herbert, Edith Annie, Mileah and Amy.

On the 1901 Census he was living at 18 Gayles Street, Stockton with his family and on the 1911 Census the family were at 31 St.Bernards Road, Stockton.

Robert enlisted in the royal Navy early in the war. Due to his age, he was ranked as a Boy First Class and was stationed aboard HMS Clan McNaughton. The ship was originally a 4985 ton passenger cargo vessel, built in 1911 and requisitioned November 1914 from the Clan Line Steamers Ltd, Glasgow, becoming an Armed Merchant Vessel. It is thought that Clan McNaughton foundered
in a severe gale off the north coast of Ireland. Last heard from on 3rd February 1915, wreckage was later found in the area and
Clan McNaughton was presumed sunk with the 281 strong crew.

There is some speculation that as she had a new crew who were generally unfamiliar with the vessel, and that the armaments added to the deck destabilised her making the McNaughton vulnerable to such severe weather as was found on the day she lost contact.

Robert's body was not recovered for burial and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial ( panel reference 10 ).

Robert is being remembered by Ashleigh Wright (Stockton Sixth Form College)

TOM MAXWELL

Tom Maxwell was born in 1891 and was christened at Thornaby 17th March 1891, another son for Thomas and Emma Maxwell of 5 Leeds Street, Thornaby. Tom had three older brothers and three older sisters.

In 1901 Tom is now 10 years old and his father has died though he now has a younger sister who is 7. The family have moved to 62 Parliament Street, Stockton. At the time of the 1911 Census the family are still living at Parliament Street but only Emma the mother, Tom and the two youngest girls, though they do have a boarder who is Nellie Haywood a teacher from Liverpool. Tom is 20 years old and is a fitter.

At the start of the war Tom signed up to the 43rd Brigade (howitzer) of The Royal Field Artillery. They became part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) He was not given a rank just Fitter and Driver. His service number is 48115.

The howitzer is the name of the 4.5 inch field gun that is on a two wheeled gun carriage drawn by six horses. During 1914 the Brigade fought the battle of Mons (23rd August), the battle of Le Cateau (26th August), the battle of Aisne (12th September) and the First battle of Ypres (14th October).

Tom lost his life 1st March 1916. His body lies in the Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, North of Arras.

A sunflower, to remember his sacrifice has been grown by Gail Booth.

CHARLES EDWARD McLEAN
Charles was born on the 29 September 1889 at Stockton to Charles John and Mary McLean. On the 1891 Census his address is listed as Shop, Portrack Lane where he was living with his parents and siblings Minnie, Hannah and Robert. On the 1901 Census he is at 31 Leonard Street with his mother (father died in 1899 at Stockton ), stepfather John Davis whom his mother married in 1901 at Stockton and siblings Robert, Mary and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Crane Driver and resident at 44 Headlam Street with his mother (stepfather died in 1901 at Stockton) and siblings Robert, Mary and Elizabeth. In 1913, at Thornaby, Charles married Ethel Higginbotham. He enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/7801 and was serving aboard HMS Queen Mary when on 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland it was sunk by the German battle cruiser "Derfflinger" with the loss of 1,266 Officers and Men. Charles’ 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.

MICHAEL JOHN McKIERNAN
Michael was born on 21 November 1895 at Stockton to Mary McKiernan. He enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3802 and was serving aboard HMS Defence when on 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland. It was sunk, with no survivors, by two salvos from German ships which detonated her armament magazines. Michael’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.

ALEXANDER McMULLEN
Alexander was born in 1894 at Stockton to Richard and Sarah Ellen McMullen. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Milton Street with his parents and siblings Richard, John, Annie, Cecilia and James. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 16 Milton Street with his parents and siblings Richard, James, Thomas and Cecilia. Alexander enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 75208 then transferred to the 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 46280. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 June 1918 and is buried in Boscon British Cemetery Italy. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN JOSEPH McCULLEN
John was born on 15 January 1890 at Stockton to Richard and Sarah Ellen McMullen. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 26 Milton Street with his parents and brother Richard. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Milton Street with his parents and siblings Richard, Annie, Alexander, Celicia and James. John enlisted at Dewsbury into the 2nd.Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 18332. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 September 1916, during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LESLIE CLEGG McMURDO
Leslie was born in Stockton in 1900 to Thomas and Beatrice McMurdo. The family lived at Howden Street but while Leslie was still a boy the family emigrated to Durban, South Africa.

When he was 16 Leslie attempted to join the South African Army but was refused enlistment as he was still at school. so he ran away from home and stowed aboard a ship bound for Australia where he applied to enlist with the Australian Imperial Force.

In his application to the recruiting office at Townsville, Queensland, he declared his year of birth as 1898 to overcome his underage status. Additionally it would seem that he recorded on his application that he had already completed 121 days basic training with the Durban Light Infantry Regiment (South African Army ) prior to leaving South Africa, presumably to reinforce his age eligibility.

He was allowed to join the Australian Infantry, 31st. Battalion , AIF (Private 4563) 5th. Australian Division at Townsville, Queensland on 21 September 1916. On 23 December he embarked on the HMTA "Demosthenes " at Sydney, disembarking at Plymouth on 23rd March 1917. He left Southampton for the front on 30 July and after reaching Harve on the 4 August 1917 was taken "on strength " ( 12th. Rifle Company, 31st. Battalion ) on 24 August 1917.

Just over a month later on 26 September 1917, south of the village of Zonnebeke, Belgium, Leslie was carrying a wounded comrade back to Allied lines when he was shot by a German sniper and killed.

He was posthumously awarded three service medals: the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1914-1918 Star and is buried at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, grave reference XXIV. D.

ARTHUR McNAUGHTON
Arthur was born on 21 November 1894 at Stockton to Robert and Isabella McNaughton. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 4 Kingston Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, Alice, Edwin, John, Alfred, Charles, Isabella and Lyllian. Arthur enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/4657 and was serving aboard HMS St. Vincent when he was taken ill and died at Hull. He was buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FELIX McWILLIAMS
Felix was born on 16 December 1884 at Stockton to Patrick and Ann McWilliams. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Iron Works Labourer and resident at 21 Thorp Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Patrick, Daniel, Thomas, Francis and Mary. On the 1911 Census his employment is the same and he is resident at 8 Paxton Street with his parents and brothers Robert, Daniel, Thomas and Francis. Felix's mother died in 1914. Felix enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 19th Battalion Lancashire Fusilliers, service number 36687. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. Felix was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS WILLIAM MEADOWS
Tommy is buried in Philosophe British Cemetery at Mazingarbe and is being remembered through the growing of a sunflower by Hilary Clayton. Tommy was Hilary's great uncle.

The family then emigrated to Durban, South Africa where Leslie attempted to join the South African Army but was refused enlistment as he was still at school and being only 16, too young. He ran away from home and stowed aboard a ship bound for Australia where he applied to enlist with the Australian Imperial Force.

In his application to the recruiting office in Queensland, he declared his year of birth as 1898 to overcome his underage status. Additionally it seems that he wrote on his form that he had already completed 121 days basic training with the Durban Light Infantry Regiment (South African Army) before leaving South Africa, presumably to reinforce his age eligibility.

On 21 September 1916 he was enlisted and on 23 December left Sydney on the HMTA Demosthenes, arriving in Plymouth on 23 March 1917. On 30th July 1917 he left Southampton for the Front and after reaching Harve on 4th August 1917 was taken "on strength " ( 12th. Rifle Company, 31st. Battalion ) on 24th August 1917.

He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1914-1918 Star. He is buried at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Belgium.

JOHN HENRY MEIN
John was born in 1896 at Stockton to Christopher Edward and Sophia Mein. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 Vane Street with his parents and siblings George, Eva, Alma, Mary and Thomas, together with aunt Alice Winter. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Telegraph Messenger and still resident at 23 Vane Street with his parents and siblings George, Alma, Mary and Thomas. John enlisted at Stockton into the 134th.Heavy Battery Royal Field Artillery, service number 786495. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 30 April 1918 and is buried in Gonnehem British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN MELLANBY
John was born in 1890 at Normanby, Yorkshire to William and Mary Mellanby. On the 1891 Census he is resident at West Street, Normanby with his parents and on the 1901 Census is resident at 8 Cleveland Street, Normanby with his parents and siblings Dorothy and Edward. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocery Shop Assistant and resident at 55 Cleveland Street, Normanby with his parents and siblings Dorothy and Edward. In 1914, at Stockton, John married Grace Jackson. He enlisted at Hartlepool into the 149th.Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service numbers 6028 and 166075 and died, as a Corporal, on 11 November 1918 (Armistice Day). He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT MERRICK
Robert was born in 1893 at Stockton to Charles and Jessie Merrick. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Richmond Street with his parents and siblings Jane, Charles, Beatrice, Ernest, Elizabeth, Alfred and Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Engineer and resident at 53 Vicarage Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Alfred, Arthur and Lloyd. Robert enlisted at Leeds into the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 21/644. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 July 1918. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRED HARDWICK MERRYWEATHER MM
Fred was born in 1894 at Stockton to James and Isabella Merryweather. On the 1901 Census he is living at 46 Buchanan Street with his parents and siblings Lilian, Wilfred, Charles, Walter, William and Reginald. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Ironmongery and resident at 36 Dixon Street with his parents and siblings Wilfred, Charles, William, Reginald, Doris and Irene. Fred enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 1454 and 200034. He was awarded the Military Medal and died of wounds, as a Sergeant, on 27 June 1917. Fred is buried in Rookery British Cemetery, Heninel Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES METCALFE
James enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2973. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT CORNELIUS MEYNELL
Robert was born in 1898 at Stockton to Harry and Elizabeth Meynell. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 61 Bickersteth Street with his parents and siblings Douglas and Ellen. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at Bickersteth Street with his parents and siblings Douglas, Ellen and Olive. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1973. He died at home, as a Private, on 28 March 1915 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton.

WILLIAM MEYNELL
William was born on 29 January 1890 at Stockton to Dora Meynell. On the 1901 Census he is resident at his uncle's William Meynell of 18 Henry Street with his mother and sister Dorothy. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 47 Thorpe Street with his mother and sisters Dorothy and Lizzie. William enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2413. He was serving at HMS Pembroke shore barracks Chatham, Kent when he died on 24 July 1915. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal.

JOHN THOMAS MIDDLETON
John was born in 1892 at Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire to John and Dorothy Middleton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Skelton with his parents and siblings Samuel, Christopher and Frances and on the 1911 Census is employed as a House Joiner’s Apprentice and resident as a Boarder at 27 Stanley Street, Norton. In 1917, at Stockton, John married Mary Frances Lyall. He enlisted as a Stoker 1st.Class into the Royal Navy, service number K/33729 and was serving aboard HMS Marmion when on 21 October 1917 it was accidentally rammed, off Lerwick, by HMS Tirade when escorting a convoy across the North Sea. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT HENRY MIDDLETON
Robert was born in 1896 at Stockton to Martha Middleton. He lived first at 40 Alice Street with his mother and maternal grandparents John and Elizabeth Middleton. In 1910 Martha married George Hickman and on the 1911 Census Robert is employed as an Errand Boy and living at 16 Vine Street with his mother and stepfather. Robert enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 23014. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 March 1917. 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.

JOSPEH MILLER
Joseph was born in 1886 at Stockton to John David and Esther Miller. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 162,Marsh Road, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings John, James, Mary, Ralph and Rose. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 11 Cooper Street, Stockton with his father (mother absent) and siblings John, Ralph, Rose and Emily. Joseph enlisted into the Royal Engineers (Inland Water Transport) service number WR/312121 and died at home, as a Sapper, on 16 August 1919. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton.

JOSEPH HENRY MILLER
Joseph was born in 1885 at Wolverhampton. In 1915 at Stockton he married Harriet Craig. He enlisted at Stockton into the 21st.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/7485 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 10 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

SAMUEL MILLINGTON
Samuel was born in 1886 at Bilston, Staffordshire to George and Elizabeth Millington. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 7 Ash Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire with his parents and siblings Martha, Emma, John, Mary and Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Bilston with his parents and John, Mary and Thomas. By the time of the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Worker and living as a Boarder at 26 Brunswick Street, Stockton. He enlisted at Stockton into the 19th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1468 and died of wounds, as a Private, on 17 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extention, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HAROLD MILLS
Harold was born in 1895 at West Bromwich, Staffordshire to Abraham and Ann Mills. He grew up there, living with his parents and siblings Abraham, Charles, Arthur and Ethel. After leaving school he worked as a Junior Clerk before enlisting at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2697 and 2396. He was Killed in Action, as a Private ,on 25 April 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. Harold’s 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.

WILLIAM HUTTON MINNIKIN
William was born in 1896 at Stockton to Bernard and Harriet Minnikin. He grew up at Langley Street (first at No 38, later at No 35) with his parents and siblings Harriet, John, George and Sarah. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 9/7299 and 325677 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 July 1917. William is buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS MOCKLER
Thomas was born in 1881 at Stockton to Partrick Thomas and Alice Mockler. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 59 Portrack Lane with his mother and maternal grandparents Thomas and Mary Hackworth. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 41 Adam Street Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings James, Maria, John and Norah. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and resident at 2 Catholic Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Norah, Catherine, Lilly, Maureen and Ethel. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough on 27 November 1899 into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 6982 and served in the Boer War. He was recalled in August 1914 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 August 1915. He is buried in Hop Store Cemetery Belgium, he was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD MOORE
Edward was born in 1884 at Stockton to Edward and Harriet Moore. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Ann Street with his parents and brothers John, Robert and Joseph. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Ironworker and resident at 95 Spencer Street, Middlesbrough with his mother. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Asylum Attendant at Sedgefield Hospital and in 1912 married Annie Lawson at Stockton. Edward enlisted at Stockton into the 1st.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 9978. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 20 October 1914 and is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK MOORE
Frank was born in 1895 at Stockton to John Thomas and Mary Annie Moore. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 9 Corporation Street with his parents and sister Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Joiner and still resident at Corporation Street with his parents and siblings Annie and Harry. Frank enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1739. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 30 July 1915 and is buried in Strand Military Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RUPERT MOORE
Rupert was born in 1895 at Stockton to William and Alice Maud Moore. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 27 Hanlon Street with his parents and siblings Frank, William and Alice. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Moulder and resident at 2 Albany Street with his parents and siblings William and Alice. Rupert enlisted into The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Depot, service number 84837. He was awarded the Silver War Badge B71081 and never served overseas. He died, as a Private, on 11 February 1919 at home and is buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton-on-Tees.

THOMAS MOORE
Thomas was born in Stockton in 1892 to John and Julia Moore, living first at 10 James Street and then at 35 Allison Street. In 1915, having moved to Darlington, he enlisted into the Army Service Corps as a Driver. He was transferred to No.197 Company 24 Division Train. 

On 11th February 1916 the Company was billeted at Busseboom, a village south of Ypres, a few miles from the front line. Late that evening, Thomas shot and killed Staff Sergeant James Pick, a member of his own Company. Thomas then threatened another officer before being disarmed.

He was arrested and charged with murder. At his court martial on 18 February, no motive for the killing was established though in his defence Thomas stated that his mother was in an asylum and that he too was insane. He was however found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.

At 5.40am on 26 February 1916, Thomas Moore was executed by a firing squad comprising members of his own Company. He was 26 years old. Thomas was buried close to where he fell but his grave was lost so his name was added to Ypres' Menin Gate Memorial.

No campaign medals were sent to his next of kin and though he was subsequently awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, he was not pardoned in the 2006 amnesty of soldiers shot at dawn.

WILLIAM MOORE
William was born on the 28 April 1889 at Stockton to John and Julia Moore. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 James Street with his parents and siblings John, Thomas, James and Maria. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Horseman and resident at Brookdale Farm, Norton. In 1911 he married Emily Moore at Stockton. William enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/6678. He was serving aboard HMS "Russell" when on 27 April 1916 it was sunk by mines laid by U-73 of Malta with the loss of 27 Officers and 28 Ratings. William is buried in Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LLEWLLYN ENOCH MORGAN
Llewellyn was born in Stockton-On-Tees in 1897 to William and Naomi Morgan of 29 Portrack Lane Stockton On Tees. He served in B Company, 1/5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry in France and Belgium, but is likely to have been a replacement, since he is not named on the original deployment list.

Llewellyn was killed on 26th March 1916 around the Ypres Salient. Whilst he wasn’t killed in any major action, by this part in the war the Germans had ‘brought their trench weapons to a high state of perfection’ and shelled the front lines with a high level of accuracy and destruction.

Llewellyn is being remembered by Hannah Smith (Stockton Sixth Form College).

MORGAN MORGAN
Morgan was born in Stockton in 1898 to Morgan and Sarah Alice Morgan with Morgan Snr. dying before the birth of his son.

He was brought up in Suffolk Street by his mother with siblings William and Mabel. 

He enlisted in the Mercantile Marine and was serving on the SS "Ethelinda" as an apprentice when it was sunk by a German submarine in the Irish Sea on 29 January 1918 with the loss of 26 lives. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial London.

JOHN ALFRED MORGAN
John was born on 27 November 1889 at Stockton to John and Annie Morgan. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 31 William Street with his parents, sister Mary and maternal grandparents Patrick and Mary Cannon. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 Chalk Street with his father (mother died in 1892,father married Martha Jane Dunning in 1896 at Stockton) stepmother, sister Mary and half siblings Florence, Cicerly and David. On 9 July 1910 John married Letitia Armstrong at Stockton. On the 1911 Census John is employed as a Steel Smelter and resident with Letitia and their daughter Olga at 56 Bickersteth Street, living as Boarders. John enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/1416. He was serving aboard HMS Africa when on 16 September 1918 he died of Spanish Flu. He is buried in Freetown (King Tom) Cemetery, Sierra Leone Africa and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CECIL MORGAN
Cecil was born on 5 September 1883 at Stockton to William and Elizabeth Ann Morgan. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Servant and living at 2 Elliot Street with his mother as Boarders with John Clinton. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Crane Driver and resident at 55 Portrack Lane with John Clinton as his Adopted Son. Cecil enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3800. He was serving aboard HMS Defence when on the 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland it was sunk by two salvos from German Warships that detonated her magazines with no survivors. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Cecil was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LLEWELLYN MORGAN
Llewellyn was born in 1896 at Stockton. He enlisted at York into the 2nd.Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 10124. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Llewellyn’s body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM and JOSEPH MORRISON
William was born on 30 April 1877 and Joseph in 1887 at West Hartlepool to Peter and Mary Morrison. On the 1881 Census William is resident at 57 Grace Street, Stranton, Hartlepool with his parents and brothers John and James. On the 1891 Census William is employed as an Apprentice Rigger and both are resident at 57 Grace Street with their parents and siblings John, James, Kate, Thomas and Mary. On the 1901 Census William is employed as a Boilersmith’s Labourer, Joseph as a Rivet Catcher and they are resident at 14 Water Street, West Hartlepool with their father (mother died in 1896 at Hartlepool) and sisters Kate and Mary. On the 1911 Census they are employed as on the 1901 Census and resident at 36 Gray Street, West Hartlepool with their siblings John, Kate, Thomas and Mary. William enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 1981 T He was serving aboard HMS Hawke when on 15 October 1914 it was on patrol off Aberdeen and was sunk by torpedoes from German U-9 with the loss of 524 Officers and Men. 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.

Joseph enlisted on 24 August 1914 at West Hartlepool into the 10th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 20238. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 December 1915. 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.

KENNETH MORRISON
Kenneth was born in 1873 at Walker-on-Tyne, Newcastle to Allen and Elizabeth Morrison. On the 1881 Census he is living at 47 Linthorpe Mews, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Ann, Allen and Elizabeth. On the 1891 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 21 Durham Street, Thornaby with his mother (father died in early 1891 at Thornaby) and siblings Allen, Ann, Neil, Elizabeth, Katherine and Christian. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Iron Worker and resident at 12 Stafford Place West, Thornaby with his mother and siblings Elizabeth, Neil, Katherine and Christian. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as an Iron Worker and resident at 19 Florence Street, Stockton with his mother and sister Elizabeth. Kenneth enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 4/9110. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 August 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Kenneth was posthumously awarded the1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN HENRY MORTON
John was born in 1898 at Stockton to John Thomas and Ada Morton. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 31 Arlington Street with his parents and siblings Edwin, William, Ethel, George and Freda. John enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2886. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 April 1915 during 2nd.Ypres. 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 WILLIAM and JAMES FREDERICK MOWBRAY
John was born in 1893 and James on 2 August 1895 at Stockton to John and Hannah Mowbray and on the 1901 Census they are resident at 23 Milton Street with their parents and siblings Lily and Thomas. On the 1911 Census they are both employed as Apprentice Drillers whilst being resident at 14 1/2 Farret Street with their mother (father died in 1910 at Stockton) and siblings William and Elsie. John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Royal Horse and Field Artillery, service number 67985. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 28 May 1916 and is buried in Duhallow ADS Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal. James enlisted at Richmond (Yorkshire) into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 20726. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 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 British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALBERT MOSS
Albert was born in 1893 at Stockton to John and Annie Moss. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 43 Joseph Street with his parents, while on the 1911 Census he is listed as being employed as a Fish Hawker and a living as a Visitor at 20 Lawson Street with the Appleton family. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3566 and 200467. 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. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM VINCENT MUDD
William was born in 1886 at Thornaby to William and Martha Mudd. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 6 Wedgewood Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Mary, Phyllis, Amelia, Thomas and Margaret, together with his maternal grandfather James Vincent. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Wedgewood Street with his mother (father died in 1897 at Thornaby) and siblings Thomas and Margaret. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coal Porter and still at Wedgewood Street with his mother, Thomas and Margaret. William enlisted at Stockton into the 20th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) service number 48691. He died, as a Private, on 26 February 1917 and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

PERCY ALEXANDER MUIR
Percy was born in 1895 at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire to John and Jane Muir. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 63 Westwood Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Arthur, Mabel, Herbert and Edwin. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 225 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough with his father (mother absent) and siblings Arthur, Mabel and Herbert. Percy enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3080. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 18 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALEX HARDIE MUIRHEAD
Alex was killed in Turkey on the Gallipoli Peninsular in the summer of 1915. His remains are buried in Green Hill Cemetery. His sacrifice is being remembered by Christine and Norman Dewison through the growing of a sunflower. Alex was Christine's grandfather.

THOMAS MULLEN
Thomas was born in 1895 at Stockton to William and Jane Mullen. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 30 Paradise Street with his mother (father died in 1898 at Stockton) and siblings Jane, Edward, Lizzie and Henry. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rivet Heater and resident at 1 Williams Row with his mother and brothers Edward and Henry together with his nephew Alfred Arnold Mullen. Thomas enlisted at West Hartlepool into the 1st.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 9245. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 March 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

DANIEL MURPHY
Daniel was born in 1884 at Consett to Matthew and Ann Murphy. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 23 Elsdon Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, Ann and Catherine. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Ironworker and living at 23 Stoker Street with his parents and siblings Thomas, Mary, Matthew and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 1 Elsdon Street with his mother (father died in 1905 at Stockton) and siblings Matthew, Joseph and Thomas. Daniel enlisted on 5 January 1904, at Newcastle, into the 1st. 2nd. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8698. He then transferred to the reserves in 1908, re-enlisting at Stockton in July 1914 into the 3rd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8698. He died of wounds, as a Private, in England on 28 October 1914 and is buried in Torquay Cemetery and Extention. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN JAMES MURPHY
John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 12th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 21233. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 13 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

PATRICK MURPHY
Patrick was born in 1886 at Stockton to John and Catherine Murphy. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 16 Varo Street with his parents and brothers John, William and Frank, while on the 1901 and 1911Censuses he is employed as a Rivet Heater and resident at 7 Pine Street with his parents and siblings John, William, Frank, Mary, Agnes, Catherine, Edith and Matilda. Patrick enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/1719. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 29 August 1916 at Delville Wood 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.

ROBERT MURPHY
Robert was born on 6 August 1883 at Stockton to Robert and Mary Murphy and on the 1891 Census is listed as resident at 26 Henzell Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, John, Catherine, Ellen and Ann. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Rivetters Holder Up and resident as a Visitor at 2 Nelson Square, Sunderland, while on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Plater Labourer and resident at 34 Henzell Street, Stockton with his father (mother deceased) and sister Ann. Robert enlisted as Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number T2822. He was serving aboard HMS Russell when on 27 April 1916 off Malta it was sunk by two mines laid by German U-73 with the loss of 27 Officers and 98 Ratings. Robert'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.

JOHN WILLIAM MURRAY
John was born in 1897 at Grangetown, Yorkshire to John James and Elizabeth Murray. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Stapylton Street, Eston with his parents and siblings Alexander, Clifford and Doris. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 25 Haffron Street, Stockton with his mother (father died in 1907 at Stockton) and siblings Alexander, Clifford, Doris, Ronald, Herbert and Winifred. John enlisted at Stockton into the 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 39158 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 May 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.

PERCIVAL WILLIAM MURRAY
Percival was born in 1896 at Newport, Monmouthshire to William Archibald and Leah Mary Murray and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 91 Musgrave Street, West Hartlepool with his parents and siblings Archibald, Phyllis and Bruce. On the 1911 Census he is resident at Front Street, Seaton Carew, with his parents and siblings Archibald, Phyllis, Bruce, Leah, Neil and Cecil, together with two servants. Percival was commissioned into the 1/6th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry as a Second Lieutenant then transferred as a Pilot (Lieutenan ) to the 16th.Squadron Royal Flying Corps. He was shot down by the German Air Ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen and died of wounds, as a German prisoner, on 2 February 1917. He is buried in Bois-Carre British Cemetery, Thelus, Pad de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

At the time of his death his parents were living at 10 Claremont Terrace, Norton.

WILLIAM MURRAY
William was born in 1897 at Spennymoor, Co.Durham to Michael and Jane Murray and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Wyndham Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Margaret, John and Elizabeth. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Rivet Catcher and resident at 14 Edith Place, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, Sarah and James. William enlisted at Stockton into the 11th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/3562. He died of wounds, as a Rifleman, on 8 April 1917 and is buried in Bray Military Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM MURRAY
William was born in 1892 at Stockton to Robert and Sarah Ann Murray. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 Malakoff Street with his parents and siblings Grace, Victor, Ida and Eleanor. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Railway Signal Lad and still resident at Malakoff Street with his parents and siblings Victor, Grace, Ida, Eleanor and Doris. William enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 11785, then transferred to the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 21111. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 July 1915. He is buried in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ERNEST WILLIAM MUSSON
Ernest was born in 1888 at Norton-on-Tees to Isaac Baxter and Elizabeth Musson. He spent his childhood at 34 Pearson Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Alfred. In 1910 Ernest married Margaret Robinson at Stockton and they had a daughter Doris Lylian born in 1911. On that year’s Census Ernest is employed as a Hair Dresser and living with Margaret and Doris, as Boarders, at 46 Hallifield Street, Norton. He enlisted on 9 December 1915 at Richmond (Yorkshire) into the 1st.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service numbers 28107 and 30662. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 August 1918 and is buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALFRED andTHOMAS MYERS
Thomas was born in 1888 and Alfred 1894 at Stockton to William and Mary Ann Myers. On the 1891 Census Thomas is resident at 7 1/2 Yard, John Street, with his parents and siblings Mary, John, Ellen and Robert. On the 1901 Census Thomas, employed as an Errand Boy, and Alfred are resident at 7 John Street with their father (mother absent). On the 1911 Census Thomas is employed as a Decorator, Alfred as a Messenger Boy whilst resident at 2 South Street, with their father (mother died in 1907 at Stockton). In 1914 Thomas married Minnie A. Fowler at Stockton. He enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24074. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 12 November 1917 - wounds received during the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele. He is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Alfred enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3496 and 200453. He died, as a Private, on 22 May 1917 and is buried in Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.