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HARRY PALFREEMAN
Harry was born on 28 October 1894 at Stockton to Walter and Margaret Palfreeman. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 Selwyn Street with his parents and siblings Sarah, James, Mabel and Edith. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Baker’s Apprentice and resident at 8 Lorne Street with his parents and sister Edith. Harry enlisted at Stockton into the 14th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 4249 and 45534.
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 30 January 1917 and is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHRISTOPHER JOHN PALLISER
Christopher was born on 20 April 1898 at Stockton to John and Mary Palliser. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Grand Moat Street with his parents and sisters Christiana, Margaret and Mary, while on the 1911 Census he is at 20 Alliance Street, with his parents and siblings Margaret, Mary, George, Robert and Florence. Christopher enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3393. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 20 April 1916 and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN EDWARD PALLISTER
John was born in 1868 at Stockton to William and Anne Pallister. On the 1871 and 1881 Censuses he is resident at 11 Alma Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Thomas and George. John obtained his Certificate of Competency as Second Mate in 1891 and Certificate of Competency as Master in 1894. In 1896, at Bath, he married Edith Jane Walton. Enlisting in the Royal Naval Reserve he was killed, as a Lieutenant-Commander, when on 1 July 1915 whilst in command of HM Tug Sir Hugh Bell it was sunk. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Hampshire.
GEORGE PARGETER
George was born in 1896 at Stockton and on the 1901 Census is living at 27 Suffolk Street, with his grandfather William Pargeter and Alice Pargeter. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plater and resident at 25 Alma Street with his adoptive parents Arthur Butler and Maria Butler (nee Pargeter) together with their sons J.W. and A. Butler.
George enlisted at Stockton on 5 September 1914, into the Cavalry Regiment, service number 20565 before transferring to the 3rd Battalion Dorchester Regiment, service number 13646 attached 7th.Battalion Royal Munster Fusilliers. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 October 1916 and is buried in Struma Military Cemetery Greece. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE WILLIAM PARKER
George was born in 1891 at Gateshead to George Francis and Alice Emily Parker. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Hawker of Hardware and resident at 13 Lucan Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Alice, Ethel, Jane, Alfred, Hilda, Ella, Elsie and Grace. George enlisted at Stockton into the 120th.Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 72259. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 4 May 1917 and is buried in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St.Laurent-Blangy, Pas de Calais France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HAROLD THOMAS PARNABY
Harold was born in 1895 at Middlesbrough to William Thomas and Rebecca Parnaby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 6 Ewbank Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Florence, Evelyn, Gertrude and Robert, together with a servant and five Boarders. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plumber and resident at 14 Bright Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Florence, Evelyn, Herbert and Cyril, together with three Boarders.
Harold enlisted at Stockton into the 12th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/2217. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, and is buried in Rue-Du-Bacquerot No.1 Military Cemetery, Laventie Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR HENRY PATTERSON
Arthur was born in 1892 at Stockton to William and Annie Patterson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 36 Alice Street, as a Boarder. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blast Furnaceman and resident at 103 Parliament Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, William, John, Charles, Mornington, Annie, Lena and Leslie.
Arthur enlisted at Stockton into "A" Company 7th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26473. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 23 December 1917 and is buried in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN PATTERSON
John was born in Stockton. He enlisted at Dingwall Ross-Shire into the 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, service number 4213 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HENRY COLLETT PATTISON
Henry was born in Stockton on 22nd May 1889 to Robert and Louisa. Growing up with five siblings, he lived at a variety of addresses in the town including 1 Bay Street, 7 Vane Street and 76 Webster Street. On 5th June 1911 Henry married Elizabeth Hornby. Henry worked first as a life assurance collector before turning to the railways, working as a porter and signal man. Having joined the army in 1908 he transferred to the reserves in 1911 and in 1914 was deployed to the Royal Field Artillery. He served in France before being dismissed as medically unfit on 3rd February 1915. No details regarding Henry's later life and death are currently available.
Thanks to Councillor Louise Baldock for this research.
THOMAS PATTISON
Thomas was born on 23 December 1876 at Stockton to Rachel Pattison. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 28 Mary Street with his mother (a widow) and siblings John, Joseph, James and Susan. On the 1911 Census he is enlisted in the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman, service number 172668. In 1913, Thomas married Charlotte Smith at Stockton. He was serving aboard HMS India when, on 8 August 1915, it was sunk off Norway by German U-22. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HARRISON (HARRY) PEACOCK
Harry was born in 1899 at Stockton to Arthur and Ada Peacock. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 54 Hill Street West Stockton with his parents and siblings Eleanor and Roy. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 23 Mellor Street with his parents and siblings Eleanor, Roy, Elizabeth and Arthur. Harry enlisted at Stockton into the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 38883 (formerly 82390 T.R.Battalion).
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALFRED PEACOCK
Alfred was born on 10 September 1900 at Darlington to Alfred and Sarah Ann Peacock. On the following year’s Census he is resident at Zterzells Yard, Darlington with his parents and brother Thomas and on the 1911 Census he is resident at 17 Christopher Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, Charles, Edith, Ada and Marion. Alfred enlisted into the 53rd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 113520. He died, as a Private, of Spanish Flu on 18 April 1919 and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.
WILLIAM HENRY ABNOR PEARCE
William enlisted into the Royal Engineers (Inland Water Transport), service numbers 272062 and WR/553715. He died, as a Lance Corporal, on 11 August 1919 and is buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT PEARSON
Albert was born in 1896 at Stockton to Henry and Martha Louisa Pearson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 64 Bickersteth Street with his parents and siblings Henry, Edith, Charles, Lilian and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and resident at 21 Ewbank Street with his parents and siblings Henry, Charles, William, Edith, Lilian and Ethel. Albert enlisted at Stockton into "B" Company, 9th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3110 and 200379.
He died of wounds, as a Private, on 31 October 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Passchendaele,3rd.Ypres. Albert is buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT HENRY PEARSON
Albert was born in 1881 at Ingleby Arncliffe, Yorkshire to William and Jane Elizabeth Pearson and on that year's Census he is resident at Ingleby Cross, Ingleby Arncliffe with his parents and sister Edith. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/4407. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt Somme.
He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of Albert's death his parents were living at 10 Station Street, Stockton.
ALFRED PEARSON
Alfred was born in 1898 at Norton-on-Tees to Edward and Emma Pearson. He grew up at 2 Dorlcote Place, Norton with his parents and siblings Joseph, Albert, Mary, Margaret and Emily. Alfred's mother died in 1902 at Norton. He enlisted at Stockton into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 7770 and 203180 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 23 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras.
His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR EDWIN PEARSON
Arthur was born in 1897 at Stockton to James Edwin and Margaret Scott Pearson. He lived in Vicarage Street (first at number 25 and later at number 4) with his parents (mother died in 1903 in Stockton) and siblings Jane, Harriet, Marion and William and James. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24441 then transferred to the 6th.Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, service number 41281.
He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 22 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HAROLD PEARSON
Harold was born in 1891 at Stockton to Robert Alfred and Hannah Pearson and on the same year's Census he is resident at 11 Crosby Terrace with his parents and sister Minnie. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Crosby Terrace with his parents and siblings Minnie, Wilfred and Reginald. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Engineer Draughtsman and resident at Belmont, Durham Road, Norton with his parents and siblings.
Harold enlisted at Redcar into the 84th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 44881. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 3 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE WALTER PEAT
George was born in 1889 at Crakehall, Yorkshire to Mark and Sarah Peat. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Egglescliffe Village with his parents and siblings Benjamin, Maria, Robert and John. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Eaglescliffe with his parents and brothers Benjamin, Robert and John and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Domestic Gardener and resident at 4 Beechwood, Eaglescliffe with his parents and John. In 1916 at Stockton George married Ellen Jane Stubbs. He had enlisted into the 3rd.Battalion Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F. service number 23093 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 July 1917 and is buried in Motor Car Corner Cemetery, Belgium.
JOHN FRANCIS PEERS
John was born in 1885 at Stockton. In 1913 at Stockton he married Rebecca Jackson. He enlisted at Stockton into the 25th Brigade Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery, service number 59410 and died of wounds, as a Driver, on 18 August 1915. John is buried in Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais France and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS AUSTIN PEIRSON
Thomas was born in 1881 at Grosmont, Yorkshire to Thomas and Mary Peirson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Cesters Farm, High Newbiggin, Egton, Whitby with his parents and siblings Francis and Hannah. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Church Street, Guisborough with his parents and siblings Aquila, Alfred, Harold, Raymond and Gertrude. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Beer Bottler and resident at 23 Wrightson Street, Norton with his sister Hannah.
Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 1/6th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 6/4747. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 3 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR PETTINGER
Arthur was born in 1894 at Durham City to George Lawrence and Elizabeth Ann Pettinger. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 93 Claypath, Durham, St.Nicholas, Durham with his parents and brothers George, Henry, Walter and Edward. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocer’s Assistant and resident at 4 Pennyman Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough with his parents and brothers George and Edward.
Arthur enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 39246. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 August 1917 during the 3rd.Battle of Ypres. Arthur’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his parents were resident at 1 Ward Place, Stockton.
HARRY STANLEY PETTY
Harry was born in 1895 at Stockton to John William and Jennie Petty. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 39 Cecil Street with his parents while on the 1911 Census he is still at Cecil Street, but at No 37, and working as a Labourer. Harry enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 4154 and 200565 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 April 1918 during the German “Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. Harry was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
BERTIE HANDLEY PHILLIPS
Bertie was born in 1888 in Burley, Yorkshire to Frank and Amelia Amy Phillips. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Berkeley Square, Norton-on-Tees with his mother (father absent) and siblings Harry, Frank and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Horseman and resident at Wolviston.
Bertie enlisted at West Hartlepool on 6 September 1914 as a Driver into 5 "C" Reserve Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 19405. He served in France then was discharged from the army physically unfit, with the Silver War Badge No. 171820, on 24 November 1916 and died at Norton-on-Tees on 28 May 1918. He is buried in St Mary's Church, Norton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his mother was resident at 6 Bevan Terrace, Norton.
OTTO WILLIAM HENRY PHILLIPS
Otto enlisted at Stockton into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 46430 before transferring to the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) service number 126009. 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. Otto was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WALTER ERNEST PHINN
Walter was born on 21 March 1885 at Stockton to Henry Owen and Esther Phinn. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 19 Lawson Street with his parents and sister Minnie. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 11 Skinner Street with his parents and sisters Minnie and Ada. In 1905, at Stockton, Walter married Alice Maud Thompson and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and living at 5 James Street with Alice and daughters Freda and Lilian (they later had two sons, Walter who was born and died in 1911, then another son also named Walter born in 1913).
Walter enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 2668T. He was serving aboard HMS "Queen Mary" when on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland it was sunk by the German battle cruiser Derfflinger with the loss of 1266 officers and men. Walter's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial, Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife was resident at 31.5 Brunswick Street, Stockton.
ALBERT PHOENIX
Albert was born in 1872 at Stockton to George and Hannah Phoenix. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 5 Adderly Street with his parents and siblings Harriet, Catherine, Elizabeth and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Brickmaker and resident at 8 Stafford Street as a Boarder. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 8445. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on the 22-8-1915 at Gallipoli his body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli Turkey, he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HAROLD PICKARD
Harold was born on 20 May 1895 at Groby, Leicestershire to Thomas and Sarah Ann Pickard. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 6 East Street, Stockton with his father (mother died in 1900) and siblings Mabel and Stanley. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 5 Calf Fallow Lane, Norton with his father, stepmother (father married Annie Hayes in 1901 at Stockton) brothers Stanley and Walter and half brothers Leonard, Reginald and John.
Harold enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 7581S and was serving aboard HMS "Natal" when on 30 December 1915 it was sunk by an internal explosion near Cromarty, Scotland with the loss of at least 390 crew and civilians. Harold's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS PICKERING
Thomas was born in 1887 at Stockton to William Henry and Ruth Pickering. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Ironworks Labourer and resident at 24 Adderley Street with his mother (father died in 1895 at Stockton) and siblings Robert, William, David, Ruth and Susanna with her husband David Jones and their daughter Ruth. On the 1911 Census Thomas is employed as a Sheet Mill Roller and resident at 35 Stafford Street with his sister Susanna her husband David Jones and their family. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough Yorkshire into " C " Battery, 251st.Brigade Royal Field Artillery service numbers 3056 and 755710 he was Killed in Action,as a Gunner, on the 23-4-1917 and is buried in Hibers Trench Cemetery, Wancourt,Pas de Calais France, he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE PITT
George was born on 7 August 1897 at Stockton to John Thomas and Amelia Pitt. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 Albion Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Alfred, Martha, Mary, James and John. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 39 Webster Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Alfred, James, William and Florence. George enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 8992S. He was serving aboard HMS "Black Prince" when on 31 May 1916 it was sunk at the Battle of Jutland with the loss of all officers and men. George'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.
WILFRED PLEWS
Wilfred was born in 1896 at Middlesbrough to Jacob R. and Abigail Plews. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Cliff Cottages, 6 Old Linthorpe, Middlesbrough with his parents and brothers Jacob, William and Horace. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 119 Harford Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and brothers Jacob, William, Horace, Arthur, John and Norman. Wilfred enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27356. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 18 August 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were resident at 5 Wharf Street, Stockton.
WILLIAM FREDERICK PLEWS
William was born in 1888 at Sheffield to Ralph and Gertrude Plews. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 40 Mercy Street, Leeds, with his parents and sister Beatrice. In 1909, at Darlington, William married Annie Ethel Patterson and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Cooper and resident at 21 York Street, Darlington with his wife and children Harold and Florence. William enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3375. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN WILLIAM POOLE
John was born in 1898 at Middlesbrough to Daniel and Elizabeth Poole. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 36 Punch Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Florence, James, Thomas, Samuel and Annie. John enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 203078. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 22 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
REUBEN LEONARD POPE
Reuben was born in 1889 at Stockton to John and Sarah Ann Pope. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 329 Cannon Street, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings Kate, Thomas, Laura and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Pickler and resident at 9 Adderley Street with his parents and siblings Laura and John. Reuben enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10754. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Sergeant, on 23 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. Reuben was the husband of A.F.Walters (formerly Pope) of 30 Allison Street, Stockton.
EDWARD POPPLE
Edward was born in 1896 at Stockton to John and Eliza Popple. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 20 Tees Street with his parents and sisters Mary and Maud. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Billiards Marker and resident at 43 Webster Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Maud, John, James, Harold, George and William. Edward enlisted at Thornaby into the K.R.R.C. service number R/3377 then transferred to the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) service number B/203406. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 19 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Thiepval Anglo-French Cemetery, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE PORTEOUS
George was born in 1889 at Thornaby to George and Sarah Porteous. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 9 Cransworth Street, Thornaby with his parents and sister Mary. On the 1901 Census he is still in Thornaby at 3 Pioneer Street, with his mother (father died in 1900 at Thornaby) and siblings Emma, Elizabeth and Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Puddling Forge Iron Worker and resident at 16 Mary Street, Thornaby with his mother, siblings Emma, Elizabeth and Thomas and the Ruddick family are also present in the house. On 19 August 1911, at Thornaby, George married Nora Fenny they had two sons George and Thomas. George enlisted at Stockton on 3 September 1914 into the Border Regiment, service number 12887. He was discharged on 20 February 1915, being unfit for military service.
HEREWARD PORTEOUS
Hereward was born in 1876 at Crook to James and Mary Ann Porteous and on the 1881 Census is resident at 73 Hope Street, Crook and Billy Row, Auckland, with his parents and siblings James, Christopher, John, Arthur, Joseph, Henry and Hannah. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 3 Whitwell Terrace, Crook with his parents and siblings Joseph, Henry, Hannah, Earnest, Alfred and Sydney. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Colliery Bricklayer and still resident at Whitwell Terrace with his parents and siblings Hannah and Sidney while on the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Colliery Bricklayer and resident at 12 West Terrace, Ushaw Moor Colliery.
In 1911, at Lanchester, Hereward married Edith Nichol. Hereward enlisted at Durham into the 1/8th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3183. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 April 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Hereward was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife was resident at 3 Marmaduke Place, Norton.
GEORGE CLIFFORD PORTER
George was born on 5 March 1890 at Stockton to John Boe and Dorothy Porter and on the following year’s Census is resident at Moss Street with his parents and brothers Joseph, James and John. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 18 Vicarage Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, James, John, Albert, Ada and Dora. On the census of 1911 he is employed as a Ship’s Joiner and still resident at Vicarage Street with his parents and siblings James, Albert, Ada and Dora. In 1912, at Stockton, George married Margaret Dean. He enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 6585/S. Whilst serving aboard HMS Wahine he died of illness and is buried in St.Mary's Churchyard, Norton. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WALTER ERNEST PORTER MM
Walter was born in 1897 at Stockton to Walter and Emma Porter. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 37 Cromwell Street with his parents and siblings Annie, James, George and John. Walter enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3461 and 200448, transferred to the Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 236931 then to the 2nd/4th York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 235936.
He was awarded the Military Medal, died as a Private of wounds in the Military Hospital, Harpurhey, Manchester and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton-on-Tees. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were living at 6 Ford Place, Stockton.
ARTHUR POSTGATE
Arthur was born in 1886 at Thornaby to Matthew and Mary Postgate. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Georgiana Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Alice, Thomas and Mary and on the 1901 Census is employed as an Apprentice Iron Moulder and living at 6 Prospect Place, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Thomas, Mary and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Musician (Violin) and resident at 1 Stephenson Street, Thornaby with his mother (father died in 1904 at Thornaby) and sister Elsie. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27952. He died of wounds during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN POWELL
John was born on 4 January 1885 at Bilston, Staffordshire to Enoch and Ellen Powell. On the 1891 and 1901 Censuses he is resident at 23 Brierly Lane, Sedgley, Staffordshire with his parents and siblings Henry, Clara, Enoch, Edward, James, Naomi and Kate. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident as a Visitor at No.22 Back Hope Anchor, 22 Bank Street, Bilston. In 1916, at West Bromwich, John married Florence M. Taylor.
He had enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 3612S and was serving aboard HMS Hampshire when on 5 June 1916 whilst on a voyage to Russia it struck a mine when off the Orkneys and sank with the loss of 655 crew and seven passengers. John's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. Also lost was the Secretary of State for War, Lord Kitchener. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 73 Pearson Street, Stockton.
WILLIAM THOMAS PREST
William was born in 1896 at Stockton to Harry Enos and Elizabeth Ellen Prest. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 76 Bickersteth Street with his parents and sister Louisa. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plater and resident at 34 Lindsay Street with his parents and siblings John, Harry, Herbert and Olwen. William enlisted at Stockton into the 65th.Small Arms Ammunition Section, Royal Field Artillery, service number 72648. He died, as a Gunner, on 18 September 1916 and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. William was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN WILLIAM and GEORGE PRICE
John was born in 1878 and George 1890 at Stockton to William and Harriet Price. On the 1881 Census John is resident at 26 Childray Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth and David. On the 1891 Census John and George are resident at Pearson Street with their parents and siblings David, Harriet, Mary, Alice and James. On the 1901 Census George is resident at 63 Tilery Road with his parents and siblings David, Mary, James and Thomas.
In 1909, at Lanchester, Durham, John married Dorothy Ann Gray and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Steel Work Pitman and resident at 26 Spencer Street, Consett with Dorothy and children Herbert, Elsie, Elizabeth, Dorothy, George and John. On the 1911 Census George is employed as a Gas Labourer and resident at 11 Woodland Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Alice and Thomas. In 1916, at Middlesbrough, George married Margaret A. Mudd. John enlisted at Exeter into the 73rd.Field Company, Royal Engineers, service number 42280. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 25 September 1915 during the Battle of Loos. His 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. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 22 Dixon Street, Blackhill, Co.Durham.
George enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 28170. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 25 June 1917 following the Battle of Messines Ridge and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 6 Wedgewood Street, Thornaby.
FREDERICK WILSON PRINGLE
Frederick was born in 1885 at Stockton to Robert Hodgson and Frances Mary Pringle. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 11 Woodland Street with his parents and siblings Lena, Olive and Herbert. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Whitesmith's (Tinsmith) Apprentice and resident at 4 Manfield Street with his parents and siblings Lena, Olive and Herbert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Whitesmith and resident at 66 Buchanan Street with his parents and siblings Lena, Olive and Herbert. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the Dorchester Regiment, service number 19040 then transferred to the 1st.Battalion Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburgh's) service number 26717. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 June 1917 during the Battle of Messines Ridge. Frederick’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN PROSSER
John was born in 1887 at Stalybridge, Cheshire to John and Lavinia Prosser. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 164 High Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire with his parents and siblings Harry, Selina, Edgar and Ann. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 28 Hume Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Edgar, Selina, Ann, Lavinia and Eleanor. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Engine Fitter and resident at 22 Durham Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Edgar, Ann, Lavinia and Eleanor. In 1913, at Stockton, John married Sarah Ellen Metcalfe. He enlisted at Darlington into the 151st. Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, service numbers 6610 and 295974. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 27 May 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. John’s 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 and at the time of his death Sarah was resident at 12 Green Terrace, Stockton.
THOMAS PROUD
Thomas was born on 12 April 1888 at Stockton to Robert William and Jane Anne Isabella Proud. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Coundon, Co.Durham with his grandmother and brother John while on the 1901 Census he is at 13 Shaftesbury Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings John and Ida. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Accountant’s Clerk and still resident at Shaftesbury Street with his parents and siblings.
On 21 March 1914, at Stockton, Thomas married Jane Elizabeth Gill. They had a son, Thomas Errington Gill. Thomas enlisted at Darlington into the 331st. Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 165983. He died of wounds, as a Gunner, on 4 April 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death Jane was living at 87 Station Road, Norton.
GEORGE ALBERT PURSLOW
George was born in 1893 at Moxley, Staffordshire to George Albert and Eliza Purslow. On the 1901 Census he is resident at In Court, 7 Church Street, Moxley with his parents and brothers Edward and Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Joiner and still resident at Church Street with his parents and brothers. George enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 20005. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 30 April 1916 and is buried in Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR WRIGHT PYBUS
Arthur was born in 1895 at Stockton to Arthur Charles and Hannah Pybus. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Vane Street with his parents and siblings Maud, Hilda, Herbert, Elsie and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Plater and resident at 29 Sydney Street, with his father (mother died in 1905 at Stockton) and siblings Maud, Herbert and Alice. Arthur enlisted into the 1st.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/4528 transferred to the Officers Training Corps. He died at home, as a Sergeant, on 24 March 1919 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. Arthur was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.