NATHAN BLENKLEY SAMUEL
Nathan was born on 16 May 1899 at Stockton to Nathan Blenkley and Zabenia De Norris Samuel. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Silver Street with his parents and on the 1911 Census he is still at the same address with his mother (father died in 1901 at Stockton, mother remarried at Middlesbrough in 1903 to William Dagg) stepfather, brother Robert and half siblings Zabenia, Jane, William and Henry. Nathan enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 83565. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 October 1918 and is buried in Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HENRY JAMES SANDELL
Henry was born in 1897 at Stockton to Edward and Harriet Sandell and on both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses is living at 7 Kirby Street with his parents and sisters Maud, Edith and Harriet. Henry enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/2750. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 October 1915 and is buried in Chapelle-D'Armentieres Old Military Cemetery,Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HUGH PATTISON SAVAGE
Hugh was born in 1880 at Frosterley in County Durham to Charles and Elizabeth Savage. On the Census of the following year he is listed as resident at Cragg Houses, Frosterley with his parents. On the 1891 Census he is living in Hartlepool at 8 Mill Street with his parents and siblings John, Edith, Thomas, Hilda and Charles and on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Tram Conductor and resident at 1 Henry Smiths Cottages, Hartlepool with his parents and siblings John, Edith, Thomas, Hilda, Charles, Florrie, Walter, Ernest and Septimus. The next year, at Hartlepool, Hugh married Mary Elizabeth Lindsay. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Hotel Manager and resident at 10 Bishopton Terrace, Stockton with Mary and children Violet, Edith, Maimie and Mildred (they later had another daughter Irelinne) together with his mother Elizabeth Savage.
Hugh enlisted at Stockton into the 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 375899. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 4 October 1917 during the Battle of Broodseinde, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered. Hugh is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES ALBERT HUNTER SAWDON
Charles was born in 1887 at Stockton to William and Annie Sawdon. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 14 Frances Street with his parents and siblings William, John, Margaret, Rachel and Walter. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 25 Alberto Street with his parents and siblings Margaret, George and Walter. In 1911, at Stockton, Charles married Mary Agnes O'Hara, and on that year's Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 12 Kirby Street, with Mary. They later had three children, Agnes, Irene and Ellen. (Charlesâ father had died in 1911 at Stockton).
Charles enlisted on 24 August 1914 at Stockton into the 19th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 43804. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 August 1917 and is buried in Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT GILL SCOTSON
Robert was born on 17 November 1886 at Stockton to John and Mary Scotson and on the 1891 Census he is resident at Railway Cottages, Stamp Street with his parents and siblings Edith, Emily, John, George, William, Thomas and Alfred. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 5 Raglan Terrace with his father (mother died in 1897 at Stockton) and siblings John, George, William, Alfred, Thomas, Ada and Mabel. On the 1911 Census he is resident at China and East Indies with the Royal Navy. Robert had enlisted as an Engine Room Artificer 2nd.Class into the Royal Navy, service number M/240( CH ) and was serving at HMS Pembroke 11 shore establishment when he died on 6 November 1915 at Southampton War Hospital with Enteric Fever. He was buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FRANCIS SHERWOOD SCOTT
Francis was born in 1895 at Norton-on-Tees to John Thomas and Isabella Scott. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Portrack Lane with his parents and sister Hilda together with two servants. On the 1911 Census he is resident as a Pupil Boarder at Coatham Grammar School Redcar. Francis enlisted in 1914, as a Private ,into the 13th.Battalion R.R.C. service number 12432. He was transferred to the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry appointed 2nd.Lieutenant then Lieutenant on 8 April 1915. Franciswas Killed in Action on 17 October 1918 and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
LIONEL KEITH and GILBERT CECIL SCOTT
Lionel was born in 1881 at Saltburn and Gilbert in 1896 at Stockton to William Andrew and Frances Ann Scott. On the 1891 Census Lionel is resident at The Groves, Cranbourne Terrace, Stockton with his parents and siblings Maurice, William, Ethel, Bertha and George, together with servant Sarah Saxton. On the 1901 Census Lionel is resident at Military Barracks Northumberland, as a Lance Corporal, with the Royal Engineers, Gilbert is resident at New Park Road, Stockton with his parents and siblings William, Ethel, Bertha, George, Norman and Ronald. On the 1911 Census Lionel is employed as a Clerk and Gilbert as an Apprentice Pattern Maker, both living at Harrow Lodge, Hartburn Lane, Stockton with their mother (father absent) and siblings Ethel, Sydney, Norman and Ronald together with servant Thelma Henderson.
In 1912,at Stockton, Lionel married Lilian Gertrude Peacock. Lionel re-enlisted as a Lieutenant into the 225th.Company Royal Engineers and was Killed in Action on 4 July 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. Gilbert enlisted at Stockton into "X" 8th.T.M. Battery Royal Field Artillery, service number 20386. He died, as a Corporal, on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive and is buried in La Ville-Aux-Bois British Cemetery, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM NICHOLAS SCOTT
William was born in 1881 at Stockton to Lancelot and Mary Ellen Scott. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 5 Thompson Street with his parents and siblings Jane, Lancelot, Sarah and Robert. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Shipyard Labourer and still resident at Thompson Street with his father (mother died in 1892 at Stockton) stepmother Sophia (father married Sophia Craggs in 1900 at Middlesbrough) and siblings Lancelot, Annie and Robert. In 1908, at Stockton, William married Mary Jane Riley and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 27 Milton Street with Mary and daughters Sophia and Annie. William enlisted on 7 August 1915, at Middlesbrough, as a Sapper into the 234th.Company Royal Engineers, service number 131463. He was discharged through ill health on 24 July 1917 with Silver War Badge No. 220021 and died on 17 September 1917. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE SEAMAN
George was born in 1895 at Storwood, Yorkshire to John and Jane Elizabeth Seaman. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Wildon Grange, Coxwold, Yorkshire with his parents and siblings Horace and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Second Horseman and resident at Cannon House, Elvington Yorkshire as a Boarder. George enlisted at Saltburn into the Yorkshire Regiment, service number 3569, then transferred to the 10th.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (Hull Commercials) service number 220435. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
MOSES SEFTON
Moses was born on 4 June 1884 at Coatbridge, Lanarkshire to Moses and Helen Sefton. On the 1891 Census he is resident at McCracken's Land, Main Street, Coatbridge with his parents and siblings Jean, Isaac, James, Catherine and Adam, then on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Tube Works Labourer and resident at 336,Main Street, Coatbridge with his parents and siblings James, Catherine and Adam. Moses enlisted at Coatbridge into the 1st.Battalion Highland Light Infantry, service number 8069. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 March 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT SENIOR
Albert was born in 1893 at Stockton to Henry and Mary Elizabeth Senior. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 6 Craister Street with his parents and siblings Henrietta, Henry, Hilda, Elsie, Edith, Wilfred, Lawrence and Norman. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blacksmithâ's Apprentice and resident at 5 Starkey Street with his mother (father died in 1909 at Stockton) and siblings Harry, Edith, Lawrence, Norman and Beatrice. Albert enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 7743, then transferred to the 26th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 25058. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 1 November 1914 during the 1st.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES FRANCIS SEWELL
Charles was born in 1895 at Stockton to John and Elizabeth Sewell. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 19 Elsdon Street with his parents and siblings Sarah, John, Anna, Ann and Isaac. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Foundry Worker and resident at 23 Major Street with his parents and siblings Ann, Isaac, Robert, Alfred and Edwin. Charles enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 20908. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 26 May 1915, received during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres and is buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery Belgium. Charles was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HARRY SHARMAN
Harry was born in 1896 at St. Neots, Huntingdonshire to Frederick and Emily Alice Sharman. He grew up in St Neots with his parents, brother Alfred and sisters Florence and Mary, his schooldays followed by a spell as a Baker's Apprentice. He enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Grenadier Guards, service number 18532 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. Harry's 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.
JABEZ WILLIAM SHARP
William was born in 1895 at Norton-on-Tees to Robert and Elizabeth Sharp. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Norton with his parents and siblings Henry and Elizabeth. William enlisted at Stockton into the 12th.Battalion Rifle Brigade, service number S/6294. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 5 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM PATRICK SHEVLIN
William was born in 1881 at Sunderland to Edward and Jane Ann Shevlin. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Hillfield Terrace, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland with his parents and siblings Edward and Ellen. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Sunderland with his mother (father died in 1898 at Sunderland) and niece Jane. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bottle House Gatherer and resident at 35 Hanover Place, Deptford, Sunderland with his mother and Jane. In 1913, at Sunderland, William married Ann Graham. William enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 15551 he was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 August 1915 at Gallipoli. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli Turkey. William was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH BERESFORD SHIELDS
Joseph was born on 26 July 1879 at Stockton to Richard and Emily Julia Shields. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 43 Tilery Road with his mother (father absent) and infant sister while on the 1891 Census he is resident at Mount Pleasant Terrace with his paternal grandparents. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Marine Draughtsman and resident at 8 Queen Street as a Boarder and on the 1911 Census is employed as a Draughtsman and resident at 19 Southsea Avenue, Leigh on Sea, Essex as a Boarder. Joseph enlisted at Warley, Essex into the 7th.Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, service number 30794. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 May 1918. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT GILL SHIPLEY
Robert was born in 1897 at Stockton to Edward Nathan and Florence Elizabeth Shipley. He grew up at 19 Mitre Street, living with his parents and siblings Thomas, Charles, Annie, Ruth and Florence. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service number S/25373 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 April 1917. He is buried in St. Catherine British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
TOM EDGAR SHIPLEY
Tom was born in 1898 at Stockton to Frank Gordon and Mary Ann Shipley and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 South Durham Terrace with his parents and siblings John, George and Frances. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 49 Norfolk Street with his parents and siblings John, George, Frances, Lydia, Frank and Edward. He enlisted at Stockton into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 38282. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 October 1917 during the Battle of Poelcapelle, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. Tom was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT EDWARD SHONE
Albert was born in 1897 at Upsall, Yorkshire to John William and Sarah Shone. On the 1901 Census he is resident at the Cross Keys Inn, Upsall with his parents, while on the 1911 Census he is resident at the Black Horse Hotel, Billingham, with his parents and sister Ethel. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3078 and 200375. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 24 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 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES RICHARD SHORT
Charles was born in 1889 at All Saints, Peterborough to Charles Richard and Emma Short. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Lincoln Road, Peterborough with his parents and siblings Millicent and Alfred,on the 1901 Census he is still resident at Lincoln Road with his mother (father died in 1899 at Peterborough) and siblings Millicent, Alfred, Florence and John. On the 1911 Census he is stationed at Malta with the 2nd.Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment, service number 7788. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal in the 1st.Battalion, on 17 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.
WILLIAM SANDERSON SHORT
William was born in 1889 at Stockton to John and Isabel Short and on the 1891 Census is resident at Sydney Street with his parents and brother John, together with servant Elizabeth A. Pitchers. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 21 High Street with his parents and siblings John, Edith and Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Sadler and still resident at 21 High Street with his family. In 1917,at Stockton, William married Lottie E. Perks. William enlisted at Stockton into the 17th.Lancers, service number GS/24803, transferred to the 5th.Lancers (Royal Irish) service number L/12029 then transferred to the Corps. of Lancers, service number L/12029. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 March 1918. 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.
BERT HAROLD SILVERSIDES
Bert was born in 1895 at North Ormesby, Yorkshire to Thomas Mitchel and Annie Silversides. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 30 Chillingham Road, Heaton, Northumberland with his parents and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk by Emley & Sons and living at 64 Biddlestone Road, Newcastle with his parents. Bert enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) service number 202942 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Bert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE SIMMONS
George was born on 23 December 1890 at Stockton to Joseph and Sarah Jane Simmons. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 102 Trafalgar Street, Thornaby with his father (mother died in 1908 at Stockton) and sister Isabella. In 1916, at Stockton, George married Elizabeth Stephenson and on 9 March 1916 at Stockton he enlisted as a Trimmer into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 3015/ST he was serving on HMS Eaglet when he died at home. George is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES CREASER SIMMONS
James was born in 1896 at Stockton to Frederick William and Alice Maud Simmons and on the 1901 Census is resident at 19 Hadwell Street with his parents and brother Peter. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and resident at 24 Craister Street with his parents and siblings Peter, John, Joseph and Alice. James died on 10 December 1918.
GEORGE WILFRED SIMPSON
George was born on 22 November 1882 at Thornaby to Robert H. and Mary Hannah Simpson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 16 Cobden Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Albert, Edward, Elizabeth, Florence, Margaretta and Mary, together with servant Margaret Fairbairn. In 1906 at Thornaby, George married Florence Annie Urwin and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a warehouseman and living at 10 Buxton Street, Stockton with Florence and sons Albert and George. George enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 1214/S and was stationed at HMS Pembroke shore barracks when on 3 September 1917 he was killed when the barracks were bombed by German Gotha G.V. Bombers, with the loss of 136 lives. George is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, Kent and he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
NORMAN SIMPSON
Norman was born in 1896 at Stockton to John and Hannah Smiles Simpson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 10 Thomas Street with his parents and siblings Emma, Edward, Florence and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Cowman and resident at Grindon Moor Farm, Thorpe Thewles, Co.Durham. Norman enlisted at Stockton into the 89th T.R. service number 77620, then transferred to the 2nd /4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) service number 67614. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 9 August 1918 and is buried in Pernois British Cemetery, Halloy-Les-Pernois, Somme, France. Norman was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
REGINALD GUYLE SIMPSON
Reginald was born in 1891 at Stockton to James and Henrietta Simpson and on that year’s Census he is resident at 28 Milbank Street with his parents and siblings James, Maurice, Florence, Charles, Thomas and Selina. On the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is employed as a Journeyman Butcher and resident at 57 Garbutt Street with his parents and siblings James, Maurice, Florence, Charles, Thomas, Selina and Dora. On 8 March 1915, at Stockton Parish Church, Reginald married Edith Tate and they had two daughters Lilian and Edith.
Reginald enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number G/42446 then transferred to the 23rd Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) service number G/52298. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 31 July 1917 during the Battle of Pilkem, 3rd Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Reginaldwas posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT SIMPSON
Robert was born in 1872 at Leeds. He enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 8982. He was Killed in Action, as a Company Sergeant Major, on 7 August 1915 at Gallipoli. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey. Robert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Robert was the son of Mrs Caroline McIndoe of 32 Russell Street, Stockton.
ROBERT LEONARD SIMPSON
Robert was born in 1891 at Stockton to Robert and Mary Hannah Simpson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at the Royal Albert Inn, 25 Hume Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Harry, Josephine, Hilda, Rosie and Olive. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Inn Keeper Assistant and still resident at the Royal Albert Inn with his mother (father died in 1907 at Stockton) and siblings Rose, Harry, Alice and Doris. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26407. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 30 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS ROSS SKINNER
Thomas was born in 1888 at Pocklington, Yorkshire to Atkinson and Minnie Skinner. He spent his childhood living at the National School House, New Street, Pocklington with his parents and siblings Ethel, Frank, Ada, Kate and Arthur. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a journalist and a visitor at 32 Dovecote Street, Stockton. In 1912, at Stockton, Thomas married Eleanor Bell Robinson; they had a daughter Eleanor. Thomas enlisted at West Hartlepool into the 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service numbers 3842 and 201120. He died, as a Private, on 6 October 1918 and is buried in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
EDMUND HENRY SKIPP
Edmund was born in 1889 at Stockton to George and Emma Skipp. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 2 Buxton Street with his parents and siblings Richard, George, Fred, Sarah and Emma. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Shakespeare Street with his parents and siblings Richard, Sarah, Fred, Emma, John, James, Elizabeth and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident at 60 Hume Street with his parents and siblings John and James. Edmund enlisted at Stockton into the 10th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26683. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 3 March 1917 and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES H SKIPP
James Herbert was born in 1893 at Stockton to James and Margaret Skipp. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 86 Sheraton Street with his mother (father died in 1900 at Stockton) and siblings Emily, Margaret and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron and Steel Works Clerk and resident at 54 Sheraton Street with his mother and siblings Emily, Margaret and Mary. Whilst resident at 37 Hind Street, James enlisted in December 1914, into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3249 and 201531. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 19 March 1915, Corporal on 11 June 1915, then Sergeant on 6 November 1915. He was discharged from the army as an Acting Colour Sergeant on 27 September 1919 and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN BROTHWOOD SKIPP
John was born on 31 May 1895 at Stockton to John and Frances Skipp and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Mitre Street with his parents and siblings Mary and Robert, together with paternal grandparents Robert and Mary Skipp. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Printer and still resident at 10 Mitre Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Robert, Frances and Nellie, along with his paternal grandparents. John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 17th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, service number PS/9125. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 November 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.
JOHN HENRY SMALL
John was born in 1878 at Stockton to Peter and Margaret Small. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 32 Thorpe Street with his parents and sisters Sophia, Elizabeth and Euphemia. On the 1891 Census he is an Inmate at North East Reformatory, Coxlodge, Stunning ton, Northumberland. In 1905, at Stockton, John married Florence Elizabeth Fleming and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and is resident at 1 Dickensons Yard, East Street, Stockton, with his wife and children Eva, Andrew and Walter. John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 12th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 4/8478. He died of wounds, as a Sergeant, on 30 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT EDWARD SMITH
Albert was born in 1896 at Billingham to Alfred and Mary Emma Smith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 Pioneer Street, Thornaby, with his parents and brothers Alfred and Walter. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 19 Mill Street, Norton with his parents and siblings Alfred, Walter, Olive, Beatrice and Ida. Albert enlisted at Stockton into the 106th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 104234. He died of wounds, as a Driver, at home and is buried in St. Mary's Churchyard, Norton. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALEXANDER BAYNEHAM SMITH
Alexander was born in 1886 at Stockton to Benjamin and Amelia Smith. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 43 Edwards Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Sarah, Jesse and Benjamin. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a County Court Clerk and resident at 23 Walter Street with his parents and Jesse and Benjamin. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bookkeeper and resident at 35 Cranbourne Terrace with his parents and siblings Jesse and Benjamin. Alexander enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2536. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Sergeant, on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR SMITH
Arthur was born at Darlington and enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 1905 and 200121. He died, as a Private, on 28 October 1918 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Christopher was born in 1898 at Middlesbrough to John and Sarah Ann Smith and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Spencer Street in the town with his parents and siblings John, William, Amelia and Busby. On the 1911 Census he is at 394 Cannon Street, Middlesbrough with his mother (father died in 1910 at Middlesbrough) and siblings William, Busby and Lauran. Christopher enlisted at Bedford into the 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, service number 10916. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 July 1917. His 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.
HENRY ALMER SMITH
Henry was born in 1889 at Stockton to Robert and Mary Jane Smith. On the 1891 Census he is living at 7 Catholic Street with his parents and sister Florence. On the 1901 Census he is at 7 Wynyard Street with his parents and siblings Fanny, Florence, William and Mabel. Henry enlisted at Middlesbrough into the York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 35486, then transferred to the 23rd Field Company Royal Engineers, service numbers (T)100 and 472031. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 4 November 1918 and is buried in La Valle-Mulatre Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN SMITH
John was born in 1897 at Stockton to John and Mary Smith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 80 Hume Street with his parents and brothers Frank and George. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 76 Ewbank Street with his father (mother died in 1910 at Stockton) and siblings Emily, William, Mary, Ivy and Lilian. John enlisted at Stockton into the 6th.Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 20667. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 12 March 1916 and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH SMITH
Joseph was born in 1891 at Stockton, one of nine children to Thomas and Susannah Smith, living first at 23 Adams Street and later at 16 Percy Street. By the time of the 1911 Census Joseph is working as a Labourer and resident at 59 Bowesfield Lane with his parents and siblings Albert and Lottie. In 1912, at Stockton, Joseph married Mary Mockler. He enlisted at Thornaby as a Gunner into "C" Battery, 315th.Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 73611. He died of wounds on 9 May 1917 and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH SMITH
Joseph was born in 1893 at Stockton to Margaret Smith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 65 Ewbank Street with his mother (a widow) and siblings Sarah, Thomas and Henry. Joseph enlisted at Stockton into the 12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 20064. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Joseph’s 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.
JOSEPH SMITH
Joseph enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/4110. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 January 1917 and is buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH ALFRED SMITH
Joseph Alfred was the son of Joseph and Mary Smith of Stockton-On-Tees, and a former student of the Stockton Secondary School (now Grangefield Academy, where his name is on their Remembrance Memorial). Joseph married Nora Banks Linford in 1913.
He was appointed the headteacher of Sedbergh Council School in August 1915 before he enlisted with the 13th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
On the day that Joseph died (28th April 1917) the battalion were involved in attacking German trenches near Gavrelle, France. ‘The success was complete though the Fusiliers had been constantly harassed by fire from snipers and machine guns.’
Joseph is being remembered by Hannah Smith (Stockton Sixth Form College).
ROBERT SMITH
Robert was born in 1886 at Stockton to Mills and Mary Jane Smith. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 14 Grove Street with his parents and siblings William, Tom, Mills, Isabella, Mary and Fred. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Butcher’s Boy and resident at 12 Manfield Street with his parents and siblings William, Tom, Mills, Isabella, Fred and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bootmaker and resident at 77 Parliament Street with his parents and siblings William, Tom, Mills, Isabella and Fred. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 205194. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 20 November 1917 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal
THOMAS SMITH
Thomas was born in 1894 at Stockton to John Thomas and Margaret Smith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 Haswell Street with his parents and siblings John, Margaret, Louise, Mary, Losia and Sarah. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 6629. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 18 April 1915. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS PRIOR SMITH
Thomas was born in 1895 at Stockton to Thomas and Ellen Smith. He grew up at 86 Lawson Street with his parents and siblings Charles, Ellen, Catherine, Laurence, Dennis and John. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into "A" Company, 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3410 and 45581. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 10 April 1917 and is buried in Cojeul British Cemetery, St.Martin-Sur-Cojeul, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM SMITH
William was born in 1890 at Stockton to Robert Alfred and Jane Smith. On the 1901 Census he is resident at the Zetland Arms, Barrett Street, with his parents (his father an Inn Keeper) and siblings Elizabeth, Robert, George, Lilly and Florence. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Holder Up and resident at 127 High Street with his parents and siblings George and Florence. In 1911, at Stockton, William married Theresa Carroll. William enlisted at Stockton into "D" Company, 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27950. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 8 February 1917. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
PERCY SMITHSON
Percy was born in 1896 at Brotton, Yorkshire to John William and Mary Smithson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Railway Cottages, Hurworth, with his parents and sister Mary but by the time of the 1911 Census he is living in Stockton, at 77 Londonderry Road (with his parents and sister Mary) and working as an Office Boy. Percy enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Northumbrian (North Riding) Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 311453. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 6 July 1917. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Percy was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FRED SNAITH
Fred was born in 1876 at Norton-on-Tees to Thomas and Maria Snaith. On the 1881 Census he is resident at Napier Street, Norton with his parents and siblings George, Mary and Hannah. On the 1891 Census he is resident as a Scholar (Institutional) at County Industrial School, Earls House, Witton Gilbert and on the 1911 Census he is employed as an Underground Coal Miner and resident as a Boarder at 11 Magdalene Place, Ferryhill with Elizabeth Taylor whom he marries at Sedgefield on 5 April 1913 (his mother died in 1903 and father in 1905). Fred enlisted, at Durham, on 17 August 1914 into the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 19858. 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 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ANDREW SNOWDON
Andrew was born in 1888 at Stockton to Andrew and Ann Snowden. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 12 Chapel Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Sarah, George and James. In 1909, at Stockton, Andrew married Ada Melhuish. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Conductor and resident at 9 Talbot Street, with Ada and son Andrew. Andrew enlisted at Richmond Yorkshire into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number G/45461 then transferred to the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) service number G/52304. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 October 1918 during the 5th.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Andrew was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALFRED SNOWDON
Alfred was born in 1893 at Thornaby to William Edward and Annie Snowdon. On the 1901 Census he is resident at the Green Dragon Inn, Finkle Street, Stockton with his parents (his father an Inn Keeper) and brothers Bertram, Cecil and Percy. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Fitter and resident at 52 Allison Street, Stockton with his mother (father died in 1908 at Stockton) and brothers Bertram, Cecil, Percy and Ernest. Alfred enlisted into the Mercantile Marine. He was serving aboard S.S. Penvearn as Third Engineer when it was sunk on 1 March 1918 in the Irish Sea off Holyhead Island by U-105. Alfred’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.
GEORGE BLAIR SNOWDON
George was born in 1896 at Stockton to Robert Wardle and Isabella Wallace Snowdon. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Trent Street with his parents, brother Robert and paternal grandparents George and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 14 Grange Road, Norton with his parents and brother Robert. George enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3075 and 200374. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES SNOWDON
James was born in 1897 at Stockton to Joseph and Sarah Jane Snowdon. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 3 Headlam Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Florence, Lilian, Joseph, Thomas, Elizabeth and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 28 Mansfield Avenue, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Joseph, Thomas, Elizabeth, Charles and Harold. James enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3870. He died, as a Private, on 20 March 1916 and is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE EDWARD SORTON
George was born in 1898 at Norton-on-Tees to Herbert George and Sarah Jane Sorton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Pine Street, Norton with his parents and siblings Elsie, Dorothy, Bessie and Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 6 Grey Street, Norton with his mother (father deceased) and siblings Elsie, Dorothy, Bessie, Thomas and Herbert. George enlisted, whilst employed as an Apprentice Electrician and resident at 16 Norfolk Street, Stockton, on 26 August 1916 into the 8th (Service) Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 33315. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 August 1917 during the 3rd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium. George was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN W SOUTHALL
John was born on 13 December 1879 at Shepley, Huddersfield to James and Mary Southall. On the 1891 Census he is resident at the Rose and Crown Inn, Church Street, Fulstone, Huddersfield, with his parents (father a Licensed Victualler) and siblings Emily and Herbert. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Domestic and resident at Elwick Road, West Hartlepool as a Boarder. On 16 January 1909, at West Yorkshire, John married Mary Beatrice Phipps. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coachman Domestic and resident at 19 the Green, Norton-on-Tees, with his wife and daughter Kathleen. John enlisted at Stockton into the Army Veterinary Corps (attached 161st.Brigade H.Q. Royal Field Artillery) service number SE/6047. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 10 July 1917 and is buried in Coxyde Military Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ERNEST NETTLESHIP SOWLER
Ernest was born in 1893 at Stockton to John and Mary Jane Sowler and on the 1901 Census is resident at 2 Frederick Street with his parents and siblings Frances, Fred, John, Edith, Tom, Elsie, Ethel and Reginald. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocery Vanman and resident at 10 Lucan Street with his parents and siblings Edith, Tom, Elsie, Ethel and Reginald. Ernest enlisted at Stockton into "B" Battery, 83rd.Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, service number 26818. He died of wounds, as a Driver, on 25 July 1917 and is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN W SPECK
John was born in 1897 at Stockton to John and Elizabeth Speck. Living with his parents and siblings Walter, Kate and Frederick, John spent his childhood at 5 Herring Street. He enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3325, then transferred to the 15th. Battalion Durham Light infantry, service number 45579. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 April 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. John is buried in Cojeul British Cemetery, St.Martin-Sur-Cojeul, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HARRY SPENCE
Harry was born in 1891 at Hartlepool to Thomas and Eliza Spence. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 25 Northwell Street, Hartlepool with his parents and siblings Joseph, Ethel, Herbert, Alfred and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Moulder and resident at 16 Temple Street, Stockton with his parents and brothers Joseph and Charles. Harry enlisted into the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 12297. He was discharged from the army, as a Private, through illness with Silver War Badge No. B180873 and died on 17 February 1919. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death Harry’s parents were living at 16 Shepard Street, Tilery, Stockton.
ARTHUR STACEY
Arthur was born on 20 July 1897 at Middlesbrough to John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Stacey. He grew up at 47 Buchanan Street with his parents and siblings Vera, Harold and Hilda. Arthur enlisted into the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service number S/25429. He died at home, as a Private, on 8 October 1919 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. Arthur was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
LEONARD STAINSBY
Leonard was born on 7 March 1893 at Stockton to William and Elizabeth Stainsby. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 13 Millbank Street with his parents and siblings Margaret, Henrietta, William, Joseph, Elizabeth, Ivy and Bertie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Plater’s Helper and resident at 8 Nelson Terrace with his mother (father deceased), Henrietta, Elizabeth and Bertie. Leonard enlisted at Stockton into the 1st /4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), service number 202898. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 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 STEPHENSON
Robert was born in Stockton and enlisted there into the 12th.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) service number S/1221. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 31 August 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Robert's 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.
WILFRED STEPHENSON
Wilfred was born in Stockton in 1899 to David and Marion Stephenson. On the 1901 Census he is living at 11 Cromwell Street,with his parents and siblings Herbert and Douglas. On the 1911 Census the family is at 3 Herbert Street. Wilfred enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders 4th.Battalion service number 4264 at Dingwall Ross-Shire in 1916 and was Killed in Action on 11 July 1916. He iis buried in Louez Military Cemetery Duisans (Arras) Pas De Calais France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM STEPHENSON
William was born in 1891 at Stockton to Samuel and Selina Stephenson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 12 Ryan Street with his parents and siblings Eleanor and Samuel. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Joiner and still resident at 12 Ryan Street with his parents and siblings Eleanor, Samuel, Elizabeth, Edith and Robert. William enlisted at Thornaby into the 225th Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 101047. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 30 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. William’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JACK STEWART
Jack was born in 1894 at Glasgow. He married Mary Elizabeth Robinson on Christmas Eve 1917 at Newcastle. He was deemed to have enlisted on 3 March 1916 at Stockton into the Royal Army Medical Corps, service number 123158, but was not called up for service, at Newcastle, until 12 July 1917. He re enlisted at Blackpool on 25 February 1919 into the R.A.M.C., service number 200331 and died through illness, as a Private, on 3 August 1919 at Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot. He was buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton.
JOHN STEWART
John was born in 1891 at Tanfield, County Durham to William and Elizabeth Johnson Stewart. He lived first at Cross Lane, Tanfield with his parents and siblings Mary, Thomas, William and Caroline, before moving to 8 Albert Terrace, Winlaton. At the time of the 1901 Census he was living there with his parents and brother Henry. John enlisted at Newcastle into the 25th.Battalion (2nd.Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 25/605. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 October 1916. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WALTER STEVENS
Walter was born in 1883 at Stockton to John and Ann Stevens. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 54 Portrack Lane, Stockton with his parents and siblings Henrietta, Alfred, John, Arthur and Herbert. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Barman and is resident at 45 Sydney Street with his mother (father absent) and brothers John, Arthur and Herbert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Hotel Waiter and living at 33 Sydney Street with his mother (father died in 1907 at Stockton) with his brothers John and Arthur. In 1914, at Stockton, Walter married Isabel Smith. He enlisted there into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) service number 67629 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 August 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. His 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 Isabel was living at 77 Parliament Street, Stockton.
JOHN WILLIAM STEWART MM
John was born on 15 October 1887 at Stockton to Charles and Jane Stewart. He spent his childhood at 18 Tilery Road, living with his mother (father absent) and siblings Charles, Elizabeth and Florence. On 17 April 1909, at Stockton, John married Emma Buckle. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Plumber and living at 30 Samuel Street with Emma and their son Leslie. They had a second son, Raymond, born in July 1911. John enlisted at Middlesbrough on 9 August 1915 into the 234th Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 131469. He was Gazetted as having been awarded the Military Medal on 6 January 1917. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 31 July 1917 during the Battle of Pilkem, 3rd.Ypres,and was buried in New Irish Farm Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.