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CHARLES ADAM TAIT
Charles was born in 1887 at Bradford to William and Susannah Tait. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 21 Bonlea Terrace, Thornaby (listed as Nursechild) with John and Sarah Garbutt. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 Victoria Street, Stockton with his stepmother Elizabeth Tait (father absent) and half siblings Robert, George and Hilda. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Warehouseman and resident at 7 Hutchinson Street with his stepmother (father absent) and half siblings Robert, George, Hilda and William.
On 31 October 1914,at Stockton, Charles married Margaret Ethel Fisk. He enlisted at Stockton into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 202392, then transferred to the 18th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment), service number 235257. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 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 and at the time of his death Margaret was resident at 4 Gilpin Street, Bath Lane, Stockton.
ROBERT WILLIAM TARNEY
Robert was born in 1895 at Stockton to Owen and Edith Jane Tarney. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Oxford Street with his parents and siblings Thomas, Elizabeth, Rachel and Joseph. Robert's mother died in 1906 and his father in 1915 at Stockton. Robert enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1st.Battalion, The Loyal, North Lancashire Regiment, service number 10485. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 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.
ERNEST N TAYLOR
Ernest was born on 28 June 1883 at Stockton to John and Priscilla Taylor. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident at 48 Alliance Street with his mother (father absent) and siblings Margaret and Henry. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Steel Works Labourer and resident at 13 Sun Street with his mother (father died in 1904 at Sedgefield) and siblings Margaret and Henry. On the 21 August 1911, at Stockton, Ernest married Gertrude Kate Newton. Ernest enlisted at Stockton into the 1st.Battalion Grenadier Guards, service number 19170.
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 October 1917 during the 1st.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Ernest was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GORDON STANLEY TAYLOR
Gordon was born on 31 July 1899 at West Hartlepool to John and Annie Taylor. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Cement Row, Woodside, Escombe, County Durham with his parents and sisters Mary, Alice and Elsie. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 11 North Terrace, Mainsforth, County Durham with his parents and sisters Alice and Elsie. Gordon enlisted at Middlesbrough, into "C" Company, 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 85891. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 4 November 1918 and is buried in Fontaine-Au-Bois Communal Cemetery, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS POWELL TAYLOR
Thomas was born in 1886 at Stockton to Francis and Catherine Taylor. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 5 Atkinson Street with his father (mother died in 1889 at Stockton) and siblings George ,Margaret, Catherine and Elizabeth. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 39 Atkinson Street South, with his father and siblings Margaret, Francis and Mary. In 1911, at Stockton, Thomas married Gertrude Alice Walton. Thomas enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 45560. He transferred to the 23rd.Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), service number G/52283. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 September 1918. Thomas’ body was never recovered. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR TEASDALE
Arthur Robert Teasdale was born in 1890 to Robert and Alice Teasdale, of 42 Tilery Rd, Stockton-on-Tees. Robert enlisted with D Company, 1/5th Durham Light Infantry, fighting as a private in Flanders.
He died on the 24th May 1915 at the Battle of Bellewaarde Ridge, a part of the larger Second battle of Ypres. His company was stationed at Sanctuary Woods, when the Germans ‘discharged a huge cloud of gas... and followed it up with repeated infantry attacks.’ His company was then ‘sent to sweep through Zouave Woods and took up a position along the northern edge facing Hooge, so as to protect that flank.’ They then found themselves under heavy machine-gun fire and had heavy causalities, but ‘their rifle fire helped to prevent the enemy from advancing southwards and...out flanking’ the other companies.
Arthur is being remembered by Glenn Teasdale (Stockton Sixth Form College).
THOMAS HENRY TEASDALE
Thomas was born in 1899 at Stockton to Louisa Teasdale. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 6 Williams Row with his uncle and aunt, Edwin and Annie Teasdale and their family. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 1/8th.Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, service number 50241. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 April 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. 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.
CHARLES STEWART VANE TEMPEST
Charles was born at Norton on 5th May 1896 but was educated at Eton. He excelled at sports and played for the Eton XI v Harrow at Lord's in July 1914.On the outbreak of war he at once applied and joined the Durham Light Infantry in August 1914. He was promoted to Lieutenant the following year. Being unable to go the Front with his regiment, on account of his age, he joined the Royal Flying Corps in October 1916 , obtaining his Wings in December 1916.
Charles served with the Expeditionary Force in France from 7th February 1917 and died a prisoner of war at Ligny on 25th March 1917 of wounds received in aerial combat over German lines a few hours previously. He was buried in the cemetery Ligny-aux-Chemins by the German forces.
A friend wrote: "All who knew him admired his firm, straight and strong character, and his perfect sincerity. His predominant qualities were great courage and intense gratitude to anyone who had helped him by love or advice. He loved every minute, nay, second, of life, and whoever came in contact with him was the better for his companionship."
ROWLAND ARTHUR TEMPERTON
Rowland was born in 1883 at Burringham, Lincolnshire to William and Jane Temperton. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 11 Dowdeswell Street, Chesterfield with his parents and brothers Albert and Ernest. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Insurance Inspector and resident at 5 Albany Road, Norton with his parents and brothers Ernest and Oscar, together with servant Mary Atkinson. In 1911, at Stockton, Rowland married Alice Benson. Rowland enlisted into the Royal Army Medical Corps, service number 83469. H
e died, as a Sergeant, on 31 January 1919 and is buried in Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles, France. Rowland was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT ARTHUR THOMAS
Albert was born on 24 November 1889 at Middlesbrough to Thomas and Margaret Thomas but grew up at 26 St Ann's Terrace, Stockton with his father (mother died in 1892) stepmother Mary and half brother Griffiths. In 1910, at Stockton, Albert married Ethel Rose and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steel Smelter's Labourer and living at 9 Carlton Street, Stockton with his wife. They later had a son Albert Arthur Thomas.
Albert enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 21063 before transferring to the 15th.Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, service number 36736. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 30 October 1918, and is buried in Pommereuil British Cemetery, Nord France. Albert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES HENRY THOMAS
Charles was born in 1884 at Stockton to David and Mary Thomas. He grew up at 2 Cross Carol Street with his parents and siblings George, Mary and Dani, before moving to Wales, living at 4 China Row, Ebbw Vale, as a Boarder and working as a Labourer.
By the time of the 1911 Census he is back in Stockton, living at 16 Paradise Street with Elizabeth Bean (who he marries in 1912 at Stockton) and their daughter Lily. They later had a son, Charles. Charles Snr. had enlisted at Stockton on 7 August 1902 into the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 7930 for three years with the colours and nine years as a Reserve. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 July 1915 and is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE WILLIAM THOMAS
George was born at Stockton and enlisted there into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1961. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 March 1916. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HEBER THOMAS
Heber was born in 1891 at Ystumtuen, near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, to David and Jane Thomas where he grew up with his parents and sisters Olive and Myra. After leaving school he worked as a Bank Clerk before enlisting into the 4th Battalion attached the 7th.Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), service numbers 4297 and 241756. He was Gazetted as promoted 2nd.Lieutenant on 16 May 1917 and Killed in Action on 12 October 1917 during the 1st.Battle of Passchendaele, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS THOMAS
Thomas was born in 1892 at Stockton to Evan and Mary Ann Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Wren Street with his parents and siblings John, Rees, George and Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Cartman and resident at 4 Wren Street with his mother (father died in 1903 at Stockton) and siblings Rees, George, Annie, Gertrude and Edith. Thomas enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8725. 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. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS and JOSEPH THOMAS
Sarah Lennon is growing sunflowers in memory of her grandfather's (Albert Phillips) two uncles, Thomas and Joseph Thomas. Thomas is remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial and Joseph is buried in the St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.
WILLIAM THOMAS
William was born in 1895 at Stockton to William and Ann Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 Elliot Street with his parents and siblings Frances, Eliza, Alice and Florence. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Railway Labourer and still resident at Elliot Street, with his parents and siblings Eliza and Florence. William enlisted at Stockton into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 11531. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 August 1915 at Gallipoli. William’s 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.
FREDERICK JOHN THOMPSON
Frederick was born in 1890 at Stockton to John George and Elizabeth Ann Thompson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 5 Walter Street with his parents. By the time of the 1901 Census he is living in Gateshead, at 69 Westbourne Avenue with his parents and siblings Edith, Vincent, Joseph and Norman. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Plumber and resident at East Hartburn Court, Stockton with his mother (father died in 1907 at Stockton) and Edith, Joseph and Norman. In 1912, at Stockton, Frederick married Annie Gertrude Know.
He enlisted at Middlesbrough into the North Riding Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 311217 and was Killed in Action, as a Bombardier, 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. Frederick was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM GORDON S THORMAN
William was born in 1890 at Stockton to William and Margaret M. Thorman. On the 1891 Census he is resident at West Villas, Parkwood House, Oxbridge Lane with his parents and siblings Elsie, Laurie and Mabel. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at West Villas with his parents and Elsie and Mabel. On 22 October 1911, at Harrogate, William married Linda May Bramley. He enlisted at Harrogate into No.2 Battery 1A Reserve Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, service number 134882 and died on 11 August 1916 at home, as a Gunner. He is buried in St.Andrew's Cemetery, Jesmond, Newcastle. At the time of William’s death Linda was resident at 43 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate.
GEORGE EDWARD THORNBOROW
George was born in 1883 at Stockton to John and Margaret Alice Thornborow. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 24 Cardigan Street with his parents and siblings John, Eliza, Margaret, James and Thomas. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Ship's Painter and resident at 65 Hume Street with his parents and siblings John, Eliza, Margaret, James, Thomas and Minnie. In 1904, at Stockton, George married Elizabeth Ann Brown. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship's Painter and resident at 16 Tees Street with his wife and children George and Ella.
George enlisted at Stockton into the 16th (Labour) Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 30890 then transferred to the 22nd Company Labour Corps, service number 13029. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 29 September 1917 during the Battle of Polygon Wood, 3rd.Ypres and is buried in Aeroplane Cemetery, Belgium. George was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR THORPE
Arthur was born in 1881 at Scotton (Starbeck), Knaresborough to William and Frances Annie Thorpe,on the 1881 Census he is resident at the Bay Horse, Scotton, Knaresborough with his parents and brother John. On the 1891 Census he is living at Junction Cottages, Norton with his parents and siblings John, Tom, Annie, Mary ,Jane and William. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer’s Labourer and resident at 10 Page Terrace, Norton with his parents and siblings John, Tom, William and Albert.
On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Artificial Stone Maker and still resident at Page Terrace with his parents and siblings William and Albert. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into "D" Battery, 250th.Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, service number 186721. He was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 29 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and is buried in Moreuil Communal Cemetery Allied Extension, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
EDWARD TINDALL
Edward was born in 1890 at Stockton to John and Mary Ann Tindall. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 11 East Street with his parents and siblings John, Alexander, George, Sarah, Mary and Alice. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Garden Place with his mother (father died in 1893 at Stockton) and siblings John, George, Jane and Alice. Edward enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 5/3637. He died of wounds, as a Lance Corporal, on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France. Edward was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
SIDNEY CLIFFORD TINGLE
Sidney was born in 1891 at Stockton to Thomas and Hannah Tingle. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Ware Street with his parents and sister Edith. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Municipal Clerk and resident at Cloveley, Durham Road, with his parents. Sidney enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 1st/1st (North Riding) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 311038. He died of wounds, as a Gunner, on 4 July 1917 and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
RALPH TINSLEY
Ralph was born on 2 May 1891 at Stockton to John William and Christiana Tinsley. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 18 Wonglar Street with his parents and siblings Herbert, Harry, Margaret and Ernest. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Blacksmith and resident at 4 Douglas Street with his parents and siblings Herbert, Margaret and Ernest. In 1912, at Stockton, Ralph married Mary Elizabeth Baxter. They had three children, Nora, Christiana and Ralph. Ralph (Snr) enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 2283 and 200201.
He was Killed in Action, as a 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 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
MARK TIPPEY
Mark was born on 22 October 1894 at Stockton to Joseph and Harriet Tippey. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 Wade Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, Robert, Walter, Elsie, Sarah and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Engine Cleaner and resident at 56 Garbutt Street with his parents and brothers Walter, George and John.
Mark enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 7018/S and was serving aboard HMS Natal when on 30 December 1915 off Cromarty, Scotland, it was sunk by an internal explosion with the loss of at least 390 crewman and civilians. Mark’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES PURVIS TODD
Born to William and Emma Todd of 9 Mary Street, Stockton-On-Tees in 1897, Charles Todd served with the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry during the Great War. He was killed on 27th July 1915 near the village of Armentieres, France. The battalion seems to have been deployed to a quiet sector of the front following the Second battle of Ypres, but this did not stop 17 men from the battalion being killed, including Charles.
Charles is being remembered by Jessica Fox (Stockton Sixth Form College).
JOHN WILLIAM SINKINSON TODD
John was born on 23 January 1891 at Stockton to Ellen Eliza Todd. He was adopted and grew up at 25 Webster Street with his adoptive parents Ingram and Elizabeth Cockerell and their children John, Sarah, Tom, Ingram and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Confectionery Sugar Boiler and resident at 76 Dovecote Street with his adoptive family.
John enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd Division Signal Company Royal Engineers, service number 18411 and died of wounds, as a Driver, on 15 September 1914 during the "Race to the Sea". He is buried in Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
NORMAN GORDON TODD
Norman was born in 1896 at Stockton to Thomas Scouter and Mary Jane Todd. He grew up in Hind Street at No 45, living with his parents and siblings Ernest, Herbert, Percy, Olive and Daisy. Norman enlisted at Stockton into the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 4251 and 45602. 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. Norman was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES WILLIAM TOMLINSON
James was born in 1888 at Salford to Walter (died 1902) and Hannah (died 1898) Tomlinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Broughton Road, Pendleton with his father, stepmother Maria and siblings Marmaduke and Emily. James enlisted into "C" Company, 6th.Battalion,King's Own Scottish Borderers, service number 12598. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 1 September1915 during the "Race to the Sea" and is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. After his death his former wife F. Hare was resident at 30 Catholic Street, Stockton.
GEORGE WILLIAM C TRATTLES
George was born in 1895 at Middlesbrough to Thomas Wilson and Isabel Jane Trattles. On the 1901 Census he is living at 1 Pretoria Terrace, Middlesbrough with his parents while on the 1911 Census he is at 99 Station Road, Norton with his mother (father died in 1908). George enlisted at Stockton into the 4th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own), service number 37523. He died at home, as a Private, on 23 June 1918 and is buried in Clough Church Cemetery, Yorkshire.
WILLIAM HORACE TRATTLES
William was born in 1890 at Stockton to William Thomas and Agnes Jemima Trattles. He lived at 13 Palmerston Street with his parents and sister and brother Ida and Hugh before moving to Park House, Richmond Road where he lived with his father (Agnes died in 1895 at Stockton), Ida, Hugh and further siblings Agnes and Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Drapery Shop Assistant and still resident at Park House with his father, stepmother Eleanor (father remarried in 1906) and siblings Agnes and Thomas together with half sister Mary.
William enlisted into the London Regiment, service number 2463 then transferred to the 13th.Battalion Hampshire Regiment (attached the 9th.Battalion Worcestershire Regiment). He was Gazetted as promoted Second Lieutenant on 9 June 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 January 1917. William is buried in Amara War Cemetery Iraq and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FREDERICK OTTO TRENCHMANN
Frederick was born in 1893 at Seaton Carew to Albert (a Ship Owner) and Maria Trenchmann. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Station Road, Stockton with his parents and siblings Maria, Conrad, Emma, Bertram and Charlotte together with a Governess and three servants. Frederick enlisted into the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery and he died of wounds, as a Second Lieutenant, on 15 October 1916.
ARTHUR EDWIN TRENHOLM MM
Arthur was born in 1889 at Stockton to John Robert and Mary Eleanor Trenholm. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 45 Hind Street with his parents and brother William. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 20 Manfield Street with his parents and brothers William, Harry and Robert. Arthur enlisted at Stockton on 6 September 1914 into the Dragoons of the Line (Hussars), service number 25530 then transferred to the 2nd.Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, service number 31534.
He was awarded the Military Medal and died of wounds, as a Lance Corporal, on 2 July 1918 at the 37th.Field Ambulance. He is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FREDERICK EDWIN TRENHOLM
Frederick was born on 26 September 1891 at Stockton to Frederick and Mary Jane Trenholm. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 80 Light Pipe Hall Road with his parents and siblings Mary, Effie, Derrick, Louisa, Elizabeth, Margaret, Norman and Florence, while on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Warehouseman and living at 64 Ewbank Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Margaret, Norman, Florence and Thomas. Frederick enlisted at Stockton on 27 September 1915 into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
He was Killed in Action, as a Sub-Lieutenant, Anson Battalion on 10 November 1918 and is buried in Valenciennes (St.Roch) Communal Cemetery, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Service History: Frederick was Commissioned Temporary Sub-Lieutenant RNVR on 30 May 1917; Draft for BEF on 27 August 1917; joined Howe Battalion on 17 September 1917 to 26 October 1917 wounded contusion right shoulder, joined Base Depot Calais on 8 December 1917; joined 63rd Divisional Depot Battalion on 19 December 1917; posted to Anson Battalion on 7 February 1918 to 26 March 1918, gassed and invalided to UK on 1 April 1918; Draft for BEF 19 September 1918, rejoined Anson Battalion 6 October 1918 to 10 November 1918, KIA.
RICHARD TURNBULL
Richard was born in 1866 in the fishing village of Staithes, near Whitby, to Robert and Mary Turnbull but by the time of the 1871 Census he is living in Stockton at 2 Prince Regent Street with his parents and siblings Edward, Hannah, William, Elizabeth, Eliza, Ada, Emma and Robert.
On the 1881 Census he is employed as a Fish Monger Assistant and living at 3 Wiiliam the Fourth Yard, with his brother Edward, sister-in-law Hannah and their children Miles and Mary. In 1897, at Stockton, Richard married Emma Alice Hutchinson on the 1901 Census he is employed as a Fish Dealer and living at 1 Handley's Yard with Emma and their children William and Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Fish Dealer and living at 4 Skinner Street with his wife and children William, Thomas, Richard and Nolet.
Richard enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 5009 then transferred to the Royal Defence Corps, service number 3941. He died at home, as a Private, on 10 April 1917 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. At the time of his death Emma was resident at 3,Lodge Street, Stockton.
GEORGE WILLIAM TURNER
George enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3173. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. George'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.
JOHN THOMAS TURNER
John was born on 29 November 1888 at Stockton, one of 12 children born to Charles Pearson and Margaret Ann Turner. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 6 Green Terrace with his parents and siblings William, Elizabeth, George, Sarah, Mary, Ethel, Frances and Ann and on the 1901 Census at 12,Stamp Street, with his parents and siblings William, Elizabeth, George, Mary, Ethel, Frances, Robert, Florence and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and still resident at Stamp Street with his parents and siblings William, Mary, Ethel, Robert and Florence.
John enlisted at Stockton into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 20066. He transferred to the 9th (Northumberland Hussars) Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 18789. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 14 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HENRY TURPIN
Henry was born in 1892 at Stockton to Edwin and Eliza Norrish Turpin. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 34 Woodland Street, Stockton with his parents and brothers Edwin and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Insurance Clerk and resident at 12 Outram Street with his father (mother died in 1910 at Stockton) and siblings Edwin and William. In 1915, at Stockton, Henry married Florence A. Heath; they had a daughter Florence. Henry enlisted at Stockton into the Royal Fusiliers, service number 11658 then transferred to the 1st Battalion The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) service number G/14921.
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 September 1917 during the Battle of Menin Road, 3rd.Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Henry was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HERBERT TUTIN
Herbert was born in 1891 at Worsall, Yorkshire to John Thomas and Jane Ann Tutin. By the time of the 1901 Census Herbert is living at 75 Walter Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Margaret, William, Edith, John and Doris. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and still resident at Walter Street with his parents and siblings Edith, John and Doris. On 5 January 1916, at Stockton, Herbert married Minnie Jane Walker.
Herbert enlisted at Stockton on 6 October 1915 into 2nd.Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 60180. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 14 April 1916 and was Killed in Action on 27 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France. Herbert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN WILLIAM and SAMUEL TUTTLE
Samuel was born in 1894 and John in 1897 at Sand Hutton, Yorkshire to Samuel and Mary Tuttle. On the 1901 Census they are resident at High Barn, Wath in Yorkshire with their parents, their brother George and sister Annie. On the 1911 Census they are both working as Farm Workers and living at the Gate House, Billingham, with their parents and siblings George, Albert and Louisa. Samuel enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1839.
He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 April 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. John enlisted at West Hartlepool into the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 42417. Killed in Action as a Private, on 10 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, his body was also never recovered. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM WALKER TYREMAN
William was born in 1893 at Stockton to George and Jane Tyreman. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 12 York Street with his parents and sister Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Printer and resident at 79 Camden Street with his parents and sister Margaret. William enlisted at Thornaby into the 13th.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), service number S/4535.
He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 10 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his parents were resident at 43 Marlborough Road, Stockton