FREEHAY WAR MEMORIAL
STAFFORDSHIRE
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
It is Crucifix and was unveiled in the grounds of St Chad, Freehay on the Monday the 27th of November 1922 by Commander Anstey of Thornbury Hall, Cheadle. It was dedicated by the Ven, the Archdeacon of Stoke on Trent in memory of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the war 1914-1918
Pray for the men of Freehay who gave their lives in the Great War 1914- 1918
1914-1918
BOSTOCK Arthur Leigh Private 242442, 1/6th North Staffs Regt, died, 29/6/1917. Son of Ashton and Mary of Tean Staffordshire (1901 census) Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Iraq
CAMWELL James Able Seaman, R/5408, R.N.V.R, Hood Bn, Royal Navy, Died 22.3.1919, Son of Isaac and Mary of Winnoth Dale, Croxden Staffs parents native of Freehay (1901 census) Commemorated at Arras Memorial, France, Bay.1.
EVANS Albert Unable to find the correct one listed with the CWGC
EVANS Bertie Charles Pte 3985, Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in action 15.9.1916, 25. Sone of the late George & Eliza Evans, Freehay, Cheadle, Staffordshire,Buried at Admac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France, Grave XIII.B.28
WOOD Norman Eric Gunner 836935 155th Bde, Royal Field Artillery, Died of wounds 5/6/1917. Son of Joseph H and Mary E Wood of Mill Road Cheadle Buried in Hazelbrouk Communal Cemetery France I.F.7
World War 1939 1945
WRIGHT John William Unable to find the correct one
AUSTIN Fred Unable to find the correct one
