Nicholson War Memorial, Leek Staffordshire

he following names have been taken from Poppy Crosses that are at the memorial. Some have additional information by permission of the CWGC

Private Joseph Hampton, Canadian Infantry killed in action 9th august 1918 at the battle of Amiens
Pte 463092, 7th, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) died aged 33. Husband of Mrs. A. Hampton, of 26, Craven Street, Eightown, Manchester, England. Buried at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France

Norman Green, Military Medal, E Troop, 45 Marine Commando 1944, Normandy
Marine PLY/X106617 awarded the Military Medal in the field at Normandy in 1944. Recorded in the London Gazette 29th August 1944

John W Simcock
(Auth; It may this person, if not please inform me and I will remove the data)
Pte John William 201470, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly 4995, same regiment, killed in action 30th December 1917 aged 28. Son of William Simcock, of Waterfall Farm, Basnetts Wood, Endon, Staffordshire. Buried at Ribecourt British Cemetery, Nord France

Joe Stonier
Gunner Joseph Stonier, 1701334, 217 (The Hampshire Yeomanry [Carabiners]) Bty., 72 Heavy Anti Aircraft Regiment died 10th March 1941 aged 31. Son of John William and Annie Elizabeth Stonier; husband of Annie Stonier, of Leek. At rest in Leek Cemetery (see Stonier*)

Eric Gorse, Royal Artillery, 1940-1945, Italy, Anzio Monte Cassino

Allen Johnson, Far Eastern Prisoner of War ( F.E.P.O.W.)