Nicholson War Memorial, Leek Staffordshire

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

Fred Rhead, killed 7th October 1916 aged 21
Private Frederick Rhead 14761 9th Royal Fusiliers died 7/10/1916 age 21. son of James & Eunice, 19 Picton Street Leek. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Somme, France

Fred Higginbotham
Lance Corporal 46667 8th Northumberland Fusiliers died 19/6/1917 age 30. Son of John and Mary (1891 Census) of 3 Court, 9 Mill Street, Leek. Husband of Martha 19 Fountain Street Leek and brother of William who also fell. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Ypres Belgium

William Higginbotham
Private 9116 1st Royal Fusiliers died 10/5/1915 aged 31. Son of John and Mary (1891 census) of 3 Court, 9 Mill Street, Buried at La Chappell DArmentieres Communal Cemetery France