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PENKHULL WAR MEMORIAL, STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE
The Rood Screen is situated in the parish church of
St Thomas the Apostle, Penkhull.
To the Glory of God and in grateful remembrance of the men of Penkhull who fell in the Great War 1915-1918
This Rood Screen is erected by the Parishioners
ABBOTTS Herbert Victor, Sapper 89590, 246th Base Park, Royal Engineers, Born 12 October 1883 died of illness in Italy 19 April 1919 age 35. Husband of Florence E nee Banks of 1 The Square, Penkhull, Staffordshire. His wife was granted a war gratuity on the 3 December 1919 revised 20 January 1920. At rest in Arquata Scrivia Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy. (CWGC have Abbotts). Please note the war memorial has Abbott.
ALCOCK Charles, Pte 489918, 376th Home Service Coy, Labour Corps, formerly Pte 29004, 19th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 11 February 1918 age 21. Son of Charles & Catherine Alcock, 37 Newcastle Street, Penkhull and the step brother of John Burton Alcock who also fell. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 26th April 1915 at Stoke on Trent and was posted as Private 29044, Royal Welsh Fusiliers on the 30th April 1915 to Deganwy, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Training Depot aged 19 and 8 months. He lived with his parents at the above address and by occupation was a hammer driver at a steel works. He was posted to France on the 1st June 1916. While in France he reported sick with Trench Foot to No 9 General Hospital, Rouen on the 31st January 1917. He had gangrene of the big right toe. On the 4th February 1917 he was evacuated to England from Rouen on Hospital Ship, St Patrick and was admitted into the War Hospital, Warren Road, Guilford on the 5th February 1917 and was discharge on the 10th April 1917 to Eastbourne Convalescent Hospital the same day. On the 1st September 1917 he was discharged fit for war service and was posted to Royal Welsh Fusiliers Depot. On the 2nd January 1918 it appears he was posted to the 376th Home Service, Labour Corps On the 10th January 1918 he was admitted into the Western General Hospital, Fazakerley, Liverpool suffering from pneumonia, left lung, on the 11th February 1918 he died. Please note in his record his surname was some times spelt as Allcock. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ALCOCK John Burton, Gunner 67667, G Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 11 March 1918 aged 25. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 8th November 1915 aged 21 and 11 months. He was living at 37, Newcastle Road, Penkhull with Mrs Catherine Alcock which was his foster mother. His occupation was given as a sulphur maker. His next of kin was his brother, Clement of Church Street, Hanley, Staffordshire He was posted to Dover on the 12th November 1915, He embarked from Southampton on the 30th April 1916 arriving at Harve the next day. He was killed in action on the 11th March 1918. He effects went to his foster mother Mrs Catherine Alcock of 37, Newcastle Street, Penkhull. Her husband and John's father may have been brothers. In 1901 he was living with his parents Clement and Olive and his siblings 28, Railway Terrace, Caverswall, Staffordshire. Buried at Montescourt Lizerolles Communal Cemetery, France
ASHLEY Cyril James, Sergeant 10955, 7th Somerset Light Infantry died of wounds 4 September 1917 age 29. Son of Robert Beath and Emily Ashley of 78 Trentham Road, Penkhull. He was born at Pear Tree Derbyshire and enlisted at Bristol. Buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France
ATKINS Alfred, Pte 8688, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 30 August 1916 aged 19. He was born in Fenton, Staffordshire and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France
BAGNALL William Albert, Pte 34163, 24th Battalion Tynside Irish, Northumberland Fusiliers died of wounds 27 January 1917. He was born in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire and was the son of John and Lydia of Newcastle-under-Lyme. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France (SDGW have his army number as 31463)
BAKEWELL Alfred. Lieutenant Royal Navy on H.M.S. Onslaught. Killed at the battle of Jutland on the13th May 1916 aged 23 He was born on the 7th October 1892 at Longton, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on his parents, George and Mary, grave in Longton Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He enlisted on the 15th September 1905 as Cadet, Midshipman and in 1911 was at Collingwood, No 9 Dock, H.M.Dockyard, Devonport He at rest in Queensferry Cemetery, West Lothian.
BALL William Percy, Pte 16902, 2nd Lincolnshire Regt formerly Pte 13653, North Staffs Regt, killed in action 3 August 1915 age 22. Son of Harriet Ball of 3 Church Street, Penkhull. Buried at White City Cemetery, Bois Grenier, France
BARKER Charles John. Lance Sergeant 24473, 19th Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers, killed in action 14th August 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Emma Mellor (formerly Barker), of Cemetery Lodge, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. and the late Charles Barker. He is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He was born in 1889 and he lived with his mother, Emma, at the Cemetery Lodge, Hartshill Cemetery, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire aged 26 years and 4 months. He was working as a brickmaker. He enlisted at Wrexham on the 4th June 1915 and after training embarked from Southampton on the 18 March 1917 and disembarked at Rouen the following day and he was posted to the 19th Royal Welsh Fusiliers from Base Depot at Rouen. He was promoted many times from private to lance sergeant and finally he was once again promoted to paid lance sergeant on the 6th May 1917. On the 14th August 1917 he was killed in action in the field.
BATES John Furness, Gunner 151490, 99th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, died of wounds 8 July 1918 aged 21. He was born on the 18th January 1897 and christened on the 14th February 1897 at Selhurst, Surrey. He was the son of Josiah Herbert and Ada of 160 Trentham Road, Penkhull. Buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France Native of Croydon, Surrey
BEATTIE William Guardsman 9141, 2nd Scots Guards, died of wounds 20 December 1914 aged 28. Native of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France
BICKERTON Arthur, Sgt 805233, D Battery, 231st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force killed in action 9 August 1917 aged 21.He was the son of Samuel and Hannah of 16, Honeywall, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Fosse No,10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, France
BOSLEY John. Sapper 685, 2/21st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 3rd June 1915. Born in Stoke-on-Trent and enlisted at Smethwick, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
BULLOCK Charles Wallsham (Howe) Private 622, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 5th April 1915 aged 33. He was native of Fenton and was the husband of Mary Ellen, nee Davies of 31, Pleasant Row, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. They were married in 1903 and in 1911 they had three children all living at 2, Garden Row, Honeywall, Stoke on Trent. He was employed as pottery carrier at a kiln. His name was given as Charles Wallsham Howe Bullock, his birth was registered as Charlie Walsham Bullock. His parents were Henry and Ellen. In 1911 they were living with three of their children at 1 Cotton Hollow, Shelton Old Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Wulvergem Churchyard, Belgium.
BYATT Herbert. (The following information may be for the H Byatt on this memorial. No other H Byatt could be found having died in the great war. If incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made). Sapper 343807 C Company, 1st Platoon Inland Waterways and Dock, Royal Engineers. He enlisted on the 10th December 1915 aged 34 and 8 months and was posted into the army reserve awaiting to be mobilized. He was living at 3, Ronald Street, Florence, Longton, Staffordshire with his wife Alice, nee Spendlow who he married Stoke Registry Office (Civil Marriage) on the 14th July 1906 and their 5 children. Unfortunately the children's names have been destroyed by the bomb, fire and water damage in WW2. He was mobilized on the 20th March 1918. He was at one time living/stationed at Ashton Gate, Bristol, he wife was still at 3. Ronald Street. On the 5th February 1919 he was transferred to Z Class and gave his home address as 3, Ronald Street, he had served 234 days. On the 19th November 1923 at 3, Ronald Street, he died of (looks like) Acute Bronchitis. His wife reported his death to the army.
CAMPBELL Edward. Acting Lieutenant, 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment died 18th November 1916. He was born in 1897 at Penkhull to John and Esther Campbell of Queen's Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France His correct birth name was Edward Campbell.
CLARKE William George. It may be the following person. Private 29853, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 11th January 1917. He is at rest in Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France. In 1911 there was a William George living with his widowed mother and siblings at 77, Honeywall, Penkhull. He was by occupation a coal carter.
CLAYTON Alfred Private 2033, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was born in Fenton and lived in Stoke-on-Trent (This name S.O.T. covers a very large area) He may have been the son He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
CLOWES Colin George. Lance Corporal P/11173, Military Foot Police Corps, died in Mesopotamia 19th July 1917. He was the son of George Henry and Harriet Clowes of 1, Elliott Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He attested on the 9th December 1915 aged 24 years and 10 months. He gave his occupation as a Postman, formally he was a china caster and lived with his parents at 1, Elliott Street. On the 11th February 1916 he was mobilized and posted to Lichfield as Private 203888, North Staffordshire Regiment, later to be transferred many times to, 1st Garrison Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry as private28788, then as private 35755, 1st Garrison Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, private 26987, 2nd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. and finally transferred and promoted to Lance Corporal 11173, Military Foot Police. On the 19th October 1916 he embarked for India, Bombay. On the 6th February 1917 he embarked from Bombay for Mesopotamia. The 18th July 1917 he was admitted to No 33 British General Hospital, Makina suffering from the heat. He died from the effects of heat in the hospital at 4-15pm on the 19th July 1917.
COMLEY George Ernest, Private 2140, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment. Born in 1896 killed in action 17th September 1915 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs Gertrude Adams of 68 Albert Street, Stoke on Trent. He was native of Penkhull and in 1911 he was living with his parents Alfred Henry and Gertrude at the above address. He was by occupation a wheel turner. He is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
COOK Alfred Gilbert. Gunner 731, North Midland Staffordshire Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, killed in action 27th September 1916. He was native of Penkhull and enlisted at Shelton, both, Stoke on Trent. He was the son of William H and Eliza who in 1911 were living with their children at 76, Honeywall, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France.
DAVIS Elijah. Sapper 144874, 172nd Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers killed in action 19th December 1915 aged 21. He was the son of John and Olive Davies, of New Street., Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Mrs. M. O'Brien (formerly Davies), of 3, Keate's Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. (The CWGC have DAVIES).
DAVIS William The following information may be for this person. If the incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made. Private 4840, 1st Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment, formerly Private 9240, North Staff died of wounds on the 12th October 1915 aged 39. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 12th September 1914 aged 38 and was posted to Pontefract as private 9240, North Staffordshire Regiment. He was living at Longton and his occupation was a collier. On the 28th April 1915 he was transferred as private 4850 into the York and Lancaster Regiment and he embarked for France on the 4th May 1915. On the 5th October he was reported missing in action in France. Over a period of time and unknown to the regiment, he was laying unconscious in 24th General Hospital but died of his wounds at 2pm on the12th October 1915. He was admitted to the hospital on the 5th October 1915. A photograph was taken of this soldier and was show to men of his regiment and many were able to identify him as being William Davis. Sadly he passed away at the hospital form his wounds. His parents was called Thomas and his next of kin was his sister Mrs Miranda Peach of 25, Edensor Road, Longton.
EDWARDS Arthur John. It may be the following. Gunner 133460, 251st Siege Battery,Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 23rd May 1918 He was born at Shelton and lived at Hartshill, both in Stoke-on-Trent. (Wills and Admin) He lived at West View, Yoxall Avenue, Hartshill and he died at No 2 Casualty Clearing Station, France. His effects went to his mother, Emma, nee Eccles, widow. He is at rest in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord France. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He enlisted on the 15th December 1916 at No 4 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery, Ripon, Yorkshire aged 29 and 8 months. He lived at the above address with his widowed mother and siblings. On the 29th July 1917 he embarked Southampton and arrived the following day at Le Harve. He was posted to 298 Siege Battery from Base Depot on the 4th August 1917 and later he was transferred to 251st Siege Battery on the 20th November 1917. On the 19th March 1918 the area in which he was fighting was bombarded with gas shells. He was treated at No 1 A? Field Ambulance then he was transferred to 32, Casualty Clearing Station were he passed away from the effects of gas. His father was called Arthur James Bailey Edwards.
ELKIN William. Private 10047, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action on the 13th March 1915. He was born at Northwood, Staffordshire and he at rest in Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.
FALLOWS J. I am unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC. If new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.
FERNEYHOUGH Edwin. Private 55024, 15th Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 50747, Lincolnshire Regiment died of wounds 22nd November 1918. He was born at Stoke-on-Trent and is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France
GIBBS P H, No P H GIBBS/GIBB is listed with the CWGC. If new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.
GITTINS Charles Leese (Memorial has C Gittens) (CWGC have) Private 2139 Charles GITTINS, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was native of Penkhull and was born on the 28th June 1896 to Alfred and Emily of 15, Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France Correct surname is Gittins. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted the 5th Regiment Depot and Stoke on Trent on the 11th March 1913 aged 17, and 8 months. He gave his mother, Emily as his next of kin. He embarked Southampton on the 2nd March 1915 disembarking at Harve the following morning. Whilst in France he was served with a Court Order dated 26th July 1915 from Miss Sarah Tedstone of 13, Newcastle Street. She had stated in court the on the ?? February 1912 she delivered a bastard child of which she alleged that Charles Gittins was the father. He was ordered to pay per 4 shillings per week, the child was not named.
GITTINS Joseph. (Poppy Cross Memorial has Died of war wounds in 1919) The following information may be for Joseph. Driver 25438 Joseph GITTENS Royal Field Artillery, Born in 1894 to Alfred and Emily of 15, Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was employed as an invoice for the North Staffordshire Railway goods wagon department in Stoke on Trent and is commemorated on the war memorial at Stoke on Trent Station, on the south bound platform. His brother Charles also fell in action . Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 3rd September 1914 aged 20 and 257days. Gave his occupation as a porter He was born in 1894 to Alfred and Emily of 15, Newcastle Street, Penkhull. Whilst in training he was admitted Netby Military Hospital on the 24th April 1915 with (it looks like tuberculosis) and was discharged from hospital on the 4th May 1915. He was later medically discharged from the army as being permanently unfit for service on the 18th May 1915.
GOOD Jack Wilberforce, Private 3147, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 26th September 1915. he was born in Shelton and lived in Penkhull both in Staffordshire. He was the son of William Henry and Catherine of "Hill Crest" The Croft Garden Village, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
GUILLAN (GWILLIAM) Frederick Lance Corporal 3714, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 21. He was the son of John Henry and Ethel J Gwilliam of 6, Bard Lane, Handford, Stoke-on-Trent. formerly of (1911) 11, Hollins Street, Stoke on Trent. He was native of Wolverhampton and his occupation in 1911 was a bricklayer He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 15th October 1914 and was posted to the 5th Home Service North Staffordshire Regiment. On the 5th March 1915 he was posted to Frnce to join the 5th North Staffords. he was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 6th September 1915 and was killed in action on the 13th October 1915. His next of kin was his father John Henry of 81, High Street, Handford, Staffordshire. The correct surname is GWILLIAM.
HEANEY Frank. Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS) 8286, D Company, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action. 31st August 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Police Constable Thomas and Lissette Harvey Heany. He is at rest in Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamp, Somme, France. The Soldier died in the great war SDGW. have recorded his date of death as the 8th December 1916.
HILL Arthur Private 10158, 1st Cheshire Regiment killed in action 22nd October 1914 aged 25. He was born at Bedford, Lea, Manchester and was the son of Arthur of East Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.
HILL Charles George. Private 57775 2/5th Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 8th September 1918 aged 18. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of 8, Stone Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Pernes British Cemetery, France.
HUGHES Arnold. Private 201877 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 21st February 1921 aged 25. He enlisted on the 22nd January 1916 and was discharged on the 17th July 1918. He was the son of Richard and Eliza of 4, Lockwood Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme. He is at rest in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cemetery, Staffordshire.
JEFFREYS Thomas Bertram (CWGC have Bertram Thomas).Private 31203, 7th South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 23198, South Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 14th November 1916 aged 22. He was the son of William Edwin and Agnes Julia nee of 16, Penkhull Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. The SDGW have Bertram Jeffreys. He is at rest in Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 10th December 1915 as Bertram Jeffreys and was transferred in the army reserve. He was aged 21 and 3 months, lived with widowed father at the above address and he was by occupation a millers hand. He was mobilized on the23rd August 1916 as private 23198 of the 4th South Staffordshire Regiment. He was posted to France on the 21st September 1916, he was transferred as private 31203 to the 7th South Lancashire Regiment. He was killed in action in France on the 14th November 1916. he had a brother called Frank Norman who was also serving his country and I believe he was private 115103, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Medal card index)
JOHNSON Joseph (The following information may be for this person. If incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made) Private 7385, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action at Mesopotamia 26th January 1917 aged 26. He was native of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and was the son of Joseph and Ann Ellen of 4, Chapel Street, May Bank, Stroke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
JOHNSON William Henry Private 17315, C Company, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 18th November 1918 aged 20. He was the son of William and Alice of 14, East Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He enlisted on the 30th March 1915 and was posted to the Staffords Depot the same day aged 18 and 4 months. He lived with his parents at the above address and by occupation was a potters placer and gave his date on birth as 5th November 1896. He was posted to France on the 18th November 1916 and was killed in action.
LEESE Albert Victor. Private 15900, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action at Mesopotamia on the 9th April 1916. He was native of Penkhull and was the son of William and Ann of 2, New Buildings, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.
LEWIS Reginald. Gunner 451, 1st North Midland Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 18th June 1915 aged 28. He was native of Bethesda, Carnarvon and was the son of William and Elizabeth of 14, Watson Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He re-enlisted on the 5 August 1914 and was posted to Luton aged 27. He had previuosly served 6 years with North Midland Royal Garrison Artillery. He was born at Bangor, North Wales, lived with his parents 21 Greatbach Avenue, Stoke on Trent and was by occupation a potters gilder. he was posted to France on the 2nd March 1915. He was wounded in action on the 17th, treated at No 16 Field Ambulance the same day and died the following day from his wounds.
LOWE Ronald Charles, Lieutenant, The Kings Liverpool Regiment, 8th Irish Battalion, Teritorials, He died of wounds 18 August 1918 age 28. It appears he may have been a prisoner of war. The SDGW, comments: "In Ger Hand" Son of Charles Edward & Mrs M.H. Lowe of “Ronyln”, Teignmouth, St Mary church, Torquay. (Wills and Admin) and his home address as Ivydene, Queen's Roadm Penkhull. Buried at Rue-Petillion Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France .
MATHER J I am unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC. If new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.
MIDDLETON Joseph (The following information may be for this person. If incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made) Private 37699, 9th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly private 19473, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 16th September 1916. He was born in Longton, Stoke on Trent (The SDGW have his army number as 37669 which is incorrect) He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
MILLARD William Herbert. Sapper WR/21063, Royal Engineers died 13th February 1919 aged 26. He was the son of William and Louisa of 80, Trentham Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
MONTEITH Robert John Henry. Private 32006, 9th Essex Regiment killed in action 6th September 1918 aged 26. He was born in Acton Middlesex and lived at Canvey Island, Essex and was the son of Robert and Jessie Bryce. I can find no connection with Penkhull or "Staffordshire" He is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Some, France.
NAGGINGTON Vincent Francis. (Military records show Veicent Nagington). Private 8783, 2nd Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 9th August 1915. He was born in 1879 and was the son of Francis and Alice of 192, Aston Pipe Gate, Market Drayton, Salop. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. (Memorial has Naggington)
NIXON Harold. Private 3597, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was a resident of Penkhull, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France
PARKES Samuel. Private 174923, 109th Battery, 261st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 5th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ada Parkes of 1, Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in H.A,C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St Mein, France.
RAVENSDALE Harold. Private 3545, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was born at Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent and enlisted at Butterton, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted aged 18 on the 5th October 1914. He was living at 66 Honeywall, Penkhull with his now remarried mother Eleanor Margaret Shenton. On the 18th August 1915 he embarked for France from Southampton and arrived at Rouen the following day. From there he was marched into Base Depot at Rouen for his posting to his regiment. On the 23rd September 1915 he was posted to 5th North Staffords and was reported missing in action on the 13th October 1915. He was struck of the strength of the battalion on the 4th January 1916, presumed to have died on or since the 13th October 1915.
His brother Horace was also serving his country. He was Private 131733, Royal Army Medical Corps. He enlisted on the 13th June 1917 aged 22 at Stoke on Trent. He was first posted to the Labour Corps and later transferred to the R.A.M.C. and posted to the depot at, Blackpool on the 14th March 1918. He embarked Southampton for France with 88 and 89 Reinforcements on the 3rd April 1918 arriving at Harve the same day. and was sent to 35, General Hospital, R.A.M.C. Calais, He was discharged from the army to civilian life on the 9th December 1919.
In 1901 both boys where living with their widowed mother at 20 Bold Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, In 1911 they are now living at 66 Honeywall with their other brother Harry and step father Joseph Shenton Their late father was called Thomas, and he married Margaret Eleanor nee Foster at Hartshill Church, Stoke-on-Trent in 1889. Her birth name was Eleanor Margaret Foster. (Please note their were five boys to this family. Frank, 1891, Thomas 1894, Harry 1895, Horace, 1896 and Harold 1897, just in case there is confusion with Harry and Harold. Harry also fell in action.
RAVENSDALE Harry. Private 9651, 1st London Regiment, killed in action 15th July 1916. He was the son Thomas and Eleanor Margaret nee Foster In 1901 he was living with their widowed mother and his siblings at 20 Bold Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, In 1911 they are now living at 66 Honeywall with their step father Joseph Shenton His brother Harold also fell in the great war and Horace survived the war. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
ROWLEY Frederick. Private 13356, 9th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 2nd August 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 22nd September 1914. He was living at 72, Victoria Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, with his wife, Margaret (known as Maggie) nee Carroll who he married on the 4th August 1907 at St Marys church, Tunstall, and their two children. Elizabeth, born 2nd November 1907 and Lily, born 23rd August 1912, his occupation was a potter. On the 28th July 1915 he embarked for France to join his regiment. On the 2nd August 1916 he was killed in action. The following is not in army records. His wife after his death remarried in 1919 to John Ryan Bennett. His parents were Thomas and Mary Ellen who in 1911 were living at 20, Taylor Street, May Bank, Wolstanton. Staffordshire.
RUDD Frank. Private 5080, 1/5th Lancashire Fusiliers Territorial Force, formerly 17861, North Staffordshire Regiment died 4th June 1916. He was the son of William and Hannah of (1911) No 6, Pump Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. he was working as a warehouse man. He is at rest in Suez War Memorial, Cemetery, Egypt.
SANT Frederick James. Sergeant 607, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 31. He was the son of Frederick James and Elizabeth nee Hurd, of 281 Princes Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
SCOTT Geoffrey Lawrence. Private 5094, 4th South African Infantry died 18th July 1916 aged 24 He was the son of the Rev. Inglis Charles Reymond Scott, Vicar of Chute, and Harriet Scott, of Chute Vicarage, Andover, England. Also served in Transvaal Scottish Regt. in German South West Africa. Born at Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.
SHAW Harold. The following information may be for this person. If incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made. Private 71123, 16th Sherwood Foresters, formerly 1382, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 12th November 1916, aged 21. He was born in 1895 Hanley. and was resident in Stoke-on-Trent, location not given. He may have been the son of John and Mary Ellen who in 1911 were living with their children at 42, All Saints Road, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France.
STACEY Clement James, Sapper 143455, 26th Field Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 10th March 1918 aged 24. He was born in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent and lived in Newcastle, Staffordshire. He was the son of Thomas George and Ann, of 7, Knappers Gate, Near, Newcastle upon Lyme, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
STEAD (STEED) W. (The following information may be for this person. If incorrect and new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.) Private 10952, Walter John STEED, C, Company, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 10th April 1916. He was born at Hanley and lived in Bucknall, both of Stoke-on-Trent. . He was the son of Henry and Sarah Ann nee Barratt. His mother died in 1899 and in 1901 he father was in prison and the children were in Spittals Workhouse, Newcastle-upon-Lyme. In 1911 he was a boarder at 102, Church Street, Hanley and was an apprentice butcher. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the on the 22nd August 1914 aged 20 and 4 months. He lived with his brother, Harry at 4, John Street, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent. He was posted to France on the 26th June 1915 and he died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 10th April 1916.
STEPHENS Samuel Charles. Private STK/536, 10th London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers, killed in action 15th July 1916, aged 31. He was the son of Bessie Maria nee Cross of 124, Trentham Road, Penkhull and the late William. In 1901 he was living with his widowed mother ar 2, Allandale Villa, Margate, Isle of Thanet, and in 1911 he was living with his aunt, Fanny Thomas at 73, Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, South West. he was by occupation and stoke brokers clerk. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
STONE John I am unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC. If new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.
STRINGER Frederick Guy. (CWGC & SDGW have G F) Lieutenant, North Midland Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 17th June 1915 aged 29. He was born in 1886 at Penkhull to Frederick Septimus, bank manager and Eliza Sarah nee Eyre of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was a boarder at 57, Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and by occupation he was a bank clerk. (Wills and Admin) He lived at the Villas, Stoke-upon-Trent and died in Flanders. He is at rest in Hospital Farm Cemetery, Belgium and his headstone is inscribed Guy Frederick. His birth was registered in 1885 at Stoke-on-Trent as Frederick Guy Stringer
SWAN (SWANN) Percy. Lance Corporal 25210, 9th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 27th April 1918. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent, and enlisted at Newcastle, Staffordshire. He may have been the son of Samuel and Amelia Swann. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother and siblings at 113, Thornton Road, Stoke on Trent. He had a brother called Harold. an army record was found for a gunner 1685 Harold Swann, 3/2 North Midland Royal Field Artillery. he gave his address as 22, Newcastle Street, Penkhull. He survived the war. It may be the same person. He is at rest in Philosophe Nritish Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France (CWGC have SWANN)
SWETMORE Harry. Private 2486, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 25th June 1916. He was born in Penkhull and he at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted aged 23 on the 5th August 1914 at Stoke-on-Trent. He was living with his parents at 30, Albert Street, Stoke on Trent. His occupation was a riveter and his parents were called William and Mary Elizabeth (nee Strevens) He had formerly lived in 1891 at 6, Garden Row, Penkhull. On the 28th June 1915 he embarked Southampton and arrived at Rouen the following day. On the 5th January 1916 he embarked Marseilles France and he disembarked at Alexandria on the 12th June 1916. There is no record of him leaving Egypt for France but he was killed in action on the 25th June 1916
TAYLOR John Thomas. Private 74214, 10th Sherwood Foresters, formerly 28707, Royal Welch Fusiliers, killed in action 19th April 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Charles and Mary of Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France.
TUNSTALL James. Private 3425, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 age 17, plus. He was the son of William John and Elizabeth of 129, Oxford Road, Basford Park, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 4th September 1914 had his medical the some day at Wolstanton, Staffordshire aged 17 and 150days. He lived with his parents at 129, Oxford Road and was by occupation a baker. On the 4th March 1915 he embarked Southampton and disembarked at Le Harve the following day. He was reported missing in action on the 13th October 1915 and was struck of the strength of the Battalion on the 21st June 1916.
TURNOCK Josiah. Lance Corporal 9862, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 23rd January 1916 aged 22. He was the son of John Thomas and Jane who in 1911 were living as a family at 11, Church Street, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in the Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.
TURNOCK William. Lance Sergeant 1070, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was the son of John and Mary. who in 1901 were living at 5, Victoria Buildings in the parish of St Thomas, Penkhull. In 1911 he was living with his married brother, Frederick and his family at 1, Newcastle Street, No 1 Out Lane, Penkhull. occupation pottery caster He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
UNDERWOOD David. Guardsman 23169, 4th Grenadier Guards killed in action 25th September 1916. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent and may have been the son of David and Elizabeth who in 1911 were living at 57, Birks Street, Stoke on Trent. he was employed as abrickle tile maker. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
WALLING Arthur Brunt (Memorial has B A) Gunner 174986, Head Quarter, 302nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 25th October 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs Hannah Maria Walling of, 2, Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Deir Belah War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) .
WAKEFIELD Alfred. Lance Corporal 46817, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Private 6/9910 13th Training Battalion, killed in action 23rd March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Benjamin and Sarah of 79, Greatbatch Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.
WHITAKER Carey. Private 228449, 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly 203247, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 12th April 1918 aged 37. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah of Stoke on Trent and was the husband of Emily of, 7, Stone Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Pernes British Cemetery, France.
WHITFIELD John Bevan Private 11670, 1st Sherwood Foresters killed in action 13th March 1915 aged 22. He was the son of John Kirkham and Amelia of 26, Watson Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Canadian Cemetery No 2, Neuville-St Vaast, France. (PC has Hugo Bevan Whitfield).
WILSON Henry John. Private 9328, 12th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 3rd September 1916 aged 36. He was born in Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent and lived in Etruria, stoke-on-Trent. He was the husband of Ida of 79, Lower Mayes Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
WOOD George. Private G11544, 2nd London Regiment died 28 December 1916 aged 37. He was born in 1879 in Longton, Staffordshire and was the husband of Emily of 5, Nursery Street, Boothen, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
WRIGHT Lewis. Private 19626, 11th Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 1st July 1916. He was born in Longton and may have been the son of Thomas and Elizabeth of 12, Ronald Street, Longton. He is at rest in Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France
May they rest in peace
The following are not on the memorial but have a connection with Penkhull 1914-1918 WW1
ARNOLD William Jesse. Private71466, 2/7th Sherwood Foresters, formerly 31404, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action on the 21st March 1918 aged 30, He was born at Lichfield and was the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Arnold, of 18, Church Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire and was the husband of Edith Arnold, of Cemetery Lodge, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
AVERILL John James. Private 2467, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, died of wounds 5th August 1915. He was a native of Penkhull, Staffordshire and was the son of Ambrose and Phoebe Averill, of 2, Cartledge St., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He enlisted aged 17, he was a potter by occupation and he lived with his parents at 2, Cartland Street, Shelton New Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He embarked Southampton on the 2nd March 1915 arriving at Le Harve the following day. On the 5th August 1915 he died of wounds received in action and he was laid to rest at Hill 60. His personal effects were sent to his next of kin, his father, Ambrose. As you will notes he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial. It appears when he body was to be exhumed and reinterred he and may be other soldiers could not be found due to extensive bombing activity. On his army record it shows grave location as Hill 60 and other references which I was unable to read due to water damage from WW2 blitz over London.
BEARDSLEY Samuel. Private 13772, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 20th September 1917. He was a native of Penkhull, Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted at Lichfield, Staffordshire on the 8th September 1914 aged 26 years and 48 days and was posted the North Staffords Regiment depot at Tidworth as private 15373 on the 30th September 1914. He had previously served 7 years with the North Staffords. He was a married to Miss Gertrude Kelsall on the 3rd May 1914 at the Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. They were living at 27, Hanley Road, Hartshill and he was by occupation a skilled railway platelayer. They had one child, Jessie who born 10th July 1914 and died 1st February 1915. His father was Samuel of 43, Mayo Street, Stoke on Trent. He joined up and served with the North Staffordshire Regiment on the 12th March 1916 whilst in France he was transferred as Sapper 153092 into 278th railway Company, Royal Engineers in the field. On the 11th September 1917 he was transferred back the 8th North Staffordshire Regiment as private 13772 but on the Royal Engineers rate of pay.
BOON Henry. Private 19137, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 25th January 1917 in Mesopotamia. He was native of Penkhull and he is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Some notes from what remains of his army records. he joined up at Lichfield on the 11th November 1915 aged 24. He lived with his married sister, Florence May Lines at 5, Park Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and by occupation was a labourer. His mother Frances, lived at 35, Park Street, Stoke on Trent, one of his brothers Ernest was in the army and serving in Salonika. He embarked from Newport on the 7th June 1916 arrived at Iraq, Basra on the 4th July 1916, joined his battalion in the field on the 11th August 1916 from Base Depot, Basra. On the 26th June 1922 his sister Florence May received his medals.
BOULTON Edgar. Corporal 146, 46th North Midland Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died 19th October 1916 aged 25. He was the son of William and Mary of 4, Doncaster Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. At rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted at Stoke-on-Trent on the 28th September 1914 and was posted to the army reserve to await mobilization. He was aged 23 years and 92 days, lived at 78, Cauldon Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent At some stage he was mobilized and was posted as Gunner 489, North Midland (Stafford) Home Service Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. On the 5th March 1915 he was posted with the o North Midland Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Artillery, date not known. to the B.E.F., France as Gunner 146. He was promoted to corporal in the field on the 22nd July 1916 and his army number was now 146. On the 4th August 1916 he was shot in the head and arms, treated at 34 Field Ambulance,, same day transferred to 37 Casualty Clearing Station. On the 12th August 1916 he was treated at No 6, Stationary Hospital, and on the 18th August treated at No 2 Stationary Hospital. He was transferred from No 2 Stationary Hospital to England from Le Harve. The first hospital he was admitted into, no record has survived as to the name and location. He was admitted on the 29th September 1916 into the 3rd Western General Hospital, Cardiff suffering with Septic Meningitis from which he died on the 19th October 1916.
BRAGG Arthur William. Private 144692, 46th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 27020, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 27th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Robert and Emma, nee Stevens of 41 West Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was a grocers errand boy aged 13. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France
BRYAN Frederick. Private 15206, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 21st January 1916 aged 20. He was native of Penkhull, Staffordshire. He was the son of Frederick Francis Lewis and Sarah Jane nee Hall of 674 Hartshill Road, Stoke On Trent. He is at rest in St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 3rd September 1914 at Lichfield, Staffordshire and was posted to North Staffords Depot aged 19. On the 7th September he was posted to the 7th battalion and on the 19th September 1914 to the 8th battalion. He was also stationed at Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset on the 17th April 1915 and the 14th May 1915 he was at Tidworth, Wiltshire, this was during his basic training. The 18th July 1915 he was posted to the B.E.F., France and he was killed in action on the 21st January 1916.
CLARKE William Frederick. Private 2359, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 24. He was native of Penkhull, enlisted at Trent Vale, both in Staffordshire and was the son of Mrs Emma Clarke of 33, Penkhull New Road, Stoke on Trent, He is at rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.
DIXON Jack. Private 12542, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action on the 17th April 1918 aged 29. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent and lived at Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He was the son of Edward and Margaret. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
EDWARDS George. Private 123541, 268th Company, Machine Gun Corps, (Infantry), formerly 47804, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 5th April 1918 aged 25.. Born and lived at Penkhull, Staffordshire and was the son on Felix and Ann and was the husband of Florence Bertha of 168, Botteslow Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
FINNEY William. Private 2012, 9th London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers killed in action 7th July 1916. He was born at Penkhull, Staffordshire and was the son of George and Mary Ann. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 12, Inglis Street, Stoke on Trent. He was by occupation a house painter. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
FORRESTER Francis Thomas. Private 203205, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 18th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Lilly A Forrester of 57, Richmond Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. Most of his records have been destroyed, what is left has been badly damaged by water. He enlisted aged 18 and 4 months on the 25th May 1915 and posted into the army reserve. He was living with his parents at the above address. He was by occupation a clerk to a fruiterer. On the 26th March 1917 he was mobilized and on the 18th April 1918 he was killed in action.
GALLACHER James. Corporal 313710, 346th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 5th March 1919 aged 33. He was the son of James Gallacher and was the husband of Annie Rose Gallacher, of 254, Princes Road., Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. Born at Kirkcudbright. He is at rest in Halle Communal Cemetery, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium.
GARDINER Harold. Private 38180, B, Company, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment, died 2nd December 1917 aged 20. He was the son of John and Mary of 39, Brighton Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 9th December 1915 aged 18 and 2 months. He was mobilized on the 23rd March 1917 and posted to the Staffords Depot. He gave his occupation as coal loader at Hanley Deep Pit, and lived with his mother and siblings at the above address. He was posted to France on the 6th October 1917 to join the 4th battalion. He was killed in action on the 2nd December 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
GREATBATCH, Ernest Albert. Private 19365, 8th Northumberland Fusiliers died of wounds 15th June 1917 aged 21. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of 9, Portland Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France.
GREENFIELD Daniel. Private 49972, 13th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 7th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Joseph and Sarah Greenfield, of 107, Oxford Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent and he was the husband of Sarah Greenfield, of 24 Clyde Street, Heron Cross, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 24th June 1916 aged 25 years and 6 months. He was married at Fenton Parish Church, Staffordshire on the21st December 1913 and they had one child. William, born 18th September 1914. He was living with his wife at 24, Clyde Street. He was posted to the B.E.F. in France and on the 6th November 1916 joined the 13th Battalion in the field. On the 22nd January 1917 line came under attack from gas shells and he was treated by 75th Field Ambulance. He rejoined his unit on the 25th January 1917. On the 7th June 1917 he was killed in action.
HENSON John Riley Private, Signaller L/16691, 4th Royal Fusiliers, killed in action 3rd May 1917 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs. Emily Oakes (formerly Henson), of 34, West St., Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
HOWE Frederick William. Driver 595 2/1st North Midland Brigade Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died on the 5th November 1915 aged 42. He was the son of William Howe, of Richmond Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Mary Ann Myatt (formerly Howe, nee Tomkinson), of 3, Lockwood St., Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. He is at rest in Aylesbury Cemetery, Buckinghamshire. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He enlisted on the 25th May 1915 aged 42. He was by occupation a general labourer and he lived with his wife and four children at 44, Brick Kiln Lane, Etruria, Stoke on Trent, formerly of 9, Lockwood Street, Newcastle under Lyme., Staffordshire. He was admitted into the Council Schools Military Hospital, Military Hospital, Grammar School, Aylesbury on the 5th November 1915 and he died at 10pm the same day from systic disease of kidneys.
KEELING Ambrose Smith. Private 46700, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment died in England on the 11th February 1918 aged 32, he was native of Penkhull, Staffordshire and was the son of Henry and Harriet of 46, Spode Street, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
MANSFIELD John William. Private 1983, 15th Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force killed in action 8th August 1915 aged 25. He was the son of Albert and stepmother Mary Hannah Mansfield, of 48, West Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, England. He is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Some notes from his army record. He joined up on the 15th January 1915 aged 25 at Queensland, Australia. He is next of kin was his father Albert of 48, West Street. Prior to leaving England for Australia he worked for the North Staffordshire Railway Company. On the 16th April 1915 he embarked Brisbane on H.M.H.S. A55 "Kyarra" for Gallipoli. On the 13th July 1915 he joined the 15th Battalion at Gallipoli Peninsula. He was reported wounded and missing on the 27th July 1915. On the 28th August 1915 he was discharged from hospital fit for war service and he rejoined his unit in the field. The 8th August 1915 he was killed in action.
MORLEY Samuel. Private 46695, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 11th September 1919 aged 34. He was the son of the late Samuel and Armie Morley, of Stoke-on-Trent and was the husband of Florence Morley, of 24, Stone Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
NUTT Percy. Private 74648, 7th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 106th Training Battalion Territorial Force, killed in action 23rd March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Joseph Nutt of 4, Frederick Avenue, Penkhull, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
PARKES Herbert. Private 10555, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 18th January 1917. He was born in Penkhull, Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
RIDGEWAY Bertram Stanway. Lance Corporal 200952, 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 21. He was native of Penkhull, Staffordshire and he was the son of George and Ada hannah of 136, Trentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
ROBINSON Frederick George. Private 10607, 12th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 30th September 1915 aged 18. He was the son of Samuel George and Annie of 40, West Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Chocques Military Cemetery, France.
ROLLINGS Sydney. Private 39876, 5th South Wales Borderers, formerly 4655 Monmouthshire Regiment. Killed in action 12th June 1918 aged 22. He was born at Knighton lived in Presteign, Radnor, Wales and was the husband of Annie of 257, Prince's Road, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France.
ROWE William Henry. Gunner 86539, B Battery, 69th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 25th August 1915 aged 24. He was the husband of Florrie of 3, Old Farm Yard, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.
ROYLE Arthur James Private 21862137th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 14th June 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Joseph Henry C. and Sarah Ann Royle, of 18, Watson Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France.
SANDFORD, William Frederick. Private 1904, 42nd Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force died 18th October 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Alfred and Susan Sandford, of 58, Oxford Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. England. Native of Worcester, England. He is at rest in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from his army records. He was born in Worcestershire, occupation, storekeeper and was the son of Alfred and Susan of 58, Oxford Street. He joined up on the 28th March 1916 he had his medical the same day in somewhere in Adelaide Street, Brisbane ond on the 8th April1916 was sent to 11th Battalion Depot, he was aged 28 and 4 months. He embarked Brisbane on the 16th August 1916 on H.M.H.S A42 "Boorara" and disembarked at Plymouth, Devon. On the 20th December 1916 he embarked Folkstone, Kent on "Princess Victoria" and disembarked at Etaples the next day, to march into Australian Advance Base Depot. He and many others were taken on strength of the 42nd Battaion on the 26th January 1917 and on the 18th October 1917 he was killed in action in Belgium.
SCOTT Charles Lindsay Murray, Captain, 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment attached to 54 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps died 15th February 1917 aged 24 He was the son of Lt Col Lindsay Buchanan Scott (North Staffs Regt) and Sydney Mary of Ormdale Lodge, Elham, Canterbury. He was wounded at Hill 60. (Wills and Admin) He was living at Livingate Down, Dover. His effects went to his mother Sydney Margaret Scott widow of Lindsay, of Ormdale Lodge, Elham, Near Canterbury. His medal card shows the he was stationed at RAF Felixstowe.
His father Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Buchanan SCOTT, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment, attached to Army Ordnance Department was killed in action on the 14th November 1918 aged 54. (Additional Information CWGC: Order of the Medijieh (Egypt) 2nd Class. Son of John Lindsay Scott, and Mary Scott, of "Mollance," Castle Douglas, Dumfriesshire; husband of S. M. Scott, of Ormdale Lodge, Elham, Canterbury, Kent. Served in the South African and Soudan Campaigns. He is at rest in Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Harve, France.
STANWAY Frederick. Private 18555, 2/6th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 21st March 1918. He was born in Hanley and lived at Penkhull both in Stoke on Trent. He was the brother of Mrs Rose Glover of 35, Oak Street, Northwood, Hanley, Staffordshire and son of Ellen and Frederick. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother and his siblings at 64, Turner Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and was by occupation a potters sanitary caster. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
STEVENSON Edwin Thomas. Private 44350, 2nd Suffolk Regiment, formerly 61382, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 1st November 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Stevenson, of Stoke-on-Trent and was the husband of Annie May Stevenson, of 3, Albion Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
SUTHERLAND Frederick William. Private 16792, 8th Bedfordshire Regiment died of wounds on the 11th March 1916. He was native of Penkhull and lived at Shelton, Staffordshire. He was the son of Mr W Sutherland of 40, Darnley Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
THORLEY William. Sergeant 40, North Midland Staffordshire Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died on the 5th April 1916. He was born in Penkhull and he is at rest in Hospital Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
WALLIS Frank, 2nd Lieutenant 18th Squadron, Royal Air Force, died 13th February 1919 aged 19. He was the son of Elizabeth Cope (formerly Wallis), of 66, Richmond St., Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, and the late Charles Henry Wallis. He is at rest in Bergen Communal Cemetery, Mons, Hainaut, Belgium.
WRIGHT Ernest. Lance Corporal 200690, A Company, 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly 3408 5th Reserve North Staffordshire Regiment died 23rd March 1917 aged 38. He was the son of John and Jane Wright, of Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent and the husband of Alice Wright, of 65, Church St., Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted 24th September 1914 aged 33 years and 4 months. He was married to Alice and they lived above his hair dressing shop at 393 High Street, Fenton. He was a self employed hair dresser. At some stage he was stationed in Dublin as on the 30th March 1916 he was admitted to hospital at Phoenix Park, Dublin. I was unable to read what his complaint was. He was promoted to paid lance corporal on the 4th November 1916. On the 25th February 1917 he embarked Folkestone and arrived at Boulogne the same day. The 13th March 1917 he was admitted to 2/1st North Midland Field Ambulance with suspected Enteric. On the 17th March 1917 he was transferred to 25th Stationary Hospital, Rouen with suspected dysentery. He died on the 22nd March 1917 at the same hospital suffering from Bacillary Dysentery.
