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ARTHUR HAROLD SCARLIN

Rifleman 1224, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 6th Bn.
died 07/10/1914, aged 33.
Son of Walter James Scarlin.
Remembered at Stanley (St Anne) Churchyard, England.

Arthur was born West Derby, Liverpool and enlisted in Liverpool. Resided in Liscard Cheshire.
Died UK.

1881 Census. 124 Moscow Drive, Liverpool.
Walter J (father) 37, Curate of West Derby, born Worlington, Suffolk, Annie G (mother) 45, born Sutton, Lincoln. Children John E W 8, born Long Sutton, Lincoln, William J C 7, born Leeds, Yorkshire, George C 3, born Wilmslow, Cheshire, Annie Mary 1, born West Derby, Liverpool, Arthur H 1 month, born West Derby, Liverpool.

Arthur's father, Walter James Scarlin, who was the Vicar of St Anne's church between 1887 and 1907.

ROBERT WATSON BOYD SCURFIELD

Lance Corporal 2240, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 4th Bn.
died 06/04/1915, aged 30.
Husband of Martha Tindale (formerly Scurfield), of 145, Rodsley Avenue, Gateshead-on-Tyne.
Remembered at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France.

Robert was born Gateshead, Durham. Enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

Please Note; SDGW records Robert's surname as Scarfield. CWGC as Scurfield.

1911 Census. 204 Withley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Robert W B 26, Window Cleaning Foreman, born Gateshead, Durham, married to Martha 27, born Gateshead, Durham. Child Thomas W 5.

Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France.
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

EDWARD SKELLY

Private 16708, Cheshire Regiment, 8th Bn.
died 19/07/1916, aged about 30.
Remembered at Basra Memorial, Iraq.

Edward was born West Derby Liverpool and enlisted in Liverpool.
Died at Sea.

1911 Census. 35 Albany Road, Liverpool.
Thomas (father) 60, Fireman At Chemical Works, widowed, born Ireland. Children Mary 35, Dressmaker, Catherine 28, School Teacher, Edward 24, Fitter. All children born in Old Swan, Liverpool.

1901 Census. 35 Albany Road, Liverpool.
Thomas (father) 61, Fireman at Borax Works, born Longford, Ireland, Ann (mother) 59, born Tipperary, Ireland. Children Mary 28, Dressmaker, Elizabeth 26, School Teacher, Annie 24 Dressmaker, Catherine 21 School Teacher, Edward 16, Office Boy at port. All children born in Liverpool.

ROBERT SAMUEL SLADE

Gunner 228869, Royal Field Artillery, "A" Bty. 106th Bde.
died 07/11/1917, aged 27.
Husband of Rose Winifred Stewart (formerly Slade), of 9, Albany Rd., Stoneycroft, Liverpool.
Remembered at Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Robert enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

Robert married Rose Winifred Baker 1911 in Liverpool.

Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

DAVID DONALDSON SMART

Private 235307, East Lancashire Regiment, 1st/4th Bn.
died 19/12/1917.
Remembered at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

David was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Died of wounds France and Flanders.

Formerly 203368, The King's (Liverpool Regiment)

1911 Census. 11 Hall Lane, Kensington, Liverpool.
Samuel (father) 44, Lamplighter, Mary Ellen (mother) 47. Children. Alexander 23, Barman, David 22, Labourer, May 19, Dressmaker, Margaret Ann 18, Vest Maker, Samuel Stanley 15, Apprentice Chairmaker, Sidney 11. All born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 11 Guelph Street, Liverpool.
Samuel (father) 38, Insurance Collector, Mary Ellen (mother) 38, Midwife. Children Alexander 13, David Donaldson 11, Mary 9, Margaret Ann 8, Samuel Stanley 6, Sidney 1. All born in Liverpool. Also listed David Donaldson (father of Mary Ellen) 73, retired Joiner, born Armagh, Ireland.

Samuel Smart married Mary Ellen Donaldson 1884 in Liverpool.

Bethune Town Cemetery, France.
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

FRANCIS EDGAR SMITH

Private 201121, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 2nd/5th Bn.
died 05/08/1917, aged 22.
Son of Arthur John and Edith Smith, of 494, Prescot Rd, Old Swan, Liverpool. Born at Liverpool.
Remembered at Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

Francis enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Died of wounds France and Flanders.

Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

HARRY A. R. SPENCER

Private 1023, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) "B" Coy. 1st/9th Bn.
died 13/10/1915, aged 27.
Son of Mr. Spencer, of Old Swan, Liverpool, and the late Mrs. Spencer; husband of Amy Jones (formerly Spencer), of Spa Bungalow, Caergwrle, Wrexham.
Remembered at Loos Memorial, France.

Harry was born Macclesfield Cheshire, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 25a St Oswald St, Old Swan, Liverpool.
William (father) 69, Scavenger, born Liverpool, Amelia (mother) 64, born At Sea (married 44 years Children Amelia 27, Manager Fruit Shop, born Liverpool, Charles 26, Bricksetter. born Henley, Cheshire, Harry 22, Conductor Team Co, born Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Loos Memorial, France
Photographs Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

A newspaper article reads "Mrs Spencer of 64 Brookland Road, Old Swan, has received word that her husband , Private H.A.R Spencer of the 9th Kings Liverpool regiment, has been killed in action "Somewhere in France". Private Westerley, who before joining the forces was employed with Private Spencer at the Green Lane Depot of the Liverpool Corporation Tramways, writes:
'I am writing these few lines to you to break the sad news about Harry. While pounding along the trench at night to go to the firing line, a sniper's bullet caught him in the temple, and he was killed on the spot. He was very well liked by the boys of 7 platoon, and we feel his loss very keenly, and our sympathy goes out to you'.

Private Spencer was well known in the Old Swan district as he has served for some considerable time as driver and conductor on the corporation tramways, and was a general favourite amongst his fellow workmen at Green Lane Depot.

1901 Census. 22 Rathbone Road, Liverpool.
William (father) 59, Corporation Road Labourer, born Liverpool, Amelia (mother) 55, Caretaker of School, born HMS LIverpool Cape of Good Hope, Africa. Children John 23, Joiner, born Liverpool, William 20, Book Seller, born Liverpool, Amelia 18, born Liverpool, Charles 16, Builders Apprentice, born Henbury, Cheshire, Harry 12, born Macclesfield, Cheshire.

1891 Census. 24 Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
William (father) 49, Watch Dealer, born Liverpool, Amelia (mother) 42, Dressmaker, born at sea off coast of Cape of Good Hope. Children John 13, Builders Clerk, born Liverpool, William 10, born Liverpool, Amelia 8, born Liverpool, Charles 6, born Henbury, Cheshire, Harry 2, born Macclesfield, Cheshire. Also listed James Webster 73 (father of Amelia) born Woolton, Liverpool.

The service records for Harry have survived. He enlisted for 4 years with the Kings Liverpool Regiment on 9th February 1910, giving his age as 20 years and 8 months, occupation as a cleaner with Liverpool Corporation, and address of 25A St Oswalds Street, Liverpool. He is 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall with a chest measurement of 35 1/2 inches. His eyesight and physical Development are listed as good. His place of birth is Macclesfield.

Harry undertakes preliminary training from 9th Febuary 1909 until 31st October 1909. He is in Caerwys, wales, Leaton, Shrewsbury and Kirkham, Lancashire during his 4 years service. On 9th February 1913 he signs on for a further year at Liverpool. Then on 9th February 1914 he re-enlists at Liverpool for war service. All the time Harry is with the 9th Battalion Kings Liverpool and has the service number 1023.

Harry's signature on his 1913 enlistment paper

War details have not survived for Harry, though a letter to his wife Amy listing his belongings to be returned to her is included. Sadly, Harry was killed in action on 13th October 1915 while serving with his regiment in France.

Army letter sent to Harry's wife Amy in Liverpool listing items to be returned to her.

JOHN HENRY SPENCER

Private 22927, Grenadier Guards, 3rd Bn.
died 23/07/1917, aged 33.
Remembered at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium.

John is listed on St Anne's school war memorial.

John enlisted at Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

A newspaper article list John as leaving a wife and three children. Working as a Carter for the local Corporation and living at 71 Herrick Street, Liverpool. His age is listed as 33. His Army chaplain wrote " He was a gallant soldier, and is much missed by his comrades "

1911 Census. 71 Herrick Street, Stanley, Liverpool.
John Henry 26, Carter Corporation, Mary Ellen 24 (married 5 years) Children James 5, John Henry 2, Lillian 3 months. All born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 69 Prescot Road, Liverpool.
Richard (father) 44, Sarah A (mother) 46. Children Sarah E 19, James W 13, Frances 11, Joseph A 8, William E 6, Gertrude A M 2. All Children born in Knotty Ash, Liverpool.

John Henry is listed at 75 Binns Road, Liverpool, aged 17, working as a Carter. Living with his uncle John Molyneux aged 37 and his family.

1891 Census. 65 Prescot Road, Liverpool.
Richard (father) 34, Brewers Carter, born Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool, Sarah A (mother) 34, born Chester, Cheshire. Children Richar 11, Sarah E 9, John H 6, these three born Walton-On-the-Hill, Liverpool, James W 3, Frances M 1, these two born Knotty Ash, Liverpool.

Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

JOHN.N STACKHOUSE

Private 267459, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 2nd/7th Bn.
died 25/11/1918.
Remembered at Lille Southern Cemetery, France.

1911 Census. 12 Sandstone Road, Old Swan, Liverpool.
James (father) 37, Widowed, Parcels Vanman, born Bolton-Le-Sands,Lancashire. Children John 15, Coal Dealer, Sarah 17. Also listed George Stackhouse 9 (nephew of James, Cousin of Children). All children born in Liverpool

1901 Census. 2 Sandstone Road, Liverpool.
James (father) 28, Railway Driver, born Bolton-Le-Sands,Lancashire, Elizabeth ( mother ) 28, born Liverpool. Children Nellie 7, John 5. Children born in Liverpool.

Plot 3. Lille Southern Cemetery, France.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

WILLIAM HENRY STEEN

Private 301969, Manchester Regiment, "B" Coy. 1st/8th Bn.
died 14/11/1917, aged 20.
Son of William Henry and Teresa Steen, of 23, Ashworth St., Binns Rd., Liverpool. Born at West Derby, Liverpool.
Remembered at Zuydcoote Military Cemetery, France.

William was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Died of wounds France and Flanders.

Formerly 26152, South Lancashire Regiment.

1911 Census. 22 Pleasant View, Fairfield, Liverpool.
William Henry (father) 34, Coachman, born Widnes, Teresa (mother) 33, born Liverpool. Children William Henry 13, Raymond 12. Children born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 3 Simms Road, Liverpool.
William H (father) 24, Coachmans Groom, born Widnes, Teresa (mother) 23, born Liverpool. Children William H 3, Raymond 2. Children born in Liverpool.

Zuydcoote Military Cemetery, France.
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

J.A STEWART

WILLIAM ANTHONY TAYLOR

Private 304050, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 12th Bn.
died 16/08/1917, aged 28.
Son of William and Elizabeth Taylor, of 73, Derby Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Remembered at Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

1901 Census. 4 Maddocks Street, Liverpool.
William (father) 41, Gardener, Elizabeth (mother) 41. Children George 17, Gardener, Anne E 13, William A 11, Charles 9, Florence 7, Constance 2. All born in Liverpool.

Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

ABRAHAM THOMAS

Private 51569, Lincolnshire Regiment, 2nd/5th Bn. Secondary Regiment: The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 49367.
died 29/04/1918, aged about 23.
Son of William Edward Thomas of 1 Day Street, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Remembered at Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery, Belgium.

Abraham was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 33 Auburn Road, Tue Brook, Liverpool.
William E (father) 52, widowed, Labourer. Children Beatrice 27, John A 22, Warehouseman, Abraham 16, Shop Boy, Edward H 12. All born in Liverpool. Also listed Arthur Sidney Wallace 32, Tram Conductor, born Chester, Cheshire, Elizabeth Wallace 30 (nee Thomas) born Liverpool (married 10 years) Children Ethal 9, Lillian 8, Children born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 21 Stanfield Street, Liverpool.
William E (father) 42, Oil Refiner, Herd (mother) 43. Children Beatrice 17, Margaret 16, John A 12, Caroline 10, Abraham 6, Edmond H 2. All born in Liverpool.

Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery, Belgium.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

SAMUEL BENEDICT THOMAS

Private 44609, South Wales Borderers, 1st Bn.
died 10/11/1917.
Remembered at Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Samuel was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

Formerly 12254, Lancashire Fusiliers.

1911 Census. Liverpool Blue Coat Hospital, Church Road, Wavertree.
Samuel Benedict Thomas 13, patient inmate, born Liverpool.

Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

WILLIAM B TRYERS

Petty Officer F/1615, Royal Naval Air Service
died 15/05/1915, aged about 19.
Remembered at Skew Bridge Cemetery, Turkey.

1911 Census. 31 Edgeware Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool.
John (father) 40, Furniture Packer, Annie (mother) 41 (married 15 years) Children William 14, Bakers Errand Boy, John 12, Lucy 10, Annie 7, Lily 6, Gertrude 2, Edwin 7 months. Record says all born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 62 Fairclough Lane, Liverpool. John (father) 32, House Porter, born Liverpool, Annie (mother) 32, born Rainhill. Children William 5, John 3, Lucy 10 months. All children born in Liverpool.

Skew Bridge Cemetery, Turkey.
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

CHARLES E VALENTINE

Lance Corporal 13421, Coldstream Guards, No.1 Coy. 3rd Bn.
died 11/09/1916, aged 22.
Son of Charles and Emma Valentine, of 104, Church Rd., Stanley, Liverpool.
Remembered at Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France.

Charles was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 104 Church Road, Liverpool.
Charles (father) 43, Insurance Clerk Marine, born Liverpool. Emma (mother) 40, born Rainhill. Children Arthur 18, Student Teacher, born Liverpool. No listing for Charles.

1901 Census. 11 Bradfield Street, Liverpool.
Charles (father) 33, Marine Insurance Clerk, born Liverpool, Emma (mother) 30, born Rainhill. Children Arthur 8, Charles E 6. Children born in Liverpool.

Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France.
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

HERBERT S WAINWRIGHT

Private 21798, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 19th Bn.
died 24/11/1916, aged 20.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wainwright, of 21, Balmoral Rd., Fairfield, Liverpool.
Remembered at Berles Position Military Cemetery, France.

Herbert was born, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 27 Greenfield Road, Old Swan, Liverpool.
William (father) 46, General Merchant Iron And Textiles, born Liverpool, Fanny A (mother) 48, born Uxbridge, Middlesex. Children Alice M 23, William Henry 21, Produce Manager, Lillian W 19, Frances M 17, Student, Herbert S 14. All children born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 130 Belmont Road, Liverpool.
William (father) 36, Paint Manufacturer, born Liverpool, Fanny A (mother) 40, born Middlesex. Children Alice M 13, William Henry 12, Lilian W 10, Frances M 7, Herbert S 4. All children born in Liverpool.

Berles Position Military Cemetery, France
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

The service records for Herbert have survived. He enlisted at Liverpool on 11th November 1914, giving his age as 19 years and 2 months, and his occupation as a Clerk. He is 5 feet 3½ inches tall, weighs 108 pounds, with a chest measurement of 35 inches. His eyes are grey, hair brown, and he has a mole to the left of his abdomen. His next of kin is listed as his father William Wainwright of 21 Balmoral Road, Fairfield, Liverpool.

Signature of Herbert on his enlistment papers

A 1919 document list Herbert's parents as William and Fanny Augustin Wainwright of 21 Balmoral Road, Liverpool. A brother William Henry aged 30 is living at 2 Drummond Road, Hoylake, Cheshire. 3 sisters are recorded as Alice May Wainwright 31 and Frances Mabel Wainwright 23 of 21 Balmoral Road. Also Lilian Winifred Papworth of 76 Derby Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool.

Herbert trains in the UK then on 6th November 1915 he sails from Folkstone for France. On 4th April 1916 he is awarded 5 days Field Punishment Number 1 for being absent from camp from 8pm 31st March to 6.30 pm 1st April 1916. Herbert is in action on 31st July 1916 when he receives a shot gun wound to his hand and is admitted to hospital. He is discharged on 23rd August 1916 and the following day he joind the base depot at Etaples, France before proceeding to rejoin his regiment on 14th September 1916. Sadly just a few weeks late Herbert is killed in action on 24th November 1916. Herbert was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, The British War Medal and The Victory Medal.

A receipt signed by Herbert's father William for his war medal

RICHARD WALLIS

Serjeant 6103, Wiltshire Regiment, 2nd Bn.
died 12/03/1915, aged 30.
Son of William and Kate Wallis, of 27, Highfield Rd., Stoneycroft, Liverpool.
Remembered at Le Touret Memorial, France.

Richard was born in Edge Hill, Liverpool, enlisted at Liverpool and resided in Stoneycroft, Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 27 Highfield Road, Liverpool.
William (father) 62, Ship Steward, born London, Kate (mother) 56, Bedfordshire, Liston (married 31 years) Children William 28, Labourer, Kate 23, Factory Hand, Lizzie 22, Factory Hand, Henry 18, Apprentice Mersey Dock And Harbour Board. All children born in Liverpool. Richard not listed.

1901 Census. 25 Meliden Road, Liverpool.
William (father) 49, Ship Steward, born Chelsea, London, Kate (mother) 46, born Bedford, Luton. Children William 18, Tobacco Factory Worker, Richard 16, Cake Factory Worker, Kate 13, Elizabeth 12, Frederick10, Henry 8. All children born in Liverpool.

1891 Census. 25 Meliden Road, Liverpool.
William (father) 40, Ships Steward, Kate (mother) 36. Children William 8, Richard 6, Kate 3, Elizabeth 2, Frederick 7 months.

Le Touret Memorial, France
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

F.S WARNICK

JOSEPH WAUGH

Private 204569, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 5th Bn.
Formerly 1808, Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry.
Remembered at Stanley (St. Anne) Churchyard, England.

Joseph was born, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Died of wounds UK.

CWGC list death as 10/10/1917. SDGW list death as 11/11/1917.

1901 Census. 3 Hankinson Street, Liverpool.
Joseph Waugh 17, Engine Cleaner, born Old Swan, Liverpool. Boarding at house.

1891 Census. 23 Douro Place, Liverpool.
William (father) 44, Cotton Porter, Mary (mother) 46. Children Phoebe 23, General Servant, Thomas 20, Railway Porter, William 18, General Labourer, Katherine 12, Michael 9, Joseph 7. All born in Liverpool.

Joseph's grave on the centenary of his death

WILLIAM JOHN JENKINS WAUGH

Private 2671, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) "Y" Coy. 1st/10th Bn.
died 16/06/1915, aged 19.
Son of John and the late Mary A. Waugh.
Remembered at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

William is listed on St Anne's school war memorial.

1911 Census. 6 Withmell Road, Liverpool.
John (father) 56, Manager Of Colliery Firm Office, born Cumberland, Midgeholme, Mary Ann (mother) 58, born Merioneth, Corwen, Wales (married 25 years) Children Annie Mary 22, Robert James 21, Insurance Clerk, Gladys Murray 18, Milliner, William John Jenkin 15, Insurance Clerk. All children born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 13 Oak Vale, Broadgreen Road, Liverpool.
John (father) 46, Manager of Coal Depot, born Midgeholm, Cambridgeshire, Mary A (mother) 48, born Bettis, Wales. Children Anne 12, Robert J 11, Gladys M 8, William J 5. All Children born in Liverpool.

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

The service records have survived for William. He enlisted in Liverpool before the war began on 14th April 1913 as Private 2671 with the 2/10th (Scottish) Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment. He is aged 17 years and 6 months on enlistment, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds and has a chest measurement of 35 inches. His vision and physical development are listed as good, and his occupation is a Clerk with the firm Simmonds Hunt. William's next of kin is his father John Waugh of 11 Childwall Priory Road, Broadgreen, Liverpool.

William's signature on his enlistment papers

Also noted at enlistment is that William had served 2 years as a cadet. A 1919 Army document lists his father as John Waugh at the same address as above, his mother is by then deceased. Also at the home address are William's two sisters Anne Mary 30 and Gladys 26. A brother Robert James Waugh aged 28 is serving with the forces.

William trains with his regiment and serves in the UK until 10th March 1915 when he leaves from Southampton for France. Nothing else is listed about his service until June 1915 when William is in action. An American infantry casualty list sadly confirms that William was killed in action on 16th June 1915.

William was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, The Victory Medal and The British War Medal.

Receipt for William's medals signed by his father John

JOSEPH LORD WEBB

Private 15967, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 17th Bn.
died 24/04/1918, aged 21.
Son of Joseph Henry and Sarah Ann Webb, of 111 Ampthill Rd., Aigburth, Liverpool.
Remembered at Liverpool (Toxteth Park) Cemetery, Liverpool.

Joseph was born, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Died of wounds.

1911 Census. 5a Derby Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Joseph Henry (father) 59, Police Superintendent, born Hoole, Cheshire, Sarah Ann (mother) 55, born Lancaster (married 31 years) child Joseph Lord 14, born Old Swan, Liverpool.

1901 Census. 1A Derby Lane, Liverpool. (adjoining Police Station) Joseph H (father) 49, Police Superintendant, born Hoole, Cheshire, Sarah A (mother) 45, born Skerton, Lancashire. Child Joseph L 4, born Liverpool.

The service records for Joseph have survived. He enlisted at Liverpool on 1st September 1914, giving his age as 19 years and 45 days, and his occupation as a Clerk. He is 5 feet ten inches tall, weighs 158 pound with a chest measurement of 37½ inches. His compexion is fair, hair Brown and eyes Brown. Joseph's next of kin is listed as his father Joseph Henry Webb of 111 Ampthill Road, Aigburth, Liverpool. His mother is Sarah Ann of the same address. No brothers or sisters are listed.

Joseph's signature on his enlistment papers

Joseph trained with his regiment and on 7th November 1915 he left for France. Nothing is listed about his war service apart from that he was wounded in action and returned to the UK on 22nd April 1918. He was admitted straight to Whipps Cross War Hospital in Leytonstone, North East London.

The medical report shows that Joseph was admitted with a gun shot wound to his thigh. There was a gangrenous discharge coming from the wound and the thigh was swollen with a greenish coloration of the skin that had reached the knee joint. Joseph also had a wound to his left hand. On the 23rd April the thigh became more swollen and the discharge had reached the knee. Sadly on the 24th April Joseph died at 3pm at Whipps Cross Hospital. His body was returned to Liverpool where he was laid to rest at Toxteth Park Cemetery.

Report of death for Joseph

Receipts for Joseph's war medals signed by his mother and below, by his father.
Joseph was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal

GEORGE WILLIAM WEBSTER

Private 10214, Scots Guards, 2nd Bn.
died 16/03/1916, aged 23.
Son of William and Sarah Webster, of 43, Ashworth St., Binns Rd., Liverpool.
Remembered at Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium.

George was born and enlisted in Liverpool.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 43 Ashworth St, Liverpool.
William (father) 41, General Labourer, Sarah (mother) 41 (married 31 years) Children George 18, House Painter, David 14, Wire Worker Screw Maker, Samuel 12, Ruth 11, Louisa 5. All born in Liverpool.

Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium
Photograph Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

T WEST

JESSE WHITE

Corporal 4463, South Lancashire Regiment, 4th Bn.
died 13/08/1916.
Remembered at Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Jesse was born West Derby, Liverpool and enlisted in Liverpool.
Died of wounds, France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 15 Cheers Street, Liverpool.
Joseph (father) 58, Upholster Labourer, Jane (mother) 60, House Keeper (married 39 years) Children Jesse 22, Window Cleaner, Jane 18, Paint Packer. All born in Liverpool.

CHARLES WILDGOOSE

Private 1990, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 9th Bn.
died 13/04/1915.
Remembered at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

Charles was born, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Died of wounds France and Flanders.

1911 Census 7 Rock View, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Margaret (mother) 49, Married (married 29 years) Children Thomas 25, Assist. Fireman, Joseph 23, Worker Borax Works, Charles 20, Worker Borax Works, James 18, Worker Butlers Manufs, William 12. Also daughter Mary 21 (married 3 years) All born in Liverpool.

1901 Census. 7 Rock View, Liverpool.
Margaret (mother) 39, Char Woman, married. Children Thomas 15, Rope Maker, Joseph 13, Mary 11, Charles 10, James 8, William 2. All born in Liverpool.

1891 Census. 10 Rock Street, Liverpool.
Joseph (father) 32, Labourer at Borax Works, Margaret (mother) 28. Children Clare 15, Dresser at Rope Works, Thomas 6, Joseph 4, Mary 2, Charles 11 months. All born in Liverpool. Also listed Thomas Wildgoose (father of Joseph) 78, retired General Labourer, born Matlock, Ellen Kelly (mother of Margaret) 64, born Ireland, Edward Kelly (brother of Margaret) 26, General Labourer, born Liverpool.

Bethune Town Cemetery, France
Photographs Courtesy of Pierre Vandervelden

The service records for Charles have survived. He enlisted before the start of the war on 14th April 1914 at Liverpool, giving his age as 23 years and 3 months. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall with a chest measurement of 37½ inches. His vision is good as is his physical developement. Charles gives his address as 2 Sandstone Road, Stoneycroft, Liverpool, and his occupation as a Rope Maker at the nearby Garnock and Bibby Rope Factory.

Signature of Charles on his enlistment papers

Charles stays with his regiment until 11th March 1915 when he sails for France. Sadly just a few weeks later he dies from wounds received in action on 13th April 1915. The records hold no more details.

Army document listing Charles' belongings to be returned to his mother Margaret

Army letter with details of Charles' belongings

A reciept for Charles' medals signed by his brother Joseph

Charles was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, The Victory Medal, and The British War Medal.

ALEXANDER GEORGE WILKINS

Private 201652, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) "B" Coy. 2nd/7th Bn.
died 28/10/1917, aged 32.
Son of Frederick George and Sarah Wilkins, of Liverpool.
Remembered at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Alexander was born, enlisted and resided in Liverpool.
Died of wounds France and Flanders.

1911 Census. 5 Ellison Street, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Frederick George Wilkins 38, Cardboard Box Cutter, born Bristol Bedminster Gloucestershire, Janet 33, born Liverpool (married 15 years) Children Frederick George 14, Errand Boy Greengrocer, Sarah Elizabeth 12, Jane 10, Francis 8, Alexander George 4. All children born in Liverpool. Also listed brothers of Frederick George SNR. Harry 40, Tailors Presser, Bristol Bedminster Gloucester, Alexander George 26, Barman, born Liverpool.

1901 Census. 1 Murdoch Street, Liverpool.
Thomas (brother) 31, Commercial Dealer, born Bristol, Jane P. (wife of Thomas) 36, born Scotland, Harry (brother) 30, Presser, born Bristol, Alexander 16, Shop Assistant, born Liverpool.

1881 Census. 6 Anson Street, Liverpool.
Frederick G (father) 52, Barman at Inn, Sarah (mother) 49. Children Harry 20, Presser, Frederick G 18, DockLabourer, Alexander G 6. All born Bristol apart from Alexander who was born in Liverpool. Alexander's Father Frederick George died 1891 in Liverpool, his mother died 1895 in Liverpool.

Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium
Photograph Courtesy of WW1cemeteries.com

GEORGE HARRISON WILLIAMS

Company Serjeant Major 50991, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 19th Bn.
died 29/04/1918, aged 29.
Son of Tom and Mary Ann Williams, of 28 Brookland Rd., Liverpool; husband of Kathleen Grace Williams, of Beltinge, Herne Bay.
Remembered at Vormezeele Enclosure Number 3, Belgium.

George was born and resided in Liverpool. Enlisted at Herne Bay, Kent.
Killed in action France and Flanders.

1901 Census. 61 Moscow Drive, Liverpool.
Thomas (father) 49, Railway Foods Agent, born Liverpool, Mary A (mother) 46, born Wigan. Children Thomas B 19, Railway Clerk, Harry W 18, Edith A 17, Dora 14, George H 12. All children born in Liverpool.

1891 Census. 5 Lorne Street, Liverpool.
Thomas (father) 39, Railway Foods Clerk, Mary A (mother) 37. Children Thomas B 9, Harry W 8, Edith A 7, Dora 4, George H

Vormezeele Enclosure Number 3, Belgium
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Entry for George in De Ruvigny's roll of honour