Due to running out of space in some of my pages and sections.
This new page will run roughly with new names discovered.
I have discovered 332 names so far as of 30\5\2022
A rough count up
332 RFD + (109) 106 KIA = 438 men living in Clayton le Woods and Whittle le Woods who served in WW1
The 106 KIA is minus the 3 mistakes on the memorial
I am missing at least 30 more names!
Richard Thomas Bowker
Born 14 March 1888
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg no:37441
Lancashire Fusiliers
As of 8\3\2021 by a fluke, I have found Richard Thomas Bowker whilst searching for men from Clayton and Whittle.
His name came up in the WAR OFFICE WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, of NOVEMBER 20th, 1917. the Daily List of November 13th
Lancashire Fusiliers, Bowker 37441 R. T. (Whittle-le-Woods)
His name is on my family tree and years ago found a picture of him in uniform, but had no other details
He married Abigail Marsden, on 11 August 1908 at St John the Evangelist, Whittle le Woods, and it's through Abigail's side that I'm connected to R T Bowker.
In the 1911 census, he and his wife Abigail are living opposite the Cross Keys, Chorley Old Road
Richard T Bowker died on 4 April 1966
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Peter Wrennall
Born 27 Jun 1885 in Whittle le Woods
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg no: G/106475
Middlesex Regiment
Previously served as 36810, 9th Border Regiment and named in the Border Regiments wounded list in the WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, OCTOBER 29th, 1918.
War Office Daily List of Oct. 23rd
Son of John and Esther Wrennall
I believe I have found him in the 1939 register.
He is possibly married to Elizabeth A Brindle
They are living at Shaw Brow, Whittle le Woods and both are Cotton Loom Weavers
He died on 26 March 1961 and was living at 7 Shaw Brow
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Peter Riley- New find as of 1\2\2022
Born in 1887, Kirkham
Age: 30 in 1917?
Reg no: 81073
RFC\RAF
19 Kite Balloon Section
Lived at Chorley Old Rd, Whittle le Woods as of 1901, 1911 censuses
Occupation is a Cotton Loom Weaver, as were all of his family
Son of Joseph and Ellen, he was 1 of 7 children.
Robert, Peter, Alice, Fanny, Ellen, Annie, and James.
On the left picture are Peter, his wife Martha Thompson, and baby Jim (James) in 1918
On the right picture is (left to right) Jim Wilcock, Jessie Thompson, married to Jim Wilcock (in 1916) also known as James H Wilcock, Jim Thompson, I'm guessing that is James Thompson, (Killed in Action, on the memorial, the brother of Jessie and Martha), Peter Riley, and Martha Thompson.
13 documents, including his ID tag, pictures
Within Peters belongings, as clearly written down is a portion of 14 Balloon Sections, Balloon, burned by "Jerry" at Saulcourt near Villers-Faucon, France on September 22nd, 1918
It has been made into a wallet, which now contains the documents
Peter Riley died on 5 January 1930
Effects- £165
He and Martha were living at 8 Halls Terrace, Whittle le Woods at the time.
In 1939 Martha, a Widow is still living at the same address
Meanwhile, living at 3 Halls Terrace is James H Wilcock and Jessie with children
Peter Riley's belongings arrived on 8\2\2022, so I will be adding more information
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Thomas Cooper- New as of 17\2\2022
Born in 1889
Age: 27
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 040198, 70465
RAOC
He was a Washer, Bleacher, and Calico Stitcher before the War at Mr. J Crossley of Shaw Hill
Thomas Cooper enlisted at Chorley on 26 February 1916
He was mobilized from 8 December 1917 and he served at Home and also in Salonika for 13 Months as a Storeman
His left eye was missing and during service, he lost his artificial eye and ended up replacing it at his own cost!
He also had problems with his right eye.
He was Transferred to Reserve on 6 February 1920 after serving 2 years and 61 days.
His wife was Fanny Cooper nee Allison and they lived at Clayton Cottages, Clayton Green
Still living at 1 Clayton Brook Cottages in 1939 with wife and a Daughter, Edith born 1 March 1922.
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