Due to running out of space in some of my pages and sections.
This new page will run roughly with new names discovered.
330 names so far as of 9\3\2021
A rough count up
330 RFD + 106 KIA = 436 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 wonder how many more men's names are to be found?
Thomas Standish Atkinson
Born 1892
K35478
The last ship served on Victory X
Enlisted from 5 August 1916
Demobilized 17 February 1919
Died 3 January 1961 at Deepdale Hospital
Lived a Diamond Villa, Whittle le Woods
Wife Gertrude nee Silcock
Married someone else, possible Bigamy
Brother of Richard Atkinson, Killed in Action
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Robert Barton
Born c1876
Age: 39 and 1 month
Rank: Gunner
Reg no: 165301
6 Siege Bty, RGA
Also ASC , 45301
He enlisted on 11 December 1915 at Chorley
Demobilized on 10 April 1919
Living at Clayton Green
During service on 31 July 1918, whilst returning from watering the horses, a squadron of aeroplanes came over, flying very low! The horse became startled and bolted to the woods and Robert Barton collided with a tree throwing him to the ground!
Sister is Mary Elizabeth Williams
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Christopher Blundell
Born c1897
Age: 18 and 11 months
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 24447
6th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Enlisted in December 1915 in Chorley
Demobilized in 1919
Name is not on the Whittle le Woods 1914 -1915 Roll of Honour
Served in India and Mesopotamia
Lived at Somerset House, Whittle Springs
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Finch Blundell
Born c1899
Age: 17 and 8 months
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 68174 also 312765
107 Training Res Battalion
Transferred to 104 TR battalion then Royal Engineers (inland water)
Enlisted 19 March 1917 at Chorley
Demobilized on 30 January 1919
End of the middle finger on the left hand missing.
Deformed chest
Boatman as trade
Lived at Somerset House, Whittle Springs
Brother of above
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Harold Borsay
Born in 1891
Age: 28 at the time of discharge
Reg no: 37477
Rank: Pte
MGC
Enlisted some time about 29 June 1915
Also served with the East Lancashire Regiment as C/11451
Discharged on 6 March 1919 with a disability
Harold would get married in 1920 to Alice Lyon
They had two children, John, born 1921 and Vera born 1925
I believe they lived in the Boston, Lincolnshire area
Harold died on 5 March 1981
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William H (Henry) Evans
Age:
Reg no: 31536
Rank: Sgt
RFA
Think his name is missing off the Roll of Honour, as I believe he had joined up as of 30 December 1903
Date of Dis-embarkation is 6 November 1914
William H Evans served with the 45 Brigade, RFA.
Firstly as a Bombadier then was promoted
Discharged on 18 October 1917, due to a disability.
I think it says Leurasthenia but maybe it was miss spelt and meant Neurasthenia also known as Shellshock
Living at Radburn Brow, Clayton Green
Wife was Fanny
I think he died on 26 January 1921
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Harry Johnson
Reg no: 5871
Rank: Pte,
10 (Scottish) Kings Liverpool Regiment
166 Brigade
Promoted top L/Cpl then reverted to Pte
Enlisted 30 November 1915
Demobilized on 17 February 1919
Injured in a bomb training exercise, involving 25 men on 22 November 1916.
A court of enquiry assembled on 23 November 1916
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William Snape - a different one
Born 1900
Age: 18
Reg no: 83324
Rank: Pte
52 and 53 Training Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment
Enlisted on 27 Match 1918 at Preston
No foreign service
Discharged on 13 September 1918 as found no longer physically fit for war service
Had an issue with his heart muscles, shortness of breathe
Complained of palpitations of the heart and dizziness after his first drill and had to often fall out.
The medical report states he has a Systolic Murmur at the base of the heart, perhaps muscular in origin.
And a Haemic Systolic Murmur over the Pulmonary Artery.
Lived at Tootell Terrace, Whittle le Woods, Father is William Snape
A warehouseman by trade
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Harry Tuson
Age: 28 and 9 months
Reg no: 85187
Rank: Gunner
24 Siege Battery, RGA
As of his enlistment on 9 December 1915 at Whittle le Woods, he is living at Brownley Terrace, Clayton le Woods
And he joined on 23 May 1916
On 25 July 1917, he is picked up by 46 CCS and then admitted to Hospital, which I think says No1 SA General Hospital
Sent to England via St-Denis, I think St-Denis is a Hospital ship
His record then says Albuminuria, which ties in with his latter Kidney issues
He was admitted to the hospital for 69 days from 3 October 1917 to 11 December 1917 suffering from Nephritis, which includes the inflammation of the kidneys.
Demobilized on 12 October 1919
He was a Warehouseman
He married Lilly Desoer
Parents are James Tuson and Isabella Dewhurst
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Leo Westhead
Born in 1889
Age: 28
Reg no\Service no: 235482
RFC\RAF
I think he served from 13 August 1917 at\on PRESIDENT II and other places
Until 31 March 1918
Trade was a Grocers Manager
In 1911 he was living at Lukes Row, with parents and siblings
In 1939 he lived with his own family at The Gables. Wigan Rd
With wife Ellen and children Lilly and Leo
Trade still was a Grocers Manager
Son of James and Ellen Westhead
Brother of Wilfred and Thomas who also served
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Arnold Hart
An Arnold Hart is living at Towns Brow Clayton Le Woods Nr Chorley as of the 1911 census, aged 11.
Official name Thomas Arnold Hart
Possible war service -
31426 Transport Sergeant with the Border Regiment,
also 58687 21st Manchester Regiment
Ernest Hart
Likely brother of above
Born 1900, no sign of him yet in the census
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Henry Warbrick
Born1896
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 201759
1/5 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Another no is 4520, same Regiment
Enlisted and served from the 10 November 1915 until
Discharged as of 4 April 1919 due to injury
He got gangrene whilst in the trenches
Married Mary Prescott
Children are Betty, Monica and Bill
Died aged 76 on 24 August 1972
Oldest Brother of Thomas Warbrick (Born1889)
Uncle of Thomas Warbrick (Born 1917, Killed in Action in 1944)
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Paul Gent
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 76418
Devonshire Regiment
Formerly 29036 with 20th Lancashire Fusiliers
Lived at Whittle le Woods according to the article in the Lancashire Evening Post dated Friday 8th September 1916 which says he was wounded with the Lancashire Fusiliers
Further research has found he later served with the Devonshire Regiment Reg no 76418
And was demobilized on 5 October 1919
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J T Little, also known as James Thomas Little
An advert in the Preston Herald, Saturday 18 August 1917
stated he was shortly leaving to join the colours - no mention of who he would be joining
Lived at Shaw Brow, Whittle Le Woods as of 1911
Married Sarah A Schofield in 1904
Children are Frederick, Thomas and Herbert
He was a well known Whittle le Woods overseer.
However, he was possibly also involved in allegations of press-ganging local men into joining up
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Walter Snape - to check
Age: 39 and 1 month
Reg no: 190039
Rank: Gunner
1 Depot, Royal Field Artillery
He enlisted on 9 December 1915 at Chorley
Discharged as of 22 September 1917 at Preston
His military character described as good and steady and sober
An Insurance Agent by trade
Married Alice Smith and had children -
Veronica Snape born 21 January 1915
William Standing Snape born 10 September 1916
Living at Rose Cottage, Whittle le Woods as of enlistment.
His name is not on the 1914 -1915 Roll of Honour
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Herbert Stirzaker - as of 18 May 2020
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 53658
1/5 Lancashire Fusiliers
I found him by fluke as I was searching the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) dated 22 October 1918
And found his surname and initial and number under the Lancashire Fusiliers wounded section after a long time sifting through
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Norman Longton- as of 18 May 2020
Reg no: 34626
Rank: Pte
Cheshire Regiment
Awarded the M.M before 12 June 1918
Found his name in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 18 June 1918
MM mention is In the UK, British Army Recipients of the Military Medal, 1914-1920 but no picture or any clues
Need to try and trace it
On the service medal and award roll, it's said he served with -
6th Cheshire Reg
10th Cheshire Reg
7th Cheshire Reg
remarks- Infantry Base Depot
Possibly married Alice Bisby in 1920, Brindle
Think his father is Lawrence Longton
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R F Heap
Rank: Gnr
Reg no: 334648
RGA
Found his information at last whilst looking through the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry )- Tuesday 18 December 1917
Also mentioned on 8 December 1917
He is listed with the RGA as wounded.
Another Brother of Christopher and Walter, KIA
Living in Clayton le Woods
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Frederick Hilton - new as of 19 MAY 2020
Rank: Cpl or Pte
Reg no: 11976
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Whittle le Woods
Service reckons from 5 July 1915
Posted at missing in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 28 May 1918
Name is in the list of men from the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment who were released prisoners of war from Germany in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 24 December 1918
Class Z demobilised on 19 February 1919
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William Roscoe - New as of 19 May 2020
Born in 1894
Reg no:201934
Rank: L/Cpl
2/4 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Enlisted as of 2 December 1915
Discharged as of 18 August 1918
Formerly Reg no 4744, 2/4 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Entitled to the Silver War Badge
Whittle Springs
Listed as Wounded
As of 19 May 2020 I found this new soldier with his name listed under the wounded section of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in the Daily list of 26 November in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 04 December 1917
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Walter Houghton- New as of 19 May 2020
Born in 1898
Rank: Pte
Reg no: G/52016
2 Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
Whittle le Woods
Clayton le Woods
Discharged on 18 March 1918
I believe he died in 1948
Found his name in the Wounded section of the Middlesex Regiment
whilst looking through the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 21 August 1917
The daily list of 13 August
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John Thomas Smith
Reg no: 37295
Rank: Pte
10 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
9 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2/4 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
In the wounded section of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 15 October 1918
Whittle le Woods
Discharged 17 January 1919
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W Cuerden - likely to be Wilfred Cuerden, as of 20 May 2020
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 60562
Manchester Regiment
Whittle le Woods
Brother of Austin Cuerden
I found his name in the Machester Regiment wounded list of the War Office Daily list of 10th July 1918 within Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) - Tuesday 16 July 1918
I have then found his name in the medal roll which shows he joined the Labour Corp as Pte 621350
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James Coupe
Age: 27, 3 months
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 14192
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Previous to enlisting he was employed at Low Mill Printworks
He enlisted on 4 September 1914 and joined at Preston the day after.
Posted to 8 Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Wounded on or about 8 May 1916
He was Absent Without Leave (AWOL) so many times and received various punishments
Also, drunk and causing disturbances in camp
He was also arrested and awaited for a trial, then found guilty of Deserting HMS and guilty of AWOL
He suffered from a GSW to the head and concussion, date unknown
Discharged on 2 August 1918
Not sure why they put Good down for character reference!
Lived at Bridge Street, Whittle le Woods
He was married to Isabelle Bamber on 5 October 1907
Had a daughter Florrie born 11 January 1909
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Frank Ward - New as of 13\10\2020
Age: 19
Reg no: 80032
Rank: Gnr
141 ? Siege Battery, RGA
Height 5 ft 7
A weaver by trade
Enlisted on 1 March 1916 at Chorley
GSW on the right arm and is a patient at Cambridge Hospital as of 13 June 1918 and brought before a medical board
Discharged about 17 June 1918 from service being no longer physically fit for "War Service"
Brother of John and Richard who had both been Killed in Action
Son of Thomas and Alice Ward of 2 County Terrace, Clayton le Woods
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John Cottam Bleasdale
Age about 23?
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 4514
16 Kings Liverpool Regiment
Also 2/7 Kings Liverpool Regiment
And 7 RW Fusiliers
He enlisted on 9 December 1915 at Preston and was posted on the 12 April 1916 to 16 Kings Liverpool Regiment
On the 29 April 1916, he was transferred to the 2\7 Kings Liverpool Regiment
And then Discharged on the 21 July 1916 with Sickness
He lived at Coupes fold, Clayton le Woods with wife Elizabeth nee Brownrigg
They had married on 19 July 1913 at St Saviours, Bamber Bridge
Chillren - Hilda Bleasdale born 18 November 1915
In 1939 the family are living in Walton le Dale
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George John Rose - new as of 21\11\2020 more research to be added
Age: 34
Rank: Driver
Reg no: M2/134204
RASC (MT)
As of his enlistment on 28 October 1915 in Preston, he is living at 1 Sheephill Lane, Clayton Green
His wife Susanna Rose nee Roberts is listed as next of kin
They were married on 10 June 1914 at St Silas Church, Liverpool
And they had children-
Lillian Mary born 12 June 1913
Nina Maud born 17 July 1916
Both born at 1 Sheephill Lane
Discharged on 9 April 1919 possibly due to Bronchitis
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John Eccles- new as of 22\11\2020
Born in 1876 Clayton le Woods
Age: 39 and 5 months
Reg no: 39729
Rank: Pte
67 Labour coy, Labour Corp
Almost missed this man as there is also a John Eccles on the war memorial
so thought it was him!
In fact its another person and a new name to the list
John Eccles was born in 1876, Clayton le Woods.
He married Sarah Thompson at St Bede's, Clayton Green on 18 October 1909
They are living at Brownley Street and John Eccles is a Weaver
He enlisted on 9 December 1915 at Chorley and was posted to the 5 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment roughly on
2 August 1916, joined them in Preston.
Then transferred to either 1 or 7 Garrison, Royal Welsh Fusiliers on roughly 23 January 1917 as no 66004
He is transferred to the 2 Labour Coy, Kings Liverpool Regiment as of 5 February 1917
Then transferred to 67 Labour Coy on 14 May 1917
His casualty form is damaged but is shows as of June 1917 he is still active but no further information can be read
I think he is Discharged or Demobilized as of 26 February 1919
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James Whittle aka Jamea A Whittle as of 22\11\2020
Born about 1880
Age: 35 when he joined up
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 572695
Labour Coy
His date of Disembarkation says 14 May 1915
Previously served as 13649 Lancashire Fusiliers
He was married to Mary Ann Predergast in about 1907 and they lived at Higher Cophurst, Whittle le Woods
Son of Thomas and Alice Whittle
He was Discharged about 12 February 1919
Died on the 29 September 1919 and his gravestone is in St John the Evangelist, Whittle le Woods
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David Tustin
Born in 1879, Gloucestershire
Age: 37, 11 months
Rank: Driver
Reg no:188634
14 Brigade
RFA
Living in Whittle le Woods in 1911 at the Lodge, Crook Hall, Whittle le Woods
He is married to Mary Elizabeth ? and they had children, Fred and Mary Elizabeth as of the census
He enlisted about the 5 June 1916 at Chorley
Joined up at Preston on 13 October 1916
He was demobilized about 27 June 1919
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Richard Henry Catterall - New find as of 23\1\2021
Born in 1881 at Wigan
Age: 30 in 1911
Rank:
Service No: 11596, 38071
RAF
In 1911, Richard Henry Catterall is single and aged 30
He is living at Mount Pleasant, Whittle le Woods with his Aunty Ann Banister
and likely sister Mary Elizabeth Catterall
He was a Weaver
Whilst having a quick look through the names on Ancestry.co.uk I came across his Pension Ledger, nothing else service wise seems to be available
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Samuel Carter - New find as of 23\1\2021
Born in 1892
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 37297
10 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Living at Swansea Fold, Whittle le Woods
As of 8\3\2021, I have found his name in the Wounded section of WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, NOVEMBER 12th, 1918.
The daily list of Nov 9th 1918
He was discharged on 15 February 1919
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Nathan Brindle - New find as of 23\1\2021
Born in 1889
Age: 28
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 339653
MT
Army Service Corp
He enlisted at Chorley on 24 June 1916
Living at Carwood Lane, Whittle le Woods on his record.
He is married to Penelope Bolton
I believe they had a son called Ernest.
Discharged on the 12 September 1917, as being no longer physically fit for war service
Diagnosed as Melonchonic
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Clarence Bouskill - New as of 23\1\2021
Born in 1900
Age: 18
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 637221
T R Batallion, Labour Corp
Living at Brownley Terrace, Clayton le Woods
Clarence enlisted on 26 August 1918, however, he was Discharged on 10 October 1918 due to disabilities from his childhood, including the curvature of his spine, and large varicoceles and defective vision.
His occupation was a Weaver
He served 31 days
He was a Wesleyan Methodist.
There is a Bouskill on the Methodist Church Roll of Honour but it Says " T" as the first initial so there may either be a mistake on the roll or is related somehow to Clarence!
His parents were William Bouskill and Jane Ann Borsay
Died on 24 December 1984 and lived at 372 Preston Road, Clayton le woods at the time of death
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Frederick George Bradley - New as of 24\1\2021
Born about 1884 in Lavenham, Suffolk
Age: 27
Rank: Spr
Reg No: 506699, 202966
Royal Engineers
Also served with Royal Engineers (T) as 2326
He lived at Church Cottage, Whittle le Woods in 1911 and he was a House Painter.
On his Pension Ledger, it shows in 1919 he was living at 12 County Terrace, Clayton le Woods
Married Jane E Wignall
He is is the Brother of Sydney (Arthur) Bradley who also served
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Hugo Swift - New as of 24\1\2021
Born 1880
Age 35 in 1915
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 22959, also 22119
1 East Lancashire Regiment
Hugo Swift originally lived at Yarrow Farm, Charnock Richard as of his enlistment on 2 August 1915
But some time before 2 November 1917 and as of 1918 he was living at Kem Mill Fold Farm, Whittle le Woods
During his service, he was punished for being AWOL a few times
He was discharged from Fulwood Military Hospital after appearing before a medical board on the 13 April 1918 and being declared no longer physically fit for war service
And Discharged from the Army on 4 May 1918 to his address in Whittle le Woods
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Dennis Robinson
Born in 1899 in Whittle le Woods
Rank:
Service Number: L.z.3105
Drake Battalion, 63rd Davison
He is the son of William and Phoebe Robinson as of 1901
But by 1911, Pheobe is widowed and Dennis, well he is a student at a possible private type school in Bolton,
Living in I am guessing!
His mother Phoebe is living at West View, Whittle le Woods as of the 1914 -1916 Electoral Roll
On the WW1 Pension Ledger for Dennis Robinson, it says 2 West View.
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Absalom (Ellison) Prescott - New as of 25\1\2021
Born in 1898 in Clayton le Woods
Age: 18 by 1916
Rank: Rflm
Reg No:45313
7 Royal Irish Regiment
Also Pte 6834, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
In 1901 he is living at Preston Road, with his parents Daniel and Margaret and 7 other siblings.
He is living at Brownley Terrace as of 1911 and he is a Cotton Weaver
His mother Margaret E Prescott a Widow is looking after 9 children from a total of 11
9 born alive, 1 elsewhere and 2 died.
His medal card shows he enlisted 24 May 1916 with the Royal Irish Regiment
And Discharged due to being Wounded on 29 November 1918
He also has another Reg No 6834 with the 4 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment suggesting an earlier enlistment
In 1939 he is living at 4 Brownley Terrace and there is Florence, Absalom mentioned as incapacitated perhaps from the war? Margaret and Veronica.
Died 24 February 1943 still living at 4 Brownley Street.
He died at the Coronation Hospital, Brinscall
Probate to Veronica Prescott, Spinster
Effects £1139 16s 11d
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Joshua Monk
Born in 1889 in Whittle le Woods
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 670929
540 Coy, Labour Corp
Formerly 57848 Northumberland Fusiliers as he is in their wounded list in WAR OFFICE WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, JANUARY 15th, 1918. Daily List of January 1Oth
Discharged on 21 May 1919
Another son of Wiliam and Elizabeth Monk of Spring Gardens, Whittle le Woods.
He was a Plasterer in 1911
Brother of Joseph (Joe) who was Killed in Action and his name is on the Memorial
I think he lived in Town Lane, Whittle le Woods in 1939
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William Livesey - New as of 26\1\2021
Age:
Rank: Gunner
Reg No: 211739
RGA
Previously RFA 116683
A Cotton Weaver
Pension Ledger says he lived at Chorley Old Road.
So I think he is the brother of the above James Livesey, Christopher and Robert
In that case in the looking at the 1911 census he is at home with the rest of his family at
10 Rock Villa Road
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William Hooley- New as of 26\1\2021
Born in 1891
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 203777, 7556
10 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
or 4 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
I think he enlisted on 16 January 1917
William Hooley was discharged on 12 July 1918
He had served oversea
His brothers John and Joseph also joined up
Living at 6 Tootel Terrace, Whittle le Woods
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Ernest Holding - New as of 26\1\2021
Born in 1896
Age: 19
Rank: Pioneer
Reg No: 146226
Labour Corp
Other number's 506529 Rail Troops, Royal Engineers
He Enlisted on the 9 December 1915 at Chorley
Under the watchful eye of Lawrence Cotton
Joined the 3 Battalion S W B on 21 January 1916 then transferred to 23 Kings Liverpool Regiment on 1 June 1916 until posted to 3 Labour Battalion on 28 April 1917
Transferred to Royal Engineers as of 16 April 1918 post to a troop I think it says the next day.
On 2 November 1918, he is admitted to Hospital via 332 RCC no mention of what injury
Demobilized on 16 May 1919 and his address is "Ashwood", Town Lane, Whittle le Woods
Hugh Holding is his father
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John (Thomas) Houghton - New as of 26\1\2021
Born in 1880
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 28390
7 Border Regiment
Also 1 Border Regiment
John Thomas Houghton Enlisted as of 12 December 1915
As of 9\3\2021, I have found his misspelt name in the wounded section of the WAR OFFICE WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, JANUARY 8th, 1918. Daily List of January 4th 1918
He was discharged on 4 March 1918, Likely due to being wounded
He did serve oversea
Pension Ledger says he is living at 5 Bridge Street, Whittle le Woods
Brothers Walter, James and Frederick (Killed in Action) also served
319
Joseph Hilton - New as of 26\1\2021
Born in 1898
Age: 18 and 2 months
Rank:
Reg No: 84761
RAMC
He enlisted at Chorley on 10 May 1916
Discharged on 17 September 1919
He was suffering from Synovitis of the right knee, originating in November 1918 from a Sprain
Son of John Hilton and Mary Ellen?
Brother of George Hilton, Killed in Action
Lived at 4 Spring Garden, Whittle le Woods
He was a Mixer at Wood Milne Ltd, Leyland prior to enlisting
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John Dewhurst - New as of 27\1\2021
Born in 1885
Age: 30
Rank: Clerk
Reg No: 290789
Army Service Corp
He enlisted on 9 December 1915 in Chorley
Moved to Army Reserves on the 10 December 1915
Mobilized on 5th (?) February 1917
Discharged for no longer being fit for war service on 16 April 1919
He was living at 12 Swansea Fold and was a Cashier in Cotton Mill
Married to Edith Murray on 6 February 1911 at St James Church, Blackburn
Children are John and Fred
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Harry Crankshaw
Born in 1898
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg No: 50817
11 Lancashire Fusiliers
Also 30791 1/5 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
In 1901 and 1911 he is living on Leyland Lane, Whittle le Woods
He lived at 2 Kem Villa, Whittle le Woods according to the Pension Ledger
His Parents are John Charles Crankshaw and Jane Tuson
323
Thomas Clitheroe
Born in 1896
Age
Rank: Pte
Reg No:23218
Kings Liverpool Regiment
In 1911, Thomas Clitheroe is living at 9 Victoria Terrace Clayton Le Woods
He is the son of Robert Clitheroe and Elizabeth Edmonson
Thomas Clitheroe Enlisted on 14 November 1914 and I believe he was Mobilized on 20 August 1915
He was discharged on 26 January 1917 due to being wounded whilst serving in France
Tom was severely wounded by a German sniper whilst at a rest camp and was treated back in England at a military hospital, from where he was honourably discharged as unable to fulfil army physical requirements.
Living at Clayton le Woods according to his Pension Ledger
Brother of Percy Clitheroe who won the MM and was Killed in Action
I am related to Thomas Clitheroe and Percy Clitheroe via their sister Gertrude
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Fred Pearson - Confirmed as of 5\2\2021
Born in 1892, Whittle le Woods
Age:
Rank:
Reg no:
RFA:
Son of John Thomas Pearson and Mary Brindle,
Fred's maternal Grandmother Eliza Peel and her family is how I am related to him
Fred had a sister Lilly born 1889, she married Fred Hargreaves
They had a son Harold P Hargreaves
And a Brother Harold Hargreaves born 1895, who died young.
Fred Pearson married Dora Ethel Stirzaker on 1 December 1920 at St John the Evangelist Church, Whittle le Woods
He died in 1929
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Jack Smith - New as of 28\2\2021
Age:
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 65266
9 & 14 Welsh Regiment
TR4/31249 Training Reserve
Found Jack Smith in the Welsh Regiment wounded section of the WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST, JULY 16th, 1918.
The daily list of July lOth
Whittle le Woods
Found his name by mistake as I was looking at someone else's name and decided to scroll about on the page and am upon this man!
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