A few words...
Since 2014 I have been adding names and any information i can find about the men from both WW1 and WW2 on the memorial.
And as of 2018 and into 2019, more pages have been added.
Including the Returned from Duty pages.
Whilst doing my research i I have found evidence of some soldiers who served
before 1914
There fore i have started a new page called Pre 1914
to record theier names.
These pages show my progress in researching all the men who are on the memorial or served and returned from duty from not only from WW1 and WW2, but any other war.
And to date I have over 300 names.
A few pictures are also included.
Discovering those who were demobilized, injured and discovered too young to serve.
In the Gallery there are pictures of their CWGC gravestones, family graves and more.
Thank you
John Melling
2019
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Returned From Duty
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Considering we had so many losses from both Clayton and Whittle.
I thought it would be worth trying to discover and record all those who served and Returned from Duty both from WW1 and WW2 or any other War since. Here are at least 222 names from WW1 collected so far as of 7 December 2018. And a few from WW2.
All men and women are born / living in or associated with Clayton le Woods and Whittle le Woods at the time of enlistment. All names are listed roughly alphabetical by surname.
Some of the men served until the end of the war and they were demobilized, others however were medically unfit and injured, one or two were even too young and removed from service.
William Hall
Cotton Weaver as of 1911
Tootell Terrace
Brother of Robert Hall KIA on the memorial
Peter Handley - Possible need to double check
Possible Royal Navy as of 15 April 1918
Living at Clayton Green in 1911
Ernest Hargreaves
Enlisted 27 June 1916
Reg no: 192192
Rank: Driver
ASC (M)
Demobilized 24 February 1920
As of 1920 living at Millstone Hill, Whittle le Woods
Fred Hargreaves
Reg no: 72003
Rank: Sergt
157 Battery, RGA
Married Lily Pearson
Living at 8 Smiths Terrace, Clayton le Woods
Discharged on 16 December 1919
William Hargreaves
Age: 33
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 226692
Army Service Corp (MT)
Enlisted on 9 December 1915 at Whittle le Woods, over seen by "Lawrence Cotton"
Bank House, Preston Road
Taxi Proprieter
Married Emily Anna Wilcox.
Children - Mabel and Eva
Discharged as being no longer being physically fit for war service.
Arthur Hartley
Age: 36
Reg no: 25107
3 The Kings Liverpool Regiment
Enlisted 22 December 1914 at Chorley
Married Alice Bamber
Lived at Bridge Street, Whittle le Woods
Children - Arthur Hartley Born 21 February 1912
A Labourer
Discharged on 5 August 1916 as no longer physically fit for war service. With Double Hernia
As of 1918? is living at 3 Ribblesdale Terrace
James Haydock - Possible need to double check
Born 1896 in Clayton le Woods
Died 1957
William Heap(s)
Brother of Christopher and Walter who were both KIA
Herbert Hebblethwaite
Reg no: 205090
5 Lancashire Fusiliers
GSW to Back, Pent to Chest on 21 September 1917
Lived at Woodcock Farm, Clayton le Woods as of enlistment.
Mother is Jemima Emily Hebblethwaite, Woodcock Farm
I believe he is living in Club Street, Bamber Bridge in 1939 with a relative.
He is incapacitated
William Heatley
Possible he was boarding at Brownley Street in 1911
Walter Helme
No trace yet
Alfred Higham
Born 1896
Died 1981
In 1939 he was working as an Explosive Worker at the ROF
Brother of both below
David Higham
Reg no:13419
3rd Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
David Higham was discharged after previously having fits and became violent towards others and became a nuisance in the company.
James Higham
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 77886
Enlisted at Chorley
11 Field Amb, RAMC
Lived at Diamond Villas
Lived at 10 Rock Villa Road
Enlisted on 3 November 1915
GSW to Left Shoulder and admited to Military hospital, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Demobilized 19 July 1919
Henry Hilton
On the Roll of Honour for Clayton le Woods C of E School
Possibly born c1889 in Clayton le Woods and died 1962, living at 79 Lancaster Lane, Clayton le Woods
William Hodkinson
Possible he lived at Swansey Fold in 1911
A cycle and motor repairer
Fred Hodgkinson
Age: 33
Reg no: 20009
Rank: Pte
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Transferred to several unit including reg no 47324 to 163 RDC, 4 Battalion Royal Defence Corp
Enlisted on 1 February 1915
Living on Moss Lane in 1911
A Cotton Weaver
Married Dora Dugdale
Children are William, Ada, Ronald
At time of enlistement he lived at 2 Lukes Road, Whittle Springs
Ernest Baxter Holland
Age: 20
Reg no:
Rank: Gunner?
Royal Artillery
Previously served in 3rd Lancashire RGA
Married Clarissa Emma Snowdon at St Peters, Chorley in 19091
Engineer by Trade
Demobilized on 8 June 1919 and living in Chorley
John G Hooley
Rank: Driver
Reg No: T4/060862
ASC
Previously R.A.S.C. T4/060862 Driver.
Lived at 6 Tootell Terrace, Clayton le Woods
In 1911 he was a Carter
Brother of Below
Joseph Hooley
Age: 19
Reg no: 528176
Rank: Pte
579 and 550 Labour Corp
Previously in Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Enlisted at Chorley on 5 September 1914
Demobilized on 21 February 1919
Lived at 6 Tootell Terrace, Clayton le Woods
GSW to left leg and right arm, and right thigh. on 10 July 1916
James Houghton
Living at Swansey Fold, Whittle le Woods in 1911
With Wife , Margaret Ellen, and child, Mary.
He was a Cotton Weaver
William Irving*
Shop Assistant in 1911
Herbert Irving*
Cotton Weaver in 1911
Think Herbert lived at Sandy Lane cottage in 1939 with his wife Ellen
*Both likely brothers of George Irving KIA
Living at Springs Terrace, Whittle Springs
James Irving, also known as James Boswell Irving
Age:
Reg no: 305576
Rank: Pte
1/8 Lancashire Fusiliers
Also Reg no 2576, Lancashire Fusiliers
Served in the Balkans and Dardanelles.
Married Elsie Mills
Died in 1982, Sefton
As of 6\12\18 I have bought a new picture of him (see picture)
A recently bought original picture of James "Jim " Irving
James Jackson
Age: 19
Reg no: 15882
8 Service Battalion, Kings Own Lancaster Regiment
Enlisted on 12 November 1914 at Chorley
Discharged on 7th June 1915
Trade given as a Labourer
Father was John Jackson of Bridge Street, Whittle le Woods
Harry Jackson
Possible?
Born in 1880
In 1911 living at Smiths Terrace
R Jackson - name on Methodist Church Roll
No record found yet
William Jewes
Think he was living at Shaw Brow, Whittle le Woods
Albert Edward Jolly ---- NEED TO ADD MORE
Born 1889, Whittle le Woods
Service no: 251573
RAF
Service from 5 Mar 1918
Edmund Jolly
Shaw Brow, Whittle le Woods in 1911
Thomas Jolly, possibly also known as Thomas Amos Jolly
Reg no: 15732
Rank: Pte
8 Kings Own Royal Lancaster
Enlisted some time near 29 April 1915
Demobilized as of 6 March 1919
J C Johnson, DCM
Reg no: 37439
Rank: L/Cpl
2/5 Lancashire Fusiliers
Lived in Whittle le Woods
Awarded the DCM -
For conspicuous gallantry and resource
During an advance he observed a party of
the enemy with a machine gun about to
open fire on his men. He at once attacked
them and captured the gun. He showed
splendid coolness and determination
(15.11.18)
I have the War Diary page describing the days events
John Robert Johnson - NEED TO RE-CHECK THIS
Born 1894
Reg no: 202162
Rank:
B coy, 1 Battallion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Enlisted 23 August 1914 at Preston
Was he Killed in Action or did he survive !? As there was a mix up with his details during WW1
IN THE EVENT OF MY DEATH I GIVE ALL MY
PROPERTY TO MY MOTHER ANNIE JOHNSON OF
6 BRIDGE STREET, WHITTLE LE WOODS, NR CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND
PRT J R JOHNSON
1ST BTN L N L REGT
B COMPANY
Living in Bridge Street at of 1911
Son of William and Ann Johnson
Brother of Matthew, William and Lena
Samuel Jones
Age: 22
Reg no: 243276
5 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Enlisted 8 December 1915 at Chorley
Wounded GSW to neck, severe on 12 April 1917
Discharged on 10 November 1917
Record also says DECEASED. So he must have died after coming home
Lived at Shaw Brow, Whittle le Woods as of joining up.
Trade was a Weaver
Edward Kane
Age: 29
Reg no: 92378
Rank: Gunner
Royal Garrision Artillery
Enlisted on 10 December 1915 at Leyland
Living at Ribblesdale Terrace, Whittle le Woods at time of enlistment
Rubber Worker as Trade
Married **Ellen Heatley and had known children, Hubert and William
Described as Hard working, Smart and Capable.
Demobilized from 7 Siege Battery on 17 August 1918
**Whilst looking into Edward Kanes family tree I have discovered I am related to him via my 3 x Great Aunt Caroline Peel's side who married John Heatley.
James Kellett
Possible brother of both below
Joseph Kellett
Born c1890
Reg no: 021999
Rank: Pte
ASC (Mechanical Transport)
Enlisted at Chorley on 12 December 1914
Embarked on SS MOKLA with the BEF
Sheep hill, Clayton Green
Parents are Henry Kellett
His employer GEORGE LOWES & CO LTD( Royal Oak Hotel Yard) sent a letter on Joseph Kelletts behalf regarding his work and character.
Demobilized as of 9 July 1919
William Kellett
Age: 24
Reg no: 029507
Rank: Cpl,Driver
Army Service Corps (Horse Transport)
Enlisted at Chorley on 19 November 1914
Lived at Shaw Hill Farm, Whittle le Woods
Grocer by Trade
Demobilized as of 17 June 1919
Thomas Kenyon
Age: 39
Reg no:33186
Lancashire Fusiliers
Enlisted 9 December 1915 at Chorley
Transfered to 2/1 Herefordshire Regiment on 2 May 1916. as 5198
Discharged on 10 July 1916 suffering from Arthritis and Mentally Deficient
Weaver by Trade
Lived at Hill Syde, Mount Pleasant, Whittle le Woods
Joseph Kerfoot
Possibly of Higher Copthurst in 1911
Jack Kerfoot
Age: 19
Enlisted at Preston
Reg no: 55823
RFA
B Battery, RFA, 105 Brigade
Enlisted at Preston on 26 November 1914.
Posted to No 2 Depot, RFA
Posted to B Battery, RFA, 105 Brigade on 7 January 1915
Discharged on 28 July 1915 having made a mis statement as to get on enlistment.
Lived at Town lane, Whittle le Woods.
Father is Matthais Kerfoot
Richard Knight
No trace yet
Sydney Knowles- Need to download his medal award
Born c1901
Possibily joined the Mercantile Marines in 1914
Fern Villa in 1911
Son of William and Clara
Stanley Knowles
Born 18 June 1900
Died 1976
Service no:176790
Joined the RAF from 14 May 1918
Discharged from 16 January 1919
Lived at 20 Swansey Fold, Whittle Le Woods
Formerly a Brewers Clerk
Father was Thomas Knowles
William Knowles
Age: 22
Rank: Pte
Reg no: 5308
11th Lancashire Regiment
Also 4 Loyal North Lamcashire Regiment..
Enlisted on 10 December 1915 at Chorley
Lived atFern Villa, Whittle le Woods
Chemists Assistant
Discharged 1 February 1919 being physically unfit for war service after serving in 4 Loyal North Lamcashire Regiment..
Albert Langton
Rank: Driver
RFA
Lived at Whittle le Woods
Was a boxer starting in 1913 whilst in the RFA and when posted to Folkstone up until 8 May 1915 had won 7 fights out of 8.
John Langton
Possible brother of the above
Henry Leigh
Father of Robert Leigh WW2 KIA on the memorial
Fought in WW1 and went on to run the Duke of York in 1940s and 1950s
Married to Mary ?
Had other children Agnes and Hilda, who married Thomas
Hilda and Thomas would carry on the tradition of running the Duke of York until the 1980s
John Leigh
Both he and Henry (above) are brothers of Frederick Leigh, and Robert Leigh KIA
By 1911 their family of 9 was living in Whittle le Woods.
With 4 of the 7 boys joining up.
The only known surviving girl in the family was Mrs Agnes Ann Leigh.
John James Leach
Only person close .. is in 1901 census living at Swansey Fold.
With parents Thomas and Elizabeth.
Robert Livesey
Age: 20 and 9 months
Reg no: 5181
Enlisted at Chorley on 9th September 1914
12th Manchester Regiment
A weaver by trade
Father was Henry Livesey
Discharged as not likely to become a efficient soldier on 14th January 1915 after having a medical examination.... he had a deformed right arm.
Reginald (James) Longton
Born: 1895
Age: 19
Reg no: 23312
Rank:
Kings Liverpool Regiment
Enlisted at Chorley on 16 November 1914
Lived at Bridge Street, Whittle le Woods
Discharged on 16 April 1915... not likely to become an efficient soldier.
Defective vision
Walter Lowe
No Record yet
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