Hull

Bombardier, Clarence Cuthbert Wetherell, 755085, RFA, was returned from Germany on 5th December 1918, as an injured Prisoner of War. He was discharged from the Army on the 8th December 1918, and died soon, after an operation at Hull Royal Infirmary. He was the son of Edward and Bessie Wetherell, 61 Balfour Street and before the war … Read more

dddd {loadposition anniv}

Four Volunteer battalions were raised by Lord Lieutenant & Colonel, W Lambert White, to release regular soldiers for overseas service. (Two for Hull and two for East Riding). These were formed by men too old for active service on 4th August 1914 and disbanded when the war ended. The 1st Battalion formed themselves into a … Read more

While many First World War records are incomplete or lost, there are regimental histories, and organizations, such as the Commonwealth War Grave Commission which can help trace those that died. Electoral records can link these men to particular streets and areas. The Absent Voters Registers 191819, can help identify a serviceman’s address at the end … Read more

Name Position Department Rank Regiment Address Death Age Brambles, James Conductor Tramways Pte. East Lancs 1/5th 14, Frederick Terrace, Hawthorne Avenue, Hull 24/08/1918 22 Bright, Frederick Temp. Clerk Accounts C.S.M Durham Light Infantry, 27th 7. Cave Street 04/03/1918 48 Burton, George Car Washer Tramways Pte. East Riding RGA Marshall Street 01/09/1922 49 Campey, Tom Conductor … Read more