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

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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 Department Rank Regiment Death Age Haldenby, Albert Tramways Pte. Coldstream Guards 28/09/1914 26 Kay, Herbert James Tramways L/Cpl Northumberland Fusiliers, 1st 20/10/1914 21 Cox, James Health Dept Pte. Coldstream Guards 1st 23/10/1914 32 Campey, Tom Tramways Pte. King’s Royal Rifle Corps 21/04/1915 32 Smith, Richard William Tramway Electrical Gunner RFA 2nd Northumbrian 15/05/1915 19 … Read more