Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
6th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers)
27.08.1914 Formed at Beverley, Yorkshire as part of the First New Army (K1) in the 32nd Brigade of the 11th Division, then moved to Grantham.
Dec 1914 Became a Pioneer Battalion.
April 1915 Moved to Witley Camp Godalming.
01.07.1915 Mobilised for war and embarked for Gallipoli from Avonmouth via Mudros.
07.08.1915 Landed at Suvla Bay and engaged in various actions against the Ottoman Empire.
17.12.1915 Evacuated to Mudros due to heavy casualties from combat, disease and severe weather.
04.02.1916 Moved to Alexandria to defend the Suez Canal.
10.07.1916 Moved to France landing at Marseilles and the Division engaged in various actions on the Western Front including;
During 1916
The capture of the Wundt-Werk, The Battle of Flers-Courcelette, The Battle of Thiepval.
During 1917
Operations on the Ancre, The Battle of Messines, The Battle of the Langemarck, The Battle of Polygon Wood, The Battle of Broodseinde, The Battle of Poelcapelle.
During 1918
The Battle of the Scarpe, The Battle of the Drocourt-Quant Line, The Battle of the Canal du Nord, The Battle of Cambrai 1918, The pursuit to the Selle, The Battle of the Sambre.
11.11.1918 Ended the war in France, Hergies north of Bavai.
Son of Mary Eliza Watson, of Hull & 4, St John’s Walk, Bridlington, Yorkshire (war pension address). His brother, Sidney Watson, 23712, 1st EYR, was killed in action, on 9 April 1917, aged 20. Name John Watson Birth Place Haisthorpe, Yorkshire, 1887 Residence Bridlington Death Date 22 Aug 1915 Death Place Dardanelles Enlistment Place Hull Rank … Read more
Name Richard Robinson Birth Place Dewsbury, Yorkshire Residence Leeds Death Date 9 Aug 1915 Death Place Dardanelles Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment East Yorkshire Regiment Battalion 6th Battalion Regimental Number 10577 Type of Casualty Killed in action Theatre of War Balkan Theatre
Name Samuel Dixon Birth Place Scarborough Residence Scarborough Death Date 22 Aug 1915 Death Place Dardanelles Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment East Yorkshire Regiment Battalion 6th Battalion Regimental Number 6695 Type of Casualty Killed in action Theatre of War Balkan Theatre
Born Nottingham. A single man, Employed as a Book Binder. Lived at Beighton, Sheffield, Yorkshire. Son of Joseph Bellaby of 3672 Barnes Avenue, Williamsbridge, New York, U.S.A. His siblings, William & Lilian Minnie lived at 48, Drake House Lane, Beighton, Sheffield.; Frank and Florence lived in America, & Mabel in London. Enlisted at Hull, on … Read more
Born Handsworth, Staffordshire, 1873. Son of James and Selina Westwood. He had enlisted in the East Yorkshire Regiment on 7 April 1890 and served in the army for 24 years, including in India for 11 years. Discharged on 6 April 1914 when time expired. Was proficient in map reading, ambulance duties and telegraphy. He re-enlisted … Read more
Born Malton, Yorkshire, 1888. Son of James and Helen Featherstone, of East Knapton Station, Yorkshire. Son of a Farm Labourer. Husband of Annie Elizabeth Gardham Featherstone, at Bramble Hill Farm, Queens Gate Road, Beverley (war pension address). Enlisted at Beverley. He was a professional soldier with the 1st East Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 6th … Read more
Born Beverley, 1894. Son of Richard (1859-1946) and Arabell Johnson (1870-1929), of 15, School Lane, Walker Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire (CWGC address). Resided in Walkington. Enlisted at Beverley. Served with the6th East Yorkshire Pioneers. Killed in action at Gallipoli, on 09/08/1915, aged 21. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. His army effects were left to his … Read more
Born Beverley. Son of Thomas Marshall Clubley and the late Hannah Clubley. Stepson of Mrs. Ada SarahClubley, of 32, St. Andrew Street, Beverley. Enlisted at Beverley. Served in the 6th East Yorkshire Pioneers. Killed at Gallipoli on 09/08/1915, aged 35. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. His army effects were left to his father, Thomas Marshall … Read more
BORN ISLINGTON, LONDON, 1894. ENLISTED AT HULL. NEPHEW OF JOHN GALLAGHER (1866- ) AND CATHERINE (KATE) GALLAGHER (1864- ), OF 29, SPITTLE STREET, THE GROVES, (1911 CENSUS) AND 3, FERNDALE, REDCAR STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). HE LIVED WITH HIS AUNTIE KATE, HER HUSBAND, JOHN AND CHILDREN JAMES, JOHN AND ROSE GALLAGHER. HE WORKED AS … Read more
Born Hull 1886. Married 7 sept 1911. Husband of Eliza ellen Downing, of 9, Lees Entry, High Street, Hull (War pension address). Posted to the Dardeneles on 14 July 1915. Served in the 6th East Yorkshire Regiment. Wounded. Died at Hull, on 22 Oct 1923, aged 37.
