Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born September 2, 1893. Son of Robert and Helen Kirk, of Beverley, East Yorkshire. He was a British Home Child, sent to Canada to work farms and for domestic service. He enlisted in Canada. Served in the 6th Canadian Field Artillery. Died of wounds, on 01/09/1916, aged 23. Buried at LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, Pas … Read more
BORN HULL OCT 1888. SON OF MRS KATE ELLEN KAY & THE LATE LIETENANT COLONEL, RICHARD ETHELBERT JOHNSON (1856-1915) OF 49, ALBANY STREET, HULL. SON OF A SOLICITOR AND NOTARY. ONE OF SEVEN CHILDREN. HE EMIGRATED TO CANADA IN 1914. ENLISTED IN THE CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. SERVED AS A GUNNER, WITH 8TH CANADIAN ARTILLERY. DIED … Read more
