Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
BORN HULL 15/05/ 898. SON OF ROBERT SLEIGHT (1867-1934) AND RACHAEL KAY LORD (1861-1946), OF 11, WHITWORTH STREET, SOUTHCOATES, AVENUE, HULL, (CWGC ADDRESS). HE HAD A BROTHER AND TWO SISTERS. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. FORMERLY, DRIVER, 228365, R.A.S.C. TRANSFERRED TO THE 8TH EAST SUREY REGIMENT. KILLED IN ACTION, ON 25/10/1918, AGED 20. (BATTLE OF SELLE). … Read more
BORN HULL 24/11/1882. ELDEST SON OF THOMAS HAIGH DIMMACK (1860-1902) & SARAH ANN GILL (1861-1915). ONE OF & SEVEN CHILDREN – 11 CONWAY TERRACE, STRICKLAND STREET, HULL (1901 CENSUS). HE WORKED AS A COAL HEAVER ON HULL DOCKS. HE MARRIED ANN SOPHIA WRIGHT (1881-1966) IN 1903. HIS WIFE LIVED AT 6 VICTORIA AVENUE, WOODCOCK STREET … Read more
