Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Etton, Beverley, 06/06/1897. Son of Joseph Hollingsworth (1862-1922), and Sarah Green (1865-1910), of Etton, Beverley, Yorkshire. He had two brothers and three sisters. Worked as a Groom, at Nuthill, Preston, Hull (1911 Census) Enlisted at Hull. Formerly, Private, 2628, East Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds, … Read more
Born Thornhill Lees, Yorkshire, 26/09/1881. Son of William Jeremiah Uncles (1855-1911) and Sarah Hannah Uncles (858-936), of “IvyDene”, 55 Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire (CWGC address). One of four sons and a daughter. an Accountant’s Clerk. He served as Company Sergeant Major, 3595. Promoted to Second Lieutenant, in the 4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Was … Read more
BORN WEST HAM, ESSEX 1895. SON OF SYDNEY WILLIAM & MABEL CLARA CARTER, OF 63, MILKWOOD ROAD HERNE HILL, LAMBETH, LONDON. SON OF A PUB LANLORD “DUKE OF ALBANY”, MONSOR ROAD, NEW CROSS, LONDON. EDUCATED AT UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. AN OFFICER TRAINING CADET. SERVED IN MERCHANT NAVY BEFORE ENLISTED. POSTED TO FRANCE, ON 15/01/1916. COMMISSIONED … Read more
