Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
2nd Battalion
04.08.1914 Stationed in Bermuda at the outbreak of war and then moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
03.10.1914 Embarked for the UK landing at Devonport, Plymouth and then moved to Hursley Park, Winchester to join the 25th Brigade of the 8th Division.
06.11.1914 Mobilised for war and landed at Havre where the Division engaged in various actions on the Western Front including;
During 1915
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, The Battle of Aubers, The action of Bois Grenier.
During 1916
The Battle of Albert.
During 1917
The German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, The Battle of Pilkem, The Battle of Langemarck.
04.02.1918 Transferred to the 62nd Brigade of the 21st Division.
During 1918
The Battle of St Quentin, The First and Second Battle of Bapaume, The Battle of Messines, The Second Battle of Kemmel, The Battle of the Aisne 1918, The Battle of Albert, The Battle of Epehy, The Battle of the St Quentin Canal, The Battle of Cambrai 1918, The Battle of the Selle.
11.11.1918 Ended the war in France, Aymeries north of Aulnoye.
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Portergill, of Kirnington, Ulceby, Lincs (CWGC address). Name Charles Leeson Portergill Birth Place Bleasby Moor, Lincolnshire, 1877 Residence Brocklesby, Lincolnshire – wife Mary Elizabeth & five children. A Railway Platelayer Death Date 11 Aug 1916 Death Place France and Flanders – Loos Memorial, France Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Lincolnshire … Read more
Born Grantham, 1981. Parents deceased. Lived with his brother, William Haywood at 46, Field Street, Holderness Road, Hull (Army Records address). His army effects were left to his four brothers and three sisters. His war pension was claimed by his sister in law, Mary Ann Haywood at Dale Road, Stanton-By-Dale, Derbyshire (war pension address) Name … Read more
Born 19 Apr 1890 • Mareham le Fen, Lincolnshire. Son of John Outram Cooling (1850-1914) and Mary Hannah Padley (1856-1933); Married at 19 Apr 1890 • Mareham le Fen, Lincolnshire. Husband of Florence Minnie Hotham (12/10/1887-1967), of 4, School Street, Hull (CWGC address). Soldiers Died Records state that he resided in Hull. A Professional Soldier, He joined the army … Read more
Born Hull, 1879, Son of William Argent of, 9 Lily Avenue, Grange Street, Hull. He had two brothers, William and Arthur. Married at St Pauls, Hull, on 1 Jan 1903. Husband of Edith Hendler, at 14, Grange Street, Fountain Road, Hull. Worked as a Flour Mill Packer. Described as 5 foot, 5 inches tall, 113 … Read more
BORN GRIMSBY, 1875. SON OF WILLIAM HENRY SMITH AND ELIZABETH ANN BARRASS, AT 5 , COACH AND HORSES YARD, MYTONGATE, HULL. SON OF A WATER LIGHTERMAN. HIS UNMARRIED WIFE, ELIZABETH LEE, LIVED AT 4, VICTORIA PLACE, PEASE STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). A FORMER SOLDER FOR 12 YEARS WITH THE 1ST LINCOLNS. ALSO AN ARMY … Read more
Name Robert Gibson Birth Place East Keal, Lincs, 1888 Residence Hull, (Wife Agnes & 2 Children) Death Date 16 Nov 1916 Death Place France and Flanders Enlistment Place Spilsby, Lincs Rank Private Regiment Lincolnshire Regiment Battalion 2nd Battalion Regimental Number 10284 Type of Casualty Killed in action
Born Cardiff, Wales, 1890. Son of William Thomas Fish and Mary Ann Stanley (1855-1929), of 106, Adelaide Street, Hull (War Pension address). He had four brothers and two sisters. Was a Professional Soldier (1911 Census). Enlisted Hull. Posted to France, on 05/11/1914. Served as Lance Sergeant, Lincolnshire Regiment, “F” Coy. 2nd Bn. Killed in action, … Read more
Born Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Son of Alice Gibson, of 3 Francis Street, Hull (War pension address). He resided in Hull. Enlisted in Lincoln. Served as Lance Corporal, 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 25/09/1915 His army effects were left to his mother, Alice.
Born Hull 1898. Son of Alfred Ernest Cook (1867-1919) and Ann Harvey (b. 1867-), of 17, St Lukes Avenue, Pease Street, Hull. He had four brothers. Worked as a window cleaner. Described as 5 foot, 4 inches tall, 34-36 inch chest, 106 lbs weight, “fair” physique. He enlisted 02/03/1916. Called up on 20/03/1917, aged 18 … Read more
Born Pocklington, East Yorkshire, 1888. Son of Edwin Kirby, of 15, Prospect Place, Market Rasen, Lincoln. A Farm Labourer. Enlisted at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. Served with the 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 20/08/1916, aged 33. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Croix de Guerre (France). Buried in France. His grave inscription, reads, “HIS … Read more
