Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Hull 1892. Son of Fred & Clara Sowden, of 82, Ryde Street, Hull. His father was a fish merchant. He worked as an Apprentice Boilermaker. Enlisted at Hull, May 1915. Served with the 3rd/1st EYR. Transferred later to the MGC (cavalry). Died 13/10/1918 – dysentery. Buried at Damascus commonwealth war cemetery; HDM 25/10/18 … Read more
BORN CURRAGH CAMP, KILDARE, IRELAND, ON 28/12/1897. ONLY SON OF CAPTAIN, WILLIAM HENRY GOLDIE (1868-1943) & EMILY ROSE BENHAM (1878-1956), OF “ASHRIELD”, OF MARLBOROUGH AVENUE, HESSLE. HIS FATHER WAS A SQUADRON LEADER IN THE EAST RIDING YEOMANRY. EDUCATED AT HULL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HE HAD ONE YOUNGER SISTER – EILEEN ROSE GOLDIE. HENRY ENLISTED IN HULL. … Read more
