Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
3rd (Reserve) and 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion
04.08.1914 Stationed at Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester at the outbreak of war.
Aug 1914 Moved to Humber Defences
Oct 1914 The 3rd moved to Cleethorpes and the 4th moved to Riby, both Battalions remained in Lincolnshire until the end of the war.
BORN SCARBOROUGH 1883. SON OF CHARLES STEWARD (1847-1900) AND AGNES STEWARD, OF 7, MARLBOROUGH TERRACE, NORFOLK STREET, HULL (1901 CENSUS) AND 19, FRANCIS STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). HE HAD FOUR BROTHERS AND A SISTER. HIS WIDOWED MOTHER WAS A WARDROBE DEALER. A PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER. HE SERVED 14 YEARS WITH THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT. THEN WORKED … Read more
Born 18 Mar 1882 • Failsworth, Lancashire, Son of William Henry Burns (1861-1920) and Ann Hanley (1855-1926), of 10, Norman Street, Failsworth, Manchester. Enlisted at Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire. Served with the 3rd Manchester Regiment, Convicted by Court Martial . Died in prison at HMP Hull Buried Hull Hedon Road Cemetery. (Hull Evening News, 21 March 1918): The inquest … Read more
