Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
BORN WAKEFIELD 24/12/1875. SON OF HENRY HART (1829-1884) AND SOPHIA KIRBY (1838-1927), OF 50, PINDERFIELD ROAD, WAKEFIELD. HE HAD SIX BROTHERS AND ONE SISTER. HIS FATHER WAS FROM IRELAND AND A CLOUR SERGEANT IN THE 98TH REGIMENT. HE DIED WHEN EDWARD WAS NINE YEARS OLD. A PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER. HE LIVED WITH SISTER, SOPHIA AMELIA HART … Read more
BORN HULL 1899. SON OF ELIZABETH ANN & HENRY CHAPMAN AT 11, CEDAR GROVE, EASTBOURNE STREET, HULL (CWGC ADDRESS). BEFORE THE WAR HE HAD WORKED FOR MESSRS TOZER, FISH CURERS IN EASTBOURNE STREET. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. EX PRIVATE, 1242, EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT. WAS POSTED TO THE 7TH NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT. SERVED AS LANCE CORPORAL, … Read more
