Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born York, 1896. Son of Robert Heildsa and Emily Janes Heilds, of 2, Derwent Avenue, Alphonso Street, Hull (Army and War Pension address). He was an Apprentice Mechancial Engineer . He enlisted in the East Riding Fortress Engineers on 19/09/1913. Awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal. Posted to France on 17/09/1915. Promoted through the ranks to … Read more
Born Walkington, Beverley, 1880. Son of Thomas and Mary Charlotte Shaw, of Walkington. Married at Hull in 1900. Husband of Sarah Sugden Collinson (born 19 Jan 1881), of 38, Devon Street, Dairycoates Hull (1911 Census); 3, Clarence Avenue, Wyndham Street, Hull and 8, Hampshire Street, Hull (War Pension addresses). They had three children, Charles, Harriet … Read more
Born Leven, 1891. Son of Thomas William and Anne Eliza Usher, of Leven. Son of a Farm Labourer. Worked in the Civil Service, for the Post & Telegraph (Subpostmaster Assistant). Married at Sculcoates Hull, on 19/03/1911. Husband of Gertrude Huntsman and one son, also called Charles Bernard Usher. Resided at 5 Glebe Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire. … Read more
BORN SCARBOROUGH 1881. SON OF LUCY HEALD (1861-1941) & ROBERT ASH (1857-1938), IN HULL. SON OF A GARDNER. BROTHER TO ROBERT AND EDWIN, LUCY, MARY AND BESSIE. HE MARRIED EDITH RACHEL HURD (1877-1922) IN 1902. HIS WIFE EDITH LIVED AT 31 HARCOURT AVENUE, SEAMAN ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, WITH THEIR DAUGHTER, BETTY OLIVE ASH (BORN 18/09/1903). THIS … Read more
