Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Marfleet, Hull, 1894. Son of Frederick Chambers, of 68, Marlborough Terrace, Norfolk Street, Hull (Army address). Son of a Blacksmith. He had three brothers and five sisters. Employed as a labourer. Enlisted at Hull, on 28/01/1913. Described as 5 foot, 9 inches tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England religion. Posted … Read more
BORN BALLYASDARE, IRELAND 1898. SON OF ARTHUR LEYLAND (1882-1929) AND ELEANOR TIGHE (1875-1950), OF 38, NEWSTEAD STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). HE RESIDED AT BARNARD CASTLE, DURHAM. ENLISTED AT BARNARD CASTLE. FORMERLY, PRIVATE, T.R./5/40142, 32ND NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. TRANSFERRED AS DRIVER, 11TH ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY. KILLED IN ACTION, ON 18/08/1917, AGED 19. BURIED IN BELGIUM. LISTED … Read more
