Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Hull, 1897. Son of Mrs. E. and Mr. Fred. Stones, of 22, Horsefair Green, Thorne, Doncaster. Served as a Gunner in the “D” Bty. 266th Bde Royal Field Artillery. Died on 15/10/1917, aged 21. Buried at Cement House cemetery, Belgium. His grave inscription reads, “ASLEEP IN JESUS TILL WE MEET AGAIN”
BORN HULL 1892. SON OF WALTER AND ELIZABETH JOHNSON, OF 8, FLORENCE AVENUE, ARUNDEL STREET, HULL (1911 CENSUS). HUSBAND, OF ALICE, AT 16, WORSHIP STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). A SHIP’S PAINTER. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. SERVED AS GUNNER, 765714, IN THE 263RD BRIGADE, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY. KILLED IN ACTION, ON 08/11/1917. HIS ARMY EFFECTS … Read more
