Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Weaverthorpe, Yorkshire, 27/10/1883. Only Son of John Rodgers Marsh (1859-1883) and Elizabeth Hannah Gordon (1862-1935). he had one sister, Elsie Cooper. Married at Queens Hall, Hull on 7/4/1912. Husband of Emily Selina Andrews, at 11, Exmouth Street, Newland Avenue, Hull (Probate and war pension address). Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 140 lbs … Read more
Born 1887. He married Isabell L Brusch, at Sculcoates Hull in 1915. They lived at 56, Portland Street, Hull (Army and War pension address). A Labourer. described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 157 lbs weight, 38-40 inch chest, good Physical Development. He enlisted at Hull, on 27/03/1915. Served as a Driver, in the 32nd … Read more
Born Hull, 1883. Son of Charles William Booth (1844-1908) and Martha Ann Barnes (1850-1925). He had three brothers, Frank, Ben and Herbert and one sister, Florence. Married at St Stephens, Hull, on 1 Sep 1909. Husband of Annie Beech (1882-1963), at 16, Elm Tree Bank Terrace, Clarendon Street, Hull (Army Address) and 9, Raglan Avenue, … Read more
Born Driffield, 1883. Married on 7th April, 1912, at Queens Hall, Hull. Husband of Emily Selina Marsh of 11, Exmouth Street, Hull (Army and War Pension address). A Saddler and Electric Tramway Man. Described as % foot, 6.5 inches tall, 35-37 inch chest, 140 lbs weight, A1 Medical Grade. He enlisted at Hull on 29/03/1915. … Read more
Born Hull, 1892. Son of John William Dixon and Elizabeth Ann Dixon, of 2, Mona Avenue Cave Street, Beverley Road, Hull (1911 Census); 36, Temple Street, Hull (army address) and 4, Poplar Grove, Sculcoates Lane, Hull (War Pension address). He had two sisters and one younger brother, Percy William Dixon. Married at Hull on 8 … Read more
Born Hull, 1897. Son of Robert and Mary Poynter, of 79, Holmes Street, Fountain Road, Hull (war Pension address). A Labourer. Enlisted in Hull, on 29th March 1915. Served as a Driver, in the 32nd (Hull) Divisional Ammunition Column, R F A. Discharged on 31/3/1920, after serving 4 years and 61 days. Died 1923, aged … Read more
Born Hull 1895. Eldest son of John Edward and Jane Maria Leake, of 21, Boxwood Avenue, Lee Smith Street, Hedon Road Hull (1911 Census) and 119, Lee Smith Street, Hedon Road, Hull (War Pension address). A Dock Labourer. he had three brothers and one sister. Served as Driver, 770916, 32nd Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field … Read more
BORN ANLABY, HULL, 1886. SON OF WILLIAM McDOWELL GARTON (1853-1907) AND FRANCES ROWTON (1856-1917). HE MARRIED MARY ELLEN BERRY (1888-1887), ON 23/12/1911, AT ST MARY’S CHURCH, LOWGATE,AGED 25. THEY LIVED AT 18 CLARENCE AVENUE, ST MARK STREET, HULL (ARMY ADDRESS). THEY HAD THR CHILDREN, GEORGE, ANNIE AND ADA. HE WORKED AS A LABOURER. DESCRIBED AS … Read more
Born Manchester, 1891. Brother of Miss Edith Holmes, of 58, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. Employed at an Agricultural Implement Salesman, living at 58, Norwood Beverley with his grandparents and sister. (1911 Census). he enlisted in Hull. Served as a Lance Bombardier, Royal Field Artillery, 32nd Div. Ammunition Column. Posted to France, on 30/121915. Killed in action, on 18/09/1918, … Read more
Born Riplinham, 1896. Only son of James and Emma Johnson, of Brookdale Elloughton, Brough, Yorks. He had two older sisters. A native of Riplingham, he worked at Hends Cottage Field House Riplingham. He enlisted at Hull. Served as a Driver and Acting Bomabardier in the Royal Field Artillery, 32nd Ammunition Divisional Column. Died of wounds, … Read more
