Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
17th (Service) Battalion (Empire)
Formed in London on 31 August 1914 by the British Empire Committee.
26 June 1915 : came under command of 99th Brigade, 33rd Division.
Landed in France on 17 November 1915.
25 November 1915 : transferred with the Brigade to 2nd Division.
13 December 1915 : transferred to 5th Brigade, 2nd Division.
6 February 1918 : transferred to 6th Brigade in same Division.
BORN HULL 1894. LIVED & ENLISTED CHEETHAM, MANCHESTER. FORMERLY, PRIVATE, 5551 30TH ROYAL FUSILIERS. SON OF JULIUS & REBECCA ROSENBERG, 21 CUMBERLAND STREET, BRISTOL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). Name David Rosenberg Birth Place Hull, 1894. Son of Rebecca and Julius Rosenberg, of 21, Cumberland St., Stokes Croft, Bristol. Residence Cheetham, Manchester Death Date 30 Apr 1917 … Read more
