Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
23rd (Service) Battalion (1st Sportsmen’s)
Formed at the Hotel Cecil in the Strand, London, on 25 September 1914 by Mrs E.Cunliffe-Owen. Initially known as the “Hard as Nails Battalion”. Moved to Hornchurch in Essex.
June 1915 : came under command of 99th Brigade, 33rd Division.
Landed at Boulogne in November 1915.
25 November 1915 : transferred with Brigade to 2nd Division.
BORN HULL 22/07/1895. BAPTISED AT ST CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH, HULL, ON 3RD AUGUST 1895. SECOND SON OF MARTHA AMELIA WALTON (1871-1942) AND DR, FRANCIS FIELDER WALTON (1861-1925), OF 19, CHARLOTTE STREET, HULL (HULL DAILY MAIL ADDRESS, (03/09/1918) AND LATER 5, SEA VIEW TERRACE, HORNSEA (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). SON OF A SURGEON. HE HAD ONE BROTHER … Read more
BORN HULL 1886. SON OF CHARLES WILLIAM & MARY VARLEY, OF 5 STRICKLAND STREET, HESSLE ROAD, HULL. ELDEST OF SEVEN CHILDREN. HE WORKED AS A DOCK LABOURER. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. SERVED AS PRIVATE, 61361, NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. HE TRANSFERRED TO THE 23RD LONDON REGIMENT. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION, ON 08/10/1918, AGED 32. NB; HIS … Read more
