Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, England 1865. Married at Portsea Island, Hampshire, on 8 Dec 1890. Husband of Rose Amelia Humby, at 2, Prince St Hull (1911 Census) and 70, Wright Street, Hull (War Pension address). He ennlisted in 1878 and was a retired Army Pensioner. He had five children. Enlisted on 13 Jan 1916. Served as … Read more
BORN HULL 1892. SON OF ARTHUR LEDGER AND ADELAIDE KAUFMAN (1869-1940), OF 16 MANCHESTER STREET, HULL. ONE OF TWELVE CHILDREN, SIX OF WHICH DIED AS TEENAGERS. HE WORKED AS A SMITH STRIKER. DESCRIBED AS 5 FOOT, 7 INCHES TALL, 38-40 INCH CHEST, SCAR ON RIGHT PALM AND LEFT ARM. HE MARRIED AT SCULCOATES REGISTRY OFFICE, … Read more
