Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Langdale, Yorkshire, 1891. Son of John Jefferson (1853-1893) and Sarah Maria Wright (1857-1925), of 82, Belmont Street, Hull and 32 Lee Smith Street, Hull (Army addresses). His father was a Publican and died when he was aged two. He had four brothers, Edmund, Francis, John and Thomas and three sisters, Lily, Sarah Jane and … Read more
Born Hull 1890. Son of John and Annie E. Sinclair, at 188, Division Road, Hessle Road, Hull (War Pension address). He was a Warehouseman. Described in his Army records as 5 foot, 1.5 inches tall, 33-35.5 inch chest, “Bad” character. Called up on 01/06/1916. Tried for house breaking and stealing jewellery and clothing and sentenced … Read more
Born Hull 1882. A wood Sawyer, living with his three brothers, Robert, Peter and Joseph, at 24, Hood Street, The Groves, Hull (1911 Census). Described as 5 foot 1 inch tall, 105 lbs weight, 34-36 inch chest, “fair” physical development. He married at St Mary’s, Hull, on 3/2/1913. His wife, Mathilda Ann Crawforth, and two … Read more
BORN HULL 1898. SON OF WALTER GEORGE LOUTH & EMILY (SYKES) – 80 WESTCOTT . NB: ERNEST/THOMAS – 7 FLORENCE AVE, MIDDLETON ST; GEO & HARRY – GILLETT ST;
