Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
8th (Service) Battalion
22.09.1914 Formed at Richmond as part of the Third New Army (K3) and then moved to Frensham joining the 69th Brigade of the 23rd Division, then moved to Aldershot.
Feb 1915 Moved to Folkstone and then Maidstone and then Bramshott.
26.08.1915 Mobilised for war and landed at Boulogne and engaged in various actions on the Western Front including;
1915
Trench familiarisation as part of the 20th (Light) and 27th Divisions and then taking control of the front line at Ferme Grande Flamengrie to the Armentieres-Wez Macquart road and at Bois Grenier.
1916
Relieved the French 17th Division in the Carency sector between the Boyau de l’Ersatz and the Souchez River. The German Attack on Vimy Ridge, The Battle of Albert, The Battle of Bazentin Ridge, The Battle of Pozieres, The Battle of Flers-Courcelette, The Battle of Morval, The Battle of Le Transloy, The capture of Le Sars.
1917
The Battle of Messines, The Battle of the Menin Road, The Battle of Polygon Wood, The First Battle of Passchendaele, The Second Battle of Passchendaele.
13.11.1917 Moved to Italy to strengthen Italian resistance after a recent disaster at the Battle of Caporetto and took part in various actions including;
The fighting on the Asiago Plateau, The Battle of Vittorio Veneto, including the passage of the Piave and the battle of Monticano.
04.11.1918 Ended the war at Palse west of Pordenone, Italy.
Born Lambeth, London, 1890. A Professional Soldier when war began. He married Eva Clark, at Hull, in 1916 and lived at 18, Swann Street, Hull (war pension address) Enlisted in London. Posted to France, on 15/01/1915. Formerly, Private, 9175, 2nd & 6th East Yorks Regt. Transferred to the 6th and 8th Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princes … Read more
Born Coatbridge, Lanark, Scotland, 1888. Married at Stockton on Tees, Durham, in 1909. Husband of Rose Kidd, and two sons, at 25, Bowes Terrace, Waterloo Street, Hull (war Pension address). Enlisted at Middlesbrough. Posted to France, on 2nd October 1915. Served in the 1/4th EYR, 9th and 8th Yorkshire Regiment.. Died of Broncho Pneumonia, in … Read more
Born Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1893. Son of Clara Berry, of 2, Keir Terrace, Keir Street, Barnsley (War Pension address). A Draper’s Assistant. Enlisted in Hull. Formerly 21639, East Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 8th Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 10/09/1917, aged 24. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. A single man. His … Read more
Born Duffield, Derbyshire,1889. Son of Richard Henry and Sarah Ann Burniston, of 3, Bessemer Terrace Lorne Street, Hull (1911 Census) and 12, Plimsol Terrace, Chapman Street, Hull (War pension address). He had an elder brother, John and two sisters. The family ran a shoe business. He was a Boot Repairer. He enlisted in Hull. Formerly, … Read more
Born Hull, 1876. Son of Mrs Rebecca Elizabeth Carmichael, of 50, Spencer Street, Hull (War Pension address). A Box maker. Described as 5 foot, 9 inches tall, 38-41 inch chest, 156 lbs weight, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England religion. Enlisted at Hull, on 31/08/1914. Served as Sergeant, 11847, 8th Yorkshire Regiment. Promoted Corporal, … Read more
Born Ipswich, Suffolk, 21/03/1884. Son of Doctor, William Binns, of The Cedars, East Bergholt, Suffolk. Educated at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire. Ecelled at Hockey, Swimming and as an Artist. He worked in designs and Letterings. Married Maud Cartman, of Hull, in 1913, the only daughter of the late Reverend, J. Cartman, of Bonby Vicarage, Hull. Enlisted … Read more
BORN HEDON, HULL, 1896. SON OF WILLIAM HENRY CAUTLEY (1870-1950) & MARGARET HOLMES STATHER (1870-1932), OF 1 GEORGE STREET, HEDON (CWGC ADDRESS). ONE OF ELEVEN CHILDREN. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. SERVED AS SERGEANT, 12363, 8TH YORKSHIRE HUSSARS (ALEXANDRAS PRINCES OF WALES OWN) REGIMENT. RECOMMENDED FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL. AWARDED THE MILITARY MEDAL (MM) FOR … Read more
BORN HULL 1882. SON OF JOHN AND SARAH WADDINGTON, OF HULL. BROTHER OF MRS MARY GATES. HE ENLISTED IN HULL. EX PRIVATE, 1152, EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT . TRANSFERRED TO THE 8TH YORKSHIRE HUSSARS. KILLED IN ACTION, ON 28/09/1917, AGED 35. HE IS BURIED AT TYNE COT CEMETERY. HIS GRAVE INSCRIPTION, READS, “AT REST”. HIS BROTHER, … Read more
BORN DRYPOOL, HULL 1891. FIRST SON OF HORACE RYDER & ELIZABETH ANN BINKS OF THIS ADDRESS & 103 VICTOR STREET, HULL. SON OF A DOCKSIDE LABOURER. BROTHER TO ARTHUR AND DORIS. BEFORE THE WAR HE WORKED AS A LIGHTERMAN FOR THE NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYS. HE SERVED IN THE 8TH YORKSHIRE HUSSARS WAS KILLED BY A … Read more
BORN LEEDS 1880. SON OF TOM PRIESTLEY, 13, LENNOX PLACE, KIRKSTALL ROAD, LEEDS (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). MARRIED 10/06/1905. HUSBAND OF EDITH AND THREE CHILDREN AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, HULL AND 21 NELLIE CRESCENT LEEDS, (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). EX BLUNDELLS WORKER. ENLISTED LEEDS. POSTED TO FRANCE, ON 10/02/1915. SERVED IN THE 8TH YORKSHIRE REGIEMNYT. KILLED IN ACTION, … Read more
