Finch, Henry Harry

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

Kidd, John Thomas

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

Berry, William

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

Burniston, Robert

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

Carmichael, Robert James

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

Binns, Raymund Louis

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

Cautley MM, Laurence

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

Waddington, Joseph

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

Ryder, Harry

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

Priestley, John William

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