Born Manchester, 1892. Only Son of Mrs Eliza Andrew, of 67 Bentinck Street, Ashton under Lyme. He had one married sister, Alice Ann Booth.
Worked as a Labourer. Resided at 8 , Church Street, Hull (Army Enlistment address). Described as 5 foot, 9 inches tall, 38-40″ chest, 152 lbs weight
He enlisted in Hull, on 24th May 1916. Posted to France, on 30th Aug 1916. Served with the 7th East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 12/11/1916, aged 24.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.
Unmarried. His army effects were left to his mother, Eliza
First name:
WILLIAM
Regiment:
Military Number:
23685
Rank:
Private
Date Died
12/11/1916
Place died:
Thiepval Memorial, France
Age:
24
