Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Market Weighton, Yorkshire, 1893. Son of George Baker (1864-1912) and Sarah Sanderson (1868-1912), of 16, Derby Street, Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorkshire (CWGC address). He had four brothers and two sisters. An apprentice printer living at 11 Hibernia St Thornaby On Tees (1911 census). He enlisted at Stockton. Served with the 2nd Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princes of … Read more
BORN HESSLE, 1893. SON OF MINNIE BENNETT OF HULL AND HESSLE. GRANDSON OF AGNES BENNETT. HE WORKED AS A BUTCHER. HUSBAND OF BEATRICE (BORN 31/10/1896), AT 62, JACKSON STREET, HESSLE, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). ENLISTED AT DEVONPORT. POSTED TO FRANCE, ON 27/01/1915. SERVED IN THE 1ST EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT & TRANSFERRED TO THE 6TH DORSETHIRE … Read more
