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CULLERCOATS WAR MEMORIAL

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The memorial stands outside St George's Church, 1, Beverley Gardens, Cullercoats, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. It takes the form of a Calvary Cross standing on two plinths that are surmounted by a tapering shaft and gabled crucifix with Christ upon it. A bronze plaque on the face of the lowest plinth bears names, in three columns and in raised lettering. The commemoration is carved into the face of the upper plinth. There are 83 names commemorated and these are replicated within the church on a Wall-mounted, wooden triptych with triangular header. In 1989 an appeal was launched to restore the memorial as the names were fading and a cast bronze plaque with the names was placed over the original inscription. Unfortunately the replacement plaque was stolen in 2010 but replaced. The original memorial was unveiled 14 June 1921 by Lord Armstrong and then rededicated 11 November 1989. Note: in some records Cullercoats is spelt Cullercoates but has been changed to Cullercoats here.

Extract from Newcastle Daily Chronicle, published Wednesday, 15 June 1921, page 7:

CULLERCOATS WAR MEMORIAL
Unveiled by Lord Armstrong Before a Large Gathering.

A large white stone crucifix erected by the residents of Cullercoats to the memory of those from the village who gave their lives in the War was unveiled and dedicated last evening in the presence of a great gathering of the of the public.

The monument has been erected at the east end of St. George's Church, facing the sea and overlooking the Grand Parade. It consists of a pedestal surmounted by a cross and crucifix and is built entirely of Heworth stone end stands some 20 feet in height.

A recess has been formed in the churchyard wall and the memorial has been built immeliately adjoining the public footpath. It was designed by Messrs. Knowles, Oliver and Leeson, of Newcastle, and the sculptor was Mr. Robert Beall, of Newcastle.

On the base are inscribed the names of 79 natives of the village who made the supreme sacrifice.

An open-air service was conducted at the foot of the monument by the Rev. H. J. Blount Fry, vicar of St. George's, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Fryer, of the Primite Methodist Church, Cullercoats, the singing being led by the vicar of St. George's assisted by the Rev. J. M. Fryer, of the Primitive Methodist Churh, Cullercoates, the singing being led bythe choir of St. George's..

Lord Armstrong unveiled the memorial while the St. George's company of the Church Lads' Brigade stood at attention in front of it. The general assembly at the same time respectfully uncovered. The Rev. J. M. Fryer read the names of the fallen heroes.

Lord Armstrong said they were commemorating the men who had given up their lives in order that we might remain a free people. They died as Christian warriors, and he hoped their example would always be an incentive to others to lead patriotic and unselfish lives.

On the motion of Alderman W. Steele, Deputy Mayor of Tynemouth, seconded by Alderman G. D. Gascoigne, a vote of thanks was accorded Lord Armstrong.

A number of large wreaths were afterwards placed at the foot of the memorial.

Extract from Alnwick Guardian and County Advertiser, published Saturday, 18 June 1921, page 5:

CULLERCOATS

War Memorial Unveiled by Lord Armstrong.—A war memorial, erected in memory of those from Cullercoats who fell in the war, was unveiled on Tuesday by Lord Armstrong, of Cragside, Rothbury. The memorial consists of a pedestal column surmounted by a cross and crucifix, and is about 20 feet in height. The Committee of the memorial was successful in obtaining a prominent site, immediately in front of the east end of St. George's Church. A recess tins been formed in the churchyard wall, and the memorial built immediately adjoining the public footpath. Lord Armstrong said they in Cullercoats were specially proud if the response made in their town, from which 320 joined up. Many of them they had welcomed back, and their sympathy went out to mourning relatives; but it was tempered with feelings of pride, at the work they had done, and rejoicing at their example, which would never be forgotten.

HERE BENEATH THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS
BEHOLD THE NAMES OF OUR BRETHREN OF
CULLERCOATS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918
LET FUTURE GENERATIONS KEEP THEM
IN CONTINUAL REMEMBRANCE
GIVING UNTO GOD THE THANKS AND THE GLORY.

ALLEN	Geoffrey Austin	Second Lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 1 July 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 D.
ALLEN	G R	Private - No further information currently available
ARMSTRONG	George	Private 20402, 35th Company, Labour Corps formerly Private 63568, 4th Infantry Labour Company, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 12 February 1918. Aged 39. Born and resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Son of Peter and Annie Armstrong, of Back Simpson Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in MAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 6.
ASHTON	Thomas S	Private 35922 [CWGC] or 359222 [SDGW], 21st Battalion (Tyneside Scottish), Northumberland Fusiliers formerly 10th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 9 September 1917. Born Shiremoor, Northumberland, resident 1A, North View, Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.
BAINBRIDGE	William	Private 202723 [incorrectly listed as 203723 on CWGC], 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial Force), South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 4 July 1918. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields, Northumberland. In the 1901 census he was the son of James and Catherine Bainbridge, aged 4, born Cullercoats, Northumberand, resident 8, Belle Vue Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1911 census he was the son of James Bainbridge, aged 14. born Cullercoats, Tynemouth, a Labourer above ground, resident 9 Front Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in FOUQUIERES CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row F. Grave 10.
BARKER	Thomas	Private 5/6628, 1st/5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers formerly 4th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 14 November 1916. Aged 25. Rersident 49 Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Son of John and Elizabeth Agnes Barker; husband of Clara Barker, of 49, Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. In the 1911 census he was the son of John and Elizabeth Agnes Barker, aged 19, born All Saints Parish, Newcastle, Northumberland, a Tailor Apprentice, resident 15 Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.
BELL	Frank R	Private 7929, 7th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City Oof London Regiment). Killed in action 7 February 1917. Born and enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne, resident Cullercoats. Son of Mrs. Christian Bell, of 24, Priory Avenue, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commerated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.
BOLLAND	John	Private 20/1190, 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 1 July 1916. Aged 32. Son of Mrs. M. Mole, of 18, Back Row, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.
BOX	John Crombie	Sergeant T/206932 [SDGW] or 206923 [CWGC], 7th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) formerly 366016, Northumberland Cyclist Battalion. Killed in action 23 July 1917. Born Hetton-Le-Hole, Durham, resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURE NO.3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XIV. Row E. Grave 14.
BROWN	John	Trooper 1426, 1st King Edward's Horse. Died 23 April 1920. Aged 42. Son of Margaret and the late Henry Brown, of Cresswll House, Station Road, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in South side of WHITLEY BAY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD, Northumberland.
BRUMWELL	Thomas L	[Listed as Corporal on memorial] Private 65187, 5th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 3 September 1918. Aged 19. Born Whitley Bay. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brumwell, of 32, Elizabeth Street, Cullercoals, Northumberland. Buried in BAC-DU-SUD BRITISH CEMETERY, BAILLEULVAL, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row F. Grave 24.
CARR	Arthur	[Private on memorial and CWGC] Guardsman 16085, "C" Company, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards. Died of wounds 28 November 1917. Aged 19. Born and resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay. Son of George and Sarah E. Carr, of 7, Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in ST. AUBERT BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 18.
CARR	Ernest James	[Signaller on memorial] Lance Corporal 203382, 1st/4th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) formerly 16/1602, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 24 July 1917. Aged 25. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, native of Cullercoats, enlisted Cramlington, Northumberland. Son of George and Sarah Carr, of 2, Hatherton Avenue, Cullercoats; husband of Osella Carr (nee Dawson), of South Shields. Buried in ADINKERKE CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave 801.
CARR	George S	Senior Reserve Attendant M/22301, H.M.S. Pembroke, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. Died at sea from disease 4 November 1918. Aged 36. Born 26 July 1882 in Cullercoats, Northumberland. Son of George and Sarah E. Carr, of 7, Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in WHITLEY BAY (HARTLEY SOUTH) CEMETERY, Northumberand. Plot A. Row C. Grave 1.
CHAMBERS	Arthur Oswin	Private 23695, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 7 May 1916. Born and enlisted North Shields, Northumberland, resident Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in KEMMEL CHATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row N. Grave 13.
CHARLTON	Hugh Vaughan	Listed as A V CHARLTON on memorial and as Captain] Second Lieutenant, 7th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 24 June 1916. Aged 32. Born London. Son of John and Kate Macfarlane Charlton. In the 1911 he wass aged 28, born London, Middlesex, an Artist Painter, resident 44 Beverley Terrace Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in LA LAITERIE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium plot VI. Row A. Grave 7. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: CHARLTON Hugh Vaughan of 24 Windsor-terrace Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2nd lieutenant 7th battalion Northumberland Fusiliers died 24 June 1916 in France Probate Newcastle-upon-Tyne 16 October to John Charlton artist. Effects £3858 0s. 11d. Further grant (as will) June 1918. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918: CHARLTON Hugh Vaughan of 24 Windsor-terrace Newcastle-upon-Tyne second-lieutenant 7th battalion Northumberland Fusiliers died 24 June 1916 in France Administration (with Will) Newcastle-upon-Tyne 19 June to William Hall Ryott solicitor. Effects £210 10s. 6d. Former Grant October 1916.

		This extract relates to both brothers from East Suffolk Gazette, published 18 July 1916, page 2: ARTIST'S SAD BEREAVEMENT. TWO SONS KILLED IN A WEEK. A large circle of friend, and admirers will feel the deepest sympathy for Mr. John Charlton, the well-known. artist, for many years on the staff of the Graphic, in the terrible loss he has recently sustained us the death of his two sons at the front within a week. Hie elder son, Lieutenant Hugh Vaughan Charlton, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed on June 24th, and the younger, Captain John Macfarlan Charlton, of the same regiment, lost his life on July 1st, his twenty-first birthday
CHARLTON, MiD	John MacFarlan	Captain, 21st (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action at La Boiselle 1 July 1916. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Born 1 July 1891. In the 1911 census he was living with his widowed father, John Charlton (an artist-painter), aged 19, born Kensington, London, Middlesex, a Student, resident The Studios, 6 William Street, Knightsbridge S.W., St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: CHARLTON John Macfarlan of 24 Windsor-terrace Newcastle-upon-Tyne captain 21st battalion Northumberland Fusiliers died 1 July 1916 in France Administration (with Will) Newcastle-upon-Tyne 27 October to John Charlton artist. Effects £5757 5s. 9d.
COSTELLOE	Lewis	Private 242532, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service 26 October 1917. Aged 23. Born Gateshead-On-Tyne,enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne. Son of Minnie Costelloe, of 38, Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Northumberland, and the late William Costelloe. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderan, Belgium. Panel 19 to 23.
COULL	James [Christie]	Lieutenant 55406, Royal Field Artillery. Died 13 February 1919. Born 15 April 1889. In the 1891 census he was the son of John and Susanna Coull, aged 2, born North Shields, Northumberland, resident 43, Stanley Street West, Chirton, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1901 census aged John J P and Susannah Coull, aged 12, born North Shieds, Northumberland, resident 2, South Preston, North Shields, Preston, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in TYNEMOUTH (PRESTON) CEMETERY, Northumberland. Grave reference C. U. 10334
CURREY	Wilfred J L	[Listed as CURRY on memorial] Private 38014, 12th/13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 27 September 1918. Aged 28. Born Whitley Bay, Northumberland, resident 48 Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Son of the late John and Cecilia Currey; husband of Elizabeth Jane Currey, of 48, Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 2.
CUTHERBERTSON	Joseph	Private 17375, 10th Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 19 March 1916. Born and resident Cullercoats, Tynemouth, enlisted Whitley Bay. Buried in CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot IX. Row G. Grave 96.
DAVISON	W	Private - No further information currently available
DIMENT	[Thomas] Leslie	[Listed as Corporal on memorial] Lance Corporal 19243, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards. Killed in action 1 December 1917. Aged 27. Born Durris, Kincardineshire, enlisted 29 September 1916, aged 24. Son of George Diment; husband of Jane Menzies Taylor (formerly Diment, nee Smith), of 2, West Houses, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 2.
ERRINGTON	James E	Captain, 7th Battalion (Territorial), Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 30 August 1915. Aged 45. Son of William and Ann Jane Errington, of Northumberland; husband of Edith Errington, of 54 Maloneaux Street, Heaton, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Served in the South African War. In the 1911 census he was single, aged 40, born Lamesly, Co. Durham, a Bank Clerk, resident 41 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES OLD MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France, Row C. Grave 5. Extract from Newcastle Journal, published Saturday, 4 September 1915, page 6: ERRINGTON.—Killed in action. on August 30th, James Erring-ton of 41, Beverley Terrace. Callercoati (Captain 7th D.L.I.), z-on of the late lia n Errington, of Whickham Hill, Gateshead.
ESSEN	R	Private possibly Rolf Van Essen whose wife was born in Cullercoats. - No further information currently available
FAIRBAIRN	George Robson	Private 48387, 4th Battalion, Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment). Died on service 11 December 1917. Aged 29. Born Gateshead-On-Tyne, resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne. Brother-in-law of E. Dixon, of 14, Belle Vue Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XV. Row F. Grave 6.
FERGUSON	Gilford [Lindsey]	Private 63710, 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry formerly 78181, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 9 September 1918. Aged 24. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle. Son of Henry and the late Jane Ferguson; husband of Sarah Elizabeth Ferguson, of 16, Church Street, North Shields. Native of Cullercoats, Whitley Bay. Buried in GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot V. Row B. Grave 20.
GIBSON	James William	Private 42759, 11th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 20 September 1917. Aged 29. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields. Son of Elizabeth Gibson, of 41A, John Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderan, Belgium. Panel 42 to 47.
HALL	Robert Raymond	Stoker 1st Class K/20996, H.M.S. Formidable, Royal Navy. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action when his ship was sunk 1 January 1915. Aged 19. Born 27 July 1895 in Guisborough, Yorkshire. Baptsed 21 August 1895 in Guisborough, Yorkshire. Son of Ann Hall, of 57, Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland, and the late George Hall. Before enlisting he was a Butcher. Enlisted 1 October 1913 for 12 years, height 5 feet 7½ inches, chest 35 inches, dark brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complxion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 11.
HARPER	J	Private - No further information currently available
HULSE	H	Sergeant - No further information currently available
HEDLEY, MiD	Gerald [Montague]	Captain, 29th Company, Royal Engineers. Died of pneumonia following influenza 4 October 1918. Native of Medomsley, Co. Durham. Son of William and Geraldine K. Hedley, of Felkirk Vicarage, Barnsley. His brother Percival Hedley was Vicar of Felkirk, St Peter's near Barnsley from 1922 to 1926 [Gerald has no connection to Barnsley]. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Awarded Medal of the Order of the Crown of Italy. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section S. Plot V. Row F. Grave 9. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919: HEDLEY Gerald Montague of High Mead Bolton-crescent Windsor and of 15a Baker-street Portman-square Middlesex captain RE died 4 October 1918 in Rouen in France Administration (with Will limited) London 14 January to Arthur Morton Hedley esquire attorney of Percival Hedley. Effects £1704 5s Extract from Reading Mercury, published 19 October 1918, page 4: DEATII OF CAPTAIN G. M. HEDLEY.—Capt. Gerald Montague Hedley, R.E., died of pneumonia following influenza on October 4th, in hospital at Rouen. He was mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatches and received the Italian "Medal for valour." He had been for some months in 1917 on the Italian front. Captain Hedley was the son of Mrs. Hedley, of High Mead, Windsor. Extract from both Newcastle Journal, published 17 October 1918, page 6, and Consett Guardian, published Friday, 18 October 1918, page 8: CAPTAIN G. M. HEDLEY. Captain Gerald Montague Hedley, Royal Engineers died on the 4th October in hospital at Rouen of pneumonia, following influenza. On the outbreak of war he joined the Middlesex Regiment as a private. shortly afterwarcLs receiving his commission in the Horse Transport of the Army Service Corps. He went to France in May, 1915, and later transferrel to the Royal Engineers. He was gazetted captain in January, 1917. He was mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatches, and received the "Crown of Italy Medal for Valour." He had been for some months on the Italian front. Captain Hedley was the son of Mrs Hedley, of High Mead, Windsor, and the late Mr W. H. Hedley, of Medomsley, Co. Durham. He wag educated at Birkhamsted, and later at Durham School. Although for a time he was a mining pupil, first under Mr Henry Palmer of Medomsley, and then with Mr W. Charlton of Guisborough, Yorkshire, acting on medical advice, he gave up mining work, and after serving his apprenticeship with Messrs Oliver, Leeson and Wood, Newcastle, he practised as an architect in London, being a partner in the firm of Hedley and Douglas Pollock.
JEFFERSON	Robert [Taylor]	Lance Corporal 20555, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards. Killed in action 18 January 1918. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields. Husband of Mrs. Jessie Jefferson, of 26, Upper Reed Street, North Shields. In the 1911 census he was married to Jessie Jefferson with one son, Wiliam Mark Jefferson, aged 23, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, a Bricklayer labourer, resident 48 Simpson Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in LEVEL CROSSING CEMETERY, FAMPOUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 32.
KNOTT	Henry Basil	Captain, 9th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 7 September 1915. Aged 24. Son of Sir James Knott, 1st Bart., and Lady Knott, of Close House, Wylam-on-Tyne. His brother, Major J.L. Knott also fell and is buried next to him (see below). In the 1911 census he was the son of James and Margaret Annie Knott, aged 20, born Tesmond, Newcastle on Tyne, a Shipowners Clerk (his father was a shipowner), resident Close House, Wylam on Tyne, Houghton and Close House, Northumberland. Buried in YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen Belgium. Plot V. Row B. Grave 16. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: KNOTT Henry Basil of Close House Wylam Northumberland captain in His Majesty's Army died 7 September 1915 at No. 10 Casualty Clearing Station either in France or in Belgium Probate Newcastle-upon-Tyne 29 February to James Knott shipowner. Effects £20196 13s. 8d.
		In Heddon on the Wall, St Andrew church there is a stained glass window commemorating both brothers: In loving memory of Captain Henry Basil Knott 9th Northumberland Fusiliers who fell on the Ypres Front on the 7th of September 1915. Also of Major James Leadbitter Knott D.S.O. who was killed in action while in command of the 10th West Yorkshire Regiment during the British Advance on the Somme 1st of July 1916. Extract covering both brothers from Shields Daily News, published Tuesday, 24 July 1928, page 4: FENHAM CHURCH. SIR JAMES KNOTT'S MEMORIAL TO SONS. The corner-stone of a new Fenham church is to be laid to-morrow evening by Sir Alexander Leith. The church, to be named St. James and St. Basil, in the gift of Sir James Knott, in memory of his two sons—Major James Leadbitter Knott, D.S.O. (10th Service Batt West Yorkshire Regiment) and Captain Henry Basil Knott 19th Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers), who were killed in the war. The district has been formed out of parts of the parishes of St. Luke, St. James (Benwell) and St. Augustine. During the assembling hymns will be led by the 6th (City) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, under the direction of Mr W. A. Crosse. Officiating at the service will he the Bishop of Newcastle (Dr Bilbrough), the Archdeacon of Northumberland, the Rural Dean and the Bishop's Chaplain, assisted by numerous clergy and lay readers and mission representatives. Civic authorities will be represented by the Sheriff and the Lady Sheriff (Councillor and Miss Stephenson) and many councillors. The procession will start from St. Monica's, Wingrove Road, at 7.40 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. The vicar of the new parish is the Rev. S. Redman and the wardens are Mr A. N. Conroy and Mr M. H. Southern.
KNOTT, DSO	James Leadbitter	Major, 10th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 1 July 1916. Son of Sir James Knott, 1st Bart., and Lady Knott, of Close House, Wylam-on-Tyne. Brother of Capt. H.B. Knott who also fell and is buried next to him. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). In the 1911 census he was the son of James and Margaret Annie Knott, aged 28, born North Shields, Northumberland, a Shipowner (his father was a shipowner), resident Close House, Wylam on Tyne, Houghton and Close House, Northumberland. Buried in YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen Belgium. Plot V. Row B. Grave 15. Extract from the V.C. and D.S.O. Book - Distinguished Service Order 1916-1923, published by Naval and Military Press KNOTT, J.L. (D.S.O L.G.3.6.16); b. 1882; son of Sir James Knott, Bart., former M.P. for Sunderland; was Deouty Managing Director of the Prince Line of Steamships; served in the European War as T/Major, Service Batt. W. Yorks. R. Major Knott was killed in action 1.7.16.
LATHLANE	William John	Private 39471, 34th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 12617, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 11 January 1917. Aged 27. Husband of Esther Isabel Lathlarne, of Dove Cottage, Cullercoats, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.
LEESON	Ian Alister	Captain, 97th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 11 July 1917. Aged 31. Son of Richard John Leeson and Mary Leeson, of Cullercoats, Northumberland; husband of E. Curtis Ledingham (formerly Leeson), of 8, Bramham Gardens, London. S.W.5. Buried in COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row K. Grave 63. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917: LEESON Ian Alister of 11 Addison-gardens Kensington Middlesex died 11 July 1917 in France Administration London 26 September to Ethel Curtis Leeson widow. Effects £218 19s. 7d. Extract from Newcastle Daily Journal and Courant, 16 July 1917, page 4: LEESON.—Killed in action on the 11th inst., aged 32 years, Captain Ian Allister Leeson, Machine Gun Corps, youngest son of Mrs Leeson and the late R. J. Leeson, Cullercoats.
LISLE	James Storey	Private 64450, 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) formerly 78458, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 28 October 1918. Aged 19. Born Cullercoates, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne. Son of Elizabeth Lisle, of 14, Back Row, Cullercoats, Northumberland, and the late Joseph Lisle. Buried in VADENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, MAISSEMY, Aisne, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 25.
MARSHALL	Edward	Private 4134, "D" Company, 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service 8 May 1915. Aged 38. Born Mullingar, Co. Meath, resident 6 Browns Buildings, Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Son of the late Robert and Mary Marshall; husband of Margaret Marshall, of 6, Brown's Buildings, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Served in the South African Campaign. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 8.
McEWAN	Dougald	Private 20554, 16th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Killed in action 19 July 1916. Born Glasgow, residet Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 3 C and 4 A.
MacINTYRE, MC	George Duncan	[Listed as MCINTYRE on memoria] Lieutenant, 15th Battalion attached to 7th Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 10 July 1916. Aged 34. Chartered Accountant. Son of Mr. A. C. and Mrs. M. J. Macintyre (nee Davidson), of 57, Clifton Hill, St. John's Wood, London. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE, Somme, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 6. Extract from Newcastle Journal, Published Monday, 24 July 1916, page 6: LIEUT G. D. MACINTYRE. Lieut. George Duncan Macintyre, Yorks Regiment, son of Mrs Macintyre. 14, Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats. who was killed in action of July 10th, was the oldest of three brothers serving at the front. Only a few weeks ago he "biked" over to where his brother, Lieut. Thomas Macintyre, was stationed in The lines, and took tea with him. This brother is now also reported wounded and missing. When war broke out, Lieut. George Macintyre gave up his position in New York, and crossed the Atlantic to serve in the cause for which he died. Extract from Whitley Bay Guardian, published Thursday, 5 November 1992, page 65: ON April 6, 1909 George D McIntyre sent a postcard of his hockey team to Miss M Smith, in Glasgow. He noted that his younger brother, Alan, had gone to New Zealand a few weeks earlier. The local newspaper did include some hockey fixtures for 1908-1909. Only North Shields Avenue Club matches are reported, but the Beverley Club, of Cullercoats, included G D and T McIntyre. They are believed to be George Duncan and Thomas McIntyre, whose mother, Marion, lived at Beverley Terrace between 1902-1913. In 1916 Shields Daily News reported: "Lieut. George Duncan Maclntyre, Yorks Regiment, son of Mrs Maclntyre, 14 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, who was killed in action on July 10, was the oldest of three brothers serving at the Front. Only a few weeks ago he "biked" over to where his brother, Lieut Thomas Maclntyre, was stationed In the lines and took tea with him. This brother is now also reported wounded and missing. When war broke out, Lieut George Maclntyre gave up his position in New York, and crossed the Atlantic to serve in the cause for which he died." Their names are not on the Borough of Tynemouth Roll of Honour. The family seems to have left Beverley Terrace before 1920; as yet no further details have been traced. Hockey was not extensively reported, and it is not known where the Beverley teams played. Other members of Beverley II: were E R Smith, A Walker, J M Costelloe, F L. Bolt, C Rowell, J E Humble, N Dryden, R Denham, A Brunstrom and A Carr.
MacINTYRE	Thomas	[Listed as MCINTYRE and rank of Captain on memorial] Lieutenant, 16th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 1 July 1916. In the 1911 census he was the son of Marion MacIntyre (a widow), aged Glasgow (Resident), a Student, resident 59 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.
McLEAN	Alfred Knowles	[Listed as Lieutenant on memorial] Second Lieutenant, 8th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 27 September 1918. Aged 22. Son of John and Margery McLean, of 38, St. Mary's Terrace, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 3.
MURTON	Josiah Finney	[Lsted as J K MURTON on the memorial] Sergeant 19757, 12th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds in United Kingdom 5 October 1916. Aged 33. Born Newcastle-On-Tyne, resident Cullercoats, enlisted Gateshead. Son of Joshua and Mary Ann Murton, of 20, Naters Street, Whitley Bay. Buried in WHITLEY BAY (HARTLEY SOUTH) CEMETERY, Northumberland. Grave reference A. C. 252.
MURTON	W D	Private - there is a Willie Dennison Murton. No mention of Cullercoats even in his service papers - his details: Private 11978, "A" Company, 10th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 16 September 1916. Aged 25. Born and enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne, resident Gateshead. Son of the late Joshua and Mary A. Murton; husband of Lily Murton, of 21, King Street, Bensham, Gateshead-on-Tyne. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot B. Row 19. Grave 37.
OLIVER	A L	Corporal - No further information currently available
PARKER	J W	Private - J. William PARKER, In the 1911 census there was the son of George and Margaret Jane Parker, aged 17, born Morpeth, Northumberland, a Coal miner rope coal below ground, resident 2 Granary Yard, Front Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland.
PATRICKSON	George Anthony	Boatswain and Lamps, S.S. Barrowmore (Liverpool), Mercantile Marine. Supposed drowned or killed at sea when his ship was sunk by enemy submarine 19 February 1918. Aged 27. Born Newcastle-on-Tyne. Son of Anthony and Elizabeth Patrickson; husband of Ellen May Patrickson (nee Lisle), of 36, Huddleston Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. In thje 1901 census he was the son of Anthony Patrickson, aged 11, born Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, resident Windsor Court, 6, Whitley, Tynemouth, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.
PEARSON	R S	Private - Robert Sabourn PEARSON, In the 1911 census he was married to Alice with a son also called Robert Sabourn Pearson, aged 32, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, a Bricklayer above ground, resident 58 Hudleston Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Married Alice Mustard in the October to December Quarter 1900 in Tynemouth Registration District, Northumberland (Volume 10B, page 448). He died in the October to December Quarter 1920 in Norwich Registration District, Norfolk, aged 41 (Volume 4B, Page 156),
POTTER	Chester Arthur	Gunner 765601, "A" Battery, 312th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 1 April 1918. Aged 28. Born Whitley Bay, Northumberland, enlisted Middlesbrough. Son of William and Jessie Potter, of 3, Gordon Terrace, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in HANNESCAMPS NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Rowm A. Grave 10.
PROUDFOOT	H	Private - No further information currently available
REED	Thomas	[Listed as Pilot on memorial] Master, Pilotage Authority, Pilot Cutter "Protector" (South Shields), Lighthouse and Pilotage Authorities. Died 31 December 1916. Son of Matthew and Mary Reed, of 19, Toll Square, North Shields. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.
REED	Thomas	Stoker 1st Class SS/114147, H.M.S. Bulwark, Royal Navy. Died at sea when his ship was sunk 26 November 1914. Aged 20. Born 2 July 1894 in Wallsend-on-Tyne, Northumberland. Son of Elizabeth Jane Reed and the late Robert Reed, of 53 Simpson Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Prior to enistment he was a Driller. Enlisted 12 June 1913 for 5 years and 7 years Reserve. Height 5 feet 4 inches, chest 35 inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion, Body not recovered for burial. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 4.
RICHARDSON	Stanley Ernest	Private 4342, 8th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service in the Mediterranean 19 August 1915. Aged 27. Born Forest Hill, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields. Son of William Tom and Ann Richardson. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 34 to 36.
ROBINSON	Charles [Frederick]	Private 23852, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 15 February 1919. Aged 35. Husband of Jessie Phillip Robinson, of 1, George's Place, Front Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in the central part of WHITLEY BAY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD, Northumberland. Grave 93.
ROBSON	Walter De [Frece]	Private 11379, 12th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service 25 September 1915. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. In the 1901 census he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Robson, aged 3, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, resident 62, Hudleston Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 20 to 22.
ROWLEY	J	Private - possibly James ROWLEY Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919: ROWLEY James of the Constitutional Club Northumberland-avenue Middlesex and of 11 The Crescent Whitley Bay Northumberland died 23 March 1919 at 11 The Crescent Probate London 16 May to Charles Shillinglow Crewther civil engineer and Emma Grace Crewther spinster. Effects £9923 13s. 11d. Resworn £9733 15s. 0d.
SABOURN	John Wilfred	Private 27408, 12th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 11 December 1916. Aged 21. Son of John and Jane Sabourn, of 31, Simpson Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 23.
SCOTT	Andrew	Private 20424, 12th/13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died between 25 March 1918 and 26 March 1918. Aged 25. Son of Andrew and Lucy Scott, of 7, Bell Vue Street, Cullercoats, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot VII. Row AA. Grave 4.
SCOTT	A	Private - No further information currently available
SCOTT	Robert Flex	Private 16622, 9th (Northumberland Hussars) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service 22 March 1918. Born and resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 2 and 3.
SCOTT-HOPPER	Robert	Private 36289, 12th Labour Company, Lincolnshire Regiment transferred to 30237 [CWGC] or 30277 [SDGW], 51st Company, Labour Corps. Killed in action 19 August 1917. Aged 33. Born Low Fell, Durham, elisted Newcastle-On-Tyne. Son of Robert Scott-Hopper (Solicitor), and Sarah Anne, his wife, of 25, The Crescent, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Native of Saltwell, Gateshead. Buried in THE HUTS CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row C. Grave 10.
SHUTTLEWORTH, MiD	James	Able Seaman Tyneside Z/616, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action in the Dardanelles 4 June 1915. Aged 23. Born 6 March 1892, Son of the late John and Isabella Shuttleworth, of 4 Huddlestone Street, Cullercoates, Northumberland. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Enlisted 23 October 1914. Civilian occuation Engineer. Religious denomination Methodist. Height 5 feet 9 inches, chest 33-34½ inches, sallow complxion, dark hair, brown hair. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 8 to 16.
SIDLEY	G	Private - No further information currently available
SMITH	George	[Listed as Royal Naval Reserve on memorial] Cook, Steam Trawler "Ethelwulf" (North Shields), Mercantile Marine. Died at sea when his ship struck a mine 1 December 1918. Aged 34. Born 1884 in Cullercoats. Son of Jacob and Annie Smith; husband of Hannah Isabella Smith (nee Nelless) of 256, Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Last place of abode 256, Whitley Road, Whitley Bay. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.
SMITH	S	Gunner - No further information currently available
SMITH	Selby Adamson	Able Seaman Tyneside Z/3455, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action 30 September 1918. Aged 28. Born 27 July 1890. Husband of Mary Smith, of 10, Gladstone Terrace, Whitley Bay, Northumberland formerly 37 Back Row, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Enlisted 14 January 1915. Religious denominaton Methodist. Civil occupation Grocer, height 5 feet 8½ inches, chst 33-35 inches, fresh complexion, brown hair,brown eyes. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 1 and 2. Extract from Shields Daily News, published Tuesday, 22 October 1918, page 4: NEWS OF LOCAL MEN. SELBY A. SMITH KILLED. Mrs Mary Smith, 37 Back Row, Cullercoats, has received official information that her husband, A B. Selby A. Smith. R.N.D., was killed in action in France. on Sept. 29th. He joined the R.N.D. in January, 1915, was through the Dardanelles till the evacuation, and went to France on Sept. 18th for the fourth time. He was deputy organist at Tynemouth Priory Church.
SMITH	Thomas	Gunner 84905, "A" Battery, 57th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action in Salonika 28 April 1918. Aged 23. Born and enlisted North Shields. Son of Jacob and Annie Smith, of 27, Front Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Buried in KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Plot D. Grave 804.
SPEDDING	C	Private - No further information currently available
STOREY	David P	Private 5111, 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died on service 26 May 1915. Aged 22. Born Tynemouth, Northumberland, enlisted North Shields. Son of Frank and Ellen Storey, of 2, Backrow, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 8.
STOREY	Matthew Arthur	Private 8757, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 18 September 1914. Born Tynemouth, enlisted North Shields. Married with two children. In the 1901 cenus he was the son of James Storey (a widower), aged 15, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, an Apprentice Bricklayer, resident 21, Back Row, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1911 cenus he was the son of James Storey (a widower), aged 25, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, a Dock Labourer, resident 21, Back Row, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL, Seine-et-Marne, France. Extract from Shields Daily News, published Wednesday, 15 September 1915, page 2: Another North Shields Man Killed in Action. Mrs Storey, of 64 King Street, North Shields, has received information from the War Office, that her husband, Private Matthew Arthur Storey, of the let L.N.L. regiment, was killed in action in France between the 13th and 18th of Sept., 1914.
TAYLOR	A	Private - No further information currently available
TAYLOR	Charles L	Corporal 17784, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers formerly 8th Battalion. Died of wounds 11 November 1916. Born and resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted North Shield. Buried in VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France, Plot I. Row E. Grav e 34.
TAYLOR	Edward Robinson	[Listed as Private on memorial] Bandsman 59793, 3rd Battalion, Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Accidentally drowned while bathing in prohibited waters when he was carried downstream by the current, Sunday 10 August 1919. Aged 17. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland. Enlisted as a Musician (Band Boy), aged 15, born July 1902. Attested 8 January 1918, posted 9 January 1918. Son of Bert and Ann Jane Taylor, of 6, Maiden Terrace, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried on the boundary South-west of the Church in WHITLEY BAY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD, Northumberland. Inquest witness statement:
TAYLOR	J	Corporal - No further information currently available
TAYLOR	John Wood	Sapper 159267, 131st Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action in Salonika 28 November 1917. Aged 27. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, resident Stockton-On-Tees, Co. Durham, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland, native of Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Husband of H. Taylor, of 2A, Westbury Terrace, Halifax. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.)[listed M.M. on memorial] Buried in KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Plot A. Grave 65.
THOMPSON	Robert	Acting Sergeant 205407, 10th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) formerly 6417, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 23 March 1918. Aged 25. Born Terrnessle, Aberdeenshire, resident Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne, Northumberland. Son of the late James and Mary Thompson, of Aberdeen; husband of Elizabeth Thompson, of 11, Eleanor St. Cullercoats, Northumberland. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
TURNER	Joseph Thompson	Able Seaman KX/71, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action 14 August 1917. Aged 24. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, in 1893. Son of Andrew Hunter Turner, of 35, Back Row, Cullercoats, Northumberland; husband of Mary Ann Turner. Religious denomination Church of England. Civil employment Labourer. Height 5 feet 9 inches, chest 37-39½ inches, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Buried in ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IX. Row G. Grave 7.
VYSE	Thomas [Wilson]	Private 65281, 2nd/4th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) formerly 5/19582, 5th Training Reserve Battalion. Killed in action 25 August 1918. Aged 19. Born Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted Newcastle-On-Tyne. Son of Adam and Margaret Vyse, of 23, Park Avenue, North Shields. In the 1901 census he was the son of Adam and Margaret Vyse, aged 1, resident 71, Hudleston Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1911 census he was the son of Adam and Margaret Vyse, aged 11, born Cullercoats, at school, resident No 20 Donkin Terrace, North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in GOMIECOURT SOUTH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Ploy III. Row F. Grave 9.
WAKENSHAW	William	[Spelt WAKINSHAW on memorial] Sapper 203065, "D" Company, Training Centre (Deganwy), Royal Engineers. Died in United Kingdom prior to discharge at North Wales Military Hospital, Bangor, from Ulceration of the imtestines 15 October 1917, (discharge would have been under King's Regulations Para 392 (xvi) issued by Medical board 9 October 1917). Aged 34. Born 9 April 1883, and resident, Cullercoats, Northumberland, enlisted 9 October 1916 in Newcastle, North Shields, Northumberland. Son of Robert and Isabella Wakenshaw, of Cullercoats; husband of Annie Wakenshaw, of 12, Belle Vue Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland. Height 5 feet 6½ inches, light brown moustache, dark brown hair, dark grey eyes, lemon yellow complexion. In the 1891 census he was the son of Robert and Isabella Wakenshaw, aged 7, born Northumberland, a scholar, resident Browns Building, 9, Front Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1901 census he was the son of Robert and Isabella Wakenshaw, aged 17, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, a Plasterer, resident Browns Building, 9, Front Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. In the 1911 census he was head of the family, married June 1906 to Annie Taylor, aged 27, born Cullercoates, Northumberland, a Plasterer, resident Belle Vue Street, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland. Buried in North-East part of WHITLEY BAY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD, Northumberland. Grave 2.
WAKELING	J T	[list as Gunner on memorial] probably, John Thomas WAKELING, Private 33500, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 4 March 1918. Born Durham, enlisted Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Resident 1 Fnt Street, Cullercoats. Buried in BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 19. Also listed on County Borough of Tynemouth Roll of Honour.
WILSON	John	Able Seaman Z/8980, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in acion 31 October 1917. Born 17 January 1893. Son of Mrs. Jane Wilson, 3, St George's Terrace, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Enlisted 10 December 1915. Religious denomination Methodist. Civil occupation Shoe-maker. Height 5 feet 2½ inches, chest 31½-33½ inches. fair complexion, light brown hair. grey eyes. In the 1901 census he was the son of Humphrey and Jane Wilson, aged 8, born Cullercoats, Northumberland, resident 33, Back Row, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland,. Buried in NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IX. Row D. Grave 14.
WILSON	James	Private 267426, 1st/6th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 19 April 1917. Aged 26. Born Cullercoates, Northumberland. Son of Robert and Isabella Wilson, of Cullercoats, Northumberland. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XIX. Row D. Grave 9.

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