Title - Altham Roll of Honour 1914-1919

BOLTON, Capt. Harry Hargreaves (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 9th February 1886 at Accrington, eldest s. of Henry Hargreaves Bolton and Florence Eliza Bolton; m. Helen Oliver Drew 1st June 1911; lived at High Brake, Huncoat; aptd. Capt. 5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. 25th July 1911; d.o.w. 24th May 1915 (29); comm. Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. [3, 4, 8, 11; also listed on 1 and 10]

BOLTON, Lt. John (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 6th January 1889 at Accrington, 2nd s. of Henry Hargreaves Bolton and Florence Eliza Bolton; aptd. 2/Lt. 5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. 19th June 1913; aptd. Lt. 6th May 1915; d.o.w. 4th June 1915 (26); bd. Twelve Tree Copse Cem., Gallipoli. [3, 4, 11, 21; also listed on 1]

BOLTON, Capt. Maurice Baldwin M.C. (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 1st January 1892 at Accrington, 3rd s. of Henry Hargreaves Bolton and Florence Eliza Bolton; gazetted to 11th Bn., Manchester Regt. 22nd August 1914; aptd. Capt. May 1915; transferred to East Lancs. Regt. July 1915; d. 26th March 1918 in a German hospital at le Cateau of wounds received 21st March (26); bd. Le Cateau Mil. Cem. [3, 4, 7, 11; also listed on 1]

BRADSHAW, 2/Lt. Henry Herbert (74th Field Coy., Royal Engineers); b. 1st October 1887 at Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Ernest Jones Bradshaw and Selina Mary Bradshaw; marriage to Catherine Haworth registered Q2 1915 at Haslingden; lived at 2 Hest Bank, Rough Lee Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 22nd July 1917 (29); bd. Brandhoek Mil. Cem., Ieper. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 80, 127, 128; also listed on 1 and 12]

BURTON, Pte. Edward Arnold, 37481 (2nd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.)); b. 7th May 1891 at Ilkely, Yorks., s. of Ann Burton of 30 Rock Mount, Altham and the late Edward Burton; e. 3rd December 1914 and posted to Divisional Ammunition Park, Canadian Field Artillery; trans. to 2nd Bn., 1st Canadian Division on 10th August 1915, joining unit on 19th August 1915; k.i.a. 13th June 1916 (25); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [3, 6, 11; also listed on 12]

CALVERT, Pte. Larry, 53882 (1st Bn., Cheshire Regt.; formerly 82227 King's (Liverpool Regt.)); b. 6th December 1899 at Altham, s. of Thomas and Ann Calvert; lived at West View, Altham; e. 7th January 1918 and posted to 53rd (Young Soldier) Bn., Cheshire Regt. 10th January 1918; trans. 52nd (Graduated) Bn., Cheshire Regt. 5th May 1918; posted B.E.F. 26th June 1918 and trans. to 1st Bn., Cheshire Regt. 5th July 1918; d.o.w. 21st August 1918 (18); bd. Foncquevillers Mil. Cem. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 74, 85, 108, 307; also listed on 12]

CHIPPENDALE, Pte. Henry (Harry), 15849 (2nd Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)); b. 12th January 1896 at Great Harwood, s. of Joseph Thomas and Mary Chipendale; bro. of 206866 James Chippendale; lived (1911) at 91 Church Street, Great Harwood and (later) at 8 Hawthorn Bank, Altham; k.i.a. 5th May 1915 (19); bd. Rue-Petillon Mil. Cem., Fleurbaix. [2, 3, 4, 11, 17, 58, 77, 85, 235; also listed on 12]

CHIPPENDALE, Fitter James, 206866 ("B" Bty. 245th West Riding Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. 5th August 1898 at Great Harwood, s. of Joseph Thomas and Mary Chipendale; bro. of 15849 Harry Chippendale; lived (1911) at 91 Church Street, Great Harwood and (later) at 8 Hawthorn Bank, Altham; k.i.a. 1st November 1918 (20); bd. Maing Comm. Cem. Ext. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 77, 85, 308; also listed on 12]

CHIPPENDALE, Pte. John Edward, 12087 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 26th March 1882 at Clayton-le-Moors, s. of James and Alice Maria Chippendale; lived (1911) at 1 Adelaide Street, Clayton-le-Moors; e. 24th August 1914; dis. (sickness) 14th May 1919; d. 22nd January 1920 (37); bd. Altham (St. James) Churchyard. [3, 58, 81, 95; not listed on 11 or 12]

CLOUGH, S. [11]; believed to be CLOUGH, Pte. James, 24191 (9th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); b. 2nd September 1894 at Clayton-le-Moors, s. of John and Mary Ellen Clough; lived at 28 Railway View, Great Harwood; e. 25th May 1915; k.i.a. 1st April 1916 (21); bd. St. Vaast Post Mil. Cem., Richebourg-l'Avoue; also comm. alongside his uncle James Duckworth in Altham (St. James) Churchyard. [3, 4, 58, 60, 85, 95; also listed on 13]

CREEARS, Sgt. David Helm, L/12 ("A" Bty. 211th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. 20th April 1894 at Altham, s. of David and Emma Louisa Creears; lived (1911) at School House, Altham; e. 6th February 1915 into Accrington & Burnley Howitzer Brigade; d. 14th February 1919 (24); bd. Charleroi Comm. Cem., Charleroi. [3, 11, 58, 110]

CROSTON, Gunner William (Bill), 112100 (234th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery); b. 12th January 1889 at 13 St. James' Street, Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Jeyreel Warhurst Croston and Ellen Croston; m. Nellie Drinkwater 28th August 1915 at Christ Church, Accrington; e. 25th July 1916; k.i.a. 16th July 1917 (28); bd. Vlamertinghe New Mil. Cem., Ieper; mother and siblings lived at 49 Fielding Terrace, Whalley Road, Altham. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 74, 85, 110; also listed on 1 and 12]

CUNLIFFE, Pte John, 20391 (1st Bn., Border Regt.); b. 6th November 1894 at Bell Lane, Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Edward and Mary Elizabeth Cunliffe; lived (1911) at 38 Burton Street, Rishton; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (21); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [3, 4, 11, 58, 85, 110; also listed on 12]

FOSTER, L/Cpl. Cecil William, 95588 (13th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regt.)); b. 30th May 1899 at Altham, youngest s. of Albert and Hannah Foster; analytical chemist; lived at "Gladwyn", Whalley Road, Accrington; d.o.w. 8th July 1918 (19); bd. Sandpits Brit. Cem., Fouquereuil. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 85, 86; also listed on 12]

GLASGOW, Sgt. John Mawson, 6141 (12th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 11th January 1869 at Ulverston, s. of George and Eleanor Margaret Glasgow; m. Annie Oldfield 1902 at St. John the Baptist Church, Gannow; lived (1911) at Griffin Cottage, Huncoat; e. 8th September 1914; dis. 14th May 1916 (bronchitis); d. 2nd January 1919 (49); bd. Altham (St. James) Churchyard. [3, 11, 58, 81, 85, 242, 309]

GUILFOYLE, Pte. Joseph, 20398 (14th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); b. 26th February 1898 at Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Michael and Margaret Guilfoyle; lived at 22 Walton Street, Altham; accidentally killed 30th May 1916 (18); bd. Rue-de-Bacquerot No.1 Mil. Cem., Laventie. [3, 4, 11, 58, 73, 99; 85 as 20395; also listed on 12]

HALL, Pte. William Edward, 3992 (2nd Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 12th March 1889 at 69 Sparth Terrace, Clayton-le-Moors, s. of William Henry and Sarah Jane Hall; lived (1911) at 37 Church Lane, Altham; k.i.a. 12th October 1916 (27); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [3, 4, 11, 58, 85, 110; also listed on 12]

HEYWOOD, Pte. Frank, 203623 (3rd/5th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers; previously 12886, 6th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 9th April 1888 at Higher Houlker House, Altham, s. of Jonathan and Mary Ann Heywood; lived (1911) at Houlker House Farm, Altham; m. Ann Turner 24th August 1916 at Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Barnes Square, Clayton-le-Moors; k.i.a. 27th March 1917 (28); bd. Brown's Road Mil. Cem., Festubert. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 73, 110, 310; also listed on 12]

LAWSON, Trooper William (Will), 1076 (Household Bn.); b. 2nd January 1892 at 132 Copperas Hill, Liverpool, s. of Thomas and Mary Jane Lawson; adopted by his great-aunt, Mary Jane Lawson of Farm House Farm, Altham; serving Starkie family in Rimington in 1911; fiancé of Alice Jane Gleave (née Wilmore) of 237 Church (Dill Hall) Lane, Church; e. 7th September 1915 and posted to 1st Life Guards as 3930; posted to 1st Household Bn. 1st September 1916; embarked Southampton 8th November 1916, disembarked Havre 9th November 1916; d.o.w. 13th April 1917 (25) at No.42 Casualty Clearing Station; bd. Aubigny Comm. Cem. Ext. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 73, 82, 85, 110, 311]

MOORHOUSE, 2/Lt. Arthur (8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 4th June 1895 at Accrington, s. of Currer and Ruth Moorhouse; lived at 40 Rock Mount, Altham; e. 19th November 1914 and posted to 21st Bn., Royal Fusiliers as 4152; B.E.F. from 14th November 1915 until trans. to England for a commission on 21st March 1916; returned to B.E.F. 5th August 1916 and posted to 8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; k.i.a. 16th November 1916 (21); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [3, 4, 11, 312]

MOSELEY, G. [11]; see VARLEY, Pte. George.

PARKER, Pte. John, 28869 ("B" Coy. 2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 1st October 1895 at Great Harwood, s. of Robert and Mary Ann Parker; lived (1911) at Martholme Farm, Great Harwood; k.i.a. 31st July 1917 (21); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper; parents lived at Altham Hall Farm. [3, 4, 11, 58, 85, 261; also on 13]

RAMSBOTTOM, Pte. George, 100736 (Royal Army Medical Corps); b. 25th June 1897 at 30 Burnley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Ephraim and Nancy Ramsbottom; lived at 43 Fielding Terrace, Altham; e. 26th July 1915; embarked Southampton 3rd March 1917, disembarked Rouen 4th March 1917; posted to No.1 Field Ambulance 23rd March 1917; w. (g.s.w., left arm and thigh) 17th October 1918; d.o.w. (acute spreading gangrene) 26th October 1918 (21) at Chester War Hospital; bd. Church and Clayton-le-Moors Joint Cem. [2, 3, 4, 11, 58, 74, 85, 110; also listed on 12]

RILEY, Capt. James Shutt (1st Bn., Tank Corps); b. 26th December 1887, only child of John Thomas Riley and Annie Riley; lived at Prospect Terrace, Whalley Road, Accrington; e. in Royal Field Artillery 18th October 1915; gazetted 2/Lt. Tank Corps 8th February 1917; aptd. Lt. July 1918; m. Helen Tasker 11th February 1918; aptd. Capt. 8th August 1918; k.i.a. 10th August 1918 (30); bd. Rosieres Comm. Cem. Ext. [2, 3, 4, 11; also listed on 1 and 12]

ROBINSON, James Thomas, 71672 (Royal Defence Corps, previously served with 2nd Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers as 3/5628); b. 18th March 1883 at Padiham, s. of Henry Helm Robinson and Annie Robinson; m. Pauline Pearce 22nd August 1905 at St. Leonard's Church, Padiham; lived (1911) at 78 Milton Street, Padiham and later at 64 Blackburn Road, Padiham; e. 31st August 1914; B.E.F. from 27th April 1915 to 1st September 1916; dis. 28th August 1918 (chronic bronchitis, gas) from 150 P.Co., Royal Defence Corps; d. (pulmonary phthisis) 2nd March 1921 (37); bd. 5th March 1921 at St. Leonard's Church, Padiham. [11, 48, 58, 81, 85, 96, 99, 225, 313, 314, 315]

VARLEY, Pte. George, 20102 (14th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); b. 25th July 1896 at Padiham, s. of Mary Varley (later MOSELEY); lived at 4 Walton Street, Altham; k.i.a. 4th August 1917 (21); bd. Cement House Cem., Langemark. [11 as MOSELEY; 3, 58, 82, 85, 96]


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