SHEEARS, A. [1]. See SHEARS, Pte. Albert.
SHORROCK, Pte. Henry, 19225 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 4th September 1876 at Accrington, s. of John and Alice Shorrock; m. Maria Cowper 1st April 1899 at Christ Church, Accrington; lived at 113 Wellington Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (39); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow and daughters Maria (b. 1907) and Margaret Alice (b. 1910) lived at 113 Wellington Street, Accrington. [2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 99; not listed on 1]
SHORROCK, Gunner Richard, 37786 (10th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery); b. Accrington, s. of Alfred Enos Shorrock and Amelia Shorrock; birth registered Q1 1895 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 11 Union Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 11th December 1915 (20); bd. Cambrin Mil. Cem. [1, 3, 4, 85, 98]
SHUTTLEWORTH, B. [1]. See SHUTTLEWORTH, Wilfred.
SHUTTLEWORTH, Pte. John, 15343 (7th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; formerly 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 31st March 1893 at Accrington, s. of Robert and Annie Shuttleworth; lived at 21 Park Road, Accrington; e. 17th September 1914; w. in arm 20th June 1916; transferred to 3rd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; re-crossed to France December 1916 and posted to 7th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; d.o.w. 31st July 1917 (24); bd. Voormezeele Enclosure No.3. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 85]
SHUTTLEWORTH, Pte. Wilfred, 40253 (1st/5th Bn., Manchester Regt.; formerly 22631 East Lancs. Regt.); b. 24th February 1890 at Accrington, s. of Hargreaves and Mary Ellen Shuttleworth; lived (1911, 1915) at 72 Victoria Street, Accrington; e. 31st August 1914 and posted to 6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; dis. 13th October 1914; marriage to Ethel Stanier registered Q3 1916 at Haslingden; re-enlisted, k.i.a. 27th September 1918 (28); bd. Ribecourt Road Cem., Trescault; widow lived at 13 Egypt Mount, Rawtenstall. [1 as SHUTTLEWORTH, B.; 2, 3, 4, 34, 58, 72, 74, 80, 85]
SIMM, Pte. John Henry, 82541 (51st Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regt.)); b. Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, s. of Reuben and Rose Hannah Simm; birth registered Q1 1900 at Wigan; lived (1911) at 2 Mill Street, Accrington; d. (acute encephalitis) 9th August 1918 (18) at War Hospital, Norwich; bd. Accrington Cem.; mother lived at 248 Water Street, Accrington. [1 as SIMM, J.; 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 98]
SIMPSON, Pte. Archibald Kitson, 32120 (1st/5th Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. Hooton Roberts, Yorks., s. of Joseph and Harriet Simpson; birth registered Q4 1882 at Doncaster; lived (1911) at 67 Burnley Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th October 1918 (36); bd. Cambrai East Mil. Cem. [1, 3, 4, 33, 58, 73, 98; 4 and 58 give place of birth as Firsby, Lincolnshire]
SIMPSON, Pte. John, 11575 (72nd Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Inf); formerly 22530 King's Own Scottish Borderers); b. Rawtenstall, s. of James and Elizabeth Simpson; marriage to Louisa Flemington registered Q3 1904 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 66 Burnley Road, Huncoat; k.i.a. 18th August 1916 (36); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow and sons John (b. 1906), Walter (b. 1908) and George (b. 1910) lived at 68 Burnley Road, Huncoat. [1, 3, 4, 80, 85; also listed on 10]
SINCLAIR, Pte. Fred, 5590 (11th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 28th June 1891 at Rhodes, Middleton, Manchester, s. of William Thomas Sinclair and Mary Sinclair; lived (1911) at 27 Grange Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 21st October 1916 (25); bd. Regina Trench Cem., Grandcourt; father lived at 31 Grange Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 79, 83, 85, 209]
SINGLETON, Pte. Harry Jessiah (Jess), 25263 (11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars); b. 1882/3 at Stockport, Cheshire; marriage to Annie Nadin registered Q4 1907 at Haslingden; lived at 1 Off Water Street, Church; d. (peritonitis) 21st November 1918; bd. Mons Comm. Cem., Mons; widow Annie, stepdaughter Jennie Cotham (b. 1905) and children Nellie (b. 1908) and Harry Josiah (b. 1914) lived at 1 off Water Street, Church. [1 as SINGLETON, J.; 2, 3, 4, 58, 80, 85]
SKELLERN, Pte. John James, 44494 (1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. Baxenden, s. of Allen and Mary Skellern; lived (1911) at 688 Manchester Road, Baxenden; marriage to Clara Whittaker registered Q4 1913 at Haslingden; k.i.a. 28th October 1918 (29); bd. Wassigny Comm. Cem.; widow and daughter Mary Elizabeth (b. 1916) lived at 520 Manchester Road, Accrington. [1, 3, 4, 33, 58, 80, 85; also listed on 9]
SLATER, F. [1]. Duplicate entry for SLATER, L/Sgt. Thomas [1; 2 naming rank as sergeant, unit as 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt., and address as 29 Fountain Street, Accrington].
SLATER, Pte. Richard, 282486 (19th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers); b. Accrington, s. of Alfred and Maria Slater; birth registered Q1 1885 at Haslingden; marriage to Edith Annie Whitehead registered Q3 1907 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 96 Water Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 13th October 1918 (33); bd. Haspres Coppice Cem., Haspres; widow and children Eveline (b. 1908), Emily (b. 1913), Edith (b. 1915) and Richard (b. 1917) lived at 198 Burnley Road, Huncoat. [1, 2, 3, 4, 73, 80, 85, 98; also listed on 10]
SLATER, L/Sgt. Thomas, 15828 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 10th March 1897 at Accrington, s. of Thomas and Mary Slater; lived (1911) at 36 Steiner Street, Accrington; e. 22nd September 1914; transferred to 12th Bn. before rejoining 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; transferred to 3rd Bn. before again rejoining 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; k.i.a. 13th April 1918 (21); comm. Ploegsteert Memorial; sister Mary Ellen Kenniford lived at 94 Fountain Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 58, 85]
SLINGER, 2/Lt. George Nicholas (159th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. 7th July 1895 at Accrington, s. of George Nicholas and Ellen Augusta Lane Slinger; bro. of Lt. William Slinger; lived at Ellerbeck, Hollins Lane, Accrington; e. into Accrington & Burnley Bde., Royal Field Artillery as gunner, L/1, 6th February 1915; dis. 4th April 1915 on being appointed to a commission in 158th (Accrington & Burnley) Bde.; posted to 159th Bde. 8th September 1916; k.i.a. 28th November 1916 (21); bd. Point-du-Jour Mil. Cem., Athies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 210]
SLINGER, Lt. William (12th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. attd. 1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; formerly 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 27th March 1894 at Accrington, s. of George Nicholas Slinger and Ellen Augusta Lane Slinger; bro. of 2/Lt. George Nicholas Slinger; lived at Rough Lee, Accrington; e. 9th November 1914 as private, 15622, Accrington Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; aptd. 2/Lt. 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. 7th December 1914; posted to 12th Bn. and then to 1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; aptd. Lt. 1st March 1916; k.i.a. 23rd July 1917 (23) near Arras; bd. Hervin Farm Brit. Cem., St.-Laurent-Blangy. [1 as SLINGER W. [EAST LANCS.]; 2, 3, 4, 5]
SLINGER, L/Cpl. William, S/7706 (1st Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)); b. 27th January 1886 at Accrington, s. of William Simpson Slinger and Priscilla Slinger; m. Annie Muir (sister of 11069 John Muir, d.o.w. 23rd September 1914) 2nd March 1908 at All Saints' Church, Clayton-le-Moors; lived (1911) at 13 Plantation Mill Square, Accrington; k.i.a. 13th October 1915 (29); comm. Loos Memorial; widow and daughters Florence (b. 1910) and Jessie (b. 1914) lived at 1 Broad Oak Fold, Accrington. [1 as SLINGER, W. [BLACK WATCH]; 2, 3, 58, 84, 85, 99]
SMALLEY, Pte. Henry, 243803 (1st/5th Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.; formerly 4435 East Lancs. Regt.); b. Accrington; lived at 21 Steiner Street, Accrington; e. 25th November 1915 and posted to East Lancs. Regt.; marriage to Clara Wilding registered Q1 1916 at Burnley; transferred to Loyal North Lancs. Regt. as 8660 (later 243803), joining 1st/5th Bn. on 17th August 1916; missing presumed k.i.a. 30th November 1917 (42); comm. Cambrai Memorial, Louverval; widow lived at 92 Accrington Road, Burnley. [1, 2, 3, 4, 74, 80, 85]
SMALLSHAW, Pte. Joseph, DM2/224688 (M.T., Royal Army Service Corps); b. 6th October 1897 at Wigan, s. of Henry and Janet Smallshaw; bro. of Accrington Pal 15148 Jack Smallshaw; lived at 35 Milnshaw Lane, Accrington; e. 25th September 1916; dis. 9th January 1919; d. (non-tubercular phthisis, due to service) 3rd February 1919 (21); bd. Accrington Cem. [3, 34, 74, 85, 211; not listed on 1]
SMITH, Cpl. Albert Edward M.M., 76307 ("D" Bn., Tank Corps, formerly 2592 10th Bn., Royal Warwicks. Regt.); b. Manchester, s. of Harry and Margaret Smith; lived (1911) at 622 Stockport Road, Longsight; e. 4th August 1914 at Coventry; twice wounded at Gallipoli; k.i.a. 23rd April 1917 (30); comm. Arras Memorial; mother lived at 171 Avenue Parade, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 46, 58, 85]
SMITH, Pte. Bridge, 98294 (235th Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Inf); formerly 33424 East Lancs. Regt.); b. Accrington, s. of Thomas and Hannah Smith; birth registered Q1 1889 at Haslingden; lived at 26 Charter Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 30th November 1917 (28); comm. Cambrai Memorial, Louverval. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 98]
SMITH, Pte. Frederick (Fred), 57431 (7th Bn., Lincolnshire Regt.; formerly 59455 King's Own (Liverpool Regt.)); b. Accrington, s. of John Thomas Smith and Hannah Smith; birth registered Q4 1899 at Haslingden; lived at 50 Water Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 15th June 1918 (18); bd. Acheux Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 35, 58, 73, 85, 98]
SMITH, Pte. Harry, 11387 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 24th November 1889 at Accrington, s. of Henry and Elizabeth Smith; lived (1911) with family of brother John Alfred Smith at 44 Warner Street, Accrington; d. (cholera) 29th August 1916 (26); bd. Basra War Cem., Iraq. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 85]
SMITH, Pte. James Edward, 267347 (2nd Bn., Monmouthshire Regt.); b. Baxenden, s. of John and Nanny Smith; birth registered Q3 1890 at Haslingden; lived at 485 Manchester Road, Baxenden; d.o.w. 12th April 1918 (27) at No. 15 Casualty Clearing Station, Ebblinghem; bd. Ebblinghem Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 35, 58, 73, 98; also listed on 9]
SMITH, L/Cpl. James Richard, 15722 (1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); b. 22nd June 1883 at Huncoat, s. of Hargreaves and Mary Smith; marriage to Clara Higson registered Q1 1906 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 11 Union Court, Accrington; k.i.a. 4th February 1917 (33); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow and daughters Sarah (b. 1906), Margaret Ellen (b. 1908), Annie Elizabeth (b. 1910) and Florence (b. 1914) lived at 3 Timber Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 80, 85, 99]
SMITH, Gunner John (Jack), 695255 (19th Bde. Ammunition Col., Royal Horse Artillery); b. 15th November 1897 at Accrington, s. of John and Jane Smith; lived (1911) at 13 Walter Street, Accrington; d. (poisoned by snake bite) 16th May 1918 (20); bd. Jerusalem War Cem., Israel; parents lived at 2 Countess Street, Accrington. [1 as SMITH, J. [RHA]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 72, 79, 85]
SMITH, Pte. John, 15425 (11th Bn., East Lancs Regt.); b. 23rd February 1882 at Oswaldtwistle, s. of John and Mary Smith; marriage to Jane Grimshaw registered Q2 1902 at Blackburn; lived (1911) at 9 Walter Street, Oswaldtwistle; e. 18th September 1914; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (34); bd. Queens Cem., Serre; wife and children John (b. 1903), Mary Agnes (b. 1906) and Margaret Ellen (b. 1910) lived at 43 Hyndburn Road, Accrington. [1 as SMITH, J. [E. LANCS.]; 2, 3, 4, 5, 33, 35, 58, 85, 212]
SMITH, Cpl. Samuel (Sam), 15254 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Rishton, s. of Harry and Harriet Smith; lived (1911) at 58 Harwood Road, Rishton; marriage to Florrie Ainsworth registered Q3 1913 at Haslingden; e. 16th September 1914; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (34); bd. Euston Road Cem., Colincamps; widow and son Allen (b. 1914) lived at 19 Spencer Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 58, 85]
SMITH, Pte. Thomas, G/5530 (8th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.)); b. Burnley, s. of James and Elizabeth Smith; lived at 32 Croft Street, Accrington; m. Catherine Herbert 28th September 1912 at St. Mary's Church, Oswaldtwistle; e. 25th January 1915; w. 29th/30th April 1916, rejoining battalion on 21st June 1916; k.i.a. 17th August 1916 (27); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow and mother lived at 32 Croft Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 35, 58, 74, 85]
SMITH, W. [1 as SMITH, W. [E. LANCS.]]. Duplicate entry for SMITH, William Andrew (thanks to Cheryl Clarke and Hilary Fearn for pointing this out).
SMITH, Sgt. William, 8898 (17th (2nd City) Bn., Manchester Regt.); b. 12th December 1890 at Accrington, s. of Thomas and Maria Smith; lived (1911) at 22 Cemetery Road, Church; m. Eveline Cooper 13th October 1915 at St. Luke's Church, Cheetham; k.i.a. 30th July 1916 (25); bd. Delville Wood Cem., Longueval; widow lived at Manchester. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 72, 85, 213]
SMITH, Pte. William Andrew, 15829; (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 15th December 1887 at Clayton-le-Moors, s. of Thomas Andrew Smith and Mary Ann Smith; parents lived at 12 Croft Street, Accrington; e. 22nd September 1914; marriage to Jane Ellen Jones registered Q2 1915 at Caernarvon; k.i.a. 7th November 1917 (29); bd. Roclincourt Mil. Cem.; widow lived at 41 Mountain Street, Caernarvon. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 85]
SMITHIES, R. [1]. Believed to be a duplicate entry for SMITHIES, Robert West.
SMITHIES, Pte. Robert West, 15311 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 4th July 1892 at Fall River, United States, s. of Robert and Clara Smithies; lived (1911) at 13 Willows Lane, Accrington; e. 16th September 1914; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (23); comm. Thiepval Memorial; mother lived at 58 Higher Antley Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 85]
SOUTHWELL, Pte. Herbert, 18893 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Accrington, s. of James and Mary Southwell; birth registered Q3 1896 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 19 Holland Street, Accrington with mother and step-father Joseph Birtwistle (father of 10658 Robert Birtwistle, k.i.a. 3rd November 1914 and commemorated at Clayton-le-Moors); k.i.a. 6th July 1915; bd. Talana Farm Cem., Ieper; mother lived at 2 Holland Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 35, 58, 85, 98, 235]
SOWERBUTTS, L/Cpl. Richard, 16458 (8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; formerly 17156 The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. 11th May 1881 at Accrington, s. of Henry and Mary Ann Sowerbutts; marriage to Elizabeth Farrell registered Q2 1903 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 6 Edmundson Street, Church; k.i.a. 3rd August 1916 (35); comm. Arras Memorial; widow (separated) lived at 46 France Street, Church; unmarried wife Alice Ann Colton lived at Heywood and later at Burnley. [3, 4, 58, 72, 73, 80, 85; not listed on 1]
SPARROW, 2nd A.M. Albert Edward, 50160 (Royal Air Force); b. Manchester, s. of Bearie Choire Sparrow and Florence Catherine Sparrow; birth registered Q2 1897 at Salford; lived (1911) at 76 Spencer Street, Accrington; e. into Royal Flying Corps (later Royal Air Force) 28th November 1916 as Air Mechanic 3rd Class; pmtd. Air Mechanic 2nd Class 1st March 1917; killed 20th November 1918 (21) in railway accident near St. Quentin; bd. Premont Brit. Cem.; parents lived at 74 Oswald Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 34, 58, 85, 98, 169]
SPENCER, Pte. Albert, 14497 (10th Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps); b. 19th November 1884 at Accrington, s. of Joseph and Emma Spencer; lived (1901) at 13 Manor Street, Accrington with father and step-mother Jane; e. 4th September 1915 at Victoria Barracks, New South Wales; died 21st May 1918 (33) at 20th Casualty Clearing Station of wounds (bomb wound, abdomen) received in action on the day before; bd. Vignacourt Brit. Cem.; father lived at 31 Booth Street, Accrington. [1, 3, 29, 35, 72]
SPENCER, Pte. Fred, 25917 (2nd Bn., Border Regt.); b. 22nd November 1897 at Accrington, s. of Frederick and Elizabeth Spencer; lived (1911) at 42 Scaitcliffe Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 26th October 1917 (19); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; parents lived at 24 Scaitcliffe Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 79, 85]
SPENCER, Lt. George D.S.C. (H.M.S. "Iris II", Royal Naval Reserve); b. 21st October 1886 at Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, s. of Rev. Abraham Spencer and Hannah Spencer; bro. of Capt. James Hilary Spencer; aptd. Sub-lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve 25th August 1910; aptd. Lieutenant 25th August 1912; lived (1915) at St. James' Church Vicarage, Accrington; m. Grace Emily Millachip 19th October 1915 at Christ Church, Brondesbury; posted to H.M.S. "Iris II" 23rd March 1918; died 23rd April 1918 (31) of wounds sustained in the Zeebrugge Raid; bd. Hampstead Cem., London. [1, 2, 3, 214, 215, 216]
SPENCER, H. [1]. See SPENCER, Capt. James Hilary.
SPENCER, Capt. James Hilary (1st Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 13th January 1894 at Haslingden, s. of Rev. Abraham Spencer and Hannah Spencer; bro. of Lt. George Spencer; lived (1915) at St. James' Church Vicarage, Accrington; wounded and taken prisoner-of-war at Estaires 12th/13th April 1918; d.o.w. 16th July 1918 (24) at War Hospital No. 692; bd. Lille Southern Cem.; fiancée Marguerite Beulah Paulsen lived at 4 Eldon Grove, Hull. [1 and 2 as SPENCER, H.; 3, 4, 58, 130, 217]
SPRAKE, Lt. Gilbert Edwin (5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 1st June 1887 at Accrington, s. of David Lewis Sprake and Isabella Sprake; lived at Bryn Tirion, Whalley Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 4th June 1915 (28); bd. Twelve Tree Copse Cem., Gallipoli. [1, 2, 3, 4, 30, 58, 73, 115, 218]
SQUIRES, Pte. James, 18060 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 14th June 1893 at Accrington, s. of William and Mary Jane Squires; lived (1911) at 293 Blackburn Road, Accrington; e. between 21st and 26th January 1915; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (23); comm. Thiepval Memorial; parents lived at 39 Lower Antley Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 58, 85]
STANSFIELD, Pte. Harry, 201660 (2nd Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); b. 7th April 1897 at Accrington, s. of John and Sarah Jane Stansfield; lived at 80 Cedar Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 21st October 1917 (20); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 72, 85]
STARKIE, Pte. John, 12071 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 12th July 1886 at Padiham, s. of John and Ann Eliza (Annie) Starkie; lived (1911) at 25 Birtwistle Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 10th August 1915 (29); bd. 7th Field Ambulance Cem., Gallipoli; parents lived at 15 Snape Street, Blackburn. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 85, 99]
STAVES, Sgt. Richard Wattam, 14632 ("B" Coy. 8th Bn., Lincolnshire Regt.); b. North Willingham, Lincolnshire, s. of Joseph and Elizabeth Staves; m. (as a police constable in Accrington) Isabella Boswell 20th September 1898 at All Saints' Church, Sixhills, Lincolnshire; lived at 27 Water Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd/3rd July 1916 (40); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow and children Phoebe Elizabeth Rebecca (b. 1901), Doris Boswell (b. 1903), Irena May (b. 1905) and Mona Dowman (b. 1907) lived at 27 Water Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 76, 85, 219]
STEAD, Pte. George Henry Clifford Slaney (Clifford), 52996 (15th Bn., Cheshire Regt.; formerly 21525 Royal Lancaster Regt.); b. Madeley, Shropshire, s. of Arthur Price Stead and Elizabeth Stead; bapt. 18th May 1897 at Madeley, Shropshire; lived (1911) at 9 Southall Road, Dawley Magna, Shropshire and (1915) at 46 Chester Street, Accrington; e. 6th November 1915 and posted to The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.); transferred to Cheshire Regt. 1st October 1916; k.i.a. 28th March 1918 (20); comm. Pozieres Mem.; step-mother Mercy Stead lived at 28 Hyndburn Street, Accrington. [3, 4, 35, 44, 58, 74, 85, 160; not listed on 1]
STEEL, Pte. James, 12875 (9th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 9th March 1893 at Accrington, s. of William and Alice Steel; lived (1911) at 31 Nelson Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 19th September 1918 (25); comm. Doiran Memorial, Greece; sister Clara Chapman lived at 35 Plantation Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 35, 58, 72, 83]
STEELE, Pte. Alfred, 240070 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 21st June 1895 at Rochdale, s. of John and Sarah Jane Steele; lived at 10 Rowland Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 3rd July 1917 (22) at a casualty clearing station; bd. Rocquigny-Equancourt Road Brit. Cem., Manancourt. [1, 3, 4, 73, 79, 85; 35, 58 as STEEL]
STEWART, Cpl. Gordon, S2/015308 (Field Bakery, Army Service Corps); b. 31st August 1895 at Accrington, s. of Edward Stanley Stewart and Annie Stewart; lived at 17 Percy Street, Accrington; d. (inflammation of lung and heart trouble) 4th August 1915 (19) at No. 6 Stationary Hospital, Le Havre; bd. Ste. Marie Cem., Le Havre. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 72, 73, 85]
STEWART, Sgt. John, 46554 (12th Bn., Manchester Regt.; formerly 15108 Royal Defence Corps); b. 9th September 1888 at Accrington, s. of Richard and Mary Ann Stewart; marriage to Agnes Ellen Nield registered Q2 1913 at Haslingden; k.i.a. 25th April 1917 (28); comm. Arras Memorial; widow and step-child James Roland Nield (b. 1907) lived at Glengarry, Hollins Lane, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 80, 85, 99]
STOCKDALE, Pte. John William, 26585 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Accrington, s. of Benjamin Stockdale and Rose Ann Stockdale; birth registered Q3 1891 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 18 Washington Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 15th May 1917 (25); bd. Albuera Cem., Bailleul-sire-Berthoult. [1 as STOCKDALE, J.; 2, 3, 4, 58, 98, 158]
STOCKS, Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Samuel, M27051 (H.M.S. "Tornado", Royal Navy); b. 19th October 1886 at Accrington, only son of Samuel and Mary Stocks; lived (1911) at 186 Burnley Road, Accrington; e. 30th July 1917; d. 23rd December 1917 (31) when the destroyer H.M.S. "Tornado" was sunk by a German mine; comm. Plymouth Naval Memorial. [1, 3, 58, 85, 135]
STONE, S. [1]. Duplicate entry for STOWE, Pte. Stephen [2, 58].
STOTHER, Gunner Joseph, L/445 (Royal Field Artllery Details; formerly 158th (Accrington & Burnley) Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. Lytham, s. of Joseph and Marion Stother; birth registered Q1 1887 at Fylde; lived at 12 Station Road, Lytham; marriage to Ethel Whiteley registered Q2 1915 at Haslingden; d. (malaria and enteric) 15th July 1916 (29); bd. Amara War Cem., Iraq; widow lived at 2 Mill Street, Baxenden. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 80, 85, 98, 115]
STOTT, Pte. Fred, 45118 ("D" Coy. 2nd Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers; formerly 28311 East Lancs. Regt.); b. Rawtenstall, s. of James Robert Scott and Mary Ann Stott; birth registered Q4 1894 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 120 Blackburn Road, Haslingden; m. Ellen Feathers 4th September 1915 at Trinity Baptist Chapel, Haslingden; lived at Meadow Nook Farm, Accrington; e. 5th August 1916 and posted to 3rd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; transferred to Royal Irish Fusiliers 27th December 1916; k.i.a. 4th December 1917 (23); bd. Ramleh War Cem., Israel; widow Ellen lived at 7 Bridge Houses, Baxenden. [1, 3, 4, 35, 58, 74, 85, 98; also listed on 9]
STOWE, Pte. Stephen, 65881 (23rd Bn., Cheshire Regt.); b. 5th May 1888 at Accrington, s. of Stephen and Isabella Stowe; bro. of 242177 William Stowe; lived at 301 Willows Lane, Accrington; attested 11th February 1916; mobilized 29th March 1916 and posted to 10th Bn., South Lancs. Regt. as 27894; transferred to 2nd/1st Monmouthshire Regt., 1st May 1916; transferred to 4th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers (B.E.F.) 10th September 1916 as 36950; transferred to 3rd/5th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers 6th October 1917, joining battalion on the following day; w. 9th October 1917; transferred to Cheshire Regt. and posted to 23rd Bn. (B.E.F.) 9th May 1918; k.i.a. 5th August 1918 (30); bd. Borre Brit. Cem. [1, 3, 4, 58, 72, 85]
STOWE, Pte. William, 242177 (2nd/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); b. 20th February 1881 at Accrington, s. of Stephen and Isabella Stowe; bro. of 65881 Stephen Stowe; lived at 301 Willows Lane, Accrington; d.o.w. 9th October 1918 (37) at London General Hospital; bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 3, 4, 58, 73, 74, 85; 72 as STOW]
STUBBINS, Pte. John, 25666 (11th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers; formerly 136122 Royal Field Artillery); b. Blackburn, s. of James and Jane Ann Stubbins; birth registered Q3 1883 at Blackburn; lived (1911) at 10 Steiner View, Church; k.i.a. 20th April 1918 (34); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; step-mother Rebecca Stubbins lived at 7 Davy Street, Accrington. [1, 3, 4, 58, 85, 98, 176; also listed on 15]. The name STUBBINS, J. was a later addition to the Oak Hill Park War Memorial.
STUTTARD, Pte. George Edwin, 15427 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 17th January 1897 at Accrington, s. of James and Laura Stuttard; lived (1911) at 26 St. James Street, Accrington; e. 18th September 1914; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (19); comm. Thiepval Memorial; parents lived at 5 Hollins Lane, Accrington. [1 as STUTTARD, G.; 2, 3, 4, 5, 58, 85]
SUDDERS, Pte. Arthur, 204625 (10th Bn., Yorkshire Regt.); b. Accrington, s. of Joseph and Mary Ann Sudders; birth registered Q3 1887 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 1a Sultan Street, Accrington; marriage to Alice Hannah Lord registered Q1 1915 at Blackburn; k.i.a. 5th October 1917 (30); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; widow and son Arthur (b. 1915) lived at 8 Park Cottage, Clayton-le-Moors. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 58, 80, 85, 98; also listed on 12]
SUMNER, Pte. Peter, 44221 (1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. Burnley; adopted son of John William Lightbown and Louisa Lightbown; birth registered Q4 1894 at Burnley; lived (1911) at Cross Edge Farm, Stonefold, Baxenden; k.i.a. 17th October 1918 (24); bd. Vaux-Andigny Brit. Cem.; foster mother Louisa lived at 28 Crown Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 98]
SUTCLIFFE, Pte. Fred, 19715 (8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); b. Oswaldtwistle, s. of Robert and Louisa Sutcliffe; e. 24th July 1915 and posted to 3rd Bn., Royal Lancaster Regt.; m. Mary Elizabeth Oglesby 3rd November 1915 at Register Office, Haslingden; home address of 69 Pendle Street, Accrington; posted to 8th Bn., Royal Lancaster Regt. (B.E.F.) 28th December 1915; k.i.a. 2nd March 1916 (22); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 74, 85]
SUTCLIFFE, Pte. James Richard, 15042 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 28th September 1876 at Accrington, s. of James Isaac Sutcliffe and Margaret Sutcliffe; marriage to Gertrude Nellie Townsend registered Q3 1902 at Haslingden; lived at 12 Manor Street, Accrington; e. 14th September 1914; k.i.a. 6th August 1916 (39); bd. St. Vaast Post Mil. Cem., Richebourg l'Avoue; widow and children Mollie (b. 1903), Jim (b. 1905) and Margaret (b. 1910) lived at 12 Manor Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 30, 85]
SUTTON, Pte. William, 53637 (2nd/5th Bn., Manchester Regt.; formerly 37935 The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. 6th August 1887 at Accrington, s. of Thomas and Elizabeth Alice Sutton; lived at 17 Moore Street, Accrington; e. 30th March 1915 into Royal Army Medical Corps as 54362; dis. (defective vision) 31st May 1915; re-enlisted and taken prisoner-of-war 21st March 1918 at Villeret; d. (intenstinal catarrh) 8th August 1918 (31); bd. Valenciennes (St. Roch) Comm. Cem. [1, 3, 4, 30, 73, 74, 85, 108, 130]
TATTERSALL, Pte. Thomas Frederick, 203252 ("D" Coy. 2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Dawley, Shropshire, s. of James and Eliza Tattersall; bapt. 18th February 1894 at Malinslee (Dawley Nova), Shropshire; lived at 28 Hopwood Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 8th July 1917 (23) at 55 Field Ambulance; bd. Dickebusch New Mil. Cem. Ext., Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 100]
TAYLOR, Pte. Edgar, 203785 (2nd/4th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); d. 15th November 1921; widow Alice lived at 32 Portland Street, Accrington. [1, 85]. The name TAYLOR, E. was a later addition to the Oak Hill Park War Memorial.
TAYLOR, 2/Lt. Herbert (15th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. Accrington, s. of William and Jane Taylor; lived (1911) at 29 Sandy Lane, Accrington and (1915) at 59 Southport Road, Ormskirk; attested 27th November 1915; mobilized 28th February 1916 and posted to The King's (Liverpool Regt.) as 35566; qualified as sniper; transferred to 15th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers (B.E.F.) 20th September 1916 as 39684; pmtd. Cpl. 1st October 1916; dis. on appointment to a commissioned rank 18th February 1917; k.i.a. 1st April 1917 (28); bd. Savy Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 74]
TAYLOR, Pte. James, 39801 (1st/4th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.)); b. 7th January 1899 at Accrington, s. of John Randles Taylor and Mary Ann Taylor; lived (1911) at 3 Moorhead Farm, Accrington; k.i.a. 3rd May 1918 (19); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; mother lived at 111 Westwood Street, Accrington. [1 as TAYLOR, J. [W. RIDINGS]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 72, 85]
TAYLOR, Pte. James, 3064 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Oswaldtwistle, youngest son of Joseph and Jane Taylor; lived at 5 Newark Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 11th August 1915 (19); bd. Lancashire Landing Cem., Gallipoli. [1 as TAYLOR, J. [E. LANCS.]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 85]
TAYLOR, Pte. John Edward, 27537 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 8th January 1896 at Church, s. of John and Catherine Taylor; lived (1911) at 91 Lower Antley Street, Accrington; marriage to Susannah Riley registered Q4 1914 at Haslingden; k.i.a. 4th October 1917 (21); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; widow and daughter Lily (b. 1915) lived at 2 Grange Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 80, 85, 131, 237]
TAYLOR, Pte. John Thomas, 204077 (also given as 7718) (2nd/5th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 18th March 1895 at Baxenden, s. of Jonas and Elizabeth Taylor; lived (1911) at 632 Manchester Road, Baxenden; missing on or since 9th September 1916 (21); bd. Delville Wood Cem., Longueval; mother lived at 7 Rising Bridge Road, Baxenden. [3, 58, 73, 85, 99; not listed on 1 or 9]
TAYLOR, Cpl. Percy, 18891 (1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers; formerly 41678 Hussars of the Line); b. 27th March 1893 at Accrington, s. of Walter and Emily Taylor; lived at 116 Royds Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 3rd May 1917 (24); comm. Arras Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 99]
TAYLOR, Pte. Thomas, 11475 (6th Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); b. 7th March 1890 at Accrington, s. of Shadrach and Susannah Taylor; lived at 7 Canning Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th August 1915 (25); comm. Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. [1 as TAYLOR, T. [L.N.L.]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 99]
TAYLOR, Pte. Thomas Clifford (Tom), 54283 (16th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. Rochdale, s. of Rhodes and Emma Taylor; birth registered Q4 1895 at Rochdale; lived (1911) at 86 Manor Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd October 1918 (23); comm. Vis-en-Artois Memorial; father lived at 121 Manor Street, Accrington. [1 as TAYLOR, T. [LANCS. FUS.]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 98]
TAYLOR, Pte. Wilfrid, 180569 (29th Bn., Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regt.); b. 1st December 1878 at Accrington, s. of Edward and Ellen Ann Taylor; marriage to Mary Alice Ratcliffe registered Q4 1903 at Fylde; lived (1911) at 4 Marshall Street, Blackpool; e. 8th December 1915 at Victoria, British Columbia; k.i.a. 4th April 1917 (38); bd. Ecoivres Mil. Cem., Mont-St. Eloi; widow and mother lived at 15 Garbett Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 6, 58, 76, 80]
TERRY, Cpl. George, 5728 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 25th March 1882 at Accrington, s. of John and Alice Ann Terry; lived (1898), when first enlisting into East Lancs. Regt., at 24 Albert Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 20th October 1916 (34); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 72, 73, 111]
THOMPSON, L/Cpl. Arthur, 19073 (11th Bn., Border Regt.); b. 7th December 1894 at Accrington, s. of Wentworth and Ellen Thompson; lived (1911) at 29 Union Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 10th July 1917 (22); bd. Ramscappelle Road Mil. Cem., Nieuwpoort; father lived at 70 Whalley Road, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 99]
THOMPSON, Driver Joseph, L/777 (158th (Accrington & Burnley) Bde. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery); b. 25th October 1888 at Accrington, s. of Joseph and Elizabeth Thompson; marriage to Sylvia Ratcliffe registered Q2 1910 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 23 Wilfred Street, Accrington; d. (renal calculus) 20th February 1916 (27) at Tidworth Military Hospital; bd. Accrington Cem.; widow lived at 8 Coop Street, Blackpool. [1, 2, 3, 35, 73, 80, 85, 99]
THOMPSON, Pte. Samuel (Sam), 11622 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 13th June 1895 at Leeds, s. of John and Sarah Jane Thompson; lived (1911) at 16 Brisbane Street, Clayton-le-Moors; e. 10th August 1914 and posted to 6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. on 26th August 1914; m. Martha Alice Whipp 14th October 1914 at Baptist Chapel, Clayton-le-Moors; k.i.a. 9th August 1915 (20); comm. Helles Memorial, Gallipoli; widow and daughter Bessie (b. 1915) lived at 11 Norfolk Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 51, 58, 74, 85, 86; also listed on 12]
THORNBER, Pte. James Skinner, 10168 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Accrington, s. of William and Julia Thornber; birth registered Q4 1892 at Haslingden; lived (1901) at 70 Dowry Street, Accrington; serving (1911) with 1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt. at Inkerman Barracks, Knaphill, Woking; k.i.a. 12th March 1915 (22); comm. Le Touret Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 35, 58, 73, 98]
THORNLEY, Pte. Harry, 33703 (15th Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); b. 5th September 1886 at Accrington, s. of Henry and Hannah Thornley; marriage to Lily Barton registered Q2 1910 at Haslingden; lived (1911) at 28 Lister Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 22nd November 1916 (30); bd. New Munich Trench Brit. Cem., Beaumont-Hamel; widow and children Elizabeth May Dickenson (b. 1910), Alice Barton (b. 1913) and Margaret (b. 1915) lived at 60 Portland Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 80, 85, 99]
THORNTON, Gunner William, 198295 (Orkney Bde., Royal Garrison Artillery); b. 22nd August 1894 at Accrington, s. of Robinson and Jane Thornton; lived (1911) at 137 Bold Street, Accrington; e. into Royal Field Artillery 26th August 1914; posted to 69th Bde., R.F.A. 17th October 1914, embarking for M.E.F. 20th June 1915; w. (gun shot wound, left foot) 3rd September 1915; posted to 130th Bde. H.Q., R.F.A. 20th January 1916; posted to 31st Bde., R.F.A. 25th July 1916; after two further postings to 61st and 51st Reserve Bdes., posted to Royal Garrison Artillery Orkney 4th February 1918; d. (influenza and pneumonia) at 2pm on 30th November 1918 (24) at Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall; bd. Accrington Cem.; mother lived at 62 Pitt Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 58, 72, 73, 74, 85]
THRELFALL, C.S.M. Nathan M.M., 18377 (20th (5th City) Bn., Manchester Regt.); b. 4th August 1889 at Southport, s. of Nathan and Alice Ann Threlfall; "he was for some time a teacher at All Saints' Schools, and later resided with his parents at 60, St. James's-street, Accrington"; lived (1911) at 52 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, Manchester and (1913) at 57 Needwood Street, Harpurey while serving as a police constable; m. Mary Isabella Oliver 17th November 1913 at St. Anne's Church, Newton Heath; e. shortly after war was declared; d.o.w. in hospital at Stockport 29th October 1918 (29); bd. Manchester (Philips Park) Cem.; widow and child James Nathan (b. 1914) lived at Newton Heath, Manchester. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 99, 220, 233]
TIMPERLEY, Pte. John Thomas, 23285 ("Y" Comp. 15th Bn., Cheshire Regt.); b. 2nd December 1872 at 13 Middleton Place, Glasgow, s. of Thomas and Eliza Timperley; lived (1911) with the family of his sister Elizabeth Alice Ellison at 110 Stanley Street, Accrington; d. (nephritis) 10th November 1916 (43) at Chatham; bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 221]
TODD, Gnr. James, 188345 ("A" Bty. 119th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. Hapton, s. of James and Sylpha Todd; lived (1911) at Greennook Cottage, Hapton; marriage to Sarah Ellen Moss registered Q3 1916 at Burnley; d.o.w. (gassed) 8th September 1918 (21); bd. La Kreule Mil. Cem., Hazebrouck; widow and son James (b. 1917) lived at 44 Grange Lane, Accrington. [1, 2 and 63 as TODD, W. J.; 3, 4, 34, 58, 73, 80, 85]
TODD, Rifleman James Christie, 8727 (3rd Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps); b. 12th September 1890 at Accrington, s. of Hugh and Winifred Todd; lived (1901) at 2 Pendle Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 4th February 1915 (24); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper; mother lived at 32 Lodge Street, Accrington. [1 as TODD, J.; 2, 3, 4, 33, 35, 72, 85]
TODD, Sgt. Walter Counsell, 15259 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 3rd February 1895 at Baxenden, s. of Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Todd; lived at 1 Church Street, Baxenden; e. 16th September 1914; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (21); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 58, 85; also listed on 9]
TODD, W. J. [1]. See TODD, Gnr. James.
TOMLINS, Pte. Daniel, 240868 (2nd/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. Bury, s. of William and Catherine Tomlins; birth registered Q4 1875 at Bury; marriage to Eliza Ann Howarth registered (as Todd-Bond) Q2 1902 at Haslingden; lived at 44 Ranger Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th October 1917 (42); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial; widow and children Charles Walter (b. 1905), Albert (b. 1906) and Mary Isabella (b. 1908) lived at 44 Ranger Street, Accrington. [1, 3, 4, 33, 58, 76, 80, 85, 98]
TOMLINSON, Pte. Norman, 34574 (1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers; formerly 31227 Hussars Regt.); b. 14th July 1896 at Ewood, Blackburn, s. of Andrew and Margaret Tomlinson; lived (1911) at 16 Albert Street, Church; k.i.a. 9th April 1917 (20); bd. Tilloy Brit. Cem., Tilloy-les-Mofflaines; parents lived at 73 Spring Street, Accrington. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 79, 85]
TOMLINSON, Pte. Robert (Bert), 10534 (39th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps); b. 26th October 1894 at Accrington, s. of Robert and Elizabeth Tomlinson; lived at 6 Mansion Street South, Accrington; d.o.w. (gun shot head wounds) 10th March 1917 (22); comm. Basra Memorial, Iraq. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 99]
TOMLINSON, Sgt. Robert Henry, 33341 (5th Bn., Wiltshire Regt.; formerly 162189 Royal Field Artillery); b. Accrington, s. of John and Elizabeth Alice Tomlinson; birth registered Q2 1888 at Haslingden; lived at 172 Blackburn Road, Accrington; d. (influenza) 12th October 1918 (30) at Ahmednagar, India; comm. Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India. [1, 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 80, 85]
TOMLINSON, L/Sgt. William, 15635 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 3rd January 1881 at Accrington, s. of James Henry Tomlinson and Margaret Tomlinson; lived (1901) at 27 Charter Street, Accrington; e. 21st September 1914; marriage to Jane Andrews registered Q3 1915 at Haslingden; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916 (35); comm. Thiepval Memorial; widow lived at 27 Charter Street, Accrington. [1 as TOMLINSON, W. [E. LANCS.]; 2, 3, 4, 5, 35, 80, 85]
TOMLINSON, Driver William, L/24584 ("B" Bty. 148th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); b. 28th September 1894 at Accrington, s. of David and Lavinia Tomlinson; lived at 47 Walnut Street, Blackburn; d. (accidentally killed) 6th January 1917 (22); bd. Bailleulmont Comm. Cem. [1 as TOMLINSON, W. [R.F.A.]; 2, 3, 4, 58, 73, 85, 108]
TOUGH, Capt. Arnold Bannatyne (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 31st March 1890 at Crook, Co. Durham, s. of William Robb Tough and Margaret Tough; bro. of John James Tough; lived at Parkside, Blackburn Road, Accrington; aptd. Lt. Accrington Bn., East Lancs Regt. 17th September 1914; aptd. Capt. 5th May 1915; k.i.a. leading First Wave of attack, 1st July 1916 (26); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
TOUGH, Capt. John James (5th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps); b. Crook, Co. Durham, s. of William Robb Tough and Margaret Tough; bro. of Arnold Bannatyne Tough; m. Theresa Annie Ross 25th April 1914 at Caldeonian Station Hotel, Edinburgh; lived at Willow House, Blackburn Road, Accrington with daughter Margaret Theresa (b. 1915); d.o.w. 6th/7th October 1918 (29); bd. Flesquieres Hill Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 33, 85, 194]
TOWLER, Pte. Eldred Terrill, 240863 (formerly 2882) (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); b. 18th November 1897 at 11 Chapel Street, Accrington, s. of Henry and Martha Terrill Towler; lived (1911) at 73 Devonshire Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 6th November 1918 (20); bd. Maubeuge-Centre Cem.; mother lived at 42 Abbey Street, Accrington. [1 as TOWLER, E.; 2, 3, 4, 58, 85, 110, 234]
