BOOTLE - MERSEYSIDE
Private Andrew John BAILEY 688
known as John Bailey Born: Liverpool, England Enlisted: 3-3-1915, Melbourne, Victoria 60th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action: 19-7-1916, France Resting: VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, France Son of Matthew & Margaret Bailey, 58 Dryden St., Bootle, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 169 Andrew is also honoured on the following Memorials: Gray Street Council School, Bootle |
Private August Henry BULS 2454
Enlisted as Harry B. BULS Born: Liverpool, England Enlisted 2-9-1915, Melbourne, Victoria 46th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 11-4-1917, France Honoured: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France Son of John & Margaret Buls, 21 Paxton Street, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 141 |
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Signaller James CHARTERS 5313
Born: Liverpool, England Enlisted: 1-4-1916, Melbourne, Victoria 24th Battalion Australian Infantry Died of Wounds 9-4-1918, France aged 38years Resting: Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, Warloy-Baillon, Picardie, France Son of James and Emily Charters Husband of Emily Adelaide Charters, of Rosebank, Sea View Crescent, Black Rock, Melbourne, Australia. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 101 James is also honoured on the following Memorials: Bootle Civic Memorials - Southport Civic Memorial - Ainsdale Civic Memorial - Ainsdale United Reformed Church |
The Age (Melbourne, Victoria) 22-4-1918
CHARTERS. — On 9th April, officially reported died of gunshot wounds, somewhere in France, 5313 Private J. Charters, loving husband of E.
Charters, and little daughter Rita.
One of God's best,
CHARTERS. — On 9th April, officially reported died of gunshot wounds, somewhere in France, 5313 Private J. Charters, loving husband of E.
Charters, and little daughter Rita.
One of God's best,
Sergeant John Andrew DALY 3935
Enlisted as John Andrew Fisher Born: Liverpool, England Enlisted: 15-11-1915, Melbourne, Victoria 24th Battalion Australian Infantry Died of Wounds 16-6-1918, France Resting: Vignacourt British Cemetery, Vignacourt, Picardie, France Son of Michael & Margaret Daly, 1 Edith Road, Orrell Bootle, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 101 John is also honoured on the following Memorials: St. James'R.C. Church, Bootle - St. Elizabeth of Hungary's R.C. Church, Litherland |
Corporal Douglas DEARTH 1523/A
Born: Oldham, Lancashire, England
Enlisted: 8-5-1915, Melbourne, Victoria
24th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 1-9-1918, France
Resting: Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Peronne, Picardie, France
Son of Henry William & Elizabeth Dearth, 2 Downing Road, Bootle, Liverpool, England
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 101
Born: Oldham, Lancashire, England
Enlisted: 8-5-1915, Melbourne, Victoria
24th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 1-9-1918, France
Resting: Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Peronne, Picardie, France
Son of Henry William & Elizabeth Dearth, 2 Downing Road, Bootle, Liverpool, England
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 101
Private Thomas Leathes DIXON 211
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, England Enlisted: 4-3-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales 19th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 29-5-1916, France aged 28years Resting: Brewery Orchard Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, France Son of Joseph and Prudence Dixon, of 13, Oxford Rd., Bootle, Liverpool, England. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 88 |
Private Matthew FARRELL 424
Also known as Matthew Farley Born: Bootle, England Enlisted: 15-1-1916, West Maitland, New South Wales 34th Battalion Australian Infantry Died 19-7-1917, Belgium Honoured: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Son of Peter & Rose Farley, 30 Johnstone St., Bootle, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 123 |
Private Thomas Patrick FARRELL 217
Born: Kensington, Liverpool, Lancashire Enlisted: 10-2-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales 19th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 27-5-1916, France aged 28years Resting: Brewery Orchard Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, France Son of Richard and Alice Farrell. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 88 |
Private Harry FODDY 864
Born: Warrington, Lancashire Enlisted: 6-2-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales 18th Battalion Australian Infantry Died 22-8-1915, aged 20years Honoured: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey Son of Walter William and Margaret Foddy, of 355, Hawthorne Rd., Bootle, Liverpool, England. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 85 Harry is also honoured on the following Memorials: Christ Church C of E Church, Bootle - Hawthorne Road Council School, Bootle - Stanley Road Baptist Church, Bootle |
Bootle Times 22-10-1915
BOOTLE AUSTRALIAN KILLED
Many readers will learn with regret that Pte. Harry Foddy, of the Australian Imperial Force, was killed in action at Gallipoli between the 21st and 25th August last. The deceased, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Foddy, 355, Hawthorne-road, Bootle was at one time employed by Messrs. Thomas Anderson and Sons, Derby-road, but later secured a berth in the service of the White Star Co., as steward, sailing on the R.M.S. Runic. Going to Sydney at the early part of the year, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, and accompanied them to Gallipoli. For many years he was connected with the Bootle Baptist Church, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The deceased was only 21 years of age. His brother Walter, who belonged to the 2nd South Lancashire regiment, was killed at Remnel in February. Mr and Mrs. Foddy have received many letters of condolence, including one from their Majesties the King and Queen.
BOOTLE AUSTRALIAN KILLED
Many readers will learn with regret that Pte. Harry Foddy, of the Australian Imperial Force, was killed in action at Gallipoli between the 21st and 25th August last. The deceased, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Foddy, 355, Hawthorne-road, Bootle was at one time employed by Messrs. Thomas Anderson and Sons, Derby-road, but later secured a berth in the service of the White Star Co., as steward, sailing on the R.M.S. Runic. Going to Sydney at the early part of the year, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, and accompanied them to Gallipoli. For many years he was connected with the Bootle Baptist Church, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The deceased was only 21 years of age. His brother Walter, who belonged to the 2nd South Lancashire regiment, was killed at Remnel in February. Mr and Mrs. Foddy have received many letters of condolence, including one from their Majesties the King and Queen.
Private William GARRETT 225
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, New South Wales
Enlisted: 27-1-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales
55th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action: 20-7-1916, France aged 33years
Resting: Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'armentieres, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, France
Son of William and Elizabeth Garrett, of 40, Beatrice St., Bootle, Liverpool, England.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 160
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, New South Wales
Enlisted: 27-1-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales
55th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action: 20-7-1916, France aged 33years
Resting: Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'armentieres, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, France
Son of William and Elizabeth Garrett, of 40, Beatrice St., Bootle, Liverpool, England.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 160
Private Thomas Owen HUMPHREYS 910 Born: Kirkdale, Liverpool, Lancashire Enlisted: 8-1-1915 Liverpool, New South Wales 17th Battalion Australian Infantry Died of wounds 25-9-1915, Gallipoli aged 24years Resting: Beach Cemetery, Anzac Son of Owen & Sarah Humphreys, Bootle, Liverpool, England Served: Royal Naval Volunteer Service, Liverpool - 4 years Thomas is also honoured on the following Memorials: Bedford Road Council School, Bootle |
Liverpool Echo 11-11-1915
IN THE AUSTRALIANS
Thos. Owen Humphreys, aged 24, son of Mrs. Owen Humphreys, of 2, Cambridge-road, Bootle, was killed at the Dardanelles on September 25, being struck by a bomb thrown by the Turks. He was highly spoken of by the chaplain of his battalion in a letter of sympathy to the parents. He belonged to the 17th Battalion (Fifth Brigade) Australian Forces. Before going to Australia about two years ago, he was a clerk in a co-operative stores in the Walton district. Two brothers are now serving in France.
IN THE AUSTRALIANS
Thos. Owen Humphreys, aged 24, son of Mrs. Owen Humphreys, of 2, Cambridge-road, Bootle, was killed at the Dardanelles on September 25, being struck by a bomb thrown by the Turks. He was highly spoken of by the chaplain of his battalion in a letter of sympathy to the parents. He belonged to the 17th Battalion (Fifth Brigade) Australian Forces. Before going to Australia about two years ago, he was a clerk in a co-operative stores in the Walton district. Two brothers are now serving in France.
Family Grave Bootle Cemetery - Berenice Baynham
Private Wilfrid Henry JOHNSTON 4834
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, England Enlisted: 19-3-1917, Balaclava, Victoria 14th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 11-4-1918, France aged 19years Resting: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Picardie, France Son of John Henry and Maggie Hutton Gaudie Johnston, of "Belmont," Alexandra Drive, Bootle, Liverpool, England. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 73 Wilfrid is also honoured on the following Memorials: St. Andrews C of E Church, Linacre |
Bootle Times 26-4-1918
PRIVATE W.H. JOHNSTON KILLED IN ACTION
Yet another names has to be added to Bootle's Roll of Honour - Wilfrid Henry Johnston, of the Australian Infantry, son of Councillor J.H. Johnston, J.P., and Mrs. Johnston, Alexandra-drive, Orrell. The sad intimation was received on Friday last that after nine days' incessant fighting, in which the enemy was not allowed to gain an inch of ground, this gallant young soldier was killed almost instantaneously in the front trenches by a German bullet. In a touching letter of sympathy to Pte. Johnston's parents, the Chaplain says: "His life was above reproach - clean soul, fearless, cheerful, a fine soldier - 'a very gallant gentleman' and a follower of his great Captain, Christ - His memory shall abide in many lives made better by his presence. He had time only to think of you before he went Home. "Write to my people for me," was all he said. His last thought was not for himself." This ends, shortly after attaining his 19th year, a life full of great promise. Pte. Wilfrid Johnston attended Linacre, Orrell, and the Technical Schools in his native Borough, was captain of his school football team at the age of 11, and later on developed into a fine athlete. He was a member of the Linacre Wesleyan Sunday School. Many of his boyhood chums have also made the great sacrifice, and to those who remain his and their example of "playing the game" like Britishers will always be an incentive to noble life, and, if needs be, heroic unselfish, Christian death.
PRIVATE W.H. JOHNSTON KILLED IN ACTION
Yet another names has to be added to Bootle's Roll of Honour - Wilfrid Henry Johnston, of the Australian Infantry, son of Councillor J.H. Johnston, J.P., and Mrs. Johnston, Alexandra-drive, Orrell. The sad intimation was received on Friday last that after nine days' incessant fighting, in which the enemy was not allowed to gain an inch of ground, this gallant young soldier was killed almost instantaneously in the front trenches by a German bullet. In a touching letter of sympathy to Pte. Johnston's parents, the Chaplain says: "His life was above reproach - clean soul, fearless, cheerful, a fine soldier - 'a very gallant gentleman' and a follower of his great Captain, Christ - His memory shall abide in many lives made better by his presence. He had time only to think of you before he went Home. "Write to my people for me," was all he said. His last thought was not for himself." This ends, shortly after attaining his 19th year, a life full of great promise. Pte. Wilfrid Johnston attended Linacre, Orrell, and the Technical Schools in his native Borough, was captain of his school football team at the age of 11, and later on developed into a fine athlete. He was a member of the Linacre Wesleyan Sunday School. Many of his boyhood chums have also made the great sacrifice, and to those who remain his and their example of "playing the game" like Britishers will always be an incentive to noble life, and, if needs be, heroic unselfish, Christian death.
Private Nathaniel LUNT 2159
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 20-10-1915, Adelaide, South Australia
48th Battalion late 32nd Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 20-9-1918, France aged 32years
Resting: Bellicourt British Cemetery, Bellicourt, Picardie, France
Brother of John Lunt, of 9, Bibby Lane, Bootle, Liverpool.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 146
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 20-10-1915, Adelaide, South Australia
48th Battalion late 32nd Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 20-9-1918, France aged 32years
Resting: Bellicourt British Cemetery, Bellicourt, Picardie, France
Brother of John Lunt, of 9, Bibby Lane, Bootle, Liverpool.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 146
Sapper John LYNN 6147
Born: Liverpool, England Enlisted: 8-11-1915, Perth, Western Australia 14th Field Company Australian Engineers Died 30-10-1917, Belgium Honoured: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Son of John and Anne Lynn. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 24 Also honoured St. James R.C. Church, Bootle Photo: laurinlaurin espie
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Private John James MacFARLANE 1649
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, Lancashire Enlisted: 2-4-1915, At Sea - Transport A54 6th Battalion Australian Infantry Died of Wounds 13-8-1915, Gallipoli Resting: Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey Son of John & Elizabeth McFarlane Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 47 Wilfrid is also honoured on the following Memorials: St.James' R.C. Church, Bootle |
Liverpool Echo 30-9-1915
BOOTLE SOLDIER
Private John McFarlane, of the Australian contingent, who formerly resided with his parents in Hemans-street, Bootle, was killed in action at the Dardanelles. He was in his twenty-first year, and was formerly a steward in the Allan and White Star Lines. He joined the forces from the S.S. Runic, on which vessel he was engaged as a steward. In June he was wounded and taken to hospital in Cairo. His death occurred shortly after his return to active service. In a letter to his mother, the sergeant-major of his company says: "The young soldier was shot through the head whilst on duty in the trenches, having only rejoined the forces a fortnight."
BOOTLE SOLDIER
Private John McFarlane, of the Australian contingent, who formerly resided with his parents in Hemans-street, Bootle, was killed in action at the Dardanelles. He was in his twenty-first year, and was formerly a steward in the Allan and White Star Lines. He joined the forces from the S.S. Runic, on which vessel he was engaged as a steward. In June he was wounded and taken to hospital in Cairo. His death occurred shortly after his return to active service. In a letter to his mother, the sergeant-major of his company says: "The young soldier was shot through the head whilst on duty in the trenches, having only rejoined the forces a fortnight."
Private Andrew McCOWAN 407
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 24-8-1914, South Melbourne, Victoria
5th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 14-7-1915, Gallipoli, aged 32years
Resting: Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey
Son of Emma McCowan, of 44, Bickerton St., Aigburth, Liverpool, & the late Daniel McCowan.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 44
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 24-8-1914, South Melbourne, Victoria
5th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 14-7-1915, Gallipoli, aged 32years
Resting: Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey
Son of Emma McCowan, of 44, Bickerton St., Aigburth, Liverpool, & the late Daniel McCowan.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 44
Private George Mooney 4479
Born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Enlisted: 15-11-1915, Casula, New South Wales 20th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 9-10-1917, Belgium Honoured: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Son of Joseph G & J Mooney, 45 Hero street, Bootle, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 92 |
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Family Grave - Bootle Cemetery
Family Grave - Bootle Cemetery
Private Alexander O'GRADY 5193
Born: Bootle, Liverpool, England Enlisted: 21-12-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales 1st Battalion Australian Infantry Died: 22-7-1916, France Honoured: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France Son of Thomas & Mary O'Grady, Derby Road, Bootle, Liverpool, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 30 |
Private Edward PRESCOTT 2115
Also known as James Hyland Born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Enlisted: 15-3-1916, Newcastle, New South Wales 1st Australian Pioneer Battalion Killed in Action 21-4-1918, France Honoured: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France Son of James Prescott Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 172 |
Corporal George William RUSHTON 560
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 24-8-1915, Melbourne, Victoria
24th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 14-11-1915, Gallipoli aged 28years
Resting: Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey
Son of David and Eleanor Rushton, of 149, Benedict St., Bootle, Liverpool, England
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 103
Born: Liverpool, England
Enlisted: 24-8-1915, Melbourne, Victoria
24th Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 14-11-1915, Gallipoli aged 28years
Resting: Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey
Son of David and Eleanor Rushton, of 149, Benedict St., Bootle, Liverpool, England
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 103
Private Bartholomew George STILWELL 1413
Born: 21-6-1888, Gibraltar Enlisted: 15-9-1914, Echuca, Victoria 14th Battalion Australian Infantry Died 7-5-1915 (enteric fever) Lemnos, Aegean Islands, Greece, aged 26years Honoured: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey Son of William Charles and Julianne Stilwell, 29 Bank St., Bootle, England Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 74 Bartholomew is also honoured on the following Memorials: Bootle Civic Memorials - Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Bernard R.C. Church, Toxeth - Catholic Institute School, Liverpool - Longmoor Lane Council School, Fazakerley |
Liverpool Echo 21-6-1915
Mrs. Stilwell, of 29, Bank-road, Bootle, has received news that her youngest son, Lance-corporal B.G. Stilwell, has died in hospital from wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. He was twenty-five years of age. He joined the 14th Battalion 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force at the outbreak of the war. In a letter received by his parents previous to the news of his death, he said: "Just a line to let you know that I am keeping well. Every time we show our bayonets the Turks clear like rabbits. They are terribly afraid of our Australian boys, and I think we give them a big licking. We are in a splendid position."
Mrs. Stilwell, of 29, Bank-road, Bootle, has received news that her youngest son, Lance-corporal B.G. Stilwell, has died in hospital from wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. He was twenty-five years of age. He joined the 14th Battalion 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force at the outbreak of the war. In a letter received by his parents previous to the news of his death, he said: "Just a line to let you know that I am keeping well. Every time we show our bayonets the Turks clear like rabbits. They are terribly afraid of our Australian boys, and I think we give them a big licking. We are in a splendid position."
Family Grave
Private Robert Samuel WOOD 570
Born: Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enlisted: 18-8-1914, Randwick, New South Wales
2nd Battalion Australian Infantry
Died of Wounds 11-6-1915, Egypt
Resting: Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 35
Born: Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enlisted: 18-8-1914, Randwick, New South Wales
2nd Battalion Australian Infantry
Died of Wounds 11-6-1915, Egypt
Resting: Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 35
Private David WREN 150
Born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Enlisted: 19-9-1914, Melbourne, Victoria 14th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 27-4-1915, Gallipoli, Turkey, aged 25years Resting: Quinn's Post Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey Son of David and Margaret Wren, of 12, Florida St., Bootle, Liverpool, England. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 74 David is also honoured on the following Memorials: St Mary's C of E School, Bootle - St Matthew's C of E Church, Bootle David's father (David 4-9-1915) & brother (John 5-10-1918) also to died during the war. |
Bootle Times 18-6-1915
ANOTHER BOOTLE MAN KILLED IN ACTION
Pte. David Wren, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wren, 12, Florida-street, Bootle, was killed in action on the 27th April. Though only 24 years of age, he had a wide and varied experience. He was educated at St.Mary's, and shortly after leaving school took a fancy to the sea, and sailed with his father. Later, he joined the Naval Reserve, and at the completion of his five years' service, sailed under the Cunard Company. Some three years ago he went to Australia, and when war broke out volunteered for service in the Imperial Force. After five months' training in Australia, he proceeded to Egypt, where he remained until April 11th, when he was ordered to the front. Going into action on the 27th, he had not been on the field of battle more than a few hours when he met his death.
ANOTHER BOOTLE MAN KILLED IN ACTION
Pte. David Wren, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wren, 12, Florida-street, Bootle, was killed in action on the 27th April. Though only 24 years of age, he had a wide and varied experience. He was educated at St.Mary's, and shortly after leaving school took a fancy to the sea, and sailed with his father. Later, he joined the Naval Reserve, and at the completion of his five years' service, sailed under the Cunard Company. Some three years ago he went to Australia, and when war broke out volunteered for service in the Imperial Force. After five months' training in Australia, he proceeded to Egypt, where he remained until April 11th, when he was ordered to the front. Going into action on the 27th, he had not been on the field of battle more than a few hours when he met his death.
St. Matthew's Honour Roll - Bootle