BIOGRAPHIES [M]

G H F McCARTON

GEORGE HENRY FRANCIS McCARTEN

Awards: DSM

Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 270023 Royal Navy H.M.S. "Invincible."
who died on Wednesday, 31/05/1916

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL , Ref:.15., Hampshire, United Kingdom

No - Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

Not on - Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919[navy]

McCarten George Henry Francis Chief Engineer Artificer 270023 HMS 'Invincible', lost 31 May, 1916 at Jutland, age 39, Born at Combrooke, Warwickshire, served his apprenticeship with Mesrts Sharpe and Co at the Phoenix Foundry, Lancaster, worked at Vickers, Barrow and joined the Royal Navy 1900, awarded DCM. Son of the late Mr Edward McCarten who was warden of Bowerham Barracks for 20 years. His mother resides at 1, Gordon Villas, Lancaster.A brother of his was killed in the South African war, and a cousin, Lieutenant G H Walker of the 4th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment was killed in Flanders a year ago.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 10 June, 1916 page 8, photo Code 1550 .

W McCRAY

WILLIAM McCRAY

Private 50614 17th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
who died on Monday, 20/05/1918 .

HARLEBEKE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Ref:II. E. 18., Harelbeke,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William McCray. Resided at 22 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. A single man. Pte. 50614. K.L'pool. He served for 1 yr. abroad. Killed May 20th 1918. Annie McCray (Mother).

William McCray. Private 50614 17th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Born, resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 20/05/18. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Supp. notes: Formerly 34551 Royal Lancaster Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

McCray Wm Private Kings Liverpool Regiment, died of wounds as a POW in Germany, April, 1918, age 22, educated at St Thomas' school, employed at White Cross Mills. Second son of Mr & Mrs Wm McCray, 22, Aldcliffe Road, his elder brother Private John has been wounded in Mesopotamia.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 21, September, 1918 page 3, no photo Code ? 1494 .

W MACDONNELL [ this is the spelling on memorial]

WILLIAM McDONNELL

Private 24224 1st Bn., Border Regiment
who died on Saturday, 24/11/1917.Age 30 .
Son of William and Margaret McDonnell, of Lancaster.

ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ref: P. III. T. 2B., ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France

No - Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

William McDonnell. Private 24224 1st Bn., Border Regt.
Born and resided in Lancaster. Enlisted in Whitehaven.
Died 4/11/17. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Macdonell William Private Border Regiment, wounded, 23 November, 1917, died of wounds in a Rouen France, hospital, 24, November, 1917, age 30, address Robert Street, Lancaster, educated at Saint Peter's school, employed by Messrs Wymans as manager of the Whitehaven Railway Station book stall, and at Lancaster Castle Station. Second son of Mr & Mrs Macdonell, a brother Sergeant B Macdonell is a physical drill instructor.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 1 December, 1917 page 8, no photo Code 1489

R McGOWAN

ROWLAND McGOWAN

Lance Corporal 2038 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Thursday, 27/05/1915 . Age 24
Son of John and Grace McGowan, of Laurieston House, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire.
A Dental Surgeon.

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, Ref:Enclosure No.2 VI. A. 38., Ieper,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

No - Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

Rowland McGowan. L/Cpl. 2038 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born Dumfries, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 27/05/15. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mc Gowan Rowland Lance Corporal 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, 26 May, 1915, age 24, born at Glencaple farm, Caerlaverlock, Dumfrieshire, educated at Glencaple Public school, Hutton Hall Academy,Dumfries Academy, Edinburgh (qualified LDS) employed as a dental surgeon, he assisted Mr J W Hall, Castle Hill, Lancaster for 18 months, 'an unassuming gentlemanly young fellow'. Played with the tennis section of Lancaster Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club. Parents Mr and Mrs. McGowan of Lauriston House, Dunscore, Dumfries.

Source Lancaster Observer date 4 June1915 page 2, photo Code 0

J McGUIRE

JOHN McGUIRE

Corporal 299 1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
who died on Tuesday, 10/11/1914 . Age 29 .
Son of James and Annie McGuire, of Lancaster;
Husband of Maggie McGuire, of 16, Albyn St. East, Preston.

BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Ref: III. C. 18, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John Maguire. Resided at 6 Albion Street ,Preston, but was a native of Lancaster.. A married man. Sergt.299. 1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment He served for 15 years at home, previous to war, and then 1 year and 2 months abroad. Died of Wounds 10th November, 1914.

John McQuire. Cpl. 299. 1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Born Lancaster, and enlisted in Preston.
Died 10/11/14. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

J McKEARNAN [this is the spelling on the memorial]

[J McKEIRNAN - mis-spelled on CWGC & SDGW]

Corporal 240617 King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 2nd/5th Bn.
who died on Sunday, 03/06/1917

RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: I. G. 20., FLEURBAIX, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John McKearnan. Resided at Lune Road Lancaster. A single man.. L/Cpl . 2/5th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment He served for 2 years at home, and 5 months abroad. Killed June 3rd 1917.

John McKeirnan. Cpl. 240617. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 2/5th Bn.

Enlisted in Lancaster.
Died 03/06/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

B A MACKERETH

BRYAN ASHTON MACKERETH

Private 63901 18th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers
formerly (49690), King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Thursday, 31/10/1918 . Age 19 .
Son of Henry and Annie Mackereth, of Brookdale, Scotforth, Lancaster.
Native of Stodday, Lancaster

VICHTE MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: I. C. 9., Anzegem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Bryan Ashton Mackereth. Resided at Brookdale, Hala Road, Scotforth, Lancaster A single man Private. KORL. He served for 6 months abroad Killed Oct. 31st 1918 (form initialled by A.W.S. at end)

Bryan Ashton Mackereth. Private.63901. 18th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 31/10/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 49696, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mackereth Bryan Ashton Private Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, France, 1918, age 19, educated at Scotforth school. Second surviving son of Mr Henry Mackereth, Waterside Farm, Stodday.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 9, November, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1491

T McLOUGHLIN

THOMAS McLOUGHLIN

Driver 696794 55th Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery
who died on Wednesday, 04/07/1917 .

VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: III. E. 18, .Ieper,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas McLoughlin. Resided at 46 Edward Street Lancaster. A married man Driver 3162.

R.F.Artillery.He served for 6 months at home and 15 months abroad.Killed.

Thomas McLoughlin . Driver 696794 RoyalHorse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery [Territorial Force]
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 04/07/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

A McMULLEN

ALEXANDRA McMULLEN
Private 11551 5th Bn., Border Regiment
who died on Sunday, 11/08/1918 .

ROSIERES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ref: III. E. 12., Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Alexandra McMullen. Resided at 9 Garnet Street, Lancaster. A married man. Pte. 11551. 6th Border Regt. He served for 1 year at home and 3 years abroad. Killed in Action.

Alexander McMullen. Private 11551 5th Bn., Border Regiment
Born Workington, Cumberland., resided Morecambe, Lancs. and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 11/08/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

McMullen Alexander Private Border Regiment killed in action, France, 11, August 1918, age 31, widow and child reside with his father in law, Mr Stamp, at 9, Garnett Street, Lancaster, educated at Saint Pater's school, employed in the linoleum mills. Two brothers are serving, ine with the East Lancashire Regiment in France, the other with the Border regiment in India, both have been wounded.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 31, August, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1564 .

J McNAMARA

J McNAMARA

Nationality:.Canadian

Private 192149 Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment) 26th Bn.

who died on Thursday, 08/08/1918

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref:.XVI. A. 4., Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Re ception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John McNamara. Resided at 15 Wood Street., Lancaster A married man .Pte 192149 25th Canadians. He served for 4 years at home. His widow reported him killed

Not on - Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Macnamara John Private Canadian Contingent, killed in action, 8 August, 1918, age 27, wife resident at 15, Wood Street, Lancaster, educated at Saint Peter's school, employed at Lune Mills, emigrated c 1913, enlisted 1915. His father Private Joseph Mac Namara is with the Rifle Brigade in Egypt, and a brother Private James is with the Egyptian E F. Four brothers in law are serving in France; Sergeant Barnes, Corporal Barnes, Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Gunner Barnes, RFA, Sapper Todd, RE.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 7, September, 1918 page 3, photo Code ? 1566

G McNEIL

GEORGE McNEILL

Private 6544 1st Bn., Cameron Highlanders
who died on Monday, 14/09/1914 . Age 36 .
Son of Charles and Lucy McNeill;
Husband of Ada Ann McNeill, of 6, River St., St. George's Quay, Lancaster.

LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL, Seine-et-Marne, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

George McNeill. Resided at 6 River Street, Lancaster. A married man. Pte. 6544. Cameron Highlanders.He served 3 months abroad. Killed in Action 14.09.14.

George McNeil. Pte. 6544. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. 1st Bn.
Born Sheffield, Yorks, resided Lancaster, Lancs and enlisted in Bury , Lancs.
Died 14/09/14. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 8713, Lancs. Fus.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

P MAHON

PETER MAHON

Private 18689 8th Bn., Border Regiment
who died on Monday, 03/07/1916 .

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: Pier and Face 6 A and 7 C , Somme, France,

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Peter Mahon. Resided at 5 Sun Street, Lancaster. A single man .18689. Border Regt. Killed in France.

Peter Mahon. Private 18689 8th Bn., Border Regiment
Born Dublin , resided Lancaster and enlisted in Kendal, Westmorland.
Died 03/07/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

E MAKINSON

EDWARD MAKINSON

Private 240258 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Friday, 30/11/1917 .

CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 3, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Edward Makinson. Resided at Phoenix House, Phoenix Hill Lancaster. A single man. 1/5th King's Own. He served for 2 years and 3 months abroad. Margaret Wilson is his Aunt, and foster mother and brought him up from.......?

Edward Makinson. Private 240258 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born St. John's, Lancaster, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 30/11/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Makinson Edward Private 1/5th Battalion, Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed in action 1 December, 1917, age 22, educated at Quay school, employed at Lune Mills. He was brought up by his aunt, Mrs Wilson of Phoenix Villa.

Source Lancaster Guardian date, 22 December, 1917 page 6, photo Code 0

R MALLEY

R MALLEY

Corporal 241203 1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Wednesday, 26/12/1917. Age 23 .
Son of Henry and Jane Malley, of 76, Derby Rd., Skerton, Lancaster.

MONCHY BRITISH CEMETERY, Ref:II. B. 4, MONCHY-LE-PREUX, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Robert Malley. Resided at 76 Derby Road, Lancaster A single man Corpl. 2451203. 5th Bn. K.O.R.L Rgt..He served for 2 years at home and 1 year abroad.. Killed in Action 26 Dec 17

Robert Malley. Cpl. 241003 King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.) 1st Bn.
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 26/12/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Malley Robert Corporal Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, 26 December, 1917, age 27, address 76 Derby Road, Skerton, educated at Skerton school, employed at Lune Mills. Youngest son of Mr & Mrs Henry Malley, two brothers are serving; Herbert with the RFC, and Ernest with the Warwickshire Regiment.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 12 January, 1918 page 8, no photo Code 1499 .

R MANSFIELD

RICHARD MANSFIELD

Private 1604 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Saturday, 08/05/1915 .

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 12, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Richard Mansfield... Resided at 3 Alfred Street Lancaster A single man Pte. 1604.King's Own 1st 5th R.L.R.He served for 7 months at home, and 4 months abroad. Killed in Action.

Richard Mansfield. Private. 1604. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 1/5 Bn.
Born Preston, and enlisted in Preston.
Died 08/05/15. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

R E MANSFIELD ALIAS "JERVIS," the true family name.
RICHARD ELI MANSFIELD

RICHARD ELI JERVIS [served as MANSFIELD]

Corporal 1222 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Wednesday, 05/05/1915 . Age 38 . (Served as MANSFIELD).
Husband of Isabel Jervis, of 25, Marton St., Lancaster.
Served in the South African Campaign.

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ref:Panel 12, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Richard Eli Mansfield. Resided: 25 Marton Street, Lancaster. . A married man. Corporal, .1222. 1/5 King's Own R.L. Regt. AWARDED SOUTH AFRICA MEDALS. Killed May 5th 1915

Richard Edward ? Mansfield. A/Cpl. 1222. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 1/5th Bn.
Born Winchester, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 04/05/15. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mansfield Richard Corporal 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 5 May, 1915, age 38, educated at Christ Church School, Served sixteen years as a regular soldier and four years with the Territorials, employed at Lune works. He leaves a widow and two boys aged five and seven.

Source Lancaster Observer date 14 May 1915 page 5, photo Code 1502 .

J H MARSDEN

JOHN HENRY MARSDEN

Private 302658 2nd/8th Bn., Manchester Regiment
who died on Wednesday, 02/05/1917 .
Son of George W. Marsden.

SAILLY-LABOURSE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ref: A. 4.,
Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John Henry Marsden. Resided at 18 Vincent Street, Primrose, Lancaster. A single man . Pte. 302658. 2/8th Manchester Regt. He served for 7 months at home - Aug. 31st 1916 to Mar 9th 1917 and 3 months abroad.- Mar 9th 1917 to May 2nd 1917. Killed in Action 2-5-17.

John Henry Marsden. Private 302658 Manchester Regiment. 2nd/8th Bn.
Born Burnley, Lancs., and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 02/05/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 4396, Royal Lancs. Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

T B MARSDEN

THOMAS BUTTLE MARSDEN

Private 25846 9th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
who died at Colchester on Friday, 25/10/1918 . Age 35 .
Son of Mrs. Mary A. Marsden, of 4, Melbourne Rd., Lancaster.

LANCASTER CEMETERY, Ref: N. CE. 556, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Buttle Marsden. Resided at 4 Melbourne Road Lancaster. A single man Private. 25846. Scottish Rifles. He served for 18 months at home and 2 and 1/2 years abroad. Invalided .Died at Colchester October 25th 1918. (mother still living-pencil note)

Thomas Marsden. Private. 25846. Cameronians [Scottish Rifles]. 9th Bn.
Born St. Thomas's, Lancaster, and enlisted in Blackburn.
Died 25/10/18. Died at Home.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 13109, R. Lancs. Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Marsden Thos Buttle Private Scottish Rifles, died in hospital at Colchester of heart trouble, 1918, age 36, educated at St Thomas' school, employed at Moor Lane Mills. Only son of Mr & Mrs Marsden, 4, Melbourne Road, Lancaster, buried at Lancaster.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 2, November, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1507 .

T G MARSHALL

THOMAS GARDNER MARSHALL

Private 26272 1st Bn., East Lancashire Regiment
who died on Monday, 23/10/1916 .

VILLERS-PLOUICH COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Ref: C. I.,Nord, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Gardner Marshall. Resided - late of Wheatfield, Dallas Road, Lancaster. A single man. Pte.26272. He enlisted in 1914 and served for 2 years. Abroad from July, 1916. He was wounded, taken prisoner 19th October and died in a German Field Hospital., date of death was 23rd October, 1916.

Thomas Gardner Marshall. Private 26272 1st Bn., East Lancashire Regiment
Born Lancaster, and enlisted in Blackburn, Lancs.
Died 23/10/16. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

W N MARSHALL

WILLIAM NEWSHAW MARSHALL

Gunner 195976 "C" Bty. 315th Bde., Royal Field Artillery
who died on Monday, 25/03/1918 .

ARRAS MEMORIAL, Ref: Bay 1,Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William N. Marshall. .Resided at 21 Clarence Street, Lancaster. A single man , 195976. R.F.A. He served for 9 months at home and (unknown) months abroad, missing 22nd March 1918

William Newshaw Marshall. Gunner. 195970. Royal Horse Artillery
and Royal Field Artillery
Resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 25/03/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

J MASHEDER

J MASHEDER

Driver T3/022650 55th Div. Train, 19th Reserve Park, Army Service Corps
who died on Saturday, 03/08/1918 . Age 31 .
Son of Richard Masheder, of 6, Cumberland View, Bowerham, Lancaster.

LANCASTER (SCOTFORTH) CEMETERY, Ref: II. 136., Lancashire, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Joseph Masheder. Resided at 6 Cumberland View, Bowerham, Lancaster A single man. Driver. A.S.C. Died of wounds.

Joseph Mashedar [mis-spelled]. DVR. T3/022650. Royal Army Service Corps.
Born Bowerham, Lancaster, resided Bowerham, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 03/08/18. Died at home.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mashiter Joseph Private ASC, died of heart disease at Warrington Hospital c 2 August, 1918, age 30, address, 6, Cumberland View, Lancaster, educated at Bowerham school, employed as a farm servant at Caton. Two brothers are serving, Sergeant Richard, RFA, Lance corporal Gordon, Manchester regiment in Italy. Buried at Scotforth.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 10 August, 1918 page 3, no photo Code ? 1521

R MASON

RICHARD MASON

Private S/2869 8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders
who died on Saturday 25 September 1915 . Age 20 .
Son of Richard and Eliza Mason, of 7, Prospect St., Lancaster.

LOOS MEMORIAL, Ref:Panel 112 to 115, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

(Mrs Mason - wrongly filled in) should be - Richard Mason .Resided at 7 Prospect Street, Primrose, Lancaster. A single man. Pte 2869. 8th Seaforth's.. He served for 11 months at home and 4 months abroad. Presumed killed. Jan 27,1915 [1916??]

Richard Mason. Pte. S/2869. 8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders.
Born Chistchurch, Hants ? and enlisted in Lancaster, Lancs.
Died 25/09/15. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mason Richard Private 8th Seaforth Highlanders missing 25 September 1915 near Loos, age 20, address prospect Street, educated at St Peter's school, employed at Lune works in the warehouse third son of Mr Richard Mason. A brother in law is with the 10th Lancaster battery, RFA in France.

Source Lancaster Observer date 5 November, 1915 page 8, photo Code 1525 .

Mason Richard Private 8th Seaforth Highlanders missing on 25 September 1915 at Loos, age 20, address 7 Prospect Street,Lancaster, employed at Lune works.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 26 February, 1916 page 8, photo Code 1525

W G MASON

W G MASON

Private 11134. 2nd Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Saturday, 02/11/1918 .

NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, Ref: V. H. 16., Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

W.G. Mason. Resided at 120 Ulleswater Road, Lancaster. A single man. Pte.11134. K.O.L. He served for 18 months at home, and 4 years abroad. He died in Germany after being a prisoner for 3 years and 9 months.

William George Mason. Private 11134. 2nd Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born Kendal, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 02/11/18. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

W MASTERS

W MASTERS

Corporal 201732 1st/4th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Friday, 26/10/1917 .

VILLERS-FAUCON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ref: I. E. 22., Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William Masters. Resided at 57 Ullswater Road, Lancaster. A married man with one child..Cpl. 201732. King's Own (T)R.L.Reg. He served for 1 year at home and 1 year abroad. Killed in Action.

William Masters. Corporal 201732 1st/4th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born St. Thomas, Lancaster, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 26/10/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Masters William Corporal 1/5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 26 October, 1917, age 39, joined in 1910, wife Mrs Masters resident at 57, Ullswater Road, Lancaster, educated at National school, employed as a watchman at Moor lane Mill, member of the Centenary PSA, and another member of the PSA, Signaller H Foster, helped to bury him . Son of Mr James Masters of Elgin Street, who served for over thirty years as an attendant at the County Asylum. Two brothers serving, Sergeant Henry, same Regiment, wounded, and Gunner George, RFA, also three other relatives of Mrs Masters.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 10 November, 1917 page 8, photo Code 0

S MATTHEWS

S MATTHEWS

Lance Corporal TI/SR/35; 309th Horse Transport Coy., Army Service Corps
who died on Saturday, 31/03/1917 .

LANCASTER CEMETERY, Ref: L. CE. 288., Lancashire, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Samuel Mattews. Resided at Golden Ball Yard, Lancaster. A widower.L. Cpl. R.A.S.C. He served for 3 years at home, and died of heart failure caused through Military Service (sic).

Samuel Matthews. A/L/Cpl. T1SR/35. Royal Army Service Corps.
Born Dalton-in-Furness, resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 31/03/17. Died at home.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

W MATTHEWS

WILLIAM MATTHEWS

Lance Corporal 25820 9th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
who died on Monday, 03/07/1916 . Age 26 .
Son of Samuel and Ellen Matthews.

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref:Pier and Face 4 D, Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William Matthews. Resided at 72 Aldrens Lane, Skerton, Lancaster. A single man . L/Cpl. 25820. 9th Scottish Rifles. He served for 9 months at home, and 13 months abroad. Killed.

William Matthews. L/Cpl. 25820. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 9th Bn.
Born St. Ann's, Lancs. and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 03/07/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mathews William Lance Corporal Scottish Rifles killed in action 3 July, 1916, age 27, employed at White Cross Mills, played rugby for Storeys and Vale of Lune RUFC and resided with his sister, Mrs Hindle, 7 Aldren's Lane, Skerton . Father Lance Corporal Samuel Mathews ASC, at Brighton, his brother Gunner Samuel is serving with the RFA in France.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 22 July, 1916 page 8, ibid 29 July 1916,
page 8 photo Code 1528 .

T R MATTINSON

THOMAS RAWES MATTINSON

Private 4052 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Wednesday, 09/08/1916 . Age 20 .
Son of Edward and Mary Mattinson. of 2, Bank Rd., Skerton, Lancaster.

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B, Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Rawes Mattinson. Resided a t 13 Clarendon Terrace, Lancaster. A single man . Pte.4052. 1/5th King's Own. He served for 7 months at home, and 9 weeks abroad. Killed in Action. Aug. 9. 1916

Thomas Rawes Mattinson. Private. 4052. 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 09/08/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders,

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mattinson Thomas Rawes Private 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 9 August, 1916, age 20, address 13 Clarendon Terrace Skerton, educated at Skerton Council school, employed by Mr Robinson, Carr House Farm . Son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Edward Mattinson, his elder brother Lance Corporal Herbert Mattinson is serving with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

Source Lancaster Guardian date19 August , 1916 page 8, ibid 26 August 1916, page 6 photo Code 1531 .

E MAWSON

EDWARD MAWSON

NOT ON CWGC

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Edward Mawson.. Resided at 40 Windermere Road, Lancaster A married man. Private. 1400. Royal Defence Corps.Chester . He served for 3 and 1/2 years at home and was invalided out of the service on 27/04/1918 and died on 11/06/ 1918.

Not on Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mawson Edward Private RDC, died at home, 12 June, 1918, age 44, an old Volunteer, he was a member of the PSA Brotherhood, address 40, Windermere Road, Lancaster.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 22 June, 1918 page 2, no photo Code 1536 -

J R MAWSON

J R MAWSON.

Private. 2152. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 1st/5th Bn..
who died on Saturday, 24/04/1915.

PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL), Ref: III. F. 13., Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium .

No Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Formm

James Radcliffe Mawson. Private. 2152. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 1/5th Bn.
Born Windermere, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 24/04/15. Died of Wounds, France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mawson Jas Radcliffe (Clifford) Private 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds, address Hest Bank, about to study at the Ecole de Beaux Arts, Paris, a keen sportsman and member of Hest Bank and Lancaster golf clubs and a member of Hest Bank Congregational Church. Mother Mrs Mawson, Father Mr T H Mawson, (architect of Westfield Memorial Village etc.) of Hest Bank and Lancaster.

Source Lancaster Observer date7 May,1915 page 5, also 14, May 1915 photo

Code 1537, 1540, 1541. .

OR

JAMES ROBERT MAWSON

[maybe he survived?]

Not on CWGC

No Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

Not on Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mawson James Robert Private 1/5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment missing 18 April, 1918, age 31, wife resident at 46, Pinfold Lane, educated at Christ Church school, employed at Bath Mill as a spinner. Son of Mrs Mawson, Melrose Street, a brother in law, Private W Pennington is with the Manchester Regiment in Italy, and another, Private Chris Hillier has been discharged wounded from the Lancashire Fusiliers.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 25 May, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1537

T MAWSON

THOMAS MAWSON

Private 24750 1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Monday, 09/04/1917 . Age 21 .
Son of Elizabeth Mawson, of 6, Queen St., Lancaster, and the late George Mawson.

ARRAS MEMORIAL, Ref: Bay 2, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Mawson. Resided at 6 Queen Street, Lancaster. A single man . 24750. 1st King's Own R.L. He served for 3 months at home, and 6 months abroad. Fell on April 9, 1917 at Arras.

Thomas Mawson. Private 24750 1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 09/04/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mawson Thomas Private 24750 Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment believed killed in action c 9 April, 1917, age 21, address 6, Queen Street, Lancaster, employed as a fireman on the Midland Railway, associated with the Primitive Methodist Sunday School.Third son of Mr & Mrs George Mawson, his elder brother George Mawson MM is a stretcher bearer with the same Regiment. See earlier casrep.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 16 March, 1918 page 8, photo Code 1538 .

H L MELLOR

HORACE LEONARD MELLOR

Able Seaman J/13179 H.M. S/M "E.37.", Royal Navy
who died on Sunday, 03/12/1916 . Age 22 .
Son of Charles Stuart Melllor and Lily Mellor, of 64, Dallas Rd., Lancaster.

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: 16, Kent, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Horace Leonard Mellor. Resided at "Craignish", Dallas Road, Lancaster. A single man . A.B.Seaman. 513179. Royal Navy. He served for 4 years at home, and 1 year abroad .

"Lost at sea 3rd Dec 1916 together with all the crew".

Not on Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mellor Horace Leonard Able Seaman 13179 Lost at sea, 1916, age 21, address 'Craiguish', Dallas Road, Lancaster educated at Marsh Council, Friends, and Lancaster Royal Grammar schools, a keen athlete. Only son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Mellor, his father is on the divisional engineer's staff at L & NW Railway, Castle Station.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 16 December, 1916 page 8, photo Code 1570 .

E37 was a Submarine. Built at Barrow 2/9/15.

2 accounts on internet

1] E 37 - Lost on 1/12/16 for reasons unknown [www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk :- Royal Navy Submarine Histories, D & E Class Sumarines.]

2] HM Sub E37 (Harwich) 38. Lost in North Sea Jan. 12th, 1916 reason unknown. [www.submarines.co.uk :- E class submarines]

E MEREDITH

[SAME ADDRESS AS WILLIAM METCALFE - 33 GLADSTONE TERRACE] - [DIED 1918]

EDWARD MEREDITH

AWARDS: M.M.

Lance Corporal 306983 2nd/8th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment
who died on Wednesday, 05/12/1917 .

CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 3, LOUVERVAL Nord, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Edward Meredith. Resided at 33 Gladstone, Terrace Lancaster .A married man. 306983. L.Cpl. 2/8 Warwick's. He served for 1 year at home, and 2 years abroad. Killed in Action.

Edward Meredith. L/Cpl. 306983. Royal Warwickshire Regt. 2/8th Bn.
Enlisted in Lancaster
Died 05/12/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 3353, R.Lancs. Regt. M.M.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Meredith Edward Private Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action, 5 December 1917, age 24, awarded Military Medal, married 10 November 1917, wife resident at 33, Gladstone Terrace, Lancaster, educated at St Luke's school, employed by Messrs Jas. Williamson & Son,. Third son of Mrs Meredith, 40, Egbert Street, Moston Manchester, previously of 1, Earl Street, Skerton. His sister Mrs Baines resides at 23, Earl Street, Skerton.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 5 January, 1918 page 8, photo Code 1572 .

R MESSENGER

RICHARD MESSENGER

Awards: Egyptian Medal and Khedive Star.
Private RAMC

NOT ON CWGC

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Richard Messenger. Resided at 20 ElginStreet, Moorlands, Lancaster A married man Private. R.A.M.C.. He received the Egyptian Medal and Khedive Star. He served for: 3 yrs 2 mnths at home [during late b.war.] Remarks show "Deceased".

Not on Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Messenger Richard Corporal RAMC died of cancer at home on 8 February, 1918, He leaves a widow and two daughters. He formerly served in the Navy and through the Boer War, recalled as a reservist in 1914 and served at Pembroke Dock. His adopted son, Bandsman Frederick Shemeld (0), North Staffordshire Regiment, was killed in action, France, 30 October, 1915.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 23 February, 1918 page 8, photo Code 1573 .

J METCALFE

JOHN METCALFE

NOT ON CWGC

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John Metcalfe. Resided at 4 Primrose Street Lancaster A single man. 4021 Pte. 1/5th K.O.R.L.Regt. He served for 6 months at home, and 6 months abroad.

Killed in Action. Sept. 22 1916.

John Metcalfe. Private. 4021. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 1/5th Bn.
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 23/09/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Metcalfe John Private 4021 Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 22 September, 1916, France age 23, address 4 Primrose Street, Lancaster educated at National school, employed at Lune Mills. Parents Mr and Mrs Metcalfe. His brother Private Herbert is serving in France with the machine gun section of the KORL Regiment.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 7 October, 1916 page 5, photo Code 0 .

L METCALFE

LEONARD METCALFE

Private 47807 1st Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers
who died on Friday, 30/11/1917 . Age 34 .
Son of John and Mary A. Metcalfe, of 4, Primrose St., Lancaster;
Husband of E. A. Metcalfe, of 18, Hope St., Primrose, Lancaster.

CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 5, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Leonard Metcalfe. Resided at 18 Hope Street, Lancaster A married man. Private. 47807. Lanc. Fus. He served for 6 months at home, and 6 weeks abroad. Killed.

Leonard Metcalfe. Private. 47807. Lancashire Fusiliers. 1st Bn.
Born Lancaster, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 30/11/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 35333. R. Lancaster Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

W METCALFE

[SAME ADDRESS AS EDWARD MEREDITH - 33 GLADSTONE TERRACE]- [DIED 1917]

WILLIAM METCALFE

Private 245230 1st/6th Bn., Manchester Regiment
who died on Sunday, 20/10/1918 .

BELLE VUE BRITISH CEMETERY, Ref: A. 10., BRIASTRE, Nord, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William Metcalfe.. Resided at 33 Gladstone Terrace, Lancaster A single man , Pte. 245230. 1/6th Manchester. He served for 2 years at home, and 2 and 1/2 years abroad. (Mr. J Metcalfe - Father)

William Metcalfe. Private. 245230. Manchester Regt. 1/6th Bn.

Enlisted in Lancaster
Died 20/10/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Metcalfe Wm Private Manchester Regiment, killed in action, 20, October, 1918, age 29, educated at Boys National school, employed at White Cross Mills, he played football. Youngest son of Mr Jas Metcalfe, 33, Gladstone terrace, Lancaster. His brother, Pioneer Jas Metcalf, whose wife and seven children reside in Monmouth Street, is in the R E.

Source Lancaster Guardian date9, November, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1576 .

F MIDDLETON

FRANK MIDDLETON

A member of the John O'Gaunt Rowing Club. The Roll of Honour (Still in the Clubhouse) and an extract from it are above.

Private 41936 8th Bn., Somerset Light Infantry
who died on Saturday, 24/08/1918 . Age 19 .
Son of John and Christina Middleton, of Hall Bank Cottage, Dent, Sedbergh, Yorks.

ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ref: II. F. 17.I,
Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Frank Middleton. Resided at 43 Park Road, Lancaster. A single man. Private, 8th Somerset L. I. Killed in Action. 24/08/18.

There is a letter in with the Borough of Lancaster Report forms (from his parents) which reads:

To Mr Briggs,
43 Park Road Lancaster :

Dear Sir,

Excuse this liberty as I am anxious to know if you have got our Dear son's name
on Roll of Honour, as we got no invitations or inquiries about him.
Pte. Frank Middleton, 8th Somerset Lgt Inf. killed in France August 24th 1918, aged 19 years.

Father & Mother,

J & C Middleton, 43 Park Road.

Frank Middleton. Private. 41936. Somerset Light Infantry 8th Bn.
Resided in Lancaster, and enlisted in Bath
Died 24/08/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 2785 North Somerset Yeomanry.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Middleton Frank Private North Somerset Regiment killed in action, 24, August, 1918, age 19. Joined Seaforth Highlanders aged 15, was wounded at Loos and released on account of his youth, re-joined, February, 1917. Son of Mr & Mrs John Middleton, 43, Park Road, Lancaster.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 14, September, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1579 .

S MILNER

SAMUEL MILNER

Private 2507 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Sunday, 06/06/1915 . Age 24 .
Son of George William and Sarah Milner.

LANCASTER CEMETERY, Ref: D. CE. 832, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Samuel Milner.Resided at 21 St. Oswald Street, Lancaster . A single man Private. 2547 , 1/5 K.O.R.L. He served for 5 months at home, and 5 months abroad.

Died of Wounds June 6th 1915.

Samuel Milner. Private . 2507. King's Own [Royal Lancaster ] Regt. 1/5 th Bn.
Resided Whittingham, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 06/06/15. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Milner Samuel Private 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds at London, 1915, age 24. Educated at St Thomas school, he was employed at Whittingham Asylum as an attendant for three years. Parents Mr and Mrs George Milner of St Oswald Street, Lancaster. His sister, nurse Milner, accompanied his body from London, and his brother, the Rev. John Milner conducted his funeral at Lancaster.

Source Lancaster Observer date 11 June 1915 page 5, photo Code 1586

A MITCHELL BROTHER THOMAS - BELOW

ALFRED MITCHELL

Private 241562 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
attd. 166th Trench Mortar Bty.
who died on Friday, 15/06/1917 . Age 21 .
Son of Thomas Irving Mitchell and Hannah Jane Mitchell of 36, Owen Rd., Lancaster.
Born Kendal.

MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: II. D. 47., Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Alfred Mitchell. Resided at 36 Owen Road Skerton, Lancaster A single man 241562. King's Own. He served for 2 months at home, and 3 years abroad. Killed in Action.

Alfred Mitchell. Private. 241562. King's Own [Royal Lancaster]Regt. 1/5th Bn.
Born Kendal, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 15/06/17. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mitchell Alfred Private Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds, June 15, 1917, brother of Private Thomas Mitchell (1592).

Source Lancaster Guardian date 29, December, 1917 page 8, Obituary, Private Thomas Mitchell, no photo Code 1591

E MITCHELL

ERNEST MITCHELL

Private 92638 posted to 2nd/2nd Bn., London Regt (Royal Fusiliers)
who died on Monday, 26/08/1918 .

VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 3, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Ernest Mitchell. Resided at 33 Charles Street, Lancaster, A married man. G92638 Pte. 2/2 London Regt.. He served for 15 months at home, and 1 month abroad.. Missing.

Ernest Mitchell. Private. 92638. Royal Fusiliers [London Regt.] 2/2nd Bn.
Born, resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 26/08/18. Killed in action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly T/32933, R.A.S.C.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mitchell Ernest Private London Regiment, missing 28, August, 1918, age 34, married with one child, educated at Scotforth school, employed at Lune Mills, and the national Projectile Factory. Son of Mr & Mrs Mitchell, 6, Ripley Street, Lancaster, his father fought in the Zulu War, two brothers are serving, Bert (wounded), Canadian Contingent, and Tom with the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 5, October, 1918 page 3, no photo Code 1590 .

T MITCHELL

+ BROTHER ALFRED - Above

THOMAS MITCHELL

Private 241552 8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Wednesday, 12/12/1917 .

H.A.C. CEMETERY, Ref:IV. G. 29.,ECOUST-ST. MEIN, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Mitchell. Resided at 36 Owen Road, Lancaster, A single man 241552. Pte. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. He served for 2 months at home , and 3 years abroad. Killed in Action.

Thomas Mitchell. 241552. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt.8th Bn.
Born Kendal, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 12/12/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mitchell Thomas Private Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, 12, December, 1917, age 24, native of Kendal, educated at Kendal Green school, employed by Lancaster and District Tramways Co. Second son of Mr & Mrs T I Mitchell, 36, Owen Road, Skerton. His younger brother Private Alfred (1591), same Regiment died of wounds, June 15, 1917, and his elder brother Lance Corporal Jas Mitchell RE, is in Egypt.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 29, December, 1917 page 8, photo ibid, 5 January, 1918, Page 7 Code 1592

W J MOLONEY

W J MALONEY [mis-spelled on CWGC]

Private 241280 King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st/5th Bn.
who died on Friday, 21/02/1919

HEVERLEE WAR CEMETERY, Ref: XI. B. 4., Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

W. Moloney 26 Gardner Road, Skerton, Lancaster. A married man. Pte. 241280. 1/5th King's Own. He served for 9months at home, and 3 years and 9 months abroad. "Died of wounds in Brussels".

William Joseph Moloney. Private. 241280. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt. 1/5th Bn.
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 21/02/19. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

J J MOLYNEUX

J J MOLYNEUX

Private S/2820 2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders
who died on Wednesday, 11/04/1917 .

BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, Ref: III. C. 18, ROEUX, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

. J.J. Molyneux. Resided at 22 Alma Road, Lancaster. Private 2820. Seaforth Highlanders. Killed in Action 11th April, 1917.

John J. Molyneux. S/2820. Seaforth Highlanders [Ross-shire Buffs,

the Duke of Albany's] 2nd Bn.
Born St. Thomas, [Lancaster] and enlisted in Lancaster, Lancs.
Died 11/04/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

E V MONKS

EDWARD VICTOR MONKS

Private 201551 , 1st/4th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Friday, 18/05/1917 . Age 19 .
Son of John and Elizabeth Monks, of Lancaster.

VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: VI. M. 8., Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Edward Victor Monks. Resided at 16 Cavendish Street, Lancaster A single man 201551. Pte. 1/4th K.O.R.L. He served for 1 year at home, and 5 months abroad. Killed May 18. 1917

Edward Victor Monks. Private. 201551. King's own[Royal Lancaster] Regt.1/4th Bn.
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 18/05/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

F V MONKS

FREDERICK VICTOR MONKS

Corporal 240529 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Tuesday, 15/08/1916 .

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B, Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Frederick Victor Monks. Resided at 9 Dale Street , Lancaster. A single man Corporal 2153/240821. 5th K.O.R.L.Regt. He served 18 months abroad. Killed in action.

Frederick Victor Monks. Corporal 240529 1st/5th Bn., King's Own [Royal

Lancaster Regt.

Born, and enlisted in Lancaster

Died 15/08/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Monks Fred V Corporal 2153 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment wounded and missing 15 August, 1916, employed at Phoenic Foundry as an apprentice, member of Bailrigg Cricket Club, friend of Cathcart brothers (448, 449), and founder of Lancaster 'Pals' Bn..

Source Lancaster Guardian date 30 September , 1916 page 5, no photo Code 1602 .

T MORAN

THOMAS MORAN

Lance Corporal S/2987 Seaforth Highlanders 7th Bn.
who died on Thursday, 12/10/1916 Age 22
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Owen Moran.

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: Pier and Face 15 C., Somme, France

NO Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

Thomas Moran. L/Cpl. S/2987. Seaforth Highlanders [Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's] 7th Bn.
Born, and enlisted in Lancaster, lancs.
Died 12/10/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Moran Thomas Lance Corporal. Seaforth Highlanders confirmed killed in action

12 October, 1916, age 23, address 28 Moor Lane, Lancaster, educated at St Peter's school, employed at Phoenix Foundry. Son of Mr Owen Moran, sister Mrs Rankin. A brother Private Frank Moran is with the Shropshire Light Infantry at Salonika, other relatives are serving.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 28 October, 1916 page8, ibid 4 November 1916,

page 8, photo Code 1605 .

A B MORGAN

ALFRED BENN MORGAN

Private 35495 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment
who died on Wednesday, 06/11/1918 . Age 19 .
Son of Mrs. Eliza Benn Morgan, of 43 ?, Aldren's Lane, Skerton, Lancaster.

VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 5, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

.Alfred B. Morgan. Resided at 45 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster. A single man. Pte. 35495. 2nd West Yorks. He served for 8 months at home , and 8 months abroad. Killed in Action. 06/11/18.

Alfred Benn Morgan. Pte. 35495. Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own

[Yorkshire] Regt. 2nd Bn.
Born,and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 06/11/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 3/27057. 69th T.R. Battn.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

R D MORRIS

ROBERT DICKENSON MORRIS

Private 245164 17th Bn., Manchester Regiment
who died on Tuesday, 30/04/1918 . Age 24 .
Son of the late John and Elizabeth Morris.

TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 120 to 124 and 162 to 162A and 163A,Zonnebeke,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Robert Dickinson Morris. Resided at 12 Cable Street, Lancaster. A single man . 245164. Pte. 17th Manchester Regt. He served for 2 years and 4 months at home, and 1 year abroad. Killed. He had " No father or mother and made his home with Mrs Bateson, 12 Cable Street, Lancaster.."

Robert Dickinson Morris. Private. 245164. manchester Regt. 17th Bn.
Resided Bowerham, Lancaster, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 30/04/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 3444, Royal Lancs. Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

A L MOSER

ALFRED LEONARD MOSER

Rifleman B/203108 9th Bn., Rifle Brigade
who died on Friday, 15/09/1916 . Age 22 .
Son of John and Margaret Moser, of Ellerbeck House, 71, Borrowdale Rd., Lancaster.

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Ref: Pier and Face 16 B and 16 C, Somme, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Alfred Leonard Moser. Resided at 71 Borrowdale Road Lancaster A single man Private. 16843. K.R.R. He served for 5 months at home, and 5 months abroad. Killed in Action.

Alfred Leonard Moser. Rifleman. B/203108. Rifle Brigade [The Prince Consort's own]
Born, resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 15/09/16. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly R/16843, K.R.R.C.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Moser Alfred Leonard Private Kings Royal Rifles killed in action c. 21 September, 1916, age 22, address Borrowdale Road, Lancaster, educated at Sulyard Street school, employed as an apprentice cabinet maker at Messrs Mansergh and Son, member of the Centenary Church and a violinist in the orchestra of the PSA and Brotherhood. Parents Mr and Mrs John Moser . His brother Private John Paitson Moser is with the Army Ordnance Corps in France.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 30 September, 1916 page 5, 7 October 1916
page 8 photo Code 0

.

G B MOSEY

G EORGE BERNARD MOSEY [on Forces report form, + Obit.]

GEORGE BERTRAM MOSEY [on CWGC]
Nationality: Australian

Private 940 13th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F
who died on Sunday, 13/06/1915 .

BEACH CEMETERY, Ref: I. B. 35., ANZAC, Turkey

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

George Bernard Mosey.. Resided at 13 Ayr Street, Lancaster A single man. L/Cpl. 940.

13th Bn Austalian Forces. Died of wounds Gaba Tepe ?, Dardanelles.

Not on Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 (listed as Australian)

Mosey Bernard Lance Corporal Australian Imperial Force, died of wounds, 13 June 1915, received in the Dardenelles, Formerly of 13 Ayr Street, Lancaster, educated at Christ Church School. And was apprenticed as an electrician to Calvert and Heald, Lancaster, before emigrating to Australia in 1913. His parents now live in Keighley, and his elder brother is serving in the 5th Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Source Lancaster Observer date 16 July, 1915 page 5, photo Code .

R MOSS

RICHARD MOSS

Corporal 11577 6th Bn., East Lancashire Regiment
who died on Monday, 09/08/1915 . Age 18 .
Son of Ada Moss, of 41, Queen St., Lancaster, and the late William Moss.

HELLES MEMORIAL, Ref:Panel 113 to 117,Turkey

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Richard Moss. Resided at 41 Queen Street, Lancaster. A single man. Corporal.11577 East Lancashire's. He served for 1 year abroad. Killed in Action.

Richard Moss. Corporal. 11577, East Lancashire Regt. 6th Bn,
Born and enlisted in Blackburn , Lancs.
Died 09/08/15. Killed in Action. Gallipoli.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

E MOUNT

EDWARD MOUNT

Private 6949 1st Bn., Scots Guards
who died on Thursday, 29/10/1914 .

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 11, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Edward Mount. Resided at 22 St Georges Quay, Lancaster. A single man. 6949 Pte. 1st Scots Guards. He served for 3 months abroad. Killed . "This man was a reserve man. ".

Edward Mount. GDSN. 6949. Scots Guards. 1st Bn.
Born and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 29/10/14. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

J MOUNT

JOHN MOUNT

Private L/16506 2nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers
who died on Thursday, 27/01/1916 . Age 17 .
Son of Lawrence and Margaret Mount, of 112, North Edward St., Lancaster.

LANCASTER CEMETERY, Ref: B. NC. 180., Lancashire, United Kingdom

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John Mount. Resided at 112 North Edward Street Lancaster. A single man. Pte 16506 . Royal Fusiliers. He served for 6 months at home, and 6 months abroad. . Died from dysentry.

John Mount. Private. L/16506. Royal Fusiliers [City of London] Regt. 2nd Bn.
Born, resided and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 27/01/16. Died at Home.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mount John Private Royal Fusiliers died of illness at Oxford 27 January 1916, age 17, address112 North Edward Street, a bright youth educated at National school, employed at White Cross Mills, enlisted age 16, buried at Lancaster. Parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mount.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 5 February, 1916 page 8, no photo Code 0 .

G W S MUCHALL

[OFFICER] GEORGE WILLIAM STUART MUCHALL

Second Lieutenant King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
who died on Monday, 10/05/1915 Age 33.
Husband of Elizabeth Muchall, of 10, Grange St., Bare, Morecambe, Lancs.

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ref: Panel 12., Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

No Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

[Officer] George William Stuart Muchall. 2/Lt. King's Own [Royal Lancaster] Regt.
Died 10/05/15. Killed in Action.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Muchall George William Second Lieutenant 2nd Battalion Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, 10 May,1915, age 32, address 15 Cheltenham Road, Lancaster, A Career soldier, native of Manchester, son of a sergeant in the King's Liverpool Regiment, he was promoted from Colour Sergeant when the Battalion went to France on 9th January, 1915. His wife, Mrs Muchall, lives with his father, she has several relatives killed and wounded.

Source Lancaster Observer date 21 May, 1915, page 8, photo Code 1632 .

J MUCKALT

JAMES MUCKALT

Private 306976 2nd/7th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment
who died on Friday, 12/04/1918 . Age 27 .
Son of Thomas Parkinson Muckalt and Emily Muckalt, of 13, Green St., Bulk, Lancaster.

VIEILLE-CHAPELLE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: VII. F. 18., LACOUTURE,
Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

James Muckalt. Resided at 13 Green Steet, Lancaster. A single man .306976. Pte. 27 R. Waerwick's He served for 6 months at home, and 3 and 1/4 years abroad. Mrs. E. Muckalt - Mother.

Jame4s Muckalt. Private. 306976. Private. Royal Warwickshire Regt.
Born St. John's, Lancaster, and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 12/04/18. Died of Wounds. France & Flanders.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Muckalt James Private Warwickshire Regiment died of wounds, 12, April, 1918, age 27, educated at Boys National school, employed at Lune Mills . Eldest son of Mr & Mrs Thos Muckalt, 13, Green Street, Lancaster, his father served and has been discharged.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 27, April, 1918 page 6, no photo Code 0 .

W J MUCKLE

WILLIAM JACKSON MUCKLE

Lance Corporal 117090 35th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Inf)
who died on Saturday, 28/09/1918 . Age 20 .
Son of Henry and Theresa Muckle, of 72, Norfolk St., Skerton, Lancaster. OXFORD ROAD

CEMETERY, Ref: IV. F. 7., Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

William Jackson Muckle. Resided at 72 Norfolk Street , Skerton, Lancaster. A single man. L/Cpl. 117090. Machine Gun Corps. He served for 2 years and 11 months at home , and 13 months abroad. Killed in Action.

William Jackson Muckle. L/Cpl. 117090. Machine Gun Corps.
Born and resided Skerton, Lancs and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 28/09/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 1709 R. Lancs. Regt.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Muckle William Jackson Lance Corporal Machine Gun Corps, killed in action, 28, September, 1918, age 20, former territorial, educated at St Joseph's school, employed at Lune Mills. Second son of Mr & Mrs Muckle, 42, Norfolk Street, Skerton, his father is in the RDC.

D A MULLEN

D A MULLEN

NO RECORD ON SOLDIERS DIED OR ON CWGC WEB SITE OF a DA MULLEN, ONLY a DA MULLAN - WITH NO CONNECTION.

BUT - BELOW IS AN ALBERT MULLEN FROM LANCASTER WHOSE FATHER WAS DANIEL

(SHOWN AS AN ADDITIONAL LISTING ON THE LANCASTER WAR MEMORIAL)

No - Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

there's a

??David Anthony Mullan,Pte,40337, Cameronians [Scottish Rifles]
Born ? resided Portobello and enlisted in Edinburgh
Died 21/09/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders

Supp. Notes: Formerly 2835 R.Scots.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919
or more likely because his Father was Daniel:

+ BROTHER THOMAS - SEE BELOW

ALBERT MULLEN

Private 11413 King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 9th Bn.
who died on Thursday, 19/09/1918 Age 37
Son of Daniel and Elizabeth Mullen. Native of Lancaster.

DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: VI. C. 12., Greece

No Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form

Albert Mullen, Pte. 11413. King's Own [Royal Lancaster]Regt. 9th Bn.
Born Lancaster. Enlisted Lancaster.
Died 19/09/18. Killed in Action. Salonika.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

T MULLEN+ BROTHER ALBERT - SEE ABOVE

THOMAS MULLEN

Private 35292 1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)
who died on Thursday, 28/03/1918 .

ARRAS MEMORIAL, Ref:Bay 2,Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Thomas Mullen. Resided at 31 Main Street, Skerton, Lancaster A married man Private. 35292. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.). He served for 16 months abroad. Killed in Action in France. Leaves widow.

Thomas Mullen.

Private. 35292. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.) 1st Bn.
Born and enlisted in Lancaster
Died 28/03/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Mullen Thomas Private Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action, 21, March, 1918, age 39, his wife and son reside at 31, Main Street, Skerton, educated at Saint Peter's school, employed at Lune Mills. His younger brother Private Albert, is serving with the same Regiment in Salonica.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 13 April, 1918 page 8, photo Code 1638 .

E MULROONEY

EDWARD MULROONEY

Private 10962 - (see below SDGW supp. notes), 15th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers Labour Corps
who died on Sunday, 02/06/1918 . Age 35 .
Husband of Sarah Mulrooney, of 3, Winder's Court, Monmouth St., Lancaster.

BERLES NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ref: II. B. 2., Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

E. Mulrooney. Resided at 3 Winder Court, Monmouth Street., A married man . 478876.Labour Corps. He served for 12 months at home, and 2 years and 6 mnths abroad

Edward Mulrooney. Private. 478876. Labour Corps.
Born Failsworth, Lancs., resided Lancaster. and enlisted in Salford, Lancs.
Died 02/06/18. Killed in Action. France & Flanders.

Supp. Notes: Formerly 10962. Lancs. Fus.

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]

I MURRAY

ISAAC MURRAY

Private 28264 33rd Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps
who died on Thursday, 09/08/1917 . Age 24 .
Son of John and Mary Ann Murray, of 31, Kirkes Rd., Moorlands, Lancaster.

BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, Ref: IV. A. 26, .Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

Isaac Murray. .Resided at 31 Kirkes Road, Lancaster. A single man. Private. 28264. R.A.M.C. He served for 1 year at home, and 2 years abroad.. Deceased.

Isaac Murray. Private. 28264. Royal Army Medical Corps. 33rd Field Amb
Born Lancaster, Lancs., and enlisted in Barrow-in-Furness.
Died 09/08/17. Killed in Action. France & Flanders

Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

Murray Isaac Private RAMC killed in action, 1918. Son of Mr & Mrs John Murray, 31, Kirkes Road, Lancaster, brothers; Private Harry, Manchester Regiment, wounded, Pricate W E Murray, serving in India.

Source Lancaster Guardian date 9, November, 1918 page3, item, Private Harry Murray Manchesters, no photo Code ? 1634

J MYERSCOUGH

JOHN MYERSCOUGH

Private PLY/1361(S) 1st R.M. Bn. R.N. Div. , Royal Marine Light Infantry
who died on Saturday, 28/04/1917 . Age 22 .
Son of Thomas and Alice Mary Myerscough, of Green Bank, Eden Park, Lancaster.
A Bank Clerk.

ARRAS MEMORIAL, Ref: Bay 1, Pas de Calais, France

Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception H M Forces Report Form shows:

John Myerscough.. Resided at Green Bank, Eden Park, Lancaster. A single man. Pte. 1361. Royal Naval Division. He served for 9 months at home, and 1 and 1/2 years abroad.. Killed in the Battle of Arras 28th April 1917.

Not on - Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919

[no obit]