Youngest son of Robert and Sarah Ann Whittle, of 67, Aitken Street, Accrington, Lancashire. Formerly of Craig-y-don, Markland Hill Lane, Doffcocker, Bolton, Lancashire. An old boy of Bolton Grammar School (1907-10). Previously employed by Messrs. Tillotson & Sons, Ltd. Also reported as Bert.

Son of Margaret Wilson, of 59, Hulton Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late John Wilson. Resided at 147, Mayor Street, Bolton, Lancashire. An old boy of the Bolton Grammar School (1902-1906).