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 the Rachel Deakin (formerly Wilson, nee Taylor, and the late James Wilson. Of 30, Bolton Road, Edgworth, Turton, Lancashire. Enlisted March 1915, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Discharged and re-enlisted – recorded as fit for home service only. Formerly Private 21663, 3rd Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; formerly 29585, 2nd Garrison Bn., Suffolk Regiment. Attached Agricultural Company, Royal West Kent Regiment.

Son of James and Margaret Witter (nee Kirkman), of 17, Sandybank Road, Edgworth, Turton, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915.