Husband of Eliza Rebecca Smith, of 3, Tomlinson Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly a boiler-maker at Horwich Loco Works. A member of the Bolton Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Speakman, George –
Son of Joseph Speakman, of Parker Street, Chorley, Lancashire; husband of Ellen Speakman, of 2, Mill Street, Chorley, Lancashire.
Spencer, Edwin –
Stokes, Edwin Arthur –
Son of Charles and Fanny Stokes, of 80, Wright Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed as a clerk at Horwich Loco Works. Enlisted February 1916.
Stones, Robert James –
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stones, of 298, Victoria Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed as a draughtsman at Horwich Loco Works. Reported as missing since 15/06/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. Surname reported as STONE in BJ&G.
Stones, Thomas –
Son of James Stones, J.P., M.P., and of Betsy Stones, of Sunnyside, Highfield Road, New Bury, Farnworth, Lancashire. Employed in the secretary’s department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Hunt’s Bank, Manchester prior to enlistment. Formerly 21st Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Seved in France and Italy, and had been recommended for a commission shortly before his death. Memorial in Farnworth (St. James) Churchyard.
Tatlow, Harry –
Son of the late James Teare Tatlow and Martha Tatlow (nee Hughes), of Ravenstone, 9, Lightburn Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire. Listed as Barry Tatlow on Rivington and Blackrod Grammar School WWI Roll of Honour, and also an old boy of Bolton Grammar School (1906-1908). Formerly employed at Hunt’s Bank, Manchester, as a clerk in the traffic department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. Enlisted September 1914.
Taylor, Harry –
Husband of Mrs. Taylor, of 37, Lupton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously employed as a shunter by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. Formerly 3071, Lancashire Fusiliers.
Taylor, Vernon Ashworth –
Son of John Taylor, of 1, Knowsley Grove, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed as a Fitter by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Horwich Loco Works. Formerly Private 1629, 4th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Reported wounded and missing 26/10/1917 and subsequently presumed killed.
Taylor, Edwin –
Husband of Ellen Taylor, of 19, Wright Street, Horwich, and formerly of 1, Bosworth Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Previously employed as a night watchman by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company at Horwich Loco Works. Previous service in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, including the South African campaign. Died at home following an attack of pneumonia.
Tickle, Richard –
Son of Richard and Sarah Ellen Tickle (nee Derbyshire), of 23, Barlow Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed at Horwich Loco Works. Enlisted August 1914. Died at Netley Hospital as the result of a gunshot wound received in action at the Dardanelles. The wound in the elbow necessitated amputation of the arm.
Tyler, George Henry –
Son of Mrs. Henrietta Tyler, of 930, Seward Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Of 23, Lorne Street, Moses Gate, Farnworth, Lancashire. Worked in the Goods Office of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Bolton. Joined the 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in May 1914 and was training to be a despatch rider at outbreak of war. Became Company Quartermaster Sergeant before he was 18.
Walmsley, Robert –
Son of Joseph and Eliza A. Walmsley, of Station House, Turton, Lancashire. Formerly a clerk in the employ of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Darwen, Lancashire.
Walsh, Benjamin –
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Walsh, of 15, Duncan Street (Hankin Street?), Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly an employee of the Horwich Loco Works. Died from the effects of heat in Mesopotamia.
Whitehead, John –
Son of Thomas and Bessie Whitehead, of 49, Oxford Grove, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly employed at Horwich Loco Works. Younger brother Thomas served in the 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Whitelegg, Norman –
Son of Thomas Henry and Annie Whitelegg, of 39, Rowena Street, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1915. Formerly 2215, 16th Bn., Middlesex Regiment.
Whittle, Thomas –
Son of Ralph and Annie F. Whittle, of 81, Lee Lane, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed at Horwich Loco Works. Brother James prisoner of war, and father also served.
Whittle, Thomas –
Son of James Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Whittle, of 23, Bashall Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly in the employ of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company in the wire department. Hit in the head and back by shrapnel and killed instantly. Brother Richard (Dick) served in France.
Wolstencroft, Thomas Norris –
Son of William and Alice Ann Wolstencroft, of 21, Rake Lane, Clifton, Lancashire. Formerly employed on the clerical staff of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Oldham Road, Manchester. Enlisted October 1916. Formerly 2nd/6th Bn., King’s Liverpool Regiment. Reported missing from 30/11/1917 and subsequently reported as having died of wounds on 19/12/1917 aged 19 years whilst prisoner of war in Germany.