Memorial: Regent Square District Memorial - Salford

Daniels, Elijah –

Son of Elijah and Ann Jane Daniels. Prior to the war Elijah lived with his wife Ada (Atkinson) at 41 Oxford Street, Salford, Lancashire and had worked at Lloyd’s Packing Warehouse as a case maker. The second-lieutenant of Elijah’s Bn. writes to Mrs Daniels: “After the gallant and dashing charge of the Manchesters (sic) on March 2, your husband, Private Daniels, failed to answer the roll call and he was listed as missing, and as he failed day after day to put in an appearance he has now been reported as killed” “I hope you will make the best of it, for your husband died doing his duty as a soldier.”

Dawson, George –

Son of Minnie Dawson, 51 Crowther Street, Salford, Lancashire (formerly of 55 Rudman Street). Prior to the war George had worked for Gresham and Craven engineers and attended Christ Church. George is also remembered on his families headstone at Salford (Weaste) Cemetery (Grave Ref: L-1183).

Dawson, George Arthur –

Son of George and Annie Dawson, 206 Chapel Street, Salford, Lancashire. George was a plumber before he attested into the Manchester Regiment as Private 51013 aged 18. He had two brothers Ralph and William and a sister Emily. His I.D. disc and two photographs were the only personal effects to be returned to his parents.

Delaney, Charles –

Son of James and Mary Elizabeth Delaney, of 5, Huddart Street, Salford, Lancashire. An old boy of Mount Carmel School. Captured prisoner of war in Frankfurt, Germany.

Delaney, George –

Son of James and Mary Elizabeth Delaney, of 5, Huddart Street, Salford, Lancashire.

Delaney, James –

Son of John and Mary Ann Delaney, of 155, Regent Road, Salford, Lancashire; husband of Mary Lillian Delaney (nee O’Garr), of 50, Silk Street, Salford, Lancashire (married 17/03/1914). James enlisted aged 18 and prior to enlistment he had worked as a kitchen porter. Due to James’s death Mary was awarded a pension of 16 shillings and 3 pence a week.

Dickinson, Walter Hine –

Husband of Clara Elizabeth Dickinson, of 24, Coronation Street, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly 126259, Lancashire Fusiliers. Home Service only.

Doig, Robert –

Robert was killed by a sniper whilst leading a party of the Royal Scots Greys to the trenches, and stepping aside on a traverse to allow them to pass that, he was shot and killed almost instantly. Robert had gained the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant just two weeks prior to his death, he was a veteran soldier having served ten years in India. He was a reservist for six years and was mobilised when war broke. Robert had lived with his wife and three children at 27 Oxford Street, Salford, Lancashire, and had worked at the Manchester Ship Canal Company as a foreman loader inspector. He was an ardent Catholic and attended St. Joseph’s Church, West Craven Street, Salford, Lancashire. Robert’s wife received the news of his death just a month after burying one of their children.

Done, George –

Husband of Sarah Marion Done (nee Ogden), of 13, Heywood Street, Oldfield Road, Salford, Lancashire, and formerly of 25, Duncan Street, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly employed by Messrs Cookson, pig dealers, of Salford, Lancashire. Posted missing since 20/09/1917 and subsequently presumed killed.

Done, James –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Done, of Salford, Lancashire; husband of M. E. Done, of 20, Hartington Street, Regent Road, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly T4/072564, Royal Army Service Corps.

Dorber, Fred –

Of 35, Regent Square, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly 32448, Devonshire Regiment.

Dorber, John Henry –

Son of Richard and Grace Dorber and brother of Fred, Ernest, George, William, Sam and Elsie. Prior to the war John had worked as a clerk at Osram Lamp Works, and lived at 35 Regent Square, Salford, Lancashire. John tried to join the army in Manchester but was rejected due to visual impairment, determined to do his bit he went to work at Morfa Camp, Conway and was finally passed as fit for service in June 1915. The only personal effects returned to his family was John’s identity disc, on receipt of this his mother writes “Very sorry to receive same. Would like his wallet & ring which was initialled JHD. If it should come in your possession please forward.”

Dutton, Thomas –

Son of Frederick and Rebecca Dutton, 18 Amy Street, Regent Road, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly 10633, Manchester Regiment.

Eales, Jesse –

Son of Eliza Eales, of 4, Coronation Street, Salford, Lancashire. Formerly F48807, Royal Naval Air Service, transferred to Royal Air Force 01/04/1918..