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William Frederick Anderton | |||
Rank: | 2nd Lieut | ||
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 15th Bde ('A' Bty) | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Royal Field Artillery | ||
Died: | 31/03/1917 | Age: | 22 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Ecoivres Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi | ||
Town Memorial: | Hale | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born during the December quarter 1894 in the Chorlton R.D. - ref: 8c/808, the son of Charles & Elizabeth Allen (nee Forsyth). 1901 Census - No Trace. 1911 Census - No Trace. Attended Bowdon College, proud that it had 140 ex-pupils serving in the armed forces. Articled to Messrs. Swanwick Terras & Co., Chartered Accountants, Manchester. Enlisted in August 1914. Three months later made a Bombardier. Drafted to the front in March 1915. Commissioned 2nd Lt. in June 1915. (September 1915 ???) The 28/09/1915 edition of the local newspaper reports that he has been wounded in Flanders. This may have referred to the time when he was wounded and was treated and recovered at the Lady Carnarvon's Hospital, Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire. He then came home to recuperate and put onto "Home Service". Sent back to the front in November 1916. Death reported in the 15/04/1917 edition of the Altrincham Guardian which stated that he had been killed whilst returning from inspecting a new position. Listed as a Lieutenant on Christ Church Mem. CWGC - Son of Charles & Elizabeth Anderton, Beechwood, Hale. Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1918. |
Memorials found on: | |||
St. Peter's (Hale) | Christ Church (Timperley) | ||
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour | |||
St. David's Church, Timperley | |||
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