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Walter Egerton Gresty | |||
Rank: | Private | Number: | 25447 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 08th Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Cheshire Rgt | ||
Died: | 08/11/16 | Age: | 21 |
How Died: | Died | ||
Country of burial: | Iraq | Grave Photo: | No |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Amara Cemetery | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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Born during the September quarter 1895 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/175, the son of Frank & Elizabeth Gresty (nee Egerton). In 1891 Frank & Elizabeth were residing at Hall Lane, Mobberley with their eldest daughter - Gladys M. Gresty. This is probably the address where Walter was born. 1901 Census - 19 Church Street, Wincham, Cheshire. Son - aged: 5 - born: Mobberley. Head of household - Frank Gresty - Married - aged: 37 - occ: Engine Fitter Labourer - born: Manchester. Also - Elizabeth Gresty - Wife - aged: 34 - born: Mobberley. Plus 4 siblings. His mother - Elizabeth Gresty died in 1908, aged: 41. 1911 Census - No Trace. His father - Frank Gresty was then residing at 27 Church Street, Wincham. Now a widower, aged: 47 and employed as a Baker of Bread. His 13 year old son - James was residing with him. James also served in WW1, but survived the war. Commemorated in The Mobberley Parish Council's Booklet - "1914-2014, Remembering the Men from Mobberley who went to War for their Country" - per Alistair MacLeod. |
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