William Brady

Rank:PrivateNumber:21907
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:11th Bn
Name of Rgt or Ship:Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Rgt)
Died:25/06/1917Age:19
How Died:Died of Wounds
Country of burial:BelgiumGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Lijssenthoek Cemetery, Poperinge
Town Memorial:Altrincham
Extra Information:
Born during the June quarter 1898 in the Warrington R.D. - ref: 8c/262, the
son of John F. & Ellen M. Brady.

1901 Census - Charlton's Cottages, 2 George Street, Altrincham.   Son -
aged: 2 - born: Ireland.   Head of household - John F. Brady - Married -
aged: 34 - occ: House Painter - born: Ireland.   Also - Ellen M. Brady -
Wife - aged: 29 - born: Ireland.    Plus 2 siblings.

1911 Census - 2 Chorlton's Yard, Altrincham.      Son - aged: 12 - Scholar
- born: Dublin, Ireland.    Head of household - John Brady - Married -
aged: 44 - occ: House Painter - born: Dublin, Ireland.   Also - Ellen Brady
- Wife - aged: 38 - born: Dublin, Ireland.    Plus 5 siblings.

Attended St. Vincent's R.C. School,  Altrincham and employed at the
Westinghouse Co.

Training to be an Engineer.

Enlisted in 1915.     Wounded in August 1916, but returned to the front
after discharge from hospital.

Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1918.


Memorials found on:
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour
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