George Henry Armitage Posted 8 May 2014 by Philip TaylorGeorge Henry Armitage was born on 17 January 1898 in Stoke Newington, North London, the youngest child of Robert Melton Armitage (1846-1910) and Ellen Armitage nee Pinnuck (1855-1913). George had three brothers and three sisters that survived into adulthood. His siblings were Robert (1881-1916), Emma (1883-1970), William (1884-1940), Florence (1887-1945), [Click to continue…]
Clarence Royal Greathead Posted 28 November 2013 by Jan CooperClarence Royal Greathead was born on 5 June 1897 in 13 Bentick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was the son of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. He was baptised on 20 June 1897 in St Paul's Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. Clarence had been educated at Henry Smith College and was an apprentice with Messrs Grabham and Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He [Click to continue…]
James Rockey Posted 13 May 2018 by Departed MemberJames Rockey, son of James and Annie Rockey. Born 1898 3rd Quarter, Cardiff, Wales. He is buried in Nakuru North Cemetery, Kenya - Grave 27. He was a bachelor at the age of 20 when he died. His record is also found on the C.W.G.C. website.
Cecil Edward Drake Posted 13 July 2015 by Departed MemberCecil was the fourth of five sons of Robert Drake and Martha (formerly Martha Cook), and he was born Morcott, Rutland (his birth was registered 1896 2nd Quarter in Uppingham). His grandparents were William Drake and Rachel (formerly Shelton). William was a miller and baker in Morcott.Cecil was a Private in the Northamptonshire Regiment. He died 25 [Click to continue…]
Albert Henry Millington Posted 8 April 2014 by Paul MillingtonSon of John Millington and his wife Emily (nee Toon) of Linton Road, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire. Captured at Bullecourt, 21st March 1918 when most of the battalion were captured. Held in a German Prisoner of War camp until the end of the war. Family stories have it that he was employed by the Germans to work down the mines, and that when he returned [Click to continue…]