Seymour St
(Carlton Rd to Pym St)
and
Seymour Tce
Kellys Directory 1956
Kellys Directory 1956
Kellys Directory 1956
Kellys Directory 1956
FLETCHER, CHARLES HENRY
Rank
Lance Corporal
Service number
4692
Military Unit
7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Date of death
07 Jul 1916
Age at death
32
Family History
Son of Susie and James Fletcher of Nottingham (CWGC). He was the husband of Nelly Fletcher, 6 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road.
Military History
He died of gunshot wounds and is buried in Le Treport Military Cemetery (Plot 2. Row L. Grave 6C).
Extra Information
Nottingham Post obituary (abridged) 12 July 1916: 'Fletcher, died of gunshot wounds July 8th (sic), Lance Corporal Charles Henry Fletcher, Sherwood Foresters, in his 33rd year. Husband of Nelly Fletcher of 6 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road.'
Memorial
Le Treport Military Cemetery (Plot 2. Row L. Grave 6C).
Remembered on
Rank
Lance Corporal
Service number
4692
Military Unit
7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Date of death
07 Jul 1916
Age at death
32
Family History
Son of Susie and James Fletcher of Nottingham (CWGC). He was the husband of Nelly Fletcher, 6 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road.
Military History
He died of gunshot wounds and is buried in Le Treport Military Cemetery (Plot 2. Row L. Grave 6C).
Extra Information
Nottingham Post obituary (abridged) 12 July 1916: 'Fletcher, died of gunshot wounds July 8th (sic), Lance Corporal Charles Henry Fletcher, Sherwood Foresters, in his 33rd year. Husband of Nelly Fletcher of 6 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road.'
Memorial
Le Treport Military Cemetery (Plot 2. Row L. Grave 6C).
Remembered on
HUTCHINSON, Percival
Rank:
Private
Service No:
444704
Date of Death:
10/07/1916
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Canadian Infantry
39th Bn
Grave Reference:
7221
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Drusilla King (formerly Hutchinson), of 79, Seymour St., Carlton Rd., Nottingham.
Family History
At the time he enlisted Percival named his mother, Ada Hutchinson, of 5 Clarence Stairs, Clarence Street, Sneinton, as his next of kin. At the time of the 1911 census his family was living in a terrace of Haywood Street, Sneinton; father, Henry, siblings Frank (14), Grace (12), Henry (4), Arthur (3) and Sidney (11months). It is probable that Percival, who was older than his siblings, had already emigrated to Canada, presumably under the juvenile emigration scheme sponsored by Oliver Hind, founder of the Dakeyne Street Lads' Club. He was married to Drusilla King (formerly Hutchinson), of 79, Seymour St., Carlton Rd., Nottingham (CWGC) whom he married on on 3 January 1916, less than 2 months after he returned to England with his battalion. Drusilla was awarded a widow's pension; her address was then 104 Manvers Street, Sneinton. She remarried on 23 November 1918.
Employment/Hobbies
Member of 2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade (Dakeyne Street Lads' Club). His occupation when he attested was that of telegraphist/telegrapher.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
444704
Date of Death:
10/07/1916
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Canadian Infantry
39th Bn
Grave Reference:
7221
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Drusilla King (formerly Hutchinson), of 79, Seymour St., Carlton Rd., Nottingham.
Family History
At the time he enlisted Percival named his mother, Ada Hutchinson, of 5 Clarence Stairs, Clarence Street, Sneinton, as his next of kin. At the time of the 1911 census his family was living in a terrace of Haywood Street, Sneinton; father, Henry, siblings Frank (14), Grace (12), Henry (4), Arthur (3) and Sidney (11months). It is probable that Percival, who was older than his siblings, had already emigrated to Canada, presumably under the juvenile emigration scheme sponsored by Oliver Hind, founder of the Dakeyne Street Lads' Club. He was married to Drusilla King (formerly Hutchinson), of 79, Seymour St., Carlton Rd., Nottingham (CWGC) whom he married on on 3 January 1916, less than 2 months after he returned to England with his battalion. Drusilla was awarded a widow's pension; her address was then 104 Manvers Street, Sneinton. She remarried on 23 November 1918.
Employment/Hobbies
Member of 2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade (Dakeyne Street Lads' Club). His occupation when he attested was that of telegraphist/telegrapher.
Remembered on
- Nottingham - Dakeyne Street Lads' Club (2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade) War Memorial as Percival k/a Percy HUTCHINSON Private
- Sneinton District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Percival Hutchinson
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
SNOWDEN, ERNEST
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
3748
Date of Death:
19/11/1916
Age:
18
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
2nd/7th Bn.
Grave Reference:
3414
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of George and Jane Snowden, of 36, Seymour St., Nottingham. Born at Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
3748
Date of Death:
19/11/1916
Age:
18
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
2nd/7th Bn.
Grave Reference:
3414
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of George and Jane Snowden, of 36, Seymour St., Nottingham. Born at Nottingham.
Remembered on
WOOLLEY, Fred
Rank
Private
Service number
266153
Date of death
01 Jul 1916
Age at death
23
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Family History
He was the son of John William and Emma Woolley and the brother of Clarence Woolley. In 1901 they lived at 8 Stone Street (St Matthias) and in 1911 at 2 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road (both Sneinton Nottingham).
Military History
He was reported missing after the first day of the Battle of the Somme but his death was not confirmed until the following year. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Extra Information
Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 16 June 1917: 'Woolley. Missing July 1st now reported killed, Private Fred Woolley, Sherwood Foresters, age 24, son of Mr and Mrs Woolley, 2 Seymour Terrace. Mother, father, brother Clarence and Arthur (in Canada).'
Memorial
THIEPVAL
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
266153
Date of death
01 Jul 1916
Age at death
23
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Family History
He was the son of John William and Emma Woolley and the brother of Clarence Woolley. In 1901 they lived at 8 Stone Street (St Matthias) and in 1911 at 2 Seymour Terrace, Seymour Street, Carlton Road (both Sneinton Nottingham).
Military History
He was reported missing after the first day of the Battle of the Somme but his death was not confirmed until the following year. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Extra Information
Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 16 June 1917: 'Woolley. Missing July 1st now reported killed, Private Fred Woolley, Sherwood Foresters, age 24, son of Mr and Mrs Woolley, 2 Seymour Terrace. Mother, father, brother Clarence and Arthur (in Canada).'
Memorial
THIEPVAL
Remembered on
Survived:
Christopher Roper
Occupation
railway porter
Residence:
4 Selbourne St
Regimental Number:
5805
Regiment Name:
Royal Defence Corps
Christopher Roper
Occupation
railway porter
Residence:
4 Selbourne St
Regimental Number:
5805
Regiment Name:
Royal Defence Corps