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BUTLER, JACK
Rank:
Private
Service No:
TF/235267
Date of Death:
16/08/1917
Regiment/Service:
Middlesex Regiment
1st/7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 113 to 115.
Memorial:
TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Butler of 118 Goldsmith Street Nottingham. He was the husband of Maud Alexandra (née Karrup) Butler. In 1911 they lived at 9 Westville Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a fish salesman.
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 31 August 1917: ‘Butler. Killed in action, Private Jack Butler, Middlesex, husband of Maud (née Karrup) only son of Mr and Mrs Charles Butler, 118 Goldsmith Street, age 25.’
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
TF/235267
Date of Death:
16/08/1917
Regiment/Service:
Middlesex Regiment
1st/7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 113 to 115.
Memorial:
TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Butler of 118 Goldsmith Street Nottingham. He was the husband of Maud Alexandra (née Karrup) Butler. In 1911 they lived at 9 Westville Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a fish salesman.
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 31 August 1917: ‘Butler. Killed in action, Private Jack Butler, Middlesex, husband of Maud (née Karrup) only son of Mr and Mrs Charles Butler, 118 Goldsmith Street, age 25.’
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COOKE, William George
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
132083
Date of Death:
18/03/1917
Regiment/Service:
Canadian Infantry
73rd Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. G. 22.
Cemetery:
BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Family History
At the time he attested in Canada he gave his next of kin as his father, William J Cooke, of 61 Westville Street, Nottingham. William emigrated to Canada in 1913, sponsored by Oliver Hind's juvenile emigration scheme, where he would have spent time at Dakeyne's Farm, Nova Scotia, where he would have been taught agricultural skills.
Employment/Hobbies
Member of 2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade (Dakeyne Street Lads' Club). Sailed to Canada, onboard the SS Virginian out of Liverpool, arriving Nova Scotia 18 April 1913 in a group of 12 including James Weatherbed, another Dako Boy. His trade at the time of enlistment was that of clerk.
Military History
A photograph exists of William in the uniform of the Canadian Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He attested in Montreal on 9 August 1915 and sailed to England onboard SS Adriatic from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 31 March 1916, arriving in England on 10 April 1916. He was promoted to corporal on 19 May 1916. The unit embarked for France on 12 August 1916 and disembarked at Le Havre the following day. He was dangerously wounded on 17 March 1917 and died in a casualty clearing station in Rouen the next day. He was buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave ref I.G.22). Qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Extra Information
Nottingham Post obituary (abridged), 20 March 1917: 'Cooke. died of wounds March 18th. Corporal William George Cooke, Canadian Highlanders.' Nottingham Post obituary (abridged), 2 May 1917: 'Corporal WG Cooke (Canadians), 51 Westville Street, Nottingham, died of wounds March 18th aged 20.' [Westville Street was his father's address] William is commemorated on a memorial in the church of Christ Church at Windsor, Nova Scotia; nine members of the congregation died in the war.
Remembered on
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
132083
Date of Death:
18/03/1917
Regiment/Service:
Canadian Infantry
73rd Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. G. 22.
Cemetery:
BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Family History
At the time he attested in Canada he gave his next of kin as his father, William J Cooke, of 61 Westville Street, Nottingham. William emigrated to Canada in 1913, sponsored by Oliver Hind's juvenile emigration scheme, where he would have spent time at Dakeyne's Farm, Nova Scotia, where he would have been taught agricultural skills.
Employment/Hobbies
Member of 2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade (Dakeyne Street Lads' Club). Sailed to Canada, onboard the SS Virginian out of Liverpool, arriving Nova Scotia 18 April 1913 in a group of 12 including James Weatherbed, another Dako Boy. His trade at the time of enlistment was that of clerk.
Military History
A photograph exists of William in the uniform of the Canadian Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He attested in Montreal on 9 August 1915 and sailed to England onboard SS Adriatic from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 31 March 1916, arriving in England on 10 April 1916. He was promoted to corporal on 19 May 1916. The unit embarked for France on 12 August 1916 and disembarked at Le Havre the following day. He was dangerously wounded on 17 March 1917 and died in a casualty clearing station in Rouen the next day. He was buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave ref I.G.22). Qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Extra Information
Nottingham Post obituary (abridged), 20 March 1917: 'Cooke. died of wounds March 18th. Corporal William George Cooke, Canadian Highlanders.' Nottingham Post obituary (abridged), 2 May 1917: 'Corporal WG Cooke (Canadians), 51 Westville Street, Nottingham, died of wounds March 18th aged 20.' [Westville Street was his father's address] William is commemorated on a memorial in the church of Christ Church at Windsor, Nova Scotia; nine members of the congregation died in the war.
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CUTTRISS, ERNEST
Rank:
Private
Service No:
24131
Date of Death:
17/07/1916
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
15th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. A. E. Cuttriss, of 7, Westville St., Nottingham.
Family History
He was the son of Mrs A E Cuttriss of 7 Westville Street Nottingham. In 1911 he was boarding with his sister Mary Green and family at 3 Belton's Yard Nottingham. In summer 1913 he married Louie Drabble and she later lived at 155 Franchise Terrace Westminster Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a collier.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
24131
Date of Death:
17/07/1916
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
15th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. A. E. Cuttriss, of 7, Westville St., Nottingham.
Family History
He was the son of Mrs A E Cuttriss of 7 Westville Street Nottingham. In 1911 he was boarding with his sister Mary Green and family at 3 Belton's Yard Nottingham. In summer 1913 he married Louie Drabble and she later lived at 155 Franchise Terrace Westminster Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a collier.
Remembered on
EVERSLEY, GEORGE ALBERT
Rank:
Private
Service No:
11216
Date of Death:
16/09/1916
Regiment/Service:
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
6th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was born in 1895 the son of Albert Eversley, a chair maker. He had two siblings, Charles and Jane. In 1911 his father, a widower, lived with his three children, George Albert (15), Charles (14) and Jane (11) at 27 West Ville Street, Nottingham. Also in the household was the children's uncle, Albert's older brother, Thomas (41).
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was apprenticed to a smith.
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 23 October 1916: ‘Eversley. Killed in action September 16th, Private GA Eversley, KOYLI, age 21. Father, sister, brother Charlie.’
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Rank:
Private
Service No:
11216
Date of Death:
16/09/1916
Regiment/Service:
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
6th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was born in 1895 the son of Albert Eversley, a chair maker. He had two siblings, Charles and Jane. In 1911 his father, a widower, lived with his three children, George Albert (15), Charles (14) and Jane (11) at 27 West Ville Street, Nottingham. Also in the household was the children's uncle, Albert's older brother, Thomas (41).
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was apprenticed to a smith.
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 23 October 1916: ‘Eversley. Killed in action September 16th, Private GA Eversley, KOYLI, age 21. Father, sister, brother Charlie.’
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SLATER, William Henry
Rank
Private
Service number
52230
Date of death
07 Oct 1917
Age at death
35
Family History
He was the stepson of George Hallam and the brother of Sarah Jane and Ethel Faith Slater. In 1911 they lived at 51 Westville Street St Ann's Nottingham. He was the husband of Nellie (née Parker) Slater of 49 Westville Street. He was the father of William Parker.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a stableman in 1911.
Military Unit
9th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Military History
William Henry Slater went to theatre (France) after 1 January 1916 and only served with the 9th battalion. The battalion attacked Poelcappelle Belgium on 4 October 1917 and successfully took all of its objectives. It was though at high cost with over 100 killed and 200 wounded. William was moved to the Casualty Clearing Station at Dozinghem and died there three days later. He is buried in the cemetery which was next to the CCS -DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY , grave VII. I.8
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
52230
Date of death
07 Oct 1917
Age at death
35
Family History
He was the stepson of George Hallam and the brother of Sarah Jane and Ethel Faith Slater. In 1911 they lived at 51 Westville Street St Ann's Nottingham. He was the husband of Nellie (née Parker) Slater of 49 Westville Street. He was the father of William Parker.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a stableman in 1911.
Military Unit
9th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Military History
William Henry Slater went to theatre (France) after 1 January 1916 and only served with the 9th battalion. The battalion attacked Poelcappelle Belgium on 4 October 1917 and successfully took all of its objectives. It was though at high cost with over 100 killed and 200 wounded. William was moved to the Casualty Clearing Station at Dozinghem and died there three days later. He is buried in the cemetery which was next to the CCS -DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY , grave VII. I.8
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as William Henry Slater
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
WOOTTON, W H
Rank:
Private
Service No:
310602
Date of Death:
20/02/1918
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Warwickshire Yeomanry
1st/1st
Grave Reference:
O. 120.
Cemetery:
CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of William L. and Annie Wootton of 6, Westville St., Peas Hill Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
310602
Date of Death:
20/02/1918
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Warwickshire Yeomanry
1st/1st
Grave Reference:
O. 120.
Cemetery:
CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of William L. and Annie Wootton of 6, Westville St., Peas Hill Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
- Loggerhads War Memorial as Wootton 310602
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as William Henry Wootton
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
WOOTTON, William
Residence
6 Westviille St
Occupation
groom
Regiment
A. S. C. Remounts
Birth year
abt 18787
Enlistment age
37
Enlistment year
1915
Residence
6 Westviille St
Occupation
groom
Regiment
A. S. C. Remounts
Birth year
abt 18787
Enlistment age
37
Enlistment year
1915