Roll of Honour - Lancashire - Manchester, Treasurer's Department

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MANCHESTER, TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Stephen Nulty 2008

The Manchester Treasurer's Department Roll of Honour and War Memorial is to be found in the entrance vestibule of the City Treasurer's Office, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester. There are actually two boards, the smaller one recording those who died and the larger one showing those who served (including the 10 who died). Only those who died are listed here. The Roll of Honour contains 71 names in all. The war memorial is in the form of a polished wood board with ebony inlay around the edges and gold lettering. In the top, centre, is a bronze medallion similar to the obverse of the British Victory medal. At each side there are three original cap badges of local Regiments including the Manchester Regiment, Lancashire Fusliers, Cheshire Regiment and Royal Artillery with the coloured city arms appearing at the top of the frame. There are also three names for World War 2.

TO THE MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS
OFFICE WHO FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918

BACKER	George Henry (Harry)	Private G/68700, Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, posted to 1/24th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action, 22nd August 1918, aged 18. Born & enlisted Manchester, resided Ardwick. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Backer, of 23, Theodore St., Ardwick, Manchester. No know grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Panel 3.
BARNETT	Colin	Private 21744, 8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. Killed in action 20th July 1917. Born Miles Platting, enlisted Manchester.
BROOKES	Herbert	Corporal 30048, 9th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died of Wounds 14th April 1918, aged 23. Born Walkden, enlisted Manchester, resided Swinton. Formerly Corporal 15384, King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. Son of Elizabeth Brookes, and the late Walter Brookes. Native of Swinton, Manchester. Buried in TOURCOING (PONT-NEUVILLE) COMMUNAL CEMETERY, B9
BROWNRIDGE	Frederick Walter	Private 4421, 20th Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in Action, 20th July 1916. Born Leeds, enlisted Manchester, resided Whalley Range. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.
RIGBY	Frank	Lance Corporal 20306, 26th Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in Action 18th September 1916, aged 24. Born Middleton, enlisted London, resided Oldham. Son of Roger and Emily Rigby, of 44, Breeze Hill Rd., Oldham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.
BOOTH	Frederick Arthur	Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), attached 1st/7th West Riding Regiment. Killed in action 11th October 1918, aged 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Booth, of Moorside, Crumpsall Lane, Crumpsall, Manchester. Born at Higher Crumpsall. Buried in WELLINGTON CEMETERY, RIEUX-EN-CAMBRESIS, Nord, II. A. 12. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). Gazetted on 3rd March 1917, his citation reads For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organised and established four posts at a critical time. He displayed great courage and initiative throughout the operations
KENDERDINE	George Sidney	Private 202618, C Company, 1st/5th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Died of Wounds, 3rd September 1918, aged 20. Enlisted Manchester. Son of Charles Edward Kenderdine, of 120, Upper Lloyd St., Moss Side, Manchester, and the late Sarah Jane Kenderdine. Buried in ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT, VIII. J. 33.
PRIME	Arnold	Second Lieutenant, 4th Bn., attached 2nd/7th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1918, aged 29. Son of Richard Needham Prime and Annie Prime, of 47, Shaw Rd., Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire. No known grave. Commmeorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Panel 64 to 67.
BENNETT	Arthur Laverack	Corporal 40741, 1st Bn., Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Killed in Action 4th September 1918, aged 20. Born Horwich, enlisted Manchester, resided Moss Side. Formerly 20690, Training Reserve. Son of Joseph Alderson Bennett and Hettie S. Bennett, of 60, Delaunay's Rd., Crumpsall, Manchester. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Panel 10.
WOOD	Alfred	Driver 213371, C Batterym, 6th Reserve Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died at home from sickness, 19th December 1917. Born and enlisted, Manchester. Buried in MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY, E. 2251.
CITY TREASURERS DEPARTMENT MANCHESTER AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945
BRASHER	Frederick Alan	No further information currently available
MOORE	Arthur	No further information currently available
WILDE	John H	No further information currently available

Last updated 2 October, 2008

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