The memorial in Albert Square was ‘Erected by voluntary subscriptions in memory of the Fenton men who gave their lives in the Great War and whose names are recorded on a tablet in the Town Hall.’ The Cenotaph was unveiled by Colonel John Vaughan Campbell V.C. on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1922. The WW1 memorial inside the town hall is a Minton Hollins enamelled faience memorial panel fixed to the wall of the main staircase. Designed by Walter Brown, who had been a student at Fenton Art School, contained the names of Fenton men who had been killed in action during the First World War (1914-1918). The memorial panel was unveiled by Colonel John Ward, the Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent, who had commanded the 25th Middlesex Regiment during the war. In addition there are separate pages for memorials to those who died in the World War 1, Boer War, and the Northern Ireland conflict.

Fenton Town Hall– WAR MEMORIAL

From 2012 the Town Hall and its memorials were under threat from a sale of the Town Hall by the Ministry of Justice. The Great Fenton Community Association fought to keep the Town Hall and its memorials in the control of the local community. It has been a long battle, over 10 years but the Town Hall is safe. During the Research undertaken on the World War 2 memorial details of 54 other men whose names were not recorded was discovered. The Great Fenton Community Association then commissioned a new tablet to commemorate these men. It is black Granite with silver lettering. The Memorial was unveiled by the Lord Mayor Steve Watkins at a dedication service on Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Images copyright © William Davies. Fenton Community Association. 2025.

TO THE
GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF
FENTON
WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES ON ACTIVE
SERVICE IN THE
SECOND WORLD
WAR 1939-1945

ACKLEY	William James	L/Cpl 782699. 2nd Bn Leicestershire Regiment. William served in India and Palestine after which he was reported missing at sea and was presumed killed in action 5 December 1941, age 31. Commemorated at Alamein Memorial, Egypt (Panel Column 59) Born 1910 son of Florence Ann Ackley, of 23 Terrace Buildings, Fenton. Prior to enlisting in 1937 William was employed at Great Fenton Colliery.
ALBROOKES	Leonard	Gunner 1514783. 14th Anti-Tank Regiment. Royal Artillery. Died 12 May 1944 age 25 at Italy. He was buried at II.GRU.PDB (2139) and was reburied on the 22/6/1945 and is commemorated Cassino War Cemetery (Grave ref X1X. K. 14) Born 1919 son of William and Florence. In 1942 Leonard married Elsie Owen at Burslem, St John.
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ALLEN	William Henry	Private QX6913 A.I.F. 2/15 Battalion. Australian Infantry. Died 29 October 1942 age 21. Originally buried at 10 D 9. On the 19 March 1945 he was reburied at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt (Grave ref: A II J 13) Born 1921 in Australia son of Cyril and Ethel Allen, of 1 Mason St, Stoke-on-Trent. William had been in Australia working on farm and sheep stations in New South Wales and other states. On the outbreak of war joined the Australian Imperial Forces.
BAILEY	Thomas William	Sergeant 2220975 Thomas William Bailey. Air Gunner. 460 Sqd Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He is believed to have lost his life in air operations, having previously been reported missing. He was then recorded as died 26 March 1944 age 31. His body was buried at St Vith Communal cemetery, Row A grave 28 and was concentrated at Hotton British Cemetery, Luxembourg, Belgium on 26/6/1947 (grave ref V11. C.6) Born 1913 son of Thomas and Thirza Bailey. In 1941 Thomas married Marjorie Bayley at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 1 Philip St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting had been employed at the Michelin Tyre Co Ltd for 15 yrs.
BALL	George	Lance Corporal 4857835. 1st Bn Leicestershire Regiment. George was taken prisoner early 1942 and held in Malai POW Camp, Thailand where he died. Died, 8 April 1944 age 27. Originally buried at Wat Koke Mor, Nong-Pladuk. Siam (Grave C 119) 19/5/1946 his body was transferred to Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand. (Grave 8 M 4) Born 1917 son of Mr and Mrs George Ball of 26 Yorke St, Fenton.
BENNETT	Frederick	Private 5048883. 1st Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Died at sea while serving in India, 23 May 1914. Commemorated at the Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata, India. (Plot L Grave 47) Born 1916 son of the late Mr & Mrs Bennett, Adelaide St, Fenton. Before joining the army in 1937 Fred was employed by J Hewitt and Son (Fenton) Ltd.
BENTLEY	Richard	Private 5509701. 11th Bn Parachute Regiment. Army Air Corps. Died 20 September 1944. His body was found at Oosterbeek Isolated Holland 698776. In garden of houses Acacialaan. He was buried and commemorated at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. Gelderland, Nnetherlands. (Grave Ref: 23.A.3) on the 20/9/1945 Born 1921 son of Richard and Florence Bentley of 14 Colville St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Richard was working as a cement breeze block maker.
BICKERTON	Victor	Sapper 1875159. 225 Field Coy Royal Engineers. Reported missing before being recorded as died between 23 May 1940 and 4 June 1940 at Belgium age 21. He is commemorated at Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Born 1919 son of Annie Bickerton, and stepson of Leonard Ellerton of 132 Raglan St, Fenton.
BIRKS	Harold	Gunner 1707314. 86 Battery, 24 Lt. A.A./Anti-Tank Regiment. Royal Artillery. Harold had been in the army four years and had recently had the honour of being presented to Lord Louis Mountbatton. Killed in action, Burma, 8 February 1944 age 34. Originally Harry was buried at Akyab War Cemetery and his body was exhumed and reburied and commemorated May 20th 1952 at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Myanmar. (Grave ref: 12. H. 16 ) Born 1910 son of Enoch and Hannah Birks. In 1940 Harry married Ivy M Hudson at Blurton, St Bartholomew and lived at 12 Princess St, Fenton.
BLOOR	Gordon Elijah	Sergeant/Gunner 633207. 101 Sqdn RAF. West Raynham. Bomber Command. Gordon was a Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner stationed at West Raynham, Norfolk. Aircraft: Blenheim IV. SR. P6924. Killed 18-19 July 1940, Lost without trace during a night raid on the Belgium and Dutch Coasts. He is commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, Surry. Born 1919 son of James and Sarah A. Bloor of, 8 Chapel St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
BOYCOTT	Victor	Private 4918827 1st Bn South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action in Crete, 16 May 1941, age 23. Commemorated at the Athens Memorial, Greece {Panel ref: Face 6) Born 1918 son of Frederick and Polly Boycott, of 80 Temple Street, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Victor was working as a colliery labourer (above ground)
BRADBURY	Edwin	Trooper 557865 Royal Armoured Corps. Bn Staffordshire Yeomanry. He was called to the Colours as a Territorial on the outbreak of war. He served with the "Desert Rats" and was in Syria in North Africa and subsequently in Sicily. Died 6 June 1944 in France. Originally buried at Caen 068787 Hermanville, France. 7F/1. 5/6/1945 his body was exhumed, reburied, and commemorated at Ranville War Cemetery, Calvados, France. (Grave ref: Coll II. F. 21) Born 1911 son of George and Minnie Bradbury of 2 Meadow St, Fenton. In 1933 Edwin married Gladys Davies in a Civil Marriage at Stoke-on-Trent and lived at 77 Raglan St, Fenton. Before enlisting Edwin was employed at Stafford, Coal and Iron Co Ltd, Fenton.
BRADLEY	John	L/Sergeant 843058. 4th Bn Royal Horse Artillery. Died 26 January 1941 in the Middle East. Originally buried at map re: BGR/5/539. On 23/4/1945 his body was exhumed and reinterred and commemorated at the Benghazi War Cemetery, Libya. Born 1916 son of John and Jane Bradley of 94 South St, Mount Pleasant, Fenton.
BRADBURY	John	Private 4809099. 6th Bn Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action, Italy 11th September 1943 age 20 while taking part in the landings at Salerno. He is buried and commemorated at Salerno War Cemetery. (Grave ref: V.F.5) Born in 1923 son of William Thomas and Emily Bradbury, of 9 Woodend St, Fenton. Before joining the Forces in 1942 John was employed at Crown Staffordshire Porcelain Co Ltd, Fenton.
BRADBURY	Samuel	Private 4920209. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 9th (The Queen's Own Yorkshire Dragoons) Killed in action 1 April 1944 age 24 in North Africa. Commemorated at the Anzio War Cemetery, Italy. (Grave ref: II, R, 12) Born 1920 son of Frederick and Harriet Bradbury, of Fenton. In 1942 Samuel married Irene Marjorie Leeming at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 18 Grosvenor St, Heron Cross, Fenton. Prior to enlisting in 1940 Sam was employed by Swettenhams Ltd.
BRADSHAW	William	Driver T/53559. Royal Army Service Corps. Died 29 January 1945 and is commemorated at Fenton, Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave 5906) Born 1904 son of Fred and Annie Bradshaw, 23 Meakins Row, Fenton
BRAYFORD	William Ronald	Private 5953815. Pioneer Corps. Herts & Bucks Regiment. Enlisted in 1940 William died from his wounds 8th January 1945 age 28, Commemorated at Hasselt (Kruisveld) Communal Cemetery, Limburg, Belgium. (Grave ref: Row B Grave 1) Born 1917 son of William and Mary Brayford of Fenton. In 1943 William married Alice May Adams at Northwood, Holy Trinity. They lived at 63 Adelaide St, Fenton and William was employed by the LMS Railway Company.
BRINDLEY	William	Fusilier 6095329. 2nd Bn Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Died of his wounds 21 May 1944 at Italy age 28. He was buried at 11. GRU.PDB (2057) His body was exhumed on the 16/8/1945 reburied and commemorated at Cassino War Cemetery, Italy (Grave Ref: XII.C.8) Born 1916, son of Edward and Mrs Brindley, 73 Holly Place, Fenton. In 1937 he married Lily Birks in a Civil Marriage in Stoke. They also lived at 73 Holly Place, Heron Cross, Fenton. He was employed by the Co-operative Society, Clayton St, Longton.
BROMAGE	William Joseph	Gunner 1603151. 67 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regt. Royal Artillery. Killed in action 3 May 1942 at Burma. Commemorated at the Rangoon Memorial, Myanmar. (Face 2) Born 1910 son of Isaac James and Emily Bromage of 19 Coburg St, Fenton, Previously he had been employed for 14 years by Berry Hill Brcickworks.
BROUGH	Thomas Henry	Private 4037844. Royal Army Ordinance Corps. attd 27th Armed. Brigade. Killed in action, Normandy, 19 July 1944 age 30. Buried at La Deliverand Temp Cemetery Map ref 7E/5 1/5000 024.805. His body was exhumed and reburied in May 1945 at La Deliverand British Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref V1.B.6) Born 1914 son of Ernest & Rose Emma (d1924) Brough and step-son of Mary Ann Brough of 6 Cross St, Heron Crosss, Fenton. In 1939 Thomas married Coralena (Connie) Smith at Blurton, St Bartholomew.
BROWN	Jack	Marine PLY/X 109374. No 40 Royal Marine Commandos. He had been in the forces for nearly three years, he also had a sister serving in the W. A. A. F. Died on active service overseas 8 March 1944. Commemorated at Panel 102, Column 3. Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. (Panel 102 Column 3) Born son of John and Alice Beatrice Brown of 21 Hardinge St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting he was employed by T M Birkett & Sons Ltd.
BUTTERY	George Stanley	Substantive Sergeant 761644 George Stanley Buttery. 65 (The Norfolk Yeomanry) Anti-Tank Regiment. Royal Artillery. George served as a member of the North Staffordshire Territorial battery of the Royal Artillery. He was called up at the outbreak of War going with the BEF to France and was among the troops evacuated from Dunkirk. He then served on the Western Desert. Killed in action 4 November 1942 in the Middle East. Commemorated at the Alamein Memorial, Egypt. (Panel: Column 39) Born 1908 son of George and Gertrude Buttery. In 1933 George married Florence A Goodman at Stoke, St Peter. Before enlisting George was employed in the engineering dept of J Hewitt and Sons (Fenton) Ltd. Brick works, Fenton
CARTER	Frank	Gunner 964004. 24th Field Regiment. Royal Artillery. Frank died in Lincoln hospital 19 May 1942 age 23. A funeral service was held at St Michaels, Victoria Rd before burial and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave ref: 5564) Born 1917 son Edward and Sarah Carter of 62 Clarence St, Fenton. In 1942 Frank married Jessie Bentley at Longton, St John the Baptist.The Funeral Service was held at St Michaels Church, Victoria Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Frank had been working as a labourer on the brickworks.
CARTER	Norman	Gunner 1636584. 84 Battery, 49 Lt. A.A. Regiment. Royal Artillery. Norman died on active service 5 December 1942 in the Middle East. Buried at 296/GR (A) 18/2/44. His body was exhumed and reburied 21/8/1944 at Medjez El Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia. Born 1908 son of Edmund Richard and Sarah Ann Carter, of 62 Clarence St, Fenton. In 1939 Norman married Ellen Jones at Milton, St Philip and St James. Prior to enlisting Norrman was employed as a shop assistant, grocery and provision relief manager.
CHELL	Herbert	Sapper 1894193. 11th Field Company Royal Engineers. Killed in action El Alamain 24 October 1942 in the Middle East. Commemorated at Alamein Memorial, Egypt. (Panel Column 47) Born 1918 son of Albert and Elizabeth Chell, of 4 Gordon St, Heron Cross, Fenton. Bert was employed as a mould runner in the pottery industry.
CLAMP	Reginald	Gunner 1786201. 68 Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery. Killed in action 8 July 1944. Buried at Galmanche map ref: 7F/1 008733. His body was exhumed and reburied on 21/6/1945 at Hermanville Beach War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: 4.B.15) Born 1912 son of Richard John and Emily Clamp of Fenton. In 1933 Reginald married Phyllis Tomkin in a Civil Marriage in Stoke-on-Trent and lived at 84 Raglan St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Reg was employed at Spode Works of W T Copeland and sons as a presser.
COLLINSON	George Thomas	Warrant Officer 1211264. 692 squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. George died 23 August 1944, age 24. Commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave ref: Grave 6421) Born 1921 son of George Henry and Matilda Collinson of 67 High St East, Fenton. Educated at Queen St School, prior to enlisting he was employed as a bricklayer at Ball & Robinson, Builders.
COOPER	William	Lance Sergeant 2612101. Grenadier Guards. 5th Guards Armoured Brigade. Killed in action 1 August 1944 age 32. Buried nr Bois du Homme map ref: GSGS 4250 Sh 6F/4, 674510. His body was exhumed and reburied on the 4/4/1916 at Tilly-Sur-Seulles War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: V111.A.4) Born 1912 in Stoke-on-Trent.
COPESTAKE	Arthur	Acting Staff Sergeant 4189961. Royal Army Pay Corps. Reported missing in action and died 4 June 1943, age 23 whilst Prisoner of War in Malaya. Buried at Sonkrie Cemetery. In December 1945 his body was exhumed and reburied at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma (Grave ref B4. J. 11) Born 1914 son of Albert and Gertrude Copestake of 2 Holly Place, Heron Cross, Fenton. Arthur was living at 32 Bailey Rd, Heron Cross and was an old boy of Longton High School.
CORBETT	Cyril	Private 14529518. 6th Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Killed accidently on active service 16 August 1943 age 18. Funeral service at Mount Tabor church, Fenton before internment at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave ref 12178) Born 1925 son of George and Nellie Corbett of 58 Stanier St, Fenton.
DAY	Thomas Edwin	Private 14552671. 2/6th Bn South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 6 July 1944 age 19. Buried at Anlay, France. Map rf: 7F/1 MR 013762. On the 25/6/1945 his body was exhumed and reburied at Hermanville Beach Cemetery, Clavados, France. (Grave ref 4.E.10) Born 1925 son of Samuel and Florence Alice Day of 8 Ashleigh St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Thomas was employed at Whieldon Sanitary Potteries Ltd, Fenton
DEGG	Reginald Joseph	Sapper 2011262. 278 Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of his wounds 15 July 1944 age 27. Buried at Ryes Temporary Cemetery (map ref: 7E/5 862.822) and was interred and reburied on 15/2/1945 at Ryes British Cemetery, Bazenville, Calvados, France. Grave ref: V. C. 6. Born 1917 son of Percy and Florence Degg of 56 Oldfield St, Fenton. In 1937 Reginald married Phylis E Rowley at Coppenhall (Crewe) St Michael and lived at 115 Whieldon Rd, Fenton.
DEGG	Richard	Lance Corporal 4037245.9th Bn Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action, Sicily, on the 16 July 1943. His body was buried at map ref: GR/11GNF/35. 18/11/1943 and was exhumed and reburied at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily (Grave ref: III. D. 15) Born 1915 son of Richard and Matilda Degg. In 1938 Richard married Marion Clewes at Fenton (Temple Street) Methodist Church. Prior to enlisting Richard was employed at Cartwright and Edwards Longton.
EARDLEY	William Albert	Private 5116668. 13th Battalion Kings (Liverpool Regiment) Previously reported missing, killed in action 27 April 1943 at Burma. Commemorated at Rangoon Memorial Myanmar (Burma) (Panel: Face 5) Born 1918 son of Louis Eardley, 29 Cemetery Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by Stoke-on-Trent Corporation at Fenton. He was a member of Fenton bowling club.
ECCLESTONE	George	Guardsman 2622433. 1st Bn Grenadier Guards. (Foot Guards) Killed in action 3 September 1944 age 23. Buried at Pont A Marque, France. (map ref: GSGS 4336 1/100. 000 Sheet 7 H. 731234) His body was the exhumed and reburied 22/5/1947 at Lille Southern Cemetery, Nord, France (Grave ref: Plot 5, Row B, Grave 17) A remembrance service was held at the Methodist church Blurton Rd, Heron Cross. Born 1921 son of George and Lucy Ecclestone, 64 Blurton Rd, Heron Cross, Fenton. husband of Olive Joan Ecclestone, of Chippenham, Slough, Buckinghamshire. Prior to enlisting George was employed at Glebe Colliery, Fenton.
EMERY	Frederick	Lance Sergeant 863203. 30 Field Regiment. Royal Artillery. Killed in action 6 July 1944 and is commemorated at Foiano Della Chiana War Cemetery. Italy (Grave ref: II.C.5) Born 1915, son of Samuel and Agnes Emery of 65 Park Road, Fenton. He was a full-time soldier having joined the army in 1936. He was evacuated from Dunkirk and went overseas again in 1943.
FERNEYHOUGH	Wilfred	Able Seaman C/JX 189663. Royal Navy. HMS Dasher (D37) Previously reported as missing, now presumed dead 27 March 1943 age 22 in home waters of the coast of Scotland. Commemorated at Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent (Memorial 68.3) Born 1921 son of John William and Clara Alice Fernyhough of 35 York St, Fenton. In 1939 the family were living at 5 Coburg Street, Fenton. Wilfred was 19 when he volunteered for the Navy and took part in the operation at Dakar. Before joining the Navy, he was employed at the Manor Tile Company, Fenton and the Berry Hill brickworks Ltd, Fenton.
FOSTER	Thomas Henry	Lance Corporal 5259581. King Shropshire Light Infantry. 1st Battalion, The Herefordshire Regiment. Died 1 April 1945 age 25. Buried Ibbenburen Germany (map ref: Sh 95 1/50.000 9606) On the 15/4/1945 he was reburied and commemorated at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (Grave ref: 61.G.1) Born 1920 son of Percy and Mary Elizabeth Foster of 19 York St, Fenton. On the 1939 register Thomas was employed as an apprentice tile slabber.
FOSTER	Cecil Stuart	Sergeant T/50996. 15 Res. M.T. Company, Royal Army Service Corps. Died of his wounds as a result of enemy action 16 July 1941 age 38. Commemorated Tobruk War Memorial, Lybia (Grave ref: 3.J.3) Born 1903 son of William and Foster of 105 Raglan St, Fenton. In 1928 Cecil married Doris Mayer at Tunstall, St Mary. Cecil was educated at Hanley High School and was for many years in the employ of Mr F Peake at the North Staffs Motor Company. He was the organist at Goldenhill Parish church from 1937 until he was called in September 1939 as a reservist.
FOXALL	Charles	Sergeant 4920563. 13th Bn South Staffordshire Regiment. Died as a result of an accident 29 June 1942. He is buried and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave ref: 12139) Born 1914 son of George and Elizabeth Foxall at Fenton. In 1934 Charles married Dolly Hemmings at Stoke, St Peter.
GIBSON	Alfred Albert	Corporal 5048642. 1st Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 23 September 1942 age 24. Commemorated at Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata. India. (Grave ref: Plot H. Grave7) Born 1918 son of Mrs H Gibson, and stepson of Mr. J Davies of 16 Gorse St, Heron Cross, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by a Shelton firm.
GIBSON	Thomas	Gunner 5055230 Thomas Gibson. Royal Artillery. 165 Field Regt. Previously reported missing he died of his wounds 22 July 1943. Buried, map ref: 18GR/CB/2143. On the 20/7/44 his body was exhumed and reburied at Catania British Military Cemetery, Italy (Grave ref: III. L.27) Born 1913 son of John William and Mary Gibson of Fenton. In 1935 Thomas married Beryl Eva Goldstraw at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 29 Frederick St, Fenton. He was employed by the Burslem Co-Operative Society before enlisting.
GOTHAM	Arthur William	Sergeant 1275643 Flight Engineer. Royal Air Force. 428 Squadron. Bomber Command (RAF Middleton St George) Took off at 23.56 hrs from R.A.F. Middleton St. George. County Durham (then North Yorkshire) to attack the city of Leipzig together with 822 other aircraft (561 Lancasters, 255 Halifaxes. 7 Mosquitoes) Halifax II NA-M JD 271 was intercepted and shot down by Lt. Friedrich Potthast (1) from 12./NJG1 at 3,700 mtrs. at Ijsselmeer 15 km Southeast of Medemblik at 06.3 hrs. Arthur was Killed together with six other crew members 19-20th February 1944, age 22, crashed off Anijk, Leipzig. Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial. (Panel 230) Born 1922 son of William and Arthur and Florrie Gotham of 92 Market St, Fenton.
GRIFFIN	Frederick	Sergeant. 529437. 205 Squadron Royal Air Force. Previously reported missing and is now presumed dead, 23rd July 1941 age 31. Commemorated at Singapore Memorial (Panel Ref: Column 410.) Born 1911, son of Mr F and Mrs. S. E. Griffin, 32 Blurton Road, Heron Cross, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Frederick had been in the RAF since 1936 prior to which he was employed by the Stafford Coal and Iron Company. He was a keen violinist and for some time had played with the John Cope Symphony Orchestra.
GROCOTT	Reginald Ernest	Gunner 1815359. 377 Bty. 115 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. Killed in action 7 April 1943 at Tunisia, North Africa. Originally buried Beja Civil Cemetery (grave ref: L-12.143 and was exhumed and reburied 27/4/1944 Medjez el Bab War Cemetery. (Grave ref: 11.D.2) Born 1922 son of Andrew and Winifred Annie Grocott of 211 Blurton Road, Fenton. He was employed as a garment presser at Longton.
HACKNEY	John	Lance Corporal 5049957. 2nd Bn Royal Norfolk Regiment. Died 9 June 1944 age 25 in Burma. Originally buried at Viswema Spur. He was identified by his identity disc on body and metal cross on grave. He was then reburied and commemorated on the 18/9/1944 at Kohima War Cemetery. (Grave ref: 2. B. 17) India, Born 1919 son of William and Alice Gertrude Hackney of Fenton. He was employed at Berry Hill Colliery, Fenton.
HALLAM	Joseph	Gunner 1725594. 12 Bty. 6 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. Previously report to be a prisoner in Japanese hands following fall of Singapore. He died 3 July 1945 age 30. Originally buried at Lintang Camp Cemetery, Cuching. On the 5/9/1946 Joseph was exhumed and reburied Labuan War Cemetery, Malaysia. (Grave ref: R.E.15) Born 1915 son of Joseph and Rose Hannah Elizabeth Hallam of Stoke-on-Trent. In 1938 Joseph married Annie Bates at Longton, St John the Baptist and lived at 28 Hollins St, Fenton.
HARRIS	Hugh	Trooper 7925077. Royal Armoured Corps. Inns of Court Regiment. Killed 26 July 1944 age 37. Originally buried at West of Camilly (map ref: 7F/1 945.772) On the 14/4/1945 he was reburied at Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville, Calvados, France (Grave ref: V1.F.4) Born 1907 in Shropshire. In 1934 Hugh married Lucy Evelyn Bates at Fenton, Mount Tabor Methodist Church and lived at 159 Regent Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a sorting clerk at Stoke Post Office.
HARRISON	Denis William	Private 14441173. 2nd Airborne Bn, South Staffordshire Regiment. Death: 24 November 1944 age 18. His body was found at Arnhem (Isolated) Holland. Garden of house opp DDGR/16995. Church GSGS 4427 1/25000 Sh. 6NW MR.693775. On the 8/8/45 was concentration, buried and commemorated at Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. Gelderland, Holland (Grave 2 B 10) Born 1926 son of Albert and Annie Harrison, of Blurton, (formally Colville St).
HAWKINS	William Branwell	Sapper 5041637. Royal Engineers. 41 (5th Bn. North Staffordshire Regt.) Anti-Aircraft Bn. William was enlisted in 1933, 5th Bn North Staffordshire Regt. He received a Territorial Efficiency Medal. Instituted in 1921 was awarded for long service in the Territorial Army. The criteria being to serve a minimum of 12 years or more in the Territorials. William died as a result of an accident, 27 October 1939 age 49. Prior to internment a service was held at St Michael’s church, Victoria Rd. Commemorated at Fenton, Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave 11239) Born 1890 son of Thomas and Ann Hawkins of 67 Adelaide St, Fenton. In 1914 William married Lucy Wild at Hartshill, Holy Trinity and lived at 38 Clarence St, Fenton.
HAWKINS	James Thomas	Able Seaman C/JX 277075. Royal Navy. HMS Casandra. (R62) Killed as a result of enemy action, hit by torpedo, 11 December 1944 age 34. (62 died in the attack). He is commemorated at Chatham Naval Memorial, (panel 75, 2) Born 1910 son of James Thomas and Mary Jane Hawkins. In 1940 James married Mildred Julia Hawkins at Hanley, Church of the Sacred Heart. Prior to enlisted was employed at Howard Pottery Shelton.
HEATH	Nathaniel	Gunner 4040477. Royal Artillery, 28th Field Regiment. Killed 12/9/1944 age 32 in Burma. Originally buried at Tiddin Military Cemetery. On the 26th February 1947 was reburied at Imphal War Cemetery (Grave ref: 4. A.15) Born 1912 son of Nathaniel and Jane Heath of Park St, Fenton. In 1938 Nathaniel married Alice Vitta in a Civil marriage in Stoke-on-Trent and lived at 32 Hardinge St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Bovis Ltd. His father was killed on the Somme, WW1. 24/8//1916.
HIGGINS	James	Private 2044354. 2nd Bn Parachute Regiment. Army Air Corps. Killed 19 September 1944 age 23. He is commemorated at Groesbeek Memorial, Gelderland, Netherlands. (Panel 9) Born 1921 son of William and Nelly Higgins. In 1944 James married Elizabeth M Pimlott at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 60 Oldfield St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed at Berry Hill Brick Works, Fenton.
HILL	Albert	Lance Sergeant 5255201 Albert Hill. 9th Bn Durham Light Infantry. Died of his wounds 19 June 1944. Commemorated at the Jerusalem War Cemetery. Calvados, France (Grave ref: C.8) Born 1915 youngest son of J and F H Hill. In 1936 married Hetty Baily at Stoke and lived at 23 High St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting he was employed by a Fenton baker as a baker’s driver salesman.
HODGKISS	James Henry	Private 3854240. 9th Bn Cheshire Regiment. James died of burns, accidently, Italy 4 June 1944. Originally buried at SC3/RGD/2079. On the 19/9/1944 was reburied at Naples War Cemetery. Italy (Grave ref I.R.12) Born 1909 at Stoke-on-Trent. In 1939 James married Elsie M Turner in a Civil Marriage in Stoke and lived at 36 Clarence Street, Fenton.
HUGHES	Reginald Alfred	Lieutenant. Devonshire Regt, attd: Queens Royal Regt (West Sussex) Died of his wounds 14 November 1944 age 31. Originally buried at Pago L’Hasselt, Belgium (4040 Sheet 26 and 36 539847) On 15/3/1946 he was reburied at the Leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Limburg, Belgium (Grave ref:III.E.4) Born 1913 son of Capt. Bernard Hughes, O.B.E, and Louisa Hughes. In 1938 Reginald married Ethel Tomkinson at Fenton, Christ Church and lived with Ethels mother at 99 Vivian Rd, Fenton. Formally employed as manager of the Queens Cinema, Cardiff. His father Bernard was the proprietor of the Plaza Cinema; Fenton served as an intelligence officer during WW1
JOHNSON	Arthur	Private 5056238. 2nd Bn. Worcestershire Regiment. Arthur died 21 January 1945 age 25 at Burma. Originally buried in Mandalay War Cemetery. His body was then exhumed and reburied at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma (Myanmar) (Grave ref: 18.F.4) Born 1920 son of Samuel and Eliza Ann Johnson, of 40 Raglan St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by Messrs Bould’s (Fenton) Limited upholsterers and cabinet makers, China St, Fenton.
JOHNSON	Mervyn Arthur	L/ Corporal. 5125783. 5th Bn Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 12 July 1944 age 21. Commemorated at Caserta War Cemetery, Italy. (Grave ref: I B 16) Born 1923 youngest son of Thomas & the late Mrs Johnson, resident at 15 Bailey Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by Beckett Brothers, Haulage Ltd. Fenton
KEELING	William Kenneth	Guardsman 2616659. 5th Bn Grenadier Guards. Died 21 April 1943 at North Africa. Originally buried at Teboursouk map ref: (23/GRV/CNK/2060). On the 3/6/1944 William was reburied at Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia. 3. F. 3. Born 1923 son of Harold and Edith Mary Keeling of 17 Gordon St, Heron Cross, Fenton.
KELLY	James	Able Seaman D/JX 253402. Royal Navy. H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat. 614. Died 29 March 1944 age 23. Commemorated at Plymouth Naval Memorial (Panel 86. Column 3). MTB 614 in company with 602, 608, 611, 613 and 615 fought a fierce action with enemy R boats just outside of the enemy held Dieppe Harbour. One R boat was seen to explode but the Flotilla suffered heavily, especially from accurate firing from shore batteries. 12 Killed’, 11 seriously wounded and 18 with minor wounds. Born 1921 Son of George and Lucy Kelly, of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; In 1941 James married Margaret Elizabeth Fairhurst at Fenton, Christ Church. and lived at 29 Park Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by Potteries Motor Traction Co Ltd as a bus conductor.
KEY	Arthur	Able Seaman P/JX 275312. Royal Navy. HM Submarine 311. Assumed dead, 8/1/1943 age 22. Commemorated at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, (Panel 75, Column 1) Submarine 311 joined the 10th Submarine Flotilla at Malta in November 1942 and was lost with all hands between 30 December 1942 and 8 January 1943 whilst en route to La Maddalena, Sardinia Born 1921 son of Edward and Mary Elizabeth Key of Park St, Fenton. He was a former pupil of Queen Street school and before joining the forces was employed by Messrs Battison and Bridgett, Longton.
KIRKLAND	Albert	Private 5439204. 1st Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Albert died as a prisoner of war 21st October 21 October 1943. Prisoner of War in Italy following recent fighting in Africa and transferred to Germany Commemorated at Cassino Memorial (Panel 7) Born 1918 son of Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Kirkland, of 19 Nelson St, Fenton.
KNAPPER	James	Private 5729130. 1 Bn Parchute Regiment AAC. (Army Air Corps) Reported missing at Arnhem then listed as Killed in action 18 September 1944 age 26. Commemorated at Groesbeek Memorial, Gelderland, Netherland. (Panel 9) Born 1918 eldest son of James and Sarah Ann Knapper, of Ashleigh St, Fenton.
MANSFIELD	Alfred	Engine Room Artificer 4th P/MX 56473 Class. Royal Navy. HMS Glasgow. Alfred died in hospital following an accident 9 August 1940. With full military honours he was commemorated at Bootle, Lancashire Cemetery. (War Graves Group. C of E. Coll. grave 19) Born 1916 son of Eliza Mansfield of 8 Gordon St, Heron Cross, Fenton. Before enlisting he was employed at the Stafford Coal and Iron Company. For some time, he was associated with the Temple Street Methodist Church, Fenton. He was engaged to be married to Miss Beatrice Roberts of Heron Cross. Commanders Tribute. In a letter of sympathy, addressed to Mrs Mansfield, the ships commander states: He had come much to my notice on several occasions, due to his keenness and ability in every phase of naval life. His example will live, and he is deeply mourned. Officers and others of the ships company attended the funeral. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack and covered with floral tributes was borne to the grave on a gun carriage drawn by a group of sailors. Offices and men acted as an escort. At the graveside, the service was conducted by the ship’s chaplain. A salute was fired over the grave and buglers sounded the "Last Post" and Reveille. Among the mourners were Mrs Mansfield (Mother) Mr and Mrs Frank Collier, Miss Beatrice Collier, Mr Harold Collier, Mr, and Mrs I Roberts, Mr I Roberts Jnr, Mr and Mrs Palmer. There were many floral tributes friends in and out of the Service and from officers and members of the ships company.
MATHERS	Sydney	Ordinary Seaman. Merchant Navy. S.S. Blairatholl (Glasgow) Missing at sea reported as died on the 27 November 1942. Commemorated at Tower Hill Memorial. London (Panel 17) SS Blairatholl was in collision with the Norwegian Ship SS John Blake and sank when on route from New London for the Tyne with a cargo of Steel and Lumber on the 26th /27 November 1942 and sank at position 51.25N 48.30W. (www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?135713) Born 1921 eldest son of Sydney and Ellen Matthers 39 Queen St, Fenton. In 1941 Sidney married Hilda Lawton at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 40 Daisy Place, Heron Cross, Fenton.
MCGUIRE	Thomas	Sergeant 1166150. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died in Harrogate Hospital 17 June 1942 age 21. Commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave ref: 147) Born 1921 son of James William and Ethel McGuire, of 38 High St, Fenton.
MCNICOL	George Thomas	Sapper 2139790. 20 Field Company. Royal Engineers. Accidentally killed 8 August 1943 age 26 in the Middle East. He is commemorated at Tripoli War Cemetery, Tripoli (Grave ref: 7. B. 7.) Born in 1917 to George and Ethel E. McNicol, of 71 Cambridge St, Fenton.
MYCOCK	John	Private 13021742. 1st Bn Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) Died of his wounds 14 May 1944 age 29 in Italy. Originally buried at Map ref: 11 GRU/PDS/2057. On the 6/8/1945 he was reburied at the Cassino Military Cemetery. Italy (Grave ref XVI. A. 17) Born 1915 son of Bernard and Rose Mycock. In 1937 John married Polly Boycott at Normacot, Holy Evangelist and lived at 82 Temple St, Fenton. He was employed as a saucer maker in the pottery industry.
NICKLIN	Hugh Christopher Samuel	Engine Room Artificer 4th Class P/MX 79838. Royal Navy. HMS Egret. Presumed dead with 197 others 17 August 1943 age 21. Sunk by guided missile). Commemorated at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire (Panel 77. Colum 2) Born 1922 son of Frederick Sydney and Emily Lily Nicklin of 47 Wallis St, Fenton. An old boy of Queen St School, Fenton and for four years afterwards was employed at Longton Transport.
PARKER	John Herbert	Lance Bombardier 946226. 56th Heavy Regiment. Royal Artillery. Killed by accident while on active service, 5th March 1941 age 22. Commemorated in Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave 7305) Born 1919 son of John and Elsie Parker of 16 Elliot Road, Fenton.
PARRY	David Henry	Private 5057877. 2nd Bn Essex Regiment. Killed 31 July 1944 age 21. Originally buried at Parfouru L’Eclin (Map ref 6F/2 744.638) On the 24/5/1945 he was reburied at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: VII G 10) Born 1923 son of Ellis and Eliza Davies 251 Duke St, Fenton.
PERRY	J W	Flight Sergeant. RAF. No further information currently
POWELL	Christopher	Corporal 5567859. 2nd Bn. Wiltshire (Duke of Edinburgh's) Regiment. Killed 23/5/1940 age 28. Commemorated at Roeux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (Grave 4) Born 1912 son of William and Elizabeth Powell. In 1934 Christopher married Hilda Elizabeth Millward (b 17 Helena St, Fenton) in a Civil Marriage at Stoke-on-Trent. Living at Fenton.
POWELL	J	Private, No further information currently
PRICE	James	Lance Corporal 5046395. 2nd Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. James died 17 May 1940, commemorated at Comines (Komen) Communal Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium (Grave ref: British Plot. Grave 43) Born and living in Stoke-on-Trent.
QUIGLEY	Andrew Joseph	Corporal 4856721 2/5th Leicestershire Regiment. Killed in action 25 May 1940 age 26. Commemorated at the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord, France (Panel 48) Born 1914 son of Joe and Annie Quigley of 26 Marlborough St, Fenton, husband of Edith Miriam Quigley, of Lutterworth.
RATCLIFFE	Eric James	Gunner 976286. 1st Regiment. Royal Horse Artillery. Died of his wounds in the Middle East, 1 September 1942 age 26. Commemorated at Alamein Memorial, Egypt (Panel ref: Column 9) Born 1916 son of William and Mary Priscilla Ratcliffe. In 1935 Eric married Ethel M Hamilton at Fenton Christ Church and lived at 12 Walton Crescent, Mount Pleasant, Fenton. Before joining up in early 1940 he was employed as a mould maker at Kirkland Sanitary Pottery, Stoke. He was an old member of the Boys Brigade.
RAVENSCROFT	John	Fusilier 7047113. 1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers. Killed in action 27 May 1944 age 31 in Italy. Originally buried at map ref: 1CGR.WMB. 2114. On the 9/8/1945 he was reburied and commemorated at the Cassino War Cemetery, Italy (Grave ref: X1 H 23) Born 1913 son of John Henry and Elizabeth Ann Ravenscroft of Chapel St, Fenton. In 1939 John married Millicent Upton at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 28 Broad St, Fenton.
RAWLINSON	Joseph	Colour Sergeant 4970471. 2nd Bn Leicestershire Regiment. (Infantry) Died in the Middle East 11 May 1943 age 31. Commemorated at Helliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt (Grave ref: 3 G 32) Born 1912 son of George T. Rawlinson and of Mary H. Rawlinson, of Fenton. Mrs Rawlinson was widowed and remarried living at 38 Alfred St, Fenton. Joseph had been in the Forces for 14 years prior to which he was employed at Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Co, Ltd.
RICKINSON, DFC	Leslie Arthur	F/Lt.45901. RAF. Died: 13 May 1943 (crashed near Eemnes, the Netherlands) Buried: Oud-Leusden (Rustof) Plot 13. Row 7. Grave 127. In August 1941 he was awarded the DFC Action: Citation: "This officer has been on operations in Blenheim and Wellington aircraft for a total of nine months, during which period he carried out both day and night sorties. Throughout his 'tour' of operations he has at all times set a splendid example to other members of the squadron by his determination, skill and devotion to duty. His sense of humour and discipline was largely responsible for the good results obtained by the crew. If there was a difficult job to be done there could always be relied on Pilot Officer Rickinson to get there and obtain the best results. His last sortie resulted in severe damage to the rear turret, the rear gunner bailed out and the second pilot was seriously injured by an enemy night fighter. He brought the aircraft back and landed safely with bombs on." Born 26/5/1917 son of Arthur Ernest and Veatrice Rickinson of 149 King St Fenton. Educated at Queen St School and Longton High School and was admitted to the Air Training School age 16. Photograph. London Gazette.
ROBSON	George William	Fusilier 14578026. 9th Bn Royal Fusiliers (London Regiment) Previously reported missing at Anzio Beach Heed George was presumed to have lost his life sometime between 16 February1944 – 18 February 1944 age 20. Commemorated at the Cassino Memorial, Italy (Panel 5) Born 1924 son of George and Emily Robson, of 45 Holly Place, Heron Cross, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed as a confectioner, cake maker.
ROWLANDS	Denis	Stoker 1st class P/KX95439. Royal Navy. HMS Quentin. Lost at sea 2 December 1942. Commemorated at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, (Panel 68, Column 3) Quentin was torpedoed by German aircraft and sank off North Africa on 2 December 1942, only hours after her participation on the successful battle of Skerki Bank. Born, Stoke-on-Trent, 24 August 1919 to John and Hannah Rowlands 259 Duke St, Fenton.
RUDGE	Herbert	Leading Aircraftman 1011171. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 19 June 1943 age 23 and is commemorated at Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire. (Grave 5282) Born 1920 eldest son of Livie and Agnes Rudge. In 1941 Herbert married Dorothy Byatt at Longton, St John the Baptist and lived at 44 Berdmore St, Fenton. Before joining the RAF in 1941 he was the second operator at Alexandra Palace Cinema, Edensor Rd, Longton.
RUSHTON	Victor Stanley	Private 4868826. 2/5th Leicestershire Regiment. Died 8 March 1943 in North Africa age 19. Commemorated at Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia (Panel 17) Born 1924 youngest son of William and Elizabeth Rushton, 10 Regent Road, Fenton, Stoke on-Trent. He attended Fenton, Church of England School and before joining the Forces last year he was employed by T. M. Birkett and Sons Ltd, Hanley
SALT	Joseph Edmund	Leading Stoker C/KX 93381. Royal Navy. HMS Ajax. Herbert died 28 May 1941 at Sea age 21. He is commemorated at Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Panel 47. In May 1941 Ajax participated in the Battle of Cape Matapan but in the days following was hit by bombs from German Junker 87’s while assisting with the evacuation of troops from Crete. Born 4 February 1920 son of Herbert Edmund and Florence Mini Salt, 14 Duncan St, Fenton. His parents later moved to Grimsby.
SALT	Joseph	Private 4977527. 1st/5th Sherwood Forresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Died 8th October 1945 age 25 in Malaya and is commemorated at Madras War Cemetery, Chennai (Grave Ref: 1 L 14) Born 1920 son of Levi and Ann Jane Salt, 57 Brunswick St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Prior to joining the Forces, he was employed at the Glebe Colliery, Fenton.
SHOTTON	Arthur John	Leading Aircraftman 1526873. 2726 Squadron R.A.F. Regiment. Royal Airforce Volunteer Reserve. Died 28th April 28 April 1945 age 22. Commemorated at Celle War Cemetery, Niedersachsen, Germany. (Grave ref 1 B 9 ) Born 1923 son of John Henry and Annie Shotton of 42 York St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed at Berry Hill Colliery and G Embrey Ltd, Bakers, Fenton
SIMCOCK	Samuel Henry	Gunner 5055318. 180 Field regiment. Royal Artillery. Died 20 April 1944 age 29. Commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave ref: 12185) Born 1915 son of Samuel Cooper and Maud Simcock of 71 Albert Road, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was a colour mixer in the pottery industry.
SIMMONDS	Frederick John	Sergeant 319870. 1st Royal Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps. Served in Libya and while in Military hospital he died of wounds received in active service, 28th May 1942 age 21. Commemorated in the Tobruke War Cemetery, Libya. (1. D. 12) Born 1921 son of George H and Edith H Simmonds of 34 Regent Rd, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed at Milton Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent
SIMS	Alfred	Private 5188281. 5th Bn Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Killed in action 20/10/1944 age 28 in Italy. Commemorated at Faenza War Cemetery, Italy. (Grave ref: V1 B 13) Born 1916 son of George and Jinny Sims 16 Haverlock St, Fenton. In 1942 Alfred married Ivy May Colclough at Meir, Holy Trinity. Prior to enlisting was employed as a plasterer.
SLATER	Colin Henry	Flight Engineer 1815706. 75 Squadron. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Colin was killed in action, 25th June 1944 age 20. Crashed at Senlis near Fruges, 10m miles Northeast of Hesden during a raid on a V-1 Site at Rimeux. He was buried at Fruges Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (map ref: sh 6 HO34282) on the 6/4/1947 Colin was reburied within the same cemetery. Born 1924 son of Harry and Ethel Slater, of 121 Regent Rd, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
SMITH	Arthur Dalhousie	Lance Corporal 5059438. 2nd Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 28 May 1944 age 20. Commemorated at the Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy (Grave XV1.B.5) Born 1924 son of George A and Maud Smith of 32 Stewart St, Fenton. He was an employer of Messrs W.T. Copeland and Sons Ltd, China Manufacturers, Stoke.
SMITH	William Henry	Gunner 4611236. Royal Artillery, 71st Field Regiment. Died 18 February 1944, age 32. He is commemorated in the Minturno War cemetery, Italy (Grave V, F, 9) Born 1912 son of Henry and Ellen Smith., 24 Harding St, Fenton. In 1940 William married Eliza Jane Brown of Meir in a Civil marriage in Stoke-on-Trent.
SMITH	Harry	Private 5057743. North Staffordshire Regiment attached to the Worcestershire Regiment. Died in Burma 17 April 1945 age 22. Commemorated at the Taukkyan War Cemetery (Grave ref: 23A F 5) Born 1923 son of Samuel and Elizabeth Smith, of 41 Queen St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting he was employed by T C Wild and Son. Pottery
SPENDILOW	George Edward	Lance Sergeant 5051937. 6th Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 8 July 1944 age 28. Originally buried Colleville (map ref: 7F1 928.650) On the 27/9/1945 he was reburied at Brouy British Cemetery, Calvados, France. (Grave ref: V A 12) Born 1916 son of George and Nellie Spendilow. In 1939 George married Phyllis Swann of 42 Clarence St, Fenton at Fenton, Christ Church. Prior to enlisting was employed by Wardle and Company, Longton.
STEEL	Lawrence Augustus	Stoker 1st Class D/KX526100. Royal Navy H.M. L.C.T. 495. Died 29 September 1945, age 26. Commemorated at the Plymouth Naval Memorial (Panel 94, Column 3) HMS LCT 495. The Royal Navy Landing Craft Tank of the LCT (Mk3) Class Born 1919 son of Samuel L and Rose Steel of 31 Wedgewood Rd, Fenton.
STEVENSON	Albert Richard	Trooper 558105. Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, Previously reported missing was declared Killed in Action, 25 October 1942 age 22 in the Middle East. Originally buried at BGR/SIM/4. After he was identified by his name tag he was reburied on the 1/7/1943 at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt (Grave ref: XXV A 2) Born 1920 son of Albert and Ethel Stevenson, of 18 Alfred St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting was employed by Berryhill Collieries Ltd, Fenton
STUDSONHUDSON	Ernest	Private 5059112. Ernest Hudson. 6th Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 8 July 1944 age 28. Commemorated at Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: Row F 6) Born 1916 Son of Jack and Berta Hudson. In 1939 Ernest married Dora Marie Moore of Fenton at Caverswall, St Peter.
SWANN	Edward	Private. 5057012. Pioneer Corps. Died 3 December 1944. Commemorated at Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerpen, Belgium. (Grave ref: I B 31) Born 1920 son of George and Gertrude Swann, of 42 Clarence St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
SYMCOX	Reginald	Sergeant 1582908. 102 Sqdn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Believed to have been shot down by a night fighter, crashed and died near Becklingen {Bergen} 21 January 1944 age 20. Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, Surry (Panel 238) Born 1924 son of Robert and Ethel E. Symcox, of 41 Park Road, Fenton.
TAFT	Albert	Private 3856492. 2nd Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Previously reported missing, 1943 Albert died in Japanese hands 3 May 1945 age 27 in Malaya. Albert’s body was transferred from Wing Loon Cemetery, Changi and reburied at Kranji War Cemetery, (Grave ref: 16 D 14) Albert had been in the Forces for about six years and has been in Malaya since October 1938. Born 1918 a native of 60 York St, Fenton. Formally employed by Berry Hill Collieries.
TAYLOR	Stanley	Sapper 882643. 604 Railway Construction Company. Royal Engineers. Stanley was called up as a Territorial before the outbreak of war serving with the Royal Artillery. He later transferred to the Royal Engineers with which he went overseas three years ago. Died 17 April 1944 in India. Originally buried at Chittagong Civil Cemetery. Military Extension. On the 25/2/1946 he was reburied at Chittagong Cemetery, Bangladesh (Grave ref: 6 E 1) Born 1921 son of Frank and Sarah Ann Taylor, of 40 Marlborough St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Before joining the forces he was employed at a local foundry and later a local colliery.
TIMMIS	James	Private 5053310. 5th Bn East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 27 October 1944 age 28. His body was found at map ref: SH 6NW MR 7212653 MR15139. On 12/9/1945 he was reburied at Arnhem Oosterbreek War Cemetery, Gelderland, Holland. (Grave ref: 7 B 21) Born 1916 son of James and Alice Timmis of 52 Market St, Fenton. In 1939 James married Nancy Dean at Fenton, Christ Church. James was working as a plate maker in the pottery industry.
WAIN	George William	Petty Officer FAA/SFX 144. Royal Navy. HMS Dasher. (D37) HMS Dasher embarked Fairey Swordfish aircraft. She escorted one convoy successfully, but shortly after leaving with the second, Dasher suffered engine trouble and turned back. Shortly after getting to the Firth of Clyde on 27 March 1943, she suffered a major internal explosion and sank. George Killed in action at sea 27 March 1943 age 25. Commemorated at Lee-on-Solent Memorial, Hampshire (Panel Bay 7 Panel 4) Born 1918 son of Mr and Mrs George Wain. In 1939, the family were living at 2 Stanier St, Fenton. George married Lucy Victoria Armishaw at Birmingham in June 1939
WALSH	Harold Frederick	Lance Corporal 14552753. 1st Bn Worcester Regiment. Died 21 November 1944 age 19. He is commemorated at Brunssum War Cemetery, Limburg, Netherlands. (Grave ref: I 3) Born 1925 son of John Edward and Elizabeth Walsh of 69 Edward St, Fenton.
WALTHO	Harold Vincent	Trooper 556338. 1st Bn Royal Tank Regiment. RAC. Died 24 April 1943 age 23 in the Middle East. Commemorated at Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia (Panel Face 3) Born 1920 son of Harold Vincent and Florence Waltho. In 1941 Harold married Jenny Hill at Longton, St Gregory’s RC Church and lived at 30 Best St, Fenton. Prior to enlisting Harold was employed at Florence Colliery.
WATSON	Jack	Ordinary Seaman LT/JX 301694. Royal Navy Patrol Service. HMS Europa. The Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) was a branch of the Royal Navy active in the Second World War. The RNPS operated many small auxiliary vessels such as naval trawlers for anti-submarine and minesweeping operations Died 13 January 1942 age 19. Commemorated at Lowestoft (Beccles Road) Cemetery, Suffolk. (Grave ref: Sec 25 Grave 502 south) Born 1923 son of John Edward and Nellie Watson, of 49 Oldfield St, Fenton. Jack was working as a Railway Control Reporter.
WATTS	Leonard	Lance Bombardier 1502714. 16 Bty, 2 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. Leonard died 26-27 April 1941 age 22. Commemorated at the Athens Memorial, Greece (Panel ref: Face 2) Born 1919 in Staffordshire and living in Stoke-on-Trent.
WILD	Edward	Private 5052171 6th Bn Gordon Highlanders. Early in 1944 Edward was reported missing believed Prisoner of War. In May 1944 he was recorded as Prisoner of War in German Hands. Edward (Ted) died in Italy 20 October 1944 age 25 in Italy. Originally buried at Rosenheim Civil Cemetery. 16 2827 con. His body was reburied at Durnbach War Cemetery. Bayern Germany (Grave ref: 3 F 15) Born 1919 in Stoke-on-Trent.
WILLIAMS	Frederick	Private 11266543. 4th Bn Kings 0wn Scottish Highlanders. Killed 9th March 1945 age 22. Commemorated at Groesbeek Memorial, Gelderland, Netherlands. (Panel 4) Born 1923 son of Robert and Elizabeth Williams of Fenton.
WILLIAMS	H.	Sergeant. Royal Corps Signals. No further information currently
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them".
Fenton Town Hall– WW2 WAR MEMORIAL
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF FENTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
WW2. New Memorial 2025.
ADAMS	Kenneth	Private 5057798. 2nd Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment. Kenneth died of Wounds: 11th July 1944 Age: 21 and is commemorated at Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (grave ref: 18473) Born 1923 at Nottingham son of William H and Gladys M. Adams. In 1944 Kenneth married Elizabeth Goodwin at Stoke, St Peter and lived with his parents at 13 Mill St, Fenton. Kenneth was employed at the Whieldon Sanitary Potteries Ltd. His brother Gunner Alfred Adams. Royal Artillery age 24 was killed in Belgium 18th September 1944. He was living with his wife in Lincolnshire
ASTILL	Henry Roy	Aircraftman 2nd Class. 1737120. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Unit: 502 Wing. Henry died 15th July 1943, age 20. Henry was originally buried at map ref: GR18/SHH/246. On 4th/12/1945 he was transferred and reburied at Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily. (Grave Reference: IV. D. 8). Born 1923, son of Clement J. and Emily Astill, 100 High St, West, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent
BAILEY	Fred	Civilian Death. Fred died 30th June 1940, age 56. Died at Glebe Street shelter. A service was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Fenton before burial at Fenton Cemetery. Reporting Authority: Stoke-on-Trent, County Borough. Born November 1883 in Fenton, Fred was living with his family at 35 Wells Street, Fenton. He was employed as a Colliery Contractor (Disabled)
BAILEY	Arthur	Fusilier. 6095136. 1st Bn. Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Arthur was killed in action in the Central Mediterranean Region 28th November 1943 age 25. Arthur was previously buried at 11CR/CKF/2068. On the 2/5/1944 he was reburied at Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy. (Grave Ref: XI. E. 30) Headstone "Remembrance, a golden chain binds us till we meet again. Mother, brothers, sister, Charlie and Sheila". Born 1919, son of William and Emma Bailey, of 15 Sutherland St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Prior to enlisting he was working as a surface worker, Pit.
BALL	Robert	Corporal 7887230. Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C. 51st (The Leeds Rifles) Robert died 14 September 1944 in Italy, Age 24. He was originally buried at Map ref: ICGR/MJG/2566. Sheet 109 923860 (Misano). On the 30/5/1945 he was reburied at Grandara War Cemetery, Italy. (Grave Reference: II, A, 34.) Headstone "We praise him, we call him blessed. Sadly missed by his loving wife Vera". Born 1920 in Southeast London. Robert married Vera Austin who was living at 75 Albert Road, (now Manor Street) Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. .
BARLOW	Harold	Private. 14561630. 2nd Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Harold was killed in action at Anzio Italy, 8th February 1944, age 35. Commemorated at Anzio War Cemetery (Grave ref: II,B,6) Headstone: "Where ever I go, whatever I do, I shall always remember you" Son of George and Harriet Barlow, 32 Temple St, Fenton. In 1939 Harold married Alice May Crane in a Civil Marriage at Stoke-on-Trent, and lived at 1 Regent Avenue, (now Willowdale Avenue) Fenton. Prior to enlisting Harold was employed by a Trent Vale Coal Merchant.
BECKETT	Norman	Private 10225171 North Staffordshire Regiment. Norman died at Whittington Barracks, Litchfield, 17th September 1939 age 21. Commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave Reference: 2878) following service at St Michaels Church, Victoria Road, Fenton. Born 1918 son of Albert Edward and Ethel Mary Beckett, Albert Road, (now Manor St) Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
BENNETT	Harry James	Leading Aircraftman 1155209. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Harry died at the City General Hospital, 6th February 1947 age 31. He was buried and commemorated at Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave 9410) Headstone "In loving memory of his wife and daughter Jean" Born 1916 Son of Henry and Emily Bennett, of Fenton. In 1942 James married Rose Garner at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Fenton and lived in West Parade, Mount Pleasant, Fenton.
BIRKES	Jessie	Private 5059337. 2nd Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Jessie died of his wounds, 27th May 1944, age 31. He is commemorated at Beach Head Cemetery, Anzio, Italy. Grave Ref: XV. H. 1. Headstone "Rest in Peace" Born 1913 son of Harry and Gertrude Birks, of 7 Brook St, Foley, Fenton. In 1939 Jessie married Elsie McDonald of Fenton in a Civil Ceremony at Stoke-on-Trent and lived at 3 Brook St, Foley, Fenton. He was employed by a Longton Builder and was Educated at Queen St School, Fenton. He had been serving overseas for 18 months.
BOULTON	Cyril Thomas	Lance Bombardier 5055167. 160 Field Regt. Royal Artillery. Previously reported missing is now known to have been killed in action 21st January 1945 age 31. Commemorated at Rangoon Memorial, Burma {now Myanmar} (Panel: Face2) Born 1914, Son of Harold and Phoebe Boulton. In 1939 Cyril married Annie Penson at Stoke, St Peter and lived at 24 Tabor St, Fenton. His father owned H Boulton, Fruiterer of London Road, Stoke, where Cyril worked before being called up in 1940. He had served in Burma for two years.
BOULTON	Cyril Thomas	Lance Bombardier 5055167. 160 Field Regt. Royal Artillery. Previously reported missing is now known to have been killed in action 21st January 1945 age 31. Commemorated at Rangoon Memorial, Burma {now Myanmar} (Panel: Face2) Born 1914, Son of Harold and Phoebe Boulton. In 1939 Cyril married Annie Penson at Stoke, St Peter and lived at 24 Tabor St, Fenton. His father owned H Boulton, Fruiterer of London Road, Stoke, where Cyril worked before being called up in 1940. He had served in Burma for two years.
BRYAN	John William	Gunner 935012. Royal Artillery. He was killed in action, 20th May 1940, age 21. His body was recovered at Bray-Dunes New Mil Cemetery, France (GSGS 4336) and was reburied and commemorated 22/11/1947 at the Marquise Communal Cemetery. Pas de Calais, France (Plot 1. Row C. Grave 23) Headstone "At rest with the Lord. Always in our thoughts. Duty nobly done" Born 1919 son of John Thomas Bryan and Olive Bryan, 8 Foley St, Fenton. He attended Queen St, School. Before enlisting he was employed at Florence Colliery.
CARDING	Henry	Sapper 1897638. Listed as Acting Lance Sergeant in May 1943. 18th Div Postal Unit Royal Engineers. While serving in Malaya, Henry was reported missing 15/2/1942. (Casualty list 791) 17th May 1943 he was reported as Prisoner of War (Casualty list 1128) He was captured 17 Feb 1942 in Singapore.Henry died in Malaya, 19th July 1943, age 30. Cause of death Beriberi inhumed while a prisoner of war. Henry’s body was originally buried at Kinsyoke (grave 132) 13/3/1946 his body was reburied and commemorated at Kanchanaburi Military Cemetery, Siam. (Grave ref: 8 G 20) Born July 1913 son of Joseph and Alice Carding at Fenton. In 1939 he was living with his mother at 3 Goddard St, Fenton, he was working as a clerk with the GPO. In 1940 he married Gweneth May Glover at Burslem, Christ Church.
CHADWICK	George Kenneth	Signalman 2360898.Royal Corps of Signals. Singapore Fortress Signals. In December 1943 age 24 his parents received a card to say that George was a prisoner of War in Japanese hands and that he was fit and well. George, Died 8th September 1945, age 26 and is commemorated at Singapore Memorial, (Colmn 44) Born 1919, Son of George and Cassie Chadwick, 122 Victoria Road, Fenton. George was employed by Howells (Electrical Motors) York St, Hanley.
COOK	Jeffrey T	Private 5045351. North Staffordshire Regiment. Attd: Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. Previously reported missing, he is now presumed to have been killed in action, 17th June 1940, age 31. He is commemorated at the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord, France. Column 120. Born 1909 in Stoke-on-Trent. In 1936 Jeffrey married Sarah Getley at Fenton Christ Church and lived at 29 Park Lane, Fenton. He was recalled to the colours on the outbreak of war. He served in the army for seven years, the greater part serving in India. Before joining the Forces, he was employed on the LMS Railway.
COPESTAKE	Stanley	Guardsman 2663704. 3rd Bn Coldstream Guards Previously reported Missing he was recorded as killed in action North Africa between 16th and 17th March 1943, age 27. Stanley’s body was found buried at map ref 55GR/WJD/2044. On the 6/4/1944 he was reburied and commemorated at Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia. (Grave ref: V A 15) Headstone "Beautiful memories of one so dear. We’ll cherish always with love sincere" Born October 1915, son of William and Bertha Copestake, 6 Queen St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1940 he married Annie Phillips at Longton, St James he was working as a Master Hairdresser.
DIX	Robert Ashworth	Private 5052041. North Staffordshire Regiment (Infantry) Date of Death: 25th March 1942 age 24. Commemorated at Burslem Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave ref: Sec. A.C. Grave 172.) Born 1918 son of Robert A. Dix and Bertha Dix, of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent; In 1939 Robert married Lilian Eardley of Fenton at Burslem, St John.
DURBER	William Edgar	Warrant Officer 1578491. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Trade: Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. Stationed at Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Unit 1 Radio School, Technical Training Command. He made a series of operational flights over enemy territory which ended when the bomber in which he was flying was hit. He bailed out successfully and was reported missing. He landed in the German occupied France, contacted the F F I and reached Paris shortly after its liberation and was flown to this country by an RAF transport plane. Since his arrival in this country he has passed out as a wireless instructor. William’s death, age 22, occurred on the 20th March 1945 when his plane collided with Spitfire AR395 of 1653 HCU, RAF Drigmore Hill, Dumfries & Gallaway. Stationed at Burn in Yorkshire, was making a mock attack on a Lancaster near Witham-on-the- Hill, Linolnshire. He was buried and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave ref 5903) Headstone Beloved son of Emma and Edgar Durber. 29 Grove Road, Fenton "Lord, thy will be done" Born 1923 son of Edgar and Emma Durber, 29 Grove Road, Heron Cross, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. He was a member of Fenton Church Youth Club and a promising player in the Fenton Amateur Cricket Club.
DWYNE	Eric	Gunner 1725591. 17 Bty. 6 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Royal Artillery. Reported missing 4th Sept 1942, he was the declared dead: 23rd November 1942, age 28 at Malaya and commemorated at Singapore Memorial (Panel ref: Panel Column 17) Born 1914 son of John Henry and Mary Jane Dwyne. In 1936 Eric married Ethel Mayer in a Civil Marriage at Stoke-on-Trent. Eric was working as a Sliphouse Press Emptier Attendant at Electrical Porcelain. Ethel was living in Fenton.
EDWARDS	William	Marine PO/X 110193. 3rd Bn Royal Marines William died as a result of an accident 25th October 1942 age 20. A service was held at Christ Church, Fenton prior to his burial and commemoration at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke--on-Trent. Headstone "Loves last gift, Remembrance. (Grave Ref: 3666) Born 1922 son of John and Lily Edwards, 69 Well St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
ELLWOOD	William Herbert	Sergeant 1263610. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Trade: Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. Date of Death: 30th September 1942. Age: 22. Commemorated at Harrow Head Cemetery, Middlesex. (Grave Ref; Sec. C. Grave 85) Born 1920 son of William Ernest and Grace Ethel Ellwood; husband of Gladys Irene Ellwood, of Fenton.
FINNEY	Alexander Edward	Sergeant 1220309. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Reported killed in action 1 August 1942 age 27. Buried and commemorated at Brigg Cemetery. Lincolnshire. Plot C. Grave 470. Personal Inscription: "Dearly loved husband of Freda and beloved Daddy of Charles and Rodney, Duty Nobly Done" Born 1915 son of Thomas and Ethel Finney of Longton. In 1934 Alex married Freda Garbett in a civil marriage in Stoke and lived at 193 Blurton Road, Fenton. He enlisted in Cardington early 1941 and was appointed a Class F Reservist. Previously He was employed as a clerk in the Hanley County Court offices. An old boy of the Longton High School, he served as an ARP Warden from the outbreak of war until he enlisted.
GEARS	Leslie Alfred	Trooper 7946095. 17th/21st Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps. Leslie was killed in action 7th January 1943, age 22. Commemorated at Mediez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia. (Panel Ref: Face 3) Born 1921 son of Samuel Alfred and Elizabeth Ann Gears, 97 Grove Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Leslie’s employment was Articled and Architect.
GRALL	Laurence	Able Seaman D/JX 163597. Royal Navy. HMS Niger. Lost at sea 06 July 1942 age 18. Commemorated Plymouth Naval Base. Devon. Panel ref: Panel 65, Column 1. Niger. (Cdr. A. J. Cubison, DSC and Bar) was lost off Iceland on 5 July 1942 while escorting Convoy QP 13, when part of the convoy wandered into a British minefield. (Wikipedia) Born October 1923 Son of Mrs. E. M. Grall, of Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
HEMMINGS	Bertie	Engine room Artificer, First Class. P/M 34585. Royal Navy. HMS Hood. Bertie was lost at sea, age 46 when the ship HMS Hood was sunk on 24 May 1941. Commemorated: Panel 53, Column 2 Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. Bertie joined the Navy in 1919 when his first ship was HMS Victory11. He then served on several ship before re-joining HMS Hood. On 24 May 1941, early in the Battle of the Denmark Strait, Hood was struck by several German shells, exploded and sank within three minutes, with the loss of all but three of her crew. Due to her perceived invincibility, the loss affected British morale. Born 3rd Aug 1896, son of James and Ellen Hemmings at Stoke. Following the death of his father the family were living at the Regent Hotel, 59 Whieldon Rd, Fenton. where his mother was Pub Landlady. Husband of Mary Eleanor Hemmings of Copnor Hampshire. His mother a widow, later lived at 31 Bridge Street, Mount Pleasant, Fenton, (now Ridley St, Ridley Walk)
HULME	Thomas	Lance Sergeant 4970609. Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derby Regiment). Thomas died between the 17th and 18th September 1940 as a result of an air raid on London and is buried and commemorated in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. Grave number 18051. Born 1912 in Stoke-on-Trent, son of Thomas and Ellen Hulme. In 1938 he married Elsie Beddow at Stoke, St Peter’s and lived at 106 Whieldon Road, Mount Pleasant, Fenton.
JONES	Harold	Trooper 4038216. 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry. Royal Armoured Corps. Harold died in Tunisia 14th March 1943 age 27 and was originally buried at Youks Lles Baines Community Cemetery, Algeria. 10/11/1944 his body was concentrated and commemorated at Mediez-el-Bab War Cemetery. Tunisia (Grave Ref: 18. H. 19) Headstone "Happy and smiling, always content. Loved and respected wherever he went". Born 1916, youngest son of Charles and Sarah Ann Jones, of Stoke-on-Trent. In 1942 Harold married Mary Elizabeth Speed of Fenton at Stoke, St Peter. Mary was living with her parents at 21 Granville St, Mount Pleasant, Fenton. Harold joined the Forces in 1940 prior to which he was employed by H & R Johnson Ltd.
LANE	Stanley Claud	Ordinary Seaman P/JX 321114. Royal Navy HMS Curacoa. (D41) Date of Death: 2nd October 1942 and Stanley is commemorated at Portsmouth Naval Memorial (Panel Ref: Panel 65, Column 3) On 2 October 1942 about 60 km north of the coast of Ireland HMS Curacoa was struck amid ship by RMS Queen Mary she was escorting. Queen Mary was carrying 10,000 American troops of the 29th Infantry. According to the HMS Curacoa Roll of Honour, 102 men were rescued, 338 were lost. Born 1915, son of Frederick and Hannah Lane, 47 Church St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Prior to enlisting was working as a placer in the pottery industry.
MCDONALD	John Thomas	Private 4040573. 8th Bn Durham Light Infantry. John was killed in action while serving in the Middle East: 22nd March 1943 age 32 and is commemorated at Medez-el-Bar Memorial, Tunisia (Face 29) John had been in the Forces since 1940 of which most was spent in the Middle East. Previously he was employed at the brickworks of J Hewitt and Son (Fenton) Ltd. Son of John Thomas P. McDonald and Sarah McDonald, of Stoke-on-Trent. In 1937 John Married Louisa Margaret Bowden in a Civil Marriage at Stoke-on-Trent, they lived at 51 Nelson St, Fenton. After John’s death Louisa moved to Northolt, Middlesex.
NAYLOR	Robert	Gunner 2080338. Royal Artillery. 362 Bty. 41 (5th Bn. The North Staffordshire Regt.) Searchlight Regt. Date of Death: 12th April 1941, age 21. Going on leave with a number of other men Robert was killed as a result of a serious road accident in Uttoxeter. Their wagon was in collision with a Scammell Wagon, carrying an excavator going in the opposite direction. Commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave 12148) Headstone "Safe in the arms of Jesus" The service at Temple Street Methodist church was conducted by the Rev. W.O. Bevan, who in a brief address referred to Gunner Naylors former membership of the Sunday School and Boys Brigade at Temple Street and to his gallant rescue of a boy who was in danger of drowning in a marlhole near Carters Crossings, Fenton in 1933. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James Naylor, of 138 Raglan Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Robert was employed as a Lorry Driver. He joined the army in 1939.
NICKLIN	Hugh Christopher Samuel	Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. P/MX 79838. Royal Navy. HMS Egret. Missing presumed killed on war service when his ship was sunk by a guided missile: 27th August 1943 age 21 and is commemorated at Portsmouth Naval Memorial. (Panel 77, Column 2) Born 1922, eldest son of Frederick Sidney and Emily Lily Nicklin, 47 Wallis St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. An Old Boy of Queen Street School and for four years after leaving school he was employed by Longton Transport Ltd.
NICKLIN	John Thomas	Civilian War Dead. Date of Death: 29 December 1940. Age: 20 at Rolls Royce Works. Commemorated at Crewe Municipal Borough, Cheshire. As a civilian war casualty John is commemorated also at St. George's Chapel in Westminster Abbey, London Son of Mrs A Nicklin. 20 High Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
OWEN	Leslie	Lance Corporal 49918223. 1/6th South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 18th July 1944 age 26 and is commemorated at Fontenay-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel. V.A.1. Calvados, France. Personal Inscription. "Beautiful memories of one so dear, we cherish still with love sincere". Born 20 June 1918 Leslie the only son of William & Sarah Owen, 11 Oldfield St, Fenton. Before joining up he was employed as a mould maker by a Longton Pottery Firm. He joined the Forces at the outbreak of war, served in France and was evacuated from Dunkirk.
PALMER	Harold	Fusilier 5349725. 2nd Bn Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Date of Death: 13th May 1944. Age: 22. Originally buried at map ref 11.GR0.PDR=B (2057) On the 13/5/1944 his body was reburied and commemorated at Cassino War Cemetery. Italy (Grave Ref: XII. K. 9) Headstone "One of many. Yes, we know but you were ours and we loved you" Born Dec 1922, son of William and Ethel Palmer, 37 Peel Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. William was employed as Chemical Laboratory Assistant.
PLATT	William Edgar	Signalman 556910. 306th Inf. Bde. Sig. Sec. Royal Corps of Signals. William died in the City General Hospital 15th June 1946 age 27. He is commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent (Grave 5184) Born 1919 son of William Edgar and Lizzie Platt, 60 Church Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
QUIGLEY	Alfred James	Lance Corporal 4914334. 2nd Bn South Staffordshire Regiment. Alfred died in the General Hospital, Oxford, 14th August 1940 age 22. Requiem Mass was held at St Mary’s Catholic church, Fenton prior to burial and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave 5183) Headstone "Rest in Peace" Born 1918 son of Mathew James Quigley and Emily Quigley, 26 Marlborough Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
SHAW	Stanley	Sergeant 958767 Stanley Shaw. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 1645 Heavy Conversion Unit. He was killed in action 4 Mar 1945, age: 30. Commemorated at Runnymede, Surrey (Panel 276) Born December 1914, son of Fred and Ellen Shaw. In 1937 He married Annie Emery at Longton, St John the Baptist and lived at 78 King St, Fenton. Stanley was working as a bus conductor.
SHIPLEY	Archibald	Trooper 322915. Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps. He was reported missing before reported as Killed in action in the Middle East 27th November 1942 age 24. Previously buried at Caserta Civil Cemetery On 18/11/42 was reburied and commemorated at Caserta War Cemetery. (Grave Ref: III, C, 15) Headstone "He died that we might live" Born 1917 youngest son of Edward William and Sarah Shipley, of 33 Peel Street, Mount Pleasant, Fenton. Archibald had been in the Middle East for three years, being called to the Colours as a Territorial at the outbreak of war. He is a former worker at Grimwades Ltd, Winton Pottery, Stoke.
SKILTON	Harry Levison	Private 5049882. 16th Bn Durham Light Infantry. Harry was killed in action while in the Central Mediterranean Forces: 10th October 1943, age 26. Originally buried at map ref 19GR/DL5/11) 10/10/1943 His body was reburied and commemorated at Naples Military Cemetery. (Grave Ref: III. K. 6) Headstone "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away" Born 1917, son of Thomas Henry and Mary Ann Skilton, 30 Manor St, Fenton. Before enlisting in 1939 he was employee of Glebe Collieries, Fenton. During his Military service he had served in Iceland and in North Africa.
SNAPE	Leslie	Private 1460869. 1st Bn Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action, age 19 while serving overseas, 2nd September 1944. His body was found at Achicourt area map ref GSGS 4336 1/100,000 Sht 10. 460980 and was concentrated (7 May 1948) and is commemorated at Dunkirk Town Cemetery, Plot 2. Row 4. Grave 35. France. Son of Mr Harry and Fanny Snape, 11 Stewart St, Fenton He had been in the Forces 14 months serving in Northern France, before which he was employed by G Embrey Ltd, Bakers, Fenton.
STALEY	George	Lance Corporal 2047499. 13th Royal Welch Regiment. George was attached to the 6 Parachute Battalion. Died as a result of an accident in Bangor, Gwynedd, 31st October 1942 age 20. (Casualty List No. 981) Buried and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. Grave 11087. Headstone "To a beautiful life came a sudden end. He died as he lived everyone’s friend" Born 1922 son of Thomas and Mary Ann Staley, 52 Adelaide St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
STEEL	Lawrence Augustus	Stoker 1st Class D/KX 526100. Royal Navy H.M. L.CT.495 (Landing craft) Date of Death 20th September 1945 age 26 and is commemorated at Plymouth Naval Memorial (Panel Ref: Panel 94, Column 3) Son of Samuel L and of Rose Steel, 32 Wedgewood Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
STONE	Arthur Andrew	Gunner. 5043999. Royal Artillery. 362 Bty. 41 (5th Bn. North Staffordshire Regt.) Searchlight Regiment. Date of Death: 11th November 1942 age 35. Commemorated Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave 11509) Headstone "In memory of my dear husband. Tears unseen, silent thoughts of days that might have been. His wife and family" Born 1907 son of William Charles and Annie Stone, of Stoke-on-Trent. In 1927 Arthur married Ellen Higgins at Fenton, Christ Church and lived at 8 Sussex Place, Fenton.
THOMAS	Evan	Private 4915748. 7th Bn Worcestershire Regiment. Previously reported missing, he is now presumed to have died of his wounds 27th May 1940 age 21. Commemorated at Dunkirk Memorial. Nord, France (Panel Ref: Column 58). Born 1919 son of Richard and Florence Thomas; nephew of Mary Rushton, 81 Holly Place, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
THORLEY	Harry	Private 14561724. 6th Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 9th July 1944, age 19 and is commemorated at Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, France. Row F. 3. Personal Inscription. In proud memory, killed in action. "Greater love hath no Man" Born 1925 son of Arthur and Blanche Thorley, 47 May Place, Foley, Fenton. Before joining the Forces early 1943 he was employed by T and J Bartlem Ltd, Goldenhill Garage, Foley Street, Fenton.
THORLEY	William James	Corporal 5953693. 1/7th Bn, Queens Royal Regiment. (West Surrey) William was killed in action while serving in the West European Campaign, 26th September 1944 age 28 and is commemorated at Uden War Cemetery, Nord-Brabant. 3. E. 5. Netherlands. Uden was occupied by the Germans until liberation in September 1944 CWGC. Headstone. "My beloved husband, we shall meet again at the dawn of a beautiful day. Ann" Born 1916, son of William James and Ada Thorley. In 1942 he married Annie Holmes at Christ Church, Fenton, and lived at 16 Sutherland St, Mount Pleasant, Fenton. He had been in the Forces since the beginning of the war before which he was employed by S Fielding and Co Ltd, Devon Pottery, Fenton.
TIPTON	Roy	Aircraftman 1st Class 942657. Air Mechanic. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Roy was killed by enemy action 12th May 1941 age 23. He is buried and commemorated at Fenton Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. Grave 5734. Headstone "Peace" Born 1918 son of William and Eleanor Tipton, 164 Blurton Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1940 Roy married Joyce Sammons at Dilhorne, All Saints. Before Joining the RAF Roy was employed at Broadway Motors, Liverpool Road, Stoke, as a mechanic and was for many years a popular member of the Clarion Motor Cycle Club.
UNITT	George Rowland	Gunner 1701651. 173 Bty, 58 Lt. Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Royal Artillery. George had been in the Forces for 4 years where he was engaged in Allied offensive in north-western Europe which began with the Normandy landings of 6 June 1944. George was killed in action 8th August 1944 age 29. His body was found at St Jran des Essartiers (map ref: 6F 4 1/50,000 681545) 21/9/1945 his body was reburied and commemorated at Bayeux War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: XX. F. 6) Headstone "In life we loved him in death we do the same" Born 1915 son of William and Alice Martha Unitt. In 1941 George married Freda Adnitt at Bridgnorth, Holy Trinity and lived at 7 Wellington St, Fenton (now Standard St). He had been employed as a gardener in Shropshire.
WADE	John James	Gunner 14325590. 121 Bty, 33 Field Regt. Royal Artillery. The Allied offensive in north-western Europe began with the Normandy landings of 6 June 1944. Killed in action 6th June 1944, Age 19. The original location of the grave Hermanville (map ref: 7F/1. 077.800. 1/50000) On the 7/11/1944 his body was reburied and commemorated at Bayeux War Cemetery, Calvados, France (Grave ref: X. H. 6). Headstone "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" Born 1925 son of Charles and Minnie Wade. In 1944 John married Laura I Plant, 23 Daisy Place, Heron Cross, Fenton at Newcastle, Holy Trinity.
WALTERS	Peter Augustus	Private 5052125. 2nd Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. Peter was Killed in action 30th May 1944 age 26. Commemorated at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio. XVI. D. 6. Italy. Headstone. "In God’s own Garden Free from pain in God’s time we will meet again" Born 1918 in Stoke-on-Trent son of Roland and Hannah Walters, 21 Queen Street, Fenton. In 1942 he married Nellie Henderson in Penshaw, Durham. Before enlisting and he worked at Stafford Coal and Iron Co Ltd, Fenton. He had been in the Forces since 1940
WARRILOW	William Thomas	Lance Corporal 201645. 58th Field Company, Royal Engineers. He enlisted in 1940 as Sapper 201645, Royal Engineers. William died of wounds on active service in Burma, 7th July 1944 age 28. He is commemorated at Imphal War Cemetery, 9. B. 12. India. Born 1916 son of Mrs B Warrilow, 43 Albert Road, Fenton, Husband of Joan, 51 Cambridge Street, Fenton. Before enlisting in 1940 he was employed at Blythe Colour Works Ltd. He was very popular among a wide circle of friends in the area, being a member of the choir and a Sunday School Teacher at Temple Street Methodist Church.
WILBRAHAM	Douglas	Corporal T/3854750. Royal Army Service Corps. Douglas died 7th February 1944 age 30 and is buried and commemorated at Hanley Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent. (Grave ref: 9691) Headstone "Too good in life to be forgotten in death" Born 1914 son of Alfred and Sarah Arm Wilbraham, 1 Daisy Place, Heron Cross, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.
WINES	Samson	Lance Sergeant 5046003. Royal Artillery 155 Bty. 52 Lt AA regiment. Samson had been in the Forces for six year, three of those as a prisoner of war. He served in the Balkans and Greece campaigns. Samson died on the 13th May 1945, age 33. He is commemorated at Klagenfurt War Cemetery, Austria. (Grave ref: 6. B. 16.) Headstone: "May peace be with you now and with God’s blessing" Samson had been in the forces for six years, three of those as a prisoner of war. He served in the Balkans and Greece Campaign. Born 1912 at Longton, son of Edwin and Thomas and Ann Emma Wines. In 1935 Samson married Ada Barker in a civil marriage at Stoke-on-Trent and lived at 39 Ashworth Street, Fenton.
WOODFORD	George	Driver T/227026. 145 Inf. Bde. Group Coy. Royal Army Service Corps George died in India, 28th April 1943 age 36 and is Commemorated at Ranchi War Cemetery. India (Map ref: 1. F. 4) Born September 1906 to William and Emma Woodward, 45 Park St, Fenton. In 1927 George married Alice Frances Cotton at St Peters Stoke and lived at 4 Malkins Yard, Fenton. George was employed as a general Labourer.

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