Arthur Edward Herring

Arthur Edward Herring the son of Arthur Edward and his wife, Leonie Pyle, was born at Sunderland September 9th 1899. His parents had married on 16th February 1890 and went on to have 7 children all of whom survived childhood. His siblings were Emma Louisa, Dora, George, Stanley, then 2 later additions were Richard and Louis.

The 1901 census show the family living at Peartree Cottage, Tunstall Road near Sunderland. Father, Arthur was a foreman joiner whilst Leonie had her own account as a poultry farmer.

By 1911 with the family now at 20 Wolsley Terrace. Albert was still at school when this census was taken.

Arthur served with the R.A.F. with service no. 288118. His service date is shown as being 23rd August 1918. Unfortunately, no other information is available.

He survived the war and made several journeys to USA after he was discharged. He is listed as being an engineer.

His brothers Stanley and George also fought in WW1.

In 1921 he married Mary Lily Dumble at Sunderland. They later had a son, Stanley.

Arthur died at Sunderland in 1964.

He is not listed on a local War Memorial.