Front Cover British Jewry Roll of Honour Book
He was the son of William and Sarah Levy (née Levy) of 67 Frederick Street, South Shields. (Their marriage was registered in Tynemouth during the March quarter of 1886).
His father was born in Germany and was a 48-year old gentleman’s outfitter in 1911. His mother was born in South Shields and was 45 in 1911. They had been married for 25 years and had had six children, all still living. His father’s occupation was given as ‘slipper manufacturer’ in 1901. In 1901 the family lived at 330 Alice Street, South Shields, and in 1911 they resided at 9 Winterbottom Street, South Shields.
Siblings (1901 ages): Joseph (13; born: South Shields – June q. 1887; Pawnbroker’s Assistant), Samuel (11; born Middlesbrough – March q. 1890), Jacob (9; born: Middlesbrough), Florence (7; born: Middlesbrough) and Julius (4; born: South Shields – June q. 1897).
He was born in South Shields. His birth was registered in South Shields during the September quarter of 1888. He enlisted in Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham. He had formerly served as 4703 DLI. He was not awarded the 1914-5 Star. He was a member of South Shields’ Harriers and Athletic Club
He is brother to Jacob Levy
Source: James Hoy archive
He is remembered at Gosforth on G9.38 and at South Shields on S86.018
