1914-1918 Casualties names beginning with B

Compiled from the Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail by Syd Reed

Please note that the date following the name is the date on which the newspaper was published.

Bage; A.; Gnr.; 10/07/1916; wounded in France; Outram Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 3.

Bailes; J.; aka Gussy Tyreman; 03/05/1918; wounded twice; brother of Mrs Foster 13 Brunswick Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Bailey; Paul; Sgt.; 14/10/1915; 12th Highland Light Infantry; writes to his mother at 8 Barnard Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Bainbridge; J.F.; Sapper; 21/07/1916; Royal Engineers; wounded France; in hospital Wales; brother N.W.; wounded 02 May.

Bainbridge; J.F.;Sapper; 19/06/1918; Royal Engineers; wounded in the legs; hospital England; 31 Arncliffe Gardens, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bainbridge; A.W.; Pte.; 17/06/1918; Cameron Highlanders; wounded right hand and knee; hospital Chatham; 31 Arncliffe Gardens, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Baird; Walter; Pte.; 29/11/1915; Royal Fusiliers; wounded head and ankle; in hospital France; son of J.W.

Baister; J.W.; Pte.; 29/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; reported killed; now prisoner of war Germany; 20 Frederic Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Baister; T.; Rifleman; 07/12/1914; to mother; Sarah Street, West Hartlepool; prisoner of war at Meckleburg, Germany; page 4 column 5.

Baister; –; 16/03/1917; wounded in Battle of the Marne; disabled; drunk and disorderly; page 4 column 3.

Baker; Allan; Cpl.; 13/09/1915; 6th Yorkshires; prisoner of war at Constantinople; 60 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Baker; Allen; Pte.; 07/01/1919; East Yorkshires; wounded and captured at Gallipolli; died of disease in Turkey 01/10/1918; page 2 column 3.

Baker; J.J.; Pte.; 10/08/1916; Durham Light Infantry; killed on sentry duty; letter from officer; 60 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Baldwin; Arthur; Pte.; 20/09/1918; West Yorkshires; wounded right hand; hospital Leicester, 16 Seamer Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Baldwin; J.W.; Mrs.; 11/06/1915; letter from her husband; 75 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Baldwin; John William; Pte.; 15/01/1918; 33 years, Royal Field Artillery; gassed; 2nd Battle of Ypres; has died; discharged 1917; Hutton Henry; page 2 column 3.

Baldwin; L.; Pte.; 09/05/1918; 20 years; killed in action 22 April; France; Durham Light Infantry; enlisted September 1916; 16 Seamer Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Ball; W.R.M.; Pte.; 29/07/1916; killed in action; Durham Light Infantry; parents at Manchester; apprentice at Greys ship yard; page 4 column 5.

Bamlett; Thomas; Pte.; 23/03/1915; letter to Mrs Piper of 13 Bellerby Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Banks; A.E.; Pte.; 22/02/1917; killed in action 1 July 1916; Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; 9 Osbourne Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Banks; G.H.; Sgt.; 08/10/1915; Highland Light Infantry; gives graphic account of fighting in a letter to his mother; page 4 column 4.

Banks; G. Sgt.; 28/08/1916; killed in action 7 August; Highland Light Infantry; wounded twice; shunter N.E.R.; page 1 column 7.; see 29 September; page 4 column 2; letter.

Banks; R.C.; Gunner; 08/11/1918; 22 years; killed in action 12th October; enlisted in 1915; 15 Alma Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 2.

Bantoff; Edward; Trooper; 28/11/1917; Hussars; French hospital with pneumonia; 2 years 8 months France; 52 Frederick Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Bantoft; William; Pte.; 06/10/1915; 9th Devons; letter to his workmates in Hartlepool on how he was wounded; page 6 column 4.

Bantoft; William; Pte.; 06/10/1915; 9th Devons; of 8 Powlett Street, West Hartlepool; wounded in right leg; page 4 column 1.

Barff; Robert; Pte.; 02/04/1918; killed in action 31 March 1917; memorial Mail. Baringham; E.; Pte.; 10/09/1915; 5th Connaught; broken leg; now in a Manchester hospital; page 4 column 3.

Barkas; Lew; Pte.; 25/05/1918; Surrey Regiment; wounded and a prisoner of war in Germany; Elwick Road school teacher; page 2 column 7.

Barker; A.; Gnr.; 03/08/1916; Royal Field Artillery; lost eye and arm wounds; 69 Pilgrim Street, West Hartlepool; France since 12/05/1915; page 4 column 5.

Barker; A.; Pte.; 04/10/1916; 20 years; Durham Light Infantry; wounded right hand; in hospital at Lancaster; 55 Furnace Street, West Hartlepool, page 4 column 4.

Barker; A.E.V.; Cpl.; 03/04/1918; reported for gallant conduct; 19 Dalton Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 6.

Barker; Anthony; Cpl.; 03/10/1918; killed in action; Yorks. & Lancs.; officers letter; 30 Albert Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Barker; E.; Pte.; 04/08/1916; East Bedfords.; wounded; in a hospital Glasgow; 42 Gill Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 3.

Barker; George; Pte.; 15/01/1916; 5th Durham Light Infantry; wounded both ankles; hospital Chatham; 49 Reed Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Barker; Joseph; 29/08/1918; S/S Auckland Castle; killed through enemy action; son of Ephram and Susan; 42 Gill Street, West Hartlepool.

Barker; R.; Pte.; 05/04/1918; wounded; leg amputation below knee; 14 months in France; 18 Jackson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5; see 08/04 page 4 column 6.

Barker; Reginald; Pte.; 08/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded foot; left leg amputated; married on leave in February; page 4 column 6.

Barker; Septimus; Pte.; 07/10/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded in the knee; 16 Jersey Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Barker; Septimus; Pte.; 19/10/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; died of wounds; 16 Jersey Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Barker; Sidney; L/Cpl.; 07/07/1916; Yorkshires; wounded 07 July; shrapnel arm; hospital Walley, Lancashire; 55 Furness Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Barker; T.; Pte.; 02/11/1916; Durham Light Infantry; missing 01 July; letter from his sergeant; 80 Stephenson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Barker; Thomas; Pte.; 24/04/1917; 21 years; Durham Light Infantry; missing 01 July 1916; is now dead; 80 Stephen Street, West Hartlepool; letter on how he died; page 4.

Barker; Wilfred; Pte.; 13/07/1918; wounded left thigh and foot; hospital France; 35 Ladysmith Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Barlow; Alfred E.; 2nd Lieut.; 27/04/1918; Lancashire Hussars; prisoner of war 23 March at Rastatt, Baden; page 4 column 4.

Barnard; J.T.; Pte.; 15/11/1917; Royal Scots; wounded in action; hospital Rouen; 32 Sunderland Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Barnard; J.T.; Pte.; 10/04/1918; wounded twice in the leg; hospital France; 32 Sunderland Street, West Hartlepool; Page 4 column 4.

Barnes; Lovall; Pte.; 04/07/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 27 May; 61 Wandsworth Gardens, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8; see 05/08 page 2 column 7.

Barnett; G.; Pte.; 07/08/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded 4 times; in the left hand; in hospital Layton, England; page 2.

Barnett; H.G.; Pte.; 09/10/1917; 21 years; cyclist attached to Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded 4 September; of Thornhill Gardens, West Hartlepool; info on him page ??

Barnett; Harry; Pte.; 10/04/1918; posted as missing 5 June 1917; now presumed dead; 40 Pilgrim Street, West Hartlepool; now Newcastle; page 4 column 4.

Barnett; Oswald; Driver; 24/10/1917; 32 years; killed in action; Royal Field Artillery; letter from an officer; Sydenham Road, West Hartlepool; enlisted 1914; page 2 column 7.

Barningham; G.P.; Pte.; 12/06/1918; East Yorks.; wounded right shoulder; hospital France; page 4 column 6.

Barningham; G.P. Pte.; 04/11/1918; East Yorks.; wounded twice; in left hand; hospital Birmingham: 14 Clayton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Barr; J.W.; Gunner; 12/09/1916; Royal Field Artillery; died of wounds received 5 September; 19 Ramsey Street; West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Barr; J.W.; Gunner; 18/09/1916; Royal Garrison Artillery; died of wounds; 13 Carr Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Barraclough; Willie; Lieut.; 10/10/1917; Inniskilling Dragoons attached to West Yorks.; wounded; son of Mrs Kent, Harrogate; page 4 column 7.

Barras; E.; Pte.; 25/04/1918; Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; wounded arm and leg; hospital Dundee; 47 Alma Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 6.

Bartholomew; George E.; 23/06/1916; 19 years; killed in action 31 May; stoker; HMS Invincible; employed at Withys shipyard; page 4 column 1.

Bartholomew; A.; Gunner; 22/04/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; wounded left leg; brother of Mrs Cook 42 Rokerby Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bartholomew, Alfred; Gunner; 29/04/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; wounded 13 April; left leg; 1 Dock Street, Hartlepool; in hospital Rouen; page 3 column 3.

Barton; G.L. Dvr.; 11/12/1914; of Seaton Carew; with the B.E.F.; writes to Mail; page 4 column 2.

Barton; Thomas; Pte.; 10/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; posted as missing; 5 Bolton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Barton; Thomas; Pte.; 27/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 21 March; now prisoner of war in Germany; 5 Bolton Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Bastow; Harry; Bombardier; 23/04/1918; Royal Field Artillery; missing 21 March; officer says maybe prisoner of war; 41 York Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Bastow; Harry; Bombardier; 11/06/1918; post card to mother; prisoner of war in Germany; 41 York Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Bastow; Harry; Bombardier; 25/11/1918; prisoner of war; returning home; now back in France; 41 York Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Bastow; Roy; L/Cpl.; 17/07/1916; Y.K.S.; wounded 7 July France; left shoulder; 18 Hawridge Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Bastow; Roy; Sgt.; 01/11/1917; Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded three times; foot and right leg; of Hartlepool Hotel, Duke Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Bastow; Samuel Paul; 09/05/1918; died of wounds in France 27 April; of Hartlepool Hotel; Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Bate; Albert; 08/06/1918; Navy; HMS Invincible; lost at sea; enemy action; 8 Faulder Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bate; Gunner; 04/01/1918; Royal Field Artillery; awarded D.C.M.; of Hartlepool; page 3 column 4; see 18/04 page 2 column 4.

Bate; S.; Bombardier.; 07/10/1918; Royal Field Artillery; wounded in France; hospital Edinburgh; 24 Clayton Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Bates; Mrs; 08/12/1915; husband died of wounds 25 September; letter from CO; 29 Henrietta Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 1; see 9/12 page 4 column 2.

Bates; Pte.; 08/10/1915; Highland Light Infantry; Winter Street, West Hartlepool; dragged Herbert Tucker, Highland Light Infantry to safety; page 4 column 3; see 30/10.

Bates; William; Spr.; 19/04/1916; Royal Engineers; wounded in France 31 March; hospital Lincolnshire; 26 Winter Street, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Batchelor; Alan; Pte.; 04/09/1918; Royal Fusiliers; died of wounds 21 August; 7 Grange Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Battersby; Arnold; Coy.Sgt.Major; 25/09/1916; Yorks. & Lancs.; recommended for D.C.M.; Somme; letter to his father; page 4 column 7.

Battersby; A.; Sgt. Major; 02/01/1918; Royal Fusiliers; D.C.M.; wounded left arm Oct 1917; also served East Africa; page 4 column 5.

Battersby; A.; Gunner; 26/09/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; gassed in France; 4 Surtees Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Batty; G.W.; Cpl.; 06/07/1918; Yorkshires; missing 27 May; Miss E. Marshall 39 Thornville Gardens, West Hartlepool informed; page 2 column 7.

Batty; G.W.; Cpl.; 31/07/1918; Yorkshires; prisoner of war in Germany; news received by Miss E. Marshall; page 4 column 3.

Baxter; Bert; Pte.; 29/03/1915; killed in action; short obituary; 24 Cromwell Street, West Hartlepool ; page 4 column 6.

Baxter; J.H.; Pte.; 26/08/1915; Royal Field Artillery; letter to mother; 36 Lancelot Street, West Hartlepool; wounded right elbow; page 4 column 7.

Baynes; Albert C.; Pte.; 02/05/1917; killed in action 19 April; Lincs. Regiment; letter from officer; 66 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Beach; A.; Pte.; 03/01/1916; Essex Regiment; 37 Dalton Road, West Hartlepool; dysentery; hospital Alexandria, Egypt; page 2 column 7.

Beach; Albert; L/Cpl.; 31/08/1918; 20 years; Essex Regiment; died of wounds (2); France 23 August; (Dardanelles); page 4 column 7.

Beach; Harry; Rifleman; 31/03/1917; in Leith hospital with frost bite; 37 Dalton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 1.

Beach; Harry; Rifleman 05/07/1918; in Wimercux hospital with fever; 37 Dalton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Beach; J.W.; Sgt.; 17/05/1918; Warwick Regiment; missing; 64 Beachwood Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5; see 30 June page 2 column 8; prisoner of war.

Beach; N.; Pioneer; 10/09/1918; wounded twice; gassed three times; hospital France; 20 Bailey Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Beagey; R.; L/Cpl.; 02/11/1915; 13th Durham Light Infantry; appeals for a football; page 4 column 2.

Beasley; Harry; Signals; 01/06/1918; Royal Engineers; awarded the M.M.; 28 Plevna Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Beattie; W.; Pte.; 21/10/1918; North Staffs.; seriously wounded 14 October France; 87 Union Road, Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Beattie; William; Pte.; 19/11/1918; 19 years; North Staffs.; died of wounds 7 November; 87 Union Road, Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Beavis; Robert; Gunner; 28/11/1917; Royal Field Artillery; wounded right foot; hospital Brighton; 53 Sheriff Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Beck; A.; Pte.; 26/08/1918; Durham Light Infantry; killed in action 21 July France; buried in a wood; 1 Dene Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Bedford; Alfred G.; Pte.; 30/07/1918; Durham Light Infantry; prisoner of war in Germany; 30 Ellison Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 2.

Beedle; F.; Gunner; 26/10/1917; Royal Garrison Artillery; wounded in action; 26 Devon Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Beedle; F.; Bombardier; 30/09/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; died in hospital Dumfermline; officers letter; 26 Devon Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Beedle; H.; Sub. Lieut.; 24/01/1916; Royal Naval Reserve (Minesweepers); 22 Pease Street, West Hartlepool; receives the D.S.C.; page 4 column 6.

Beedle; Jacob L.; 09/02/1918; survives torpedo attack; hospital in Egypt; 22 Pease Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Beha; Joseph; Stoker: 10/09/1917; killed at Chatham 3 September; 26 years; son of Joseph and Alice; 24 Hermit Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 2.

Belk; Eric; 14/10/1915; 21 years; killed in action; 4th Cameron Highlanders; obituary; page 4 column 7; see 15 October; page 4 column 3.

Bell; C.W.; Pte.; 12/10/1915; 10th Yorkshires; letter to his employer, Mr James Burdon; page 2 column 3.

Bell; C.W.; Pte.; 27/11/1915; 10th Yorkshires; posted as missing; S/S Anglia sunk; letter; 33 Silver Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Bell; E.C.; L/Cpl.; 05/06/1918; awarded the M.M. with citation; page 3 column 2.

Bell; George; Pte.; East Yorks.; 02/07/1918; 19 years; East Yorks.; posted missing 26 May; enlisted March 1917; page 2 column 7.

Bell; George; Pte.; 19/12/1918; prisoner of war; returning home; 130 Sheriff Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Bell; James; 2nd Lieut.; 02/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; officers letter and obituary; enlisted 1915; 6 Lowthian Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Bell; J.H.; Pte.; 27/08/1915; 1st Yorkshires; died from wounds; son of Police Constable Bell; 83 Murray Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Bell; J.H.; Pte.; 03/05/1918; 19 years; Worcester Regiment; missing 25 March; 13 Dent Street, West Hartlepool; in France 02 March; page 4 column 4.

Bell; J.H.; Pte.; 26/06/1918; missing 24 March; 3 weeks in France; prisoner of war in Germany; 13 Derby Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bell; J.N.; L/Cpl.; 07/05/1917; Kings Own Scottish Borderers; hospital France; wounded 2nd time: met brother Herbert in France; 5 Mildred Street, West Hartlepool; page 3.

Bell; J.T.; Pte.; 05/01/1918; 41 years; killed in action 28 December; Worcester Regiment; 41 Lilly Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 7; see 11/01/1918

Bell; J.W.; Cpl.; 23/07/1918; Royal Engineers; awarded the M.M.; 10 Harcourt Street, West Hartlepool; enlisted 1915; page 2 column 5.

Bell; Neal J.; Pte; 12/10/1915; Kings Own Scottish Borderers; France; leg wound 02 October 1915; hospital Birmingham; 7 Mildred Street, West Hartlepool; Page 2 column 5.

Bell; P.G.; Pte.; 09/09/1918; 19 years; East Yorks.; missing 27 May; prisoner of war in Germany; brother of Mrs Shires; 13 Sheriff Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bell; Samuel; Pte.; 4/10/1915; 12th Northumberland Fusiliers; sister lives at 151 Elwick Road, West Hartlepool; wounded; Newcastle hospital; page 4 column 3.

Bell; Samuel; Pte.; 04/10/1915; 12th Northumberland Fusiliers; tells of the aftermath of battle at Loos, Belgium; page 4 column 4.

Belsey; Alfred; Pte.; 18/08/1915; 2nd Durham Light infantry; letter to Mr H. Davison; Tweed Street, West Hartlepool; in hospital; badly wounded; page 2 column 7.

Bendelow; William; Pte.; 17/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded twice left arm; 7 Blake Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bendelow; William; Pte.; 03/10/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded 3 times; arm and leg; hospital Glasgow; 7 Blake Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bennett; H.A.; C.Q.M.S.; 11/04/1918; Army Ordnance Corps; mentioned in despatches; promoted lieutenant; 22 Baden Street, West Hartlepool; enlisted 1914; page 2 column 7.

Bennett; John (Jack); Pte.; 19/05/1917; killed in action 03 May; Durham Light Infantry; Hutton Avenue, West Hartlepool; son of F.H. Bennett.

Bennett; R.; Pte.; 20/11/1916; wounded; 35 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool, page 4 column 7.

Bennison; J.; Pte.; 15/05/1915; letter to his father about life in the trenches; 15 Battalion; London Regiment; page 4 column 3.

Bennison; William H.; Pte.; 06/11/1917; twice in despatches; awarded Conspicuous Gallantry Medal; 4 Chapel Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column ??

Bennison; William H.; Pte.; 04/04/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded left hand; hospital France; Sandiside, Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Bensen; T.W. Cpl.; 11/11/1916; killed in action 5 September; Kings Royal Rifle Corps; letter from his officer; 22 Colwyn Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Benson; J.; Pte.; 10/07/1916; Durham Light Infantry; badly wounded; in hospital Birmingham; 6 Coleridge Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 3.

Benson; Jack; Pte.; 22/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded twice; left arm and side; hospital Essex; 32 Murray Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bentley; Clarence; 2nd Lieut.; 09/11/1914; killed in action 29 October; Manchester Regiment; Fulford Grange, York; page 6 column 4.

Bentley; Victor E.E.; Pte.; 12/08/1915; 5th Durham Light Infantry; of Seaton Carew; drowned in the Tees; see inquest 16 August 1915; page 2 column 7; also page 2 column 6.

Berry; A.; 2nd Lieut.; 26/11/1918; Royal Air Force; wounded 9 November; France; nephew of Mrs Hinds, 45 Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Berry; George Henry; Pte.; 23/10/1915; 2nd Durham Light Infantry; died of wounds; 26 Winter Street, West Hartlepool; short obituary; see 8 November; page 4 column 5; also page 4 column 4.

Berry; T.; Pte.; 19/07/1916; killed in action 1 July; Durham Light Infantry; 84 Murray Street, West Hartlepool; 27 years; plumber; page 4 column 4.

Berry; Wilfred; Pte.; 17/08/1917; Gordon Highlanders; died from wounds in action 2 August; 12 Mozart Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Best; Francis; Pte.; 27/06/1918; missing 27 May; son of Mrs Horst, 7 Moore Terrace, Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Best; Frank; Pte.; 13/08/1918; Durham Light Infantry; prisoner of war in Germany; son of Mrs Horst, 7 Moore Terrace, Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Best; W.H.; Pte.; 16/08/1918; 19 years; Northumberland Fusiliers; severely wounded and gassed; 33 Wilster Terrace, Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Beyer; R.G.; Pte.; 28/11/1918; Royal Army Medical Corps; awarded the M.M.; enlisted 1914; page 2 column 3.

Billsbarrow; Robert; Pte.; 07/09/1918; Lincs.; missing 4 October 1917; presumed dead that date; parents; 17 Alma Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bilton; F.W., Spr.; 17/04/1918; Royal Engineers; severely wounded by gas shell; hospital Warrington; 9 Kilwick Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bilton; J.F.; Sapper; 4/05/1918; Royal Engineers; awarded the M.M.; 32 Rodney Street, West Hartlepool; cab driver; page 2 column 7.

Binney; Leslie; 2nd Lieut.; 03/05/1918; killed in action; Royal Field Artillery; son of Rev. Binney; late West Hartlepool; now Brighton; page 4 column 4.

Binning; E.; Pte.; 06/07/1916; wounded in left arm and left leg; 45 Ashgrove Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Binning; E.; Pte.; 29/07/1918; discharged from Army with consumption; wounded and has pneumonia; page 4 column 6.

Binning; Stanley; Pte.; 27/06/1918; missing 27 May; 45 Ashgrove Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Binning; Thomas Stanley; Pte.; 29/07/1918; missing 27 May; prisoner of war in Germany; 45 Ashgrove Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Birchmore; Percy; Pte.; 14/12/1917; Northumberland Fusiliers awarded M.M.; carrying messages under hostile fire; 2 Wade, Stockton; page 4 column ??

Bird; A.D.; Cpl.; 10/03/1916; Royal Field Artillery; badly wounded 29 February; 57 Cambridge Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Birkbeck; J.H.; Pte.; 29/05/1918; killed in action; Army service Corps; short obituary; Alliance Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Birkenshaw; C.; Sgt.; 00/07/1915; killed in action; Gordon Highlanders; 17 years service; of 12 Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew; short obituary.

Birkenshaw; Clarence Buglar; 27/07/1917; severely wounded; chest and right arm; hospital France; 12 Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew; page 4.

Birkenshaw; George H.; Pte.; 03/11/1917; wounded twice; right arm and shoulder; hospital Rouen; 12 Ashburn Street; page 4 column 8.

Birks; Arthur Reginald; L/Cpl.; 19/07/1916; killed in action; Durham Light Infantry; youngest son of Edwin; (JP); 20 years; page 4 column 4.

Birks; A.A.; Cpl.; 14/08/1917; received Belgium M.M.; 2 Wharton Terrace, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Birks; A.; Cpl.; 22/11/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; awarded the D.C.M.; 2 Wharton Terrace, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Birks; Harold Victor; Pte.; 19/07/1916; killed in action; 19 years; Durham Light Infantry; 17 Southburn Terrace, West Hartlepool; he is mentioned in a letter; page 4 column 4.

Birks; Jack; Pte.; 24/04/1918; wounded; right shoulder, hand and arm; hospital Chichester; 17 Southburn Terrace; West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Bishop; Thomas; Pte.; 20/08/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; missing 27 May; prisoner of war in Germany; of Marmion Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Blackett; J.; Pte.; 11/09/1915; wounded; his wife informed; hospital in Malta; page 4 column 6.

Blenkinsop; C.; Pte.; 21/10/1919; 22 years; Grenadier Guards; missing in action; 34 Stainton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Blackett; John; Pte.; 09/08/1917; Yorkshires; died of wounds; France; 31 July; served Dardanelles, Egypt; 11 Clyde Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Blackett; R.; Rifleman; 02/09/1916; Kings Royal Rifles; bomb thrower; wounded; 36 Colenso Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Blackett; R.; Rifleman; 16/04/1917; Kings Royal Rifles; wounded in the knee; 36 Colenso Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Blackett; R.; Sgt.; 16/06/1918; Durham Light Infantry; of Hesleden; awarded the Meritorious Service Medal; page 2 column 7.

Blacklin; Richard William; 08/05/1918; awarded the D.S.O.; son of Captain (sea) R.J. Blacklin; of West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Blacktop; C.H.; Cpl.; 13/07/1918; York Regiment; missing 27 May; page 4 column 5.

Blacktop; C.H. Cpl.; 14/08/1918; Yorkshires; wounded and missing; now prisoner of war; intimation to Mrs Braham; Turnbull Street, page 4 column 4.

Blackwood; James; Pte.; 13/09/1915; 6th Yorkshires; prisoner of war of the Turks; letter to his sister; 43 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Sulva Bay. Blackwood; James; Pte; 08/09/1917; 22 years; accidently killed in Turkey; sister; 43 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Blackwood; Jack; Pte.; 18/09/1917; 22 years; East Yorks.; prisoner of war; wagon accident 20 April; 43 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Blades; T.; L/Cpl.; 19/05/1917; Durham Light Infantry; awarded the M.M.; 104 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; enlisted November 1914; page 4 column 6.

Blades; T.; L/Cpl.; 17/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded and missing 21 March; 2 years 6 months France; 104 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 2.

Blair; William; Spr.; 07/08/1916; killed in action 26 July France; 30 Duncan Street, Sunderland; late Hartlepool; Greys shipyard; page 4 column 4.

Blakely; Harry; Sgt.; 08/05/1918; died of wounds 19 April in France; officers letter; 19 Alderson Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 2.

Bland; George; L/Cpl.; 15/07/1915; killed in action; Dardanelles; of Adelaide, Australia; late West Hartlepool; 2nd son of Thomas Bland; page 4 column 7.

Blenkinsop; J.W.; Sgt.; 20/11/1918; East Lancs.; awarded the M.M.; brother of Mrs Kibble; 16 Jackson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Blenkinsop; Pte.; 11/10/1916; 22 years; Grenadier Guards; missing 25 September; 34 Stainton Street, West Hartlepool; 5 years army; wounded at Ypres.

Blenkinsop; W. Lieut.; 13/06/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; awarded the M.C. France; also served in Selonica; Page 2 column 7.

Blighe; L. Pte.; 09/07/1917; Lincs. Regiment; prisoner of war; brother of Mrs Thompson 31 Grace Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Bloom; Bertie; Lieut.; 12/06/1918; Kings Liverpool Regiment; hospital at Cork with enteric fever; Grenville Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Bloom; Bertie; Lieut.; 04/07/1918; Kings Liverpool Regiment; died of enteric fever at Cork; wounded twice; page 2 column 8.

Bloom; Ernest; Pte.; 21/07/1916; Wounded France; in a hospital Hampstead; letter to his brother H.; South African Infantry; page 4 column 3.

Bloom; H.; Pte.; 27/11/1914; letter to his mother; with Bothas Army in South Africa; page 4 column 2.

Bloom; H.; Pte.; 13/03/1915; letter to his brother about life in a block house South Africa; page 5 column 6.

Bloom; Herman; Cpl.; 10/01/1916; writes of his experience in German West Africa; Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Bloom; Herman; Lieut.; 29/11/1918; appointed dispersal officer; and brief army record; Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Bloom; J.; Sgt.; 19/02/1918; M.G.C.; Gazetted; 2nd Lieut.; one of six sons; Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool; enlisted August 1914; page 2.

Bloom; Jeannie; Mrs.; 24/09/1915; letter from Privy Purse; Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool.

Bloomfield; Pte.; 02/06/1915; 2nd Coldstream Guards; letter to parents; 53 Turnbull Street, West Hartlepool; wounded.

Blore; Herbert; Pte.; 09/08/1915; 10th Durham Light Infantry; of 14 Derwent Street, West Hartlepool; wounded.

Blore; H.; Pte.; 11/04/1918; previously gassed; twice wounded right thigh; hospital Scotland; 2 Pilgrim Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column ??

Blyth; William; Pte.; 29/08/1917; wounded head and wrist; 9 Bath Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Blythe; Sgt. Major; 13/12/1918; officers tribute from Basra 24 October; West Hartlepool; school teacher; page 6 column 3.

Boagey; George; Gnr.; 03/01/1916; killed in action 12 September; parents live at 9 Grosvenor Street,West Hartlepool.

Boagey; G.W.; Gnr.; 13/12/1917; Royal Garrison Artillery; dangerously wounded 10 December; 25 Turnbull Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Boagey ; R.; L/Cpl.; 10/01/1916; letter mentions Fred Pilcher; 10th Northumberland Fusiliers; and Tommy Goodwin killed; page 1 column 8.

Boagey, R.; L/Cpl.; 10/01/1916; Royal Humane Society Medal; he saves soldier in a river; page 1 column 8.

Boagey; R.; L/Cpl.; 20/01/1916; 13th Durham Light Infantry; writes to Mail on his experiences; page 1 column 6.

Boagey; Robert; Sgt.; 21/06/1916; recommended for D.C.M.; 25 High Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Boagey; Robert; Pte.; 21/06/1916; intimation to his mother, Mrs Gissing; 25 High Street, Hartlepool; wounded; page 2 column 5.

Boagey; Robert; L/Stoker 07/09/1916;20 years; lost his life on HMS —; 23 Alliance Street, West Hartlepool; husband of Polly; page 4 column 4.

Boddy; F.W.; L/Cpl.; 28/08/1916; face wound 16 August; Chester Hospital; 12 Wensleydale Street, West Hartlepool; 14 months France.

Boddy; F.W.; Pte.; 09/11/1917; 32 years; Kings Own Scottish Borderers; died of wounds 28 October Belgium; 12 Wensleydale Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Bolton; J.W.; Cpl.; 10/08/1916; killed in mine explosion 30 July; letter from Commanding Officer; 7 Belk Street; West Hartlepool; page 1 column 5; see 5 August; page 4 column 5.

Bond; C.H.; L/Cpl.; 05/10/1917; Durham Light Infantry; wounded right side 21 September; France August 1915; son of Mrs Dickinson; 27 Hart Street; page 4 column 6.

Bond; C.H.; L/Cpl.; 19/10/1918; Durham Light Infantry; badly wounded; wounded twice right thigh; served in Italy and France; 27 Hart Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Bonnard; Tom; Pte.; 01/06/1916; killed in action; 8 May France; Yorks. And Lancs.; 39 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Booth; B.; Sgt.; D.C.M; 17/09/1918; Royal Field Artillery; saved the guns 21 March; presents cheque to brother Pearson; ex Army; page 4 column 6.

Booth; Cecil; Pte.; 25/10/1918; killed in action 1 October; Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; second son lost; 5 Berwick Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Booth; J.; Gnr.; 03/06/1915; letter to his wife at 3 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; writes about Canadian heroes; page 4 column ??

Booth; J.T.; Cpl.; 09/10/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded in the head; hospital Ipswich; 3 Streatham Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Booth; Percy; Pte.; 18/09/1917; Machine Gun Corps; died from wounds 6 September; France; chaplains letter; 5 Berwick Street, Seaton Carew; page 4 column 5.

Booth; W.H.;Pte.; 10/07/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 27 May; 82 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool; enlisted November 1917; page 2 column 5; see 30 July; prisoner of war.

Bootham; William; Sgt.; 10/10/1918; killed in action 29 September; Yorks.; 18 years; army 2 years; Hartlepool instructor; 21 Burbank Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Borrett; J.; Pte.; 21/09/1917; wounded right hand and chest; 19 Belmont Gardens, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Borthwick; George; Pte.; 13/09/1918; aged 29 years; Royal Field Artillery; officers letter ; 19 Cleveland Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Borthwick; R.; Spr.; 10/03/1916; Royal Engineers; died of wounds 25 February; Princes Street, West Hartlepool; small obituary; page 6 column 6.

Bostock; Cpl.; 14/06/1915; Royal Field Artillery; letter to his wife at 113 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Boswell; Philip Rutherford; Pte.; 05/01/1918; Royal Army Medical Corps; of Hartlepool; awarded the Military Cross; Salonica and the West Front; page 4 column 5.

Botham; A.; Cpl.; 08/10/1918; wounded twice 28 September; France; 42 Reed Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 4.

Boult; T.S.; Pte.; see Ashton; 19/06/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 25 March; prisoner of war in Germany; son of Mrs Smith; Stockton Road West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Boulton; H.W.; 2nd Lieut.; 01/11/1915; 15th Durham Light Infantry; intimation to his mother; Henry Smith Terrace.

Boumphrey; J.; L/Cpl.; 15/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; died in action 28 April; letter from officer and pals; enlisted October 1915; page 4 column 5.

Bousfield; Joseph; Pte; 24/06/1918; Signals; killed in action 28 May; recommended for M.M.; 44 Hill Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bower; W.H.; Pte.; 19/06/1915; found drowned at Whitley Bay; of Dyke Street, West Hartlepool; Inquest 21/06/1915; page 2 column 7; and page 1 column 7.

Bowles; Linda; 20/09/1917; Q.A.I.M.N.S. (Res); awarded the M.M.; of West Hartlepool; page 2 column 6.

Bowlt; J. Alex.; Pte.; 16/08/1915; killed in action; 102 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool; short obituary; page 4 column 6.

Bowlt; Thomas; Cpl.; 10/03/1915; Canadians; letter to his family at 13 Derby Street, West Hartlepool on the capture of a German trench.

Bowlt; Thomas; Cpl.; 18/05/1915; Canadians; short obituary; 22 years; 13 Derby Street, West Hartlepool ; died of wounds; page 4 column 2.

Bowring; Walter; Sgt.; 03/06/1916; Local Hartlepool soldiers experiences in France; V.C. won every day; page 4 column 6.

Box; Frederick; Pioneer; 19/12/1918; Royal Engineers; died of pneumonia in France; Mrs Pounder; 35 Archer Street, West Hartlepool informed; page 4 column 3.

Boyd; Alexander; Pte.; 20/07/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded; 30 Oswald Terrace, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Boyd, Alexander; Pte.; 31/08/1916; Durham Light Infantry; severely wounded for second time; 30 St Oswald Terrace, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Boyd; Alexander; Pte.; 13/09/1916; Durham Light Infantry; short letter from Matron; 30 St Oswald Terrace, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Boyes; R.; Pte.; 01/11/1916; Border Regiment; in hospital in Cardiff with trench fever; 27 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Boyle; James; Spr.; 29/04/1918; Royal Engineers; injured right foot; 126 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; rejoined in 1916; page 3 column 3.

Boylen; John; Pte.; 28/08/1915; killed in action; 2nd Durham Light Infantry; 35 years; 53 Burbank Street West Hartlepool; small obituary; leaves one child; page 4 column 7.

Brabiner; William; Pte.; 07/08/1917; Durham Light Infantry; gas poisoning; hospital Woolwich; 25 Hermit Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Brackstone; Harvey; Pte.; 20/08/1915; 10th Durham Light Infantry; wounded; letter to his mother; 11 Bridge Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Bradley; A.E. Sgt.; 10/11/1915; Royal Garrison Artillery; killed in action 2 November; brother of Mrs Leak; Gainford Street; and Mrs Stoddart; Harte Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bradley; Clifford; Pte.; 24/04/1918; prisoner of war since November 1915; 99 York Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Bradley; Clifford; Pte.; 06/12/1918; prisoner of war since 21 March 1918 returns home; suffered much; page 4 column 3.

Bradley; J.; Pte 24/08/1916; recovers his speech; nephew of Mr J. McNalley; 27 Seamer Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Bradley; J.; Spr.; 05/17/1917; Royal Engineers; wounded; now in hospital; 35 Howard Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5; see 26 September page 2 column 4.

Bradley; Pte.; 04/05/1917; 19 years; killed in action 9 April; 18 Harrison Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Bradley; R; Capt.; (Sea); 12/04/1918; s/s Eddie; prisoner of war Germany; now released; poor health; 4 Upper Church Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Bradley; R.; Capt.; (Sea); 04/09/1918; arrived home from Germany; 3 months Holland to recuperate; Upper Church Street; page 4.

Bradley; T.E.; Sgt.; 10/10/1917; Royal Grrison Artillery; wounded head and face 29 September; hospital France; 9 Clifton Avenue, 12 Powell Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Bradshaw; W.; Spr.; 23/08/1916; 24 years; Royal Engineers; wounded in the jaw; Liverpool hospital; enlisted 1914; plater.

Brady; M. Sgt.; 29/04/1918; Prisoner of war in Germany; enlisted 1914; Pilot Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Braid; Ernest; Sapper; 13/05/1918; Royal Enginers; hospital France with gas poisoning; 5 Bell Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Braithwaite; G.H.; Cpl.; 26/10/1916; 27 Eden Street, West Hartlepool; previously reported very ill; now recovering; page 4 column 3.

Braithwaite; Robert; Pte.; 23/02/1918; killed in action 28 January; East Yorks; M.G.S.; 29 years; 10 Harrow Street; small obituary; parents at 27 Eden Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Braithwaite; William; Pte.; 06/04/1918; Dragoon Guards; wounded; now in hospital in England; 29 Johnson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Bratt; T.; Sgt.; 26/10/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded left arm; France; 16 months in France; 44 Cornwall Street; West Hartlepool; page 2 column 6.

Brett; G.F.; Pte.; 24/04/1918; Royal Dublin Fusiliers; prisoner of war 31 March; 30 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Brett; W.; Pte.; 08/07/1916; East Yorks.; wounded in right arm; hospital Birmingham; 35 Pilgrim Street, West Hartlepool; page 4

Breward; Charles; Pte.; 01/04/1918; wounded left leg 21 March in France; 48 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool; enlisted September 1914; page 2 column 7.

Breward; Walter; Pte.; 29/04/1918; Lincs. Regiment; missing 26 March; 6 Adelaide Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Breward; Walter; Pte.; 08/06/1918; Lincs.; wounded and a prisoner of war of the Germans; 6 Adelaide Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Brickman; T.; Sapper; 25/01/1917; lost an arm; hospital Sunderland; 49 Malton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Briggs; A.; Spr.; 24/09/1917; Royal Engineers; gassed; hospital in France; 38 Hart Road West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Briggs; A.; Pte.; 30/03/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded in action; hospital Bradford; 55 Cameron Road, West Hartlepool ; enlisted 3 years ago, page 4 column 6.

Brigham; S.; Sgt.; 02/10/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded; chest, arm and legs; at a Maidstone hospital; 6 Hanover Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Brighton; R.W.; Pte.; 12/09/1917; killed in action 30 August; Coldstream Guards; twice wounded; 14 Blaydon Street, West Hartlepool; 2 years 4 months France; page 4 column 5.

Briscoe; Arthur; Sgt.; 15/05/1918; Royal Field Artillery; awarded French Military Medal; bravery in the field; 18 Hill Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 1; see 28/05.

Briscoe; Frank; Sapper; 05/04/1918; Royal Engineers; wounded in face and foot; hospital Birkenhead; parents 9 Wood Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Briscoe; James; Cpl.; 15/11/1915; 31 years; killed in action; 11th Durham Light Infantry; intimation to his wife Jane; 19 Seamer Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 2; see page 4 column 3.

Briscoe; J.F.; Pte.; 28/06/1918; missing 27 May; 78 Watson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Briscoe; J.T.; Pte.; 03/06/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; missing 10 April; now prisoner of war in Germany; 18 Hill Street, West Hartlepool.

Bristow; J.F.; Pte.; 20/07/1918; East Lancs.; missing 27 May; wounded & prisoner of war; 78 Watson Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Broadbent; J.; Sapper; 07/11/1916; Royal Engineers; leg wound; intimation to his sister, Mrs Laverty; 102 Hart Road, Hartlepool; Page 4 column 5.

Brock; Thomas Frederick; L/Cpl.; 13/06/1918; killed in action; Yorks. Regiment; 2 months in France; chaplain’s letter; page 2 column 6.

Brodrick; Eric William; Lieutenant 07/08/1916; Yorkshires; missing; enlisted from the Philippines; Mrs Blaclin, his sister; page 1 column 6.

Broderick; Lieutenant 09/09/1916; killed in action 23 August; Yorkshires; to Mrs Blaclin of Steinlands; Wooler Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Brogan; Pte.; “Patsy”; 25/02/1916; killed in action 21 February; 8th King’s Own Scottish Borderers; France; stomach wound; 216 York Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Brogan; J.T.; Pte.; 05/10/1916; killed in action; Northumberland Fusiliers; 216 York Road, West Hartlepool; letter from chaplain; page 2 column 4; see 9 October page 3 column ??

Broom; J.; Stoker; 08/06/1916; Navy; lost at sea; HMS Queen Mary; 7 Alfred Street; West Hartlepool; joined the Navy 02/06/1915; page 4 column 6.

Broom; J.; Pte.; 23/08/1918; East Yorks.; wounded in France; 3 Stainton Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Broom; William; Pte.; 02/08/1918; killed in action 19 July; France; Durham Light Infantry; 13 Hermit Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Broomfield; Bertie; Pte.; 03/10/1917; Durham Light Infantry; hospital France; arm wound; brother of Mrs Robinson; 4 Mount Pleasant, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Broomfield; Bertie; Pte.; 10/06/1918; Durham Light Infantry; gassed; hospital in France; brother of Mrs Robinson; 4 Mount Pleasant; page 4 column 5.

Broomfield; Bertie; Pte.; 04/11/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded three times right leg; brother of Mrs Robinson; 4 Mount Pleasant; page 4 column 7.

Broomhead; John Noel; Pte.; 12/07/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded in the leg; son of S.W. Broomhead of West Hartlepool; in hospital Guildford; page 2 column 2.

Brophey; Richard S.; Pte.; 19/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 25 March; officer hopes is a prisoner of war; 24 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Brophey; Richard S.; Pte.; 22/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded & a prisoner of war in Germany; 34 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 3.

Brophy; Richard S.; Pte.; 28/12/1918; 22nd Durham Light Infantry; prisoner of war Meschede 25 April; arrives home; 34 Studley Road; West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Brough; John Thomas; Pte.; 29/09/1917; wounded twice back & shoulder; hospital France; 28 Helmsley Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Brough; J.T.; Pte.; 13/10/1917; wounded twice right shoulder 21 September; hospital Leicester; 14 Helmsley Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Brough; L.T.; Pte.; 05/08/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded arm & shoulder; hospital Dundee; 14 Helmsley Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Brough; Walter; Pte.; 08/04/1918 19 years; East Yorks.; wounded & missing; 28 Helmsley Street; West Hartlepool.

Brough; Walter; Pte.; 06/05/1918; letter from him; prisoner of war in Germany; parents at 28 Helmsley Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 2.

Brough; Walter; Pte.; 07/12/1918; arrived home; prisoner of war since March 1918; 28 Helmsley Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Broughton; B.; Cpl.; 18/09/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; died of wounds; on guns Hartlepool bombardment; 21 Rodney Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Broughton; Joseph; Pte.; 11/10/1918; Canadian Regiment; back wound; son of Louis; 22 Talbot Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Browing; Pte.; 10/08/1915; 10th Durham Light Infantry; wounded in action; 19 years; 11 Marske Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Brown; 30/11/1914; to his sister, Mrs Dale; wounded; page 1 column 7.

Brown; C.; Pte.; 13/08/1915; 2nd Durham Light Infantry; 21 Bowser Street, West Hartlepool; wounded; bayonets a German; page 2 column 7.

Brown; Charles; Cpl.; 23/06/1915; 2nd Durham Light Infantry; letter to his sister, Mrs Rowlands; 11 Gainford Street, West Hartlepool; page 6 column 6.

Brown; D.G.; Pte.; 19/07/1916; Tyneside Scottish; wounded in France; father (Sgt.) also wounded; hospital France; page 4 column 4.

Brown; Edward; L/Cpl.; 07/10/1916; 21 years; Durham Light Infantry; died of wounds; Mrs G James, his sister; 4 Tempest Street, West Hartlepool; wounded twice.

Brown; Francis; Pte.; 15/09/1916; killed in action; hit by shell; Durham Light Infantry; stretcher bearer; 20 Faulder Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Brown; Gunner; 09/12/1914; of Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool; died & interred at Aldershot; page 6 column 5.

Brown; Irvine; Pte.; 15/11/1918; Durham Light Infantry ; wounded left eye & hand; hospital Italy; 3 years France & Italy; 11 Harrison Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Brown; Jacob; Pte.; 06/11/1918; 20 years; N & D; previously wounded; now killed in action; 5 Slater Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Brown; J.; Pte.; 23/05/1918; York Regiment; missing 9 April; page 2 column 8.

Brown; J.E.; L/Cpl.; 04/05/1918; King’s Royal Rifles; late Army Ordnance Corps; missing 24/28 April; believed prisoner of war; 15 Nelson Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 6.

Brown; J.E.; L/Cpl.; 07/05/1918; King’s Royal Rifles; wounded & prisoner of war in Germany; 15 Nelson Street, West Hartlepool; page 2.

Brown; J.C.; Pte.; 11/08/1916; East Yorks.; intimation of his death; to 12 Victoria Place, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Brown; J.L. 05/07/1915; 18 years; killed in action; Dardanelles; page 4 column 2.

Brown; John; Pte.; 12/09/1917; wounded in face; in France; 55 Milton Street; parents at 26 Middlegate, Hartlepool; page 4.

Brown; L.; Gunner; 27/05/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; gassed twice; now in hospital at Leeds; 1 Back Arthur Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Brown; Robert; Pte.; 25/11/1915; Lancs. Fusiliers; 42 Darlington Terrace, West Hartlepool; shoulder wound 3 November; Dardanelles; page 4 column 4.

Brown; R.; Cpl.; 01/10/1918; Lancs. Fusiliers; gassed & wounded; hospital Boulogne; 38 Darlington Terrace, West Hartlepool; Page 2 column 5.

Brown; Thomas William; Pte.; 28/12/1917; Yorkshires; missing 17 January; wounded 1916; brother of Mrs James; family information; page 4 column ??

Brown; T.; Sig. Cpl.; 10/04/1918; wounded; hospital France; 13 South Parade, West Hartlepool; enlisted January 1915; Post Office worker; page 4 column ??

Brown; Walter; Pte.; 08/12/1917; Royal Fusiliers; missing in action; parents late 62 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Browne; Mrs.; 30/11/1914; long letter from her brother with the B.E.F.; wounded; 25 Dale Street, West Hartlepool; page 1 column 7.

Browne; S.; Mrs.; 19/00/1915; of 117 Elwick Road, West Hartlepool; all her sons with the colours mentioned; page 4 column 4.

Browne; Roy M.; 28/07/1917; S/S Indomnable; seriously ill; hospital Edinburgh; 21 South Parade, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Browning; T.; Sapper; 17/08/1917; Royal Engineers; wounded 11 August; died 12 August; in France 2 years 2 months; 50 Hurworth Street, West Hartlepool; page 4.

Brownlee; G.; Pte.; 10/12/1917; Durham Light Infantry; wounded 1st December 1916; right shoulder; 21 Furness Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.

Brownless; R.R.; Pte.; 21/10/1916; 19 years; Northumberland Fusiliers; severely wounded for 3rd time; St Paul’s Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Brunn; A.; Cpl.; 17/06/1915; Royal Field Artillery; letter to Mr Paulson; 17 Stephenson Street, Hartlepool; his son is wounded; page 1 column 7.

Bruce; A.A.; Pte.; 09/10/1916; Yorkshires; wounded; in hospital Eastleigh; 24 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Bruce; Pioneer; 27/11/1916; Yorkshires; died suddenly at Southampton; 24 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool; see 28 November; page 4 column 4.

Bruce; Arthur; Pte.; 08/05/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 21 March; previously wounded; 13 Tempest Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bruce; A.; Pte.; 06/06/1918; Durham Light Infantry; missing 21 March; prisoner of war in Germany; 13 Temperance Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Bruce; H.; Pte.; 18/07/1916; 18 years; Yorkshires; wounded left thigh; 10 months in France; 36 Durham Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Bruce; H.; Pte.; 20/07/1918; 20 years; wounded twice; face, ear & gassed; 3 years Army; 36 Durham Street, West Hartlepool ; page 4 column 6.

Bruce; H.; Pte.; 26/11/1918; killed in action 6 November; Yorkshires; wounded 3 times; gassed once; 3 years 4 months France; 36 Durham Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Bruce; H.; Pte.; 19/12/1918; 2nd Yorkshires; see chaplain’s letter; 36 Durham Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 4.

Bruce; Robert; Pte.; 29/08/1917; Durham Light Infantry; prisoner of war; son of Mrs Plant & late J. Bruce; Cameron Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Bruce; Robert W.; Gunner; 19/09/1918; Royal Garrison Artillery; wounded left thigh; in hospital Napsbury; 22 Osborne Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bryan; Robert; Pte; 07/10/1916; killed in action; Durham Light Infantry; 26 Faulder Road, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 6.

Bryson; J.O.; Pte.; 15/10/1915; King’s Own Scottish Borderers; missing 25/27 September; believed killed in action; 25 Hart Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Buchan; W.T.; Pte.; 27/07/1916; 24 years; killed in action; Durham Light Infantry; brother of Mrs Muers; 10 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Buchan ; W.T.; Pte.; 27/07/1916; 36 Alfred Street, West Hartlepool; shot through the head; letter from his officer; was buried; page 4.

Buckley; Sydney; 02/08/1915; 21 years; killed in action; Able Seaman; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; nephew of Mrs Cheney; of Suggitt Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column ??

Bulford; C.; Pte.; 30/07/1917; Royal Scots Fusiliers; hand wound 4 times; hospital France; 48 Sarah Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bullamore; J.A.; Pte.; 20/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded in the back; France 2 years; 3 Beechwood Road,West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Bulmer; J.; Pte.; 03/12/1918; wounded for the third time; hospital France; 12 Penrith Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bulmer; T.; Sgt.; 17/11/1917; presentation at Greatham for being awarded M.M.; gold watch; page 2 column 6.

Bunter; A.J.; Pte.; 23/10/1916; Durham Light Infantry; wounded both hands & face; 19 Hutton Street, Hartlepool; page 3 column 6.

Bunting; S.A.; 2nd Lieut.; 30/09/1916; Yorkshires; hospital; shell shock & touch of fever; son of C.J., Shrewsbury House, York Road; page 4.

Bunting; Jack S.; Capt.; 23/04/1918; Yorkshires; wounded right leg; York Road, West Hartlepool; also his short military history; page 2 column 8.

Bunting ; Jack S.A.; Capt.; 27/05/1918; Yorkshires; awarded the M.C.; page 2 column 7.

Burdon; W.; Pte.; 02/07/1918; Yorkshires; missing 27 May; ‘Ainthorpe’, Eldon Grove, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 7; see 30 July; Page 3 column 2; prisoner of war.

Burdon; Walter; Pte.; 09/09/1918; North Lancs.; wounded in the leg & seriously ill; 10 Marlborough Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Burdon; W.R.; Pte.; 13/09/1918; North Lancs.; served at Gallipoli, Egypt & France; 10 Marlborough Street; West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Burgess; J.; L/Cpl.; 24/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded left hand; 3 Tees Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 7.

Burgess; J.; Cpl.; 03/07/1918; Durham Light Infantry; posted as missing 27 May; 3 Tees Street, Hartlepool; France since 1914; page 4 column 6.

Burgess; J.; Cpl.; 16/07/1918; Durham Light Infantry; prisoner of war in Germany; 3 Tees Street, Hartlepool; Page 2 column 4.

Burgon; Charles; Pte.; 05/07/1918; 21 years; reported missing; previously wounded; 11 Bentick Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Burgon; C.;Pte.; 12/07/1918; missing 27 May; now prisoner of war in Germany; 11 Bentick Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Burgon; L/Cpl.; 11/04/1918; Durham Light Infantry; wounded left leg; 2 Lilly Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Burgon; Jim; Pte.; 25/05/1918/ West Yorks.; missing 12 April; page 2 column 7.

Burgon; Jim; Pte.; 05/06/1918; missing in action 12 April; prisoner of war in Germany; page 4 column 5.

Burke; James; Sgt.; 30/03/1916; 29 years; Northumberland Fusiliers; letter husband’s death; 25 Richardson Street, West Hartlepool; ‘brave man’; page 4 column 6.

Burke; John; L/Cpl.; 17/11/1916; Yorkshires; missing 10 July; presumed dead; short obituary & family information; page 4 column 2.

Burke; Rupert; Pte.; 10/08/1916; 23 years; killed in action 14 July; Northumberland Fusiliers; 17 Corporation Road, Hartlepool; short obituary from his officer; page 1 column 5.

Burke; L/Sgt.; 09/02/1918; seriously gassed; hospital France; 16 Charles Street, West Hartlepool; page column 6.

Burn; Fred John; Pte.; 24/06/1915; 13th Durham Light Infantry; killed in action; message of sympathy on death of her husband; Bengal Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Burne; J.G.; Pte.; 20/09/1916; Royal Scots Fusiliers; severely wounded 12 September; 19 Arthur Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 8.

Burnett; George; Cpl.; 06/09/1918; severely wounded head & eyes 24 August; hospital France; 24 Middleton Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Burnham; Ernest; Pte.; 18/04/1918; killed in action 27 March; Coldstream Guards; 21 Rossall Street, West Hartlepool; worked for Tailors of Jarrow; page 2 column 6.

Burnham; Norman; Pte.; 14/10/1915; King’s Own Scottish Borderers; missing in action; possible prisoner of war; 121 Studley Road, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Burns; Fred; Pte.; 06/11/1916; Dragoon Guards; in hospital; kicked by a horse; 17 Moore Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 3.

Burns; J.; Gunner; 17/08/1915; Royal Field Artillery; letter to family; 10 John Street, Old Town, Hartlepool; a gunner’s story; page 4 column 3.

Burns; J.; Pte.; 10/01/1916; Royal Garrison Artillery; wounded in action France; 25 John Street, Hartlepool; mentions his brother; page 1 column 6.

Burns; J.; Gunner; 09/10/1917; Royal Garrison Artillery; awarded the M.M.; 25 John Street, Hartlepool; some details on his brothers; page 1 column 6.

Burns; John; Stoker; 08/09/1916; 30 years; lost on HMS Queen Mary; short obituary; page 4 column 2.

Burns; Peter; 10/06/1916; 18 years; HMS Black Prince; short obituary; Westgate House, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Burns; Robert; Bombardier; 09/01/1917; Royal Field Artillery; M.M.; moved onto France from India; 25 John Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Burns; Robert; Bombardier 07/05/1918; Royal Field Artillery; wounded in the leg; hospital at Wakefield; 25 John Street, Hartlepool; page 2.

Burrell; G.H.; Cpl.; 07/10/1918; wounded twice; left leg; enlisted 1915; 9 Hurworth Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 5.

Burrell; Matthew; Stoker; 12/05/1916; lost on HMS Russell; 4 Burbank Street, West Hartlepool; leaves widow & 5 children; page 4 column 2.

Burroughs; Harold; Pte.; 18/02/1916; 26 years; King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; died of wounds; short obituary; page 4 column 3.

Burroughs; Harold; Pte.; 0/12/1915; King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; wounded right arm; in hospital Boulogne; 29 Gas Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Burton; Charles; Pte.; 06/11/1917; gassed 16 October; now in hospital; 18 Hutton Avenue, West Hartlepool; enlisted August 1914; page 4 column 5.

Burton; Charles; Pte.; 29/01/1918; 21 years; awarded M.M.; carried on even though overcome by gas; Hutton Avenue, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Burton; Robert; L/Cpl.; 17/10/1918; 19 years; East Yorks.; died of wounds; Army 11 months; 61 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Burton; W.; Cpl.; 07/10/1915; letter to mother; Mrs Ryder; 4 Furness Street, West Hartlepool; the fight for Hill 70; page 2 column 8.

Burton; W.; Pte.; 18/11/1914; Scots Guards; letter to aunt; 25 Dale Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Burton; W.H.; S.Sgt.; 25/01/1916; Royal Engineers; South Africa; letter to John Pinkney of West Hartlepool; back home safe; page 1 column 5.

Busby; H.R.; Gunner; 14/08/1917; Royal Garrison Artillery; awarded M.M.; comes from Yorkshire; works in West Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Bushnell; R.; Bdr.; 21/07/1916; Royal Field Artillery; wounded in hand; 5 Ladysmith Street, West Hartlepool; short history; page 4 column 3.

Bushnell; Bdr.; 09/02/1918; Royal Field Artillery; received his ribbons for Mons Star; 14 Ladysmith Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Butcher; Acting Sgt.; 13/02/1917; Royal Field Artillery; awarded M.M.for bravery in the field; joined 1915; page 3 column 3.

Butcher; A.C.; Signals; 03/12/1917; Royal Field Artillery; M.M.; gassed; hospital Birmingham; 4 Russell Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Butcher; G.; L/Cpl.; 04/11/1918; died of wounds 26 October; Durham Light Infantry; 1 of 6 sons; 2 prisoners of war; 4 Blaydon Street, West Hartlepool; page 4 column 7.

Butcher; G.; L/Cpl.; 07/11/1918; 20 years; died of wounds received France; 3 Lilly Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 4.

Butcher; J/; Cpl.; 18/06/1918; Durham Light Infantry; Hartlepool; awarded the Meritorious Service Medal; page 2 column 7.

Butcher; Joseph; Pte.; 04/04/1918; Royal Field Artillery; missing in action 21 March; 10 Blanford Street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.; see 09 August; page 4 column 5; prisoner of war.

Butcher; T.; Pte.; 08/05/1918; Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded; prisoner of war; France 2 weeks; 4 Blaydon Street, West Hartlepool; 1 of 6 sons; page 3 column 2.

Butler; G.W.; Pte.; 07/10/1916; killed in action 16 September; Durham Light Infantry: 60 Frederic Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 5.

Butler; Harry H.; Pte.; 13/08/1915; killed in action; 7th Borderers; 11 John Street, Croft, Hartlepool; small obituary; page 2 column 7.

Butler; S.W.; Pte.; 02/10/1916; killed in action 16 September; Durham Light Infantry; officer’s letter; 60 Frederic Street, Hartlepool; page 2 column 5.

Butterfield; D.W.; L/Cpl.; 28/03/1917; Durham Light Infantry; wounded in arm; 3rd time wounded; 44 High Street, Hartlepool; page 4 column 2.

Butterfield; W.; Pte.; 07/10/1915; 10th Durham Light Infantry; wounded right arm; in hospital in Worcester; page 4 column 4.

Butterwick; Richard; Pte.; 29/04/1918; 19 years; East Yorks.; wounded ; a prisoner of war in Germany; enlisted 1917; 20 Bedford Street, West Hartlepool; page 3 column 3.

Butterworth; William; Pte.; 18/05/1917; Army Cycling Corps; wounded in the foot; Warren Street, West Hartlepool; at the front since 1914; page 4 column 5.

Butterworth; William; Pte.; 22/04/1918; Army Cycling Corps; leg amputated 10 April; Co-operative House, Hartlepool; page 4 column 6.

Buttery; C.; Mr.; 10/02/1915; of Alston Street, West Hartlepool; letter from Cpl. Bowitt.

Buttery; T.; Bdr.; 03/01/1916; 24 years; killed in action 12 September; Brig.; Royal Field Artillery; 4 Rugby Terrace, West Hartlepool; small obituary; page 2 column 7.

Buttery; T.H.; Pte.; 01/11/1915; killed in action 15 October; 1st Northumberland Fusiliers; France; 1 James Street, West Hartlepool; short obituary; page 4 column 7.

Buttle; Gunner; 27/07/1918; Royal Field Artillery; missing 27 May; three addresses given; page 3 column 3.

Byers; Walter; Pte.; 04/04/1918; 20 years; wounded for second time; right arm; hospital England; 18 Alam street, West Hartlepool; page 2 column 8.