Rifleman 240987 William Walsh
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Theatre of War First Served: (1) France
Date Entered Therein: 06/05/1915
Previous Reg/Num: 3090, S Lancs Regt.
Age at death: 37
Date of death: 20th of September 1917
Born: Flint, Wales
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial - Panel 92 to 93 and 162A.
Family details:
Mother & Sole Legatee: Jane.
Census details:
1881 - 1 years old William is living at Duck Lane, Flint with parents John (29), Jane (23 - born St Helens) and brother James Walsh (3). Also at the address is Jane's sister Caroline Elliot (10 born St Helens). 1891 - 11 years old schoolboy William is living at 65 Cowley Street, St Helens with parents John (38), Jane (34) and four siblings: James (13), Annie (9), Sarah (3), Edward (1). 1901 - 21 years old 'Glass Works Labourer' William is living at 119, Frederick Street, St Helens with his parents John (49), Jane (43) and three siblings: Annie (19), Sarah (13), Edward (11). Also at the address are two boarders: George Smith (23) and Patrick Lacey (30). 1911 - Not found. William is not at 97 Corporation Street, St Helens with parents and sisters.
Notes:
[url=lmem.php?lmem=21]Also Remembered On St Marks War Memorial, North Road.[/url] Age taken from headstone.
[url=lmem.php?lmem=21]Also Remembered On St Marks War Memorial, North Road.[/url] Age taken from headstone.
[pic]imgs/sppics/W_Walsh_WV_Wright_SLR.jpg[/pic][caption]The inscription for Rifleman William Walsh on the Tyne Cot Memorial
(Photograph courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/240987_Walsh_W-1.jpg[/pic]
[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/240987_Walsh_W2.jpg[/pic][caption]A dedication for Rifleman William Walsh at St Helens Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
