Corporal 241670 William Griffiths
The St Helens Newspaper & Advertiser
Courtesy Ste M
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Theatre of War First Served: (1) France
Date Entered Therein: 28/10/1915
Age at death: 21
Date of death: 1st of June 1917
Born: Rentrcoth, Anglesey, Wales
Resided: Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery - XII. C. 9.
Family details:
Son of John and Mary Griffiths, of 54, Golborne Rd., Stubshaw Cross, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancs.
Census details:
1901 - 5 years old William is living at 13 Lily Street, Ashton in Makerfield with parents John (39), Mary (34) and four siblings: Robert John (9), Jonathan (8), Mary (4), Titus (1). Boarding at the address are John H Parry (37), David Parry (31), Robert Humphrey (27), William Peter Roberts (23). 1911 - Sees 16 years old 'Colliery Loubourer' William living at 56 Golborne Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield with mother Mary (40) and five siblings: Robert (19), Jonathan (18), Mary (14), Titas (11), Jenny (6). They are staying at the home of Thomas Millington (36).
Notes:
Brother Titus Griffiths also served with the South Lancashire Regiment but was returned being under age.
Brother Titus Griffiths also served with the South Lancashire Regiment but was returned being under age.
[pic]tpics/griffiths_william_c_241670.jpg[/pic][caption]Photo courtesy of Wendy Griffiths[/caption]
[pic]tpics/William_Griffiths_Drawing.jpg[/pic][caption]A drawing of William's grave by an unknown source
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[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/Griffiths_W_241670_SLR.jpg[/pic][caption]The headstone of Corporal William Griffiths at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Ste M)[/caption]
