William Falconbridge
He was a carter in 1911 an aleather dresser upon his enlistment.
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He was the son of William a stationary engine driver and Hannah Falconbridge née Smith and the brother of Harry and Ada. 35 Citadel Street, Radford,
His father William was born in 1862 at Strelley, Nottingham, his mother Hannah Smith was born in 1863 at Bilborough, they were married in 1889 at Nottingham, they had 2 children.
In 1911, they lived at 285, Denman Street, Radford, Nottingham William Falconbridge 49 yrs is a staionary engine driver, he is living with his wife Hannah 48 yrs and their children, Harry 20 yrsa carter and William 16 yrs a carter.
The notice of William's death gives his parents' address as 33, Citadel Street.
Private William Falconbridge attested on 10th December 1915 at Nottingham giving his age as 21 yrs and 7 months his address as 35 Citadel Street, Nottingham and his occupation as a leather dresser, his next of kin was his father William of the same address, he was posted to the reserves. On the 6th March 1916 he was mobilised and reported to the depot at Derby . He served with the 5th battalion Sherwood Foresters Regiment and went to France on 11th July 1916 he was killed in action, 8th October 1916, aged 22, whilst serving in the line at Grosville, France.He is buried in Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Riviere.
Nottingham Evening Post notice (abridged), 27 October 1916: 'Falconbridge. Killed in action October 8th 1916, Private William Falconbridge, Sherwood Foresters, age 22. Mother, father, 33 Citadel Street. Brother and sister, Harry and Ada.'
'Falconbridge. In loving memory of our dear son Private William Falconbridge kiiled in action October 8th 1916. - Fondly remembered by mother and father.
additional research andinformation Peter Gillings
William Falconbridge
The photograph of William Falconbridge is courtesy of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment roll of honour website.
William Falconbridge
The photograph of the commonwealth wargraves commission headstone marking the gave of William Falconbridge at Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Riviere, France. Plot 1. Row H. Grave 10 is courtesy of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment roll of honour website.