William Hesketh
Service Number
18285
Military Unit
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
27 Jul 1916 (19 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Manchester
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
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Family History
He was the son of George and Mary Hesketh and the brother of Doris and Percy Hesketh. In 1911 they lived at 1 Falcon Street Nottingham. The CWGC record gives his parents address as 956 Ashton New Road (no other details).
Military History
He served in the 1st Bn Berkshire Regiment. Theipval Memorial (Pier and Face 11 D).
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post notice (abridged), 21 September 1916: 'Lance Corporal W Hesketh (Berks.) 1 Falcon Street, Sherwood Rise, killed in action July 26th (sic).'
Photographs
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