Frederick Price
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Frederick was born in 1888, the son of George (d.1894) and Amelia Price (d.1955) and the brother of Arthur (b.1885) and Florence (b.1892). In 1911, the family lived at 9, Beachamp Street, Nottingham. They also had a lodger William Limb who married Amelia in 1916. Frederick married Ada May Cresswell in 1914 and they lived at 74, Sneinton Road, Nottingham with their son George Price who was born in 1915. Frederick's mother and step-father moved to a newsagents at 101, Carlton Road, Nottingham. The business was later run by Ada May and then by their son George and daughter in law Catherine.
Frederick Price enlisted at Nottingham and served (5215) with 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry, transferring to 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers and then to 6th Battalion. He died of pneumonia at the 10th Casualty Clearing Station, France and is buried in Tourcoing (Pont-Neuville) Communal Cemetery, Grave Reference: E 1
Obituary published 7th December 1918 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “PRICE. – Died in France of pneumonia, November 29th, Cpl. Frederick Price, 6th K.O.S.B., the devoted husband of Ada May Price, aged 30. Shattered hopes. – Wife & son. “PRICE. – Died in France of pneumonia, November 29th, Cpl. Frederick Price, 6th K.O.S.B., son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Creswell and family, 6 Sneinton Dale. “PRICE. – On November 29th in France, of pneumonia, Cpl. Fred Price, aged 30 years. Unknown to the world he stands by my side, and whispers, dear mother, death cannot divide. – From his broken-hearted mother and father, 101 Carlton-road, also Arthur (in France), sister-in-law Cissie and Henry and Bill. “PRICE. – On November 29th, in France of pneumonia, Cpl. Fred Price, aged 30 years. He was always happy and cheerful, with a heart that knew no fear; he stood to face life's battles, for those he loved so dear. – From his broken-hearted sister Flora, brother-in-law Bert, and little Austin. ”Nottingham Evening Post, In Memoriam 29th November 1919: PRICE. – In loving remembrance of Cpl. Frederick Price, 6th K.O.S.B., loving husband of Ada May Price (née Cresswell), who died of pneumonia, in France, November 29th, 1918. To-day recalls memories of sadness. Silently mourned. – Wife and son. “PRICE. – In loving memory of our dear son Corpl. Fred Price, died in France of pneumonia November 29th, 1918. We pictured him safely returning, and longed to clasp his hand, but God has postponed the meeting, till we meet in the better land. – From his loving mother father, 101 Carlton-road. “PRICE. – In affectionate memory of our dear brother, Cpl. F. Price, died in France, of pneumonia, November 29th, 1918. Sunshine passes, shadows falls, but sweet remembrance outlasts all. – From Cissie and Arthur. “PRICE. – In affectionate memory of our dear brother, Cpl. Fred Price, died in France November 29th, 1918. Just when his days were brightest, just when his hopes were best, he was taken from a world of sorrow, to a home of eternal rest. – From Flora, Bert, little Austin. “PRICE. – Sacred memory of Cpl. Fred Price, died in France of pneumonia, November 29th, 1918. In our homes you are fondly remembered. – From his sorrowing wife's brother, sister, William and Pollie.” Obituaries and in memoriam are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
