Fred Haywood

He was attested for the Army on 11 December 1915 and was enlisted and appointed to the Sherwood Yeomanry on 23 March 1916 at Retford for the duration of the war, at age 32. He went to France on the 15th December 1916 and was transferred from the Yeomanry to General Service (Notts & Derby Regiment). His army record show some confusion as to the dates of when he was wounded whilst in action, and date of missing. His “death accepted for official purposes as having occurred on or since 1st July 1917.” His medals were received by his mother on 17th Jan 1922. Pte. Fred Hayward Worksop Guardian 12 April 1918 Reported “missing” as long ago as July 1st last year, news has now been received by Mr. and Mrs. Hayward, North Carlton, that their son, Pte. Fred Hayward, Sherwood Foresters, was killed on or about that date. He was their only son, and much sympathy is expressed with them in the disappointment that has ended their long period of suspense. Pte. Hayward was formally head groom in the employment of Mr. K.J. Streatfield, of Rossington Hall, Bawtry, and The Rocks, Oakfield, Sussex, and was a faithful and trusted servant. He enlisted in March, 1916, and had been in France some time when the first report came to hand. Since then his family have made every effort to obtain further information concerning him, but without avail.

CWG casualty information:- Arras Memorial – son of Mrs Mary Haywood of Carlton, Worksop, Notts. Research by Colin Dannatt