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Chadderton Cemetery War Memorial

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World War 1
SurnameForename(s)RankBiographyDetails
BACKHOUSECharles FrederickIn affectionate remembrance of Henry Edward son of James and Margaret BACKHOUSE of King Street who died January 23rd 1869 aged 22 years also of the above named Margaret BACKHOUSE who died November 9th 1870 aged 63 years also of Rebecca relict of Cornelious BACKHOUSE formerly of King Street who died October 12th 1874 aged 84 years also William who died April 28th 1878 aged 9 months and Gertrude Elizabeth who died May 20th 1880 aged 9 months children of John James and Emma BACKHOUSE also John James BACKHOUSE who died August 29th 1916 aged 75 years also of Emma dearly beloved wife of the above named John James BACKHOUSE of 41 St Thomas Street North who died on May 30th 1914 aged 71 years in loving memory of Charles Frederick youngest son of John James and Emma BACKHOUSE of the 19th Manchester Regt killed at Guillemont France 23rd July 1916
BENTLEYHerbertPteIn loving memory of James BENTLEY of Chelmsford Street who died Oct 21st 1905 aged 44 years also of Sarah the beloved wife of the above who died July 3rd 1906 aged 46 years "they have entered life eternal we shall see them here no more one by one we'll join their number when our pilgrimage is o'er" also Pte Herbert BENTLEY their son who died from wounds in France January 7th 1918 aged 35 years also Mally BROADBENT who died Dec 6th 1892 in her 70th year thy will be done
BIRCHALLB LawrenceGunnerIn treasured memories of Benjamin R the beloved husband of Elizabeth A BIRCHALL died June 28th 1941 aged 72 years also Elizabeth Ann his beloved wife died Decr 8th 1946 aged 70 years also Ena the beloved daughter of Benjamin R & Elizabeth A BIRCHALL died Sepr 22nd 1936 in Mercers Hospital Dublin aged 30 years evening comes work is recompensed home is in readiness also their son gunner B Lawrence BIRCHALL (76646) Royal Field Artillery British Expeditionary Force died of gunshot wounds in West Arras Hospital France May 10th 1917 aged 23 years
CLEGGJames EdwardPrivateIn loving memory of Edward CLEGG who died Novr 10th 1923 aged 69 years also of Martha the beloved wife of Edward CLEGG who died June 19th 1910 aged 57 years Thy will be done also of Pte James Edward CLEGG son of the above killed at Ypres Sept 12th 1917 aged 36 years interred at Bard Cottage
CROWTHERErnestIn loving memory of John CROWTHER the beloved husband of Elizabeth Ellen CROWTHER of Cambridge Street Oldham who died February 19th 1891 aged 47 years also of Elizabeth Ellen his beloved wife who died June 12th 1920 aged 76 years also of Martha Ann their daughter who died September 7th 1869 aged 1 years 8 months also John CROWTHER their son who died August 28th 1914 aged 31 years from his sorrowing mother also Ernest CROWTHER their son killed in action France March 30th 1918 aged 31 years from his sorrowing mother also Mary their daughter who died Feby 19th 1923 aged 33 years
FARMERYGeorge AlbertPrivateIn loving memory of Pte George Albert FARMERY R.A.M.C. killed in action at Miraumont France Feb 17th 1917 aged 22 years one of the best also Sarah Ann FARMERY (Mother) died Oct 9th 1943 aged 85 years also Betsy wife of Harry FARMERY died August 2nd 1925 aged 49 years sadly missed also the above Harry FARMERY died March 27th 1948 aged 60 years passed peacefully away
HAIGHJoseph LordSergtIn memorium Tom Presto HAIGH Werneth Hall Rd born April 22nd 1848 died October 12th 1908 also Sarah Jane his beloved wife died July 14th 1918 aged 67 years also Sergt. Joseph Lord HAIGH 22nd Batt Royal Fusiliers son of the above who fell in action at Arras Augt 24th 1918 aged 42 years
HALLIWELLFred2nd LieutIn loving memory of Pte George HALLIWELL (M.G.C.) eldest son of John E & Alice HALLIWELL who died 28th June 1918 on arrival home pending discharge aged 22years also 2nd Lieut. Fred HALLIWELL 11 Mancr Regt their second son killed in action at Hulluch France 23rd April 1918 aged 20 years interred in Philosophe Cemetery Mazingarbe "lives of love and service" also Walter HALLIWELL their youngest and only surviving son who died at Llandudno 3rd August 1931 aged 20 years JohnE HALLIWELL of Werneth Hall Road Oldham who died Sepr 29th 1934 aged 71 years also Alice his beloved wife who died August 15th 1957 aged 95 years
HALLIWELLGeorgePrivateIn loving memory of Pte George HALLIWELL (M.G.C.) eldest son of John E & Alice HALLIWELL who died 28th June 1918 on arrival home pending discharge aged 22 years also 2nd Lieut. Fred HALLIWELL 11 Manr Regt their second son killed in action at Hulluch France 23rd April 1918 aged 20 years interred in Philosophe Cemetery Mazingarbe "lives of love and service" also Walter HALLIWELL their youngest and only surviving son who died at Llandudno 3rd August 1931 aged 20 years John E HALLIWELL of Werneth Hall Road Oldham who died Sepr 29th 1934 aged 71 years also Alice his beloved wife who died August 15th 1957 aged 95 years
HARTLEYFrankRfmIn loving memory of Edwin LUDLAM who died March 29th 1880 aged 51 years also Eliza FERNS his widow who died July 20th 1918 aged 77 years also Rfm Frank HARTLEY 10th Batt Rifle Brigade who died of wounds received in action August 28th 1916 aged 24 years also Harry... [Kerbstones removed and one relaid against foot of memorial obscuring further inscription]
HILTONGeorgeSec LieutIn loving memory of John HILTON of Queens Road Oldham who died November 2nd 1896 aged 51 years at rest also Elizabeth his wife who died November 11th 1906 aged 68 years peace perfect peace in loving memory of John Broughton HILTON 28th Batt London Regiment Artists Rifles 1915 - 1919 grandson of the above and dearly loved son of George C and Sarah A HILTON of Lynwood Cahamber Road who died January 4th 1922 aged 31 years also their dearly loved son George HILTON Sec Lieut 4th Kings Own Lancaster Regt killed in action at Guillemont France August 8th 1916 aged 24 years also John MELLODEW cousin of the above Pte Kings Liverpool Regiment killed in action France on or about August 23rd 1918 aged 30 years they are dead but they will live their memory will endure forever in loving memory of Samuel HILTON who died May 12th 1956 aged 87 years also Mary his beloved wife who died Feby 15th 1961 aged 90 years in loving memory of Sarah Ann the dearly loved wife of George C HILTON of Lynwood Chamber Rd Oldham who died December 6th 1938 aged 76 years also of the above named George C HILTON who died June 12th 1946 aged 83 years also of Thomas HILTON who died April 15th 1942 and was cremated at Rochdale aged 66 years in loving memory of John George MELLODEW of Park Road Oldham who died April 25th 1903 aged 38 years also Margaret Ann his beloved wife who died January 10th 1908 aged 43 years George Frederick son of John George & Harriett MELLODEW who died Novr 20th 1895 aged 15 months also of Harriett their daughter who died March 28th 1896 aged 4 years in loving memory of Joseph HILTON of Osborne Road who died October 27th 1929 also Edward beloved son of Joseph & Lucy HILTON who died October 19th 1907 aged 14 months in loving memory of John the dearly loved husband of Florence HILTON who died June 20th 1940 aged 66 years
HILTONJohn BroughtonIn loving memory of John HILTON of Queens Road Oldham who died November 2nd 1896 aged 51 years at rest also Elizabeth his wife who died November 11th 1906 aged 68 years peace perfect peace in loving memory of John Broughton HILTON 28th Batt London Regiment Artists Rifles 1915 - 1919 grandson of the above and dearly loved son of George C and Sarah A HILTON of Lynwood Chamber Road who died January 4th 1922 aged 31 years also their dearly loved son George HILTON Sec Lieut 4th Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regt killed in action at Guillemont France August 8th 1916 aged 22 years also John MELLODEW cousin of the above Pte Kings Liverpool Regiment killed in action France on or about August 23rd 1918 aged 30 years they are dead but they will live their memory will endure forever in loving memory of Samuel HILTON who died May 12th 1956 aged 87 years also Mary his beloved wife who died Feby 15th 1961 aged 90 years in loving memory of Sarah Ann the dearly loved wife of George C HILTON of Lynwood Chamber Rd Oldham who died December 6th 1938 aged 76 years also of the above named George C HILTON who died June 12th 1946 aged 83 years also Thomas HILTON who died April 15th 1942 and was cremated at Rochdale aged 66 years in loving memory of John George MELLODEW of Park Road Oldham who died April 25th 1903 aged 38 years also Margaret Ann his beloved wife who died January 10th 1908 aged 43 years George Frederick son of John George & Harriett MELLODEW who died Novr 20th 1895 aged 15 months also of Harriett their daughter who died March 28th 1896 aged 4 years in loving memory of Joseph HILTON of Osborne Road who died October 27th 1929 also Edward beloved son of Joseph & Lucy HILTON who died October 19th 1907 aged 14 months in loving memory of John the dearly loved husband of Florence HILTON who died June 20th 1940 aged 66 years
HODKINSONPeter2nd LieutIn loving memory of Thomas the beloved husband of Margaret HODKINSON of Middleton Road Oldham who died July 8th 1907 aged 67 years also Margaret beloved wife of the above who died July 6th 1939 aged 72 years also 2nd Lieut. Peter HODKINSON the beloved son of Thomas & Margaret HODKINSON who fell in action October 23rd 1918 aged 24 years in the flower of his youth just when his hopes were brightest God called him home
HOWARDCharles PrivateIn loving memory of Private Charles HOWARD 1/10TH Man Reg beloved son of William & Sarah HOWARD died in France June 4th 1917 aged 27 years thy will be done
KERSHAWJosephIn loving memory of Alice wife of John R KERSHAW of Park Road Oldham who died Nov 8th 1905 in her 45th year also Joseph beloved son of the above who was killed in action in France October 20th 1918 aged 20 years and was interred at the Military Cemetery Biastre
LISTEREliPteIn loving memory of William Henry LISTER died March 6th 1906 in his 54th year also Nancy beloved wife of the above died May 11th 1904 in her 52nd year also their dear son Pte Eli LISTER who was killed in Italy April 18th 1918 in his 39th year [Kerbstones removed and one relaid against foot of memorial obscuring further inscription]
MARSHALLClifford HammondL/CIn loving memory of Thomas MARSHALL died Dec 14 1907 aged 43 years also Annie his beloved wife died Jan 8 1931 aged 65 years also L/C Clifford Hammond MARSHALL 1st Manr Regt their beloved son killed in action in the Battle of Kut Mesopotamia Feb 12 1917 aged 19 years also Sarah Annie (Cissie) their beloved daughter died Nov 20 1958 aged 54 years at rest Asleep in Jesus
MARSLANDWilliamIn loving memory of James MARSLAND who died April 11th 1885 in his 51st year also Eliza NEWTON widow of the above who died January 22nd 1913 aged 74 years also of Mary their daughter who died February 26th 1879 aged 5 years "be ye also ready" also of their son William MARSLAND beloved husband of Mary Jane MARSLAND killed in France Novr 4th 1918 in his 33rd year the supreme sacrifice also of Ada their daughter who died April 22nd 1925 aged 47 years they will be done
MELLODEWJohnPteIn loving memory of John HILTON of Queens Road Oldham who died November 2nd 1896 aged 51 years at rest also Elizabeth his wife who died November 11th 1906 aged 68 years peace perfect peace in loving memory of John Broughton HILTON 28th Batt London Regiment Artists Rifles 1915 - 1919 grandson of the above and dearly loved son of George C and Sarah A HILTON of Lynwood Cahamber Road who died January 4th 1922 aged 31 years also their dearly loved son George HILTON Sec Lieut 4th Kings Own Lancaster Regt killed in action at Guillemont France August 8th 1916 aged 24 years also John MELLODEW cousin of the above Pte Kings Liverpool Regiment killed in action France on or about August 23rd 1918 aged 30 years they are dead but they will live their memory will endure forever in loving memory of Samuel HILTON who died May 12th 1956 aged 87 years also Mary his beloved wife who died Feby 15th 1961 aged 90 years in loving memory of Sarah Ann the dearly loved wife of George C HILTON of Lynwood Chamber Rd Oldham who died December 6th 1938 aged 76 years also of the above named George C HILTON who died June 12th 1946 aged 83 years also of Thomas HILTON who died April 15th 1942 and was cremated at Rochdale aged 66 years in loving memory of John George MELLODEW of Park Road Oldham who died April 25th 1903 aged 38 years also Margaret Ann his beloved wife who died January 10th 1908 aged 43 years George Frederick son of John George & Harriett MELLODEW who died Novr 20th 1895 aged 15 months also of Harriett their daughter who died March 28th 1896 aged 4 years in loving memory of Joseph HILTON of Osborne Road who died October 27th 1929 also Edward beloved son of Joseph & Lucy HILTON who died October 19th 1907 aged 14 months in loving memory of John the dearly loved husband of Florence HILTON who died June 20th 1940 aged 66 years
MILNERTomPteIn loving memory of John Marlow BRIERLEY who died January 8th 1901 in the 61st year of his age also Kate his beloved wife who died September 13th 1892 in the 49th year of her age at rest also of Celia Elizabeth daughter of John and Kate BRIERLEY who died November 19th 1869 in the 3rd year of her age also of George their son who died September 20th 1874 in the 5th year of his age also Pte Tom MILNER 12th Manr Regt son-in-law of the above killed in France Feb 9th 1918 age 40 years the supreme sacrifice of his life
STOCKDALEHarold ClaudePteIn loving memory of Leonard STOCKDALE who died September 7th 1934 aged 77 years also of Ellen the beloved wife of Leonard STOCKDALE who died July 20th 1930 aged 73 years also of Pte Harold Claude STOCKDALE 3rd U.P.S. Batt. 20th Royal Fusiliers the beloved son of Leonard and Ellen STOCKDALE who was killed in action at "High Wood" on the Somme France July 20th 1916 aged 21 years
STOTTGeorge WhittakerLieutIn loving memory of Harry STOTT of Hale Croft Hale Cheshire born June 15th 1870 died July 7th 1930 also Ada Jane his beloved wife born April 14th 1874 died March 3rd 1963 also Lieut George Whittaker STOTT Duke of Wellington's Regt son of Harry & Ada J STOTT born March 27th 1899 died of wounds at Rouen Novr 8th 1918 in loving memory of Alan James STOTT son of Harry and Ada Jane STOTT of Hale Croft Hale Cheshire born December 2nd 1905 died September 6th 1968 also Mae STOTT his wife born July 10th 1906 died November 28th 2006 Gertrude STOTT 13.9.1909 - 20.8.1997 Simon Andrew STOTT 2.3.1960 - 15.1.1998
STOTTJamesLieutenantWilliam Smith STOTT September 1895 October 1951 Helena wife of William Smith STOTT June 1897 January 1957 Lieutenant James STOTT born March 1897 killed in action Gallipoli June 1915 Albert Cooper STOTT March 1868 February 1924 Lucy HOUGHTON ? Albert Houghton STOTT March 21 1909 May 25 1984 cremated in Jersey Marjorie COTTAM (Nee STOTT) July 5 1892 Nov 22 1990 aged 98 years
TAYLORFredSapperIn loving memory of our dear brother Sapper Fred TAYLOR Royal Engineers who died from wounds received from aircraft in France May 28th 1918 R.I.P. greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends also Joseph TAYLOR who died Jan 16th 1917 aged 56 years also of Fanny his wife who died April 16th 1906 aged 46 years also Alice Mary Gorbutt (grand-daur) who died Sepr 7th 1915 aged 5 years also of Fanny the dearly loved daughter of Granville and Lily Gorbutt who died April 8th 1930 aged 23 years blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see their God also Granville the beloved husband of Lily GORBUTT who died Sept 2nd 1932 aged 72 years life's work well done also Lily GORBUTT who died Feby 3rd 1966 aged 82 years
TURBEFIELDBenPteIn loving memory of William TURBEFIELD of Oxford St Werneth late of Worcestershire who died November 10th 1891 aged 54 years in the midst of life we are in death also of Emma his widow who died January 9th 1916 aged 74 years also Hilda the beloved daur of Alfred and Olive TURBEFIELD and grand-daughter of the above who died August 30th 1905 in her 6th year a little treasure sadly missed also of Ernest third son of William & Emma TURBEFIELD who died at sea July 8th 1919 aged 43 years also of Pte Ben TURBEFIELD 17th Manchesters youngest son of William & Emma TURBEFIELD who was a prisoner of war in Germany October 25th 1918 aged 42 years he give his beloved sleep also Alfred beloved husband of Olive TURBEFIELD and fourth son of the above Willaim & Emma TURBEFIELD who died Octr 22nd 1952 at rest also Olive Ann his beloved wife who died Decr 15th 1964
WATSONWilliamCaptainIn loving memory of George WATSON of Railway Road Werneth who died February 24th 1894 in his 50th year also Alice his wife who died June 7th 1933 in her 88th year also Alice the beloved daughter of George and Alice WATSON who died March 4th 1881 in her 6th year also Captain William WATSON son of the above who fell in action in France August 22nd 1918
WHITEHEADJohnPteIn loving memory of Frank the beloved son of Luke & Margaret WHITEHEAD who died June 24th 1914 aged 20 years also of Pte John WHITEHEAD their beloved son of the 7th Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Lewis Gun Section who was killed in action at Cambrai Novr 22nd 1917 aged 21 years father in thy gracious keeping leave we now our loved ones sleeping also the above Luke WHITEHEAD who died September 6th 1929 in his 72nd year also of Margaret his beloved wife who died July 28th 1929 in her 70th year
WINTERBOTTOMFrankPteThy will be done in loving memory of Robert WINTERBOTTOM of Waterloo St Oldham who died July 10th 1908 aged 60 years also of Elizabeth widow of above who died March 14th 1924 aged 75 years also Pte Frank WINTERBOTTOM King's Own Royal Lanc Regt who died from wounds received in action December 10th 1918 aged 41 years interred at Mikra British Cemetery Salonica "he fell for his country" also of Richard Harry KIRKMAN son-in-law of the above who died August 30th 1942 aged 64 years also of Marion his beloved wife who died February 5th 1950 aged 65 years at eventide Jesus said peace
 
World War 2
SurnameForename(s)RankBiographyDetails
LEESHarryIn loving memory of [gravestone missing] also Harry LEES their son died of wounds in North Africa April 26th 1943 aged 28 years
LORDJames RennieSergeantIn loving memory of Frank the beloved husband of Linda LORD of Broadway Chadderton died June 22nd 1942 aged 59 years also Linda died June 18th 1956 aged 75 years also Sergeant James Rennie LORD RAF their beloved son killed on active service Feby 9th 1942 aged 23 years also Harold their beloved son ...[stone sunk not possible to read any further inscription]
 
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SurnameForename(s)RankBiographyDetails
DALTONJamesIn memory of Robert DALTON of Barber Street Oldham who died January 2nd 1880 in his 79th year also Mary Ann wife of Robert DALTON of Barber Street Oldham who departed this life March 10th 1865 in the 62nd year of her age in memory of John DALTON father of Robert DALTON who departed this life July 4 - 1859 in the 79th year of his age also of George SCHOLES who departed this life Augt 30th 1867 in the 86th year of his age in affectionate remembrance of James DALTON RN aged 43 who died in the Naval Hospital Jamaica September 24th 1875 "be ye also ready"
HOLTRobertRegtl Sergeant MajorIn memory of Regtl Sergeant Major Robert HOLT who died Jany 19th 1870 in the 75th year of his age also of Ann his wife who died June 19th 1868 in the 73rd year of her age also of Mary their daughter wife of Edmund MILLS who died July 1st 1870 in the 53rd year of her age also of Edmund MILLS died May 18th 1885 in the 70th year of his age
MEADOWCROFTDerek CharlesIn affectionate remembrance of Charles MEADOWCROFT of Burnley Lane Chadderton who died 3rd Decr 1888 aged 73 years also of Mally the beloved wife of Charles MEADOWCROFT who died October 2nd 1882 aged 74 years also of Mary the beloved daughter of Charles & Mally MEADOWCROFT who died Octr 27th 1847 in her 3rd year also of Mary Ann his wife who died April 29th 1896 aged 69 years also of William MEADOWCROFT of Waterloo St Oldham who died May 6th 1920 aged 76 years also of Annie Eliza his beloved wife who died January 19th 1923 aged 71 years at rest also of Mary J the beloved wife of Fred BUCKLEY and daughter of the above who died November 2nd 1930 aged 50 years also of Clara MEADOWCROFT who died January 3rd 1946 aged 68 years also Harry beloved husband of Ethel MEADOWCROFT who died Novr 5th 1939 aged 55 years also Charles W beloved husband of Clara MEADOWCROFT who died October 16th 1948 aged 71 years also G ... Officer Derek Charles MEADOWCROFT RAF grandson of the above & beloved son of Harry & Mary MEADOWCROFT killed in action in Southern Rhodesia May 18th 1950 aged 22 years