Died in WW1 Private 20949 5th Bn Grenadier Guards.
General Notes
War Grave site says he was born at Witton park Co. Durham. He was in the Grenadier Guards, a private 20949 and received the Victory, British and Star medals 1881 census - Living at 6 High thompson st, Witton Park, Escomb, Durham age 5 born at Witton Park Head of household - mother- Elizabeth Hannaway widow age 29 formerley blastfurnace, born Wrexham, Wales 1891 census - Living with his Aunty (Bridget Hannaway) in Eston age 14 Birthplace says Escomb which is near Witton Park 1901 census - 43 Holden Street, Grangetown - a boarder, aged 24.