Liverpool’s Lord Mayor is looking for relatives of local servicemen to come forward and attend a ceremony adding them to the Hall of Remembrance at Liverpool Town Hall.
On Monday 19 October 2015 43 names will be added to the First World War Roll of Honour in the Hall of Remembrance at Liverpool Town Hall, including Assistant Steward Boardman who, at age 15 is thought to be one of the first sea scouts to have died at war .
Lord Mayor Councillor Tony Concepcion said: “I am honoured to be adding these names to our growing Roll of Honour.
“It would be fantastic if there were relatives there of these servicemen who could witness the recognition from the city of Liverpool for their bravery and courage.
“I would like to highlight the work of relatives and local historians who have traced their family history and have highlighted the omissions from the Roll of Honour.
“I hope that by sending out this list we can find some family members to take part in this service which marks our gratitude for the sacrifices made by so many young men.”
Of the names listed below the first five have been highlighted by Ray Ireland, Chair of 24th Picton Scouts. Their names were on a memorial and all had connections with the Scouts. They will be added to the Roll at two services which will take place on Monday 19 October.
Ray said: “Many of these, such as Mr Boardman, went to war as young men and never had a chance to experience life outside of conflict.
“It is important that these names continue to be found and recorded on the Hall of Remembrance to honour their memory and the contribution that they made.”
List of names from the Scout Group
• Relatives can contact Ray Ireland on 0151 724 4745 or email rayir@aol.com
BOARDMAN, Assistant Steward. H. S.S. “FALABA (LIVERPOOL), MERCANTILE MARINE – died 28 March 1915 aged 15, Resident at 29 Boreland Street, Marsh Lane Bootle, Liverpool.
Census 1911: Henry 38, Henry 11, Charles 10, William 8, Robert 5 and James 3 also resident at the address.
LUNT, L,Cpl. N. D. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (12TH BATT) – died 1 December 1917
Resident at 16 Bagot Street, Liverpool. Census 1891: Isack Lunt 46, Charlotte 43, Arthur 20, Norman 14, Maud 12 and Nora 10 also resident at the address.
CARSON, Sergt. F. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS (“B” COY. 10TH BATT) – died 28 October 1918 aged 29 – Resident at 29 Falkner Street, Liverpool.
Census 1911: Martha 55, William James 23, Dora Ashbrook 20, and Robert Alfred a8 also resident at the address. Son of W J and Martha e Carson.
SNAPE, Pte.J.H. EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT (1ST/6TH BATT) – died 27 April 1918 aged 19
Resident at 36 Gainsborough Road, Liverpool. Census 1911: William S 48, Catherine 44, John H 12, eric S 10, Frank 9 and Kathleen 6 also resident at the address. Son of William Seed Snape and Catherine Snape.
GRIFFITHS, Sergt. A. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/6TH BATT) – died on 9 October 1916 aged 26 – Resident at 6 Hunters Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool. Census 1911: Arthur 21, Bertram Lee 26, Charles 25, Lillan 30 and Edward Rowen also resident at the address. Son of w H and Lily Griffiths
Full list of names being added to the Roll of Honour:
JOHNSON, Cpl W. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (12TH BATT)
GRIFFITHS, Pte. J. M. ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT (2ND/7TH BATT)
LADYMAN, Pte. C. ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS (5TH BATT)
SEILER, Rifleman. C. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/6TH BATT)
BRADBURN, Cpl J. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/8TH BATT)
BUDWORTH, Pte. R. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (12TH BATT)
BROWN, Pte. J. SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT (2ND BATT)
DONOHOE, Pte. W. T. ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS (1ST BATT)
O’NEILL, Pte. J. SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS (6TH BATT)
THOMPSON, Rifleman. C. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/6TH BATT)
ZEVERONA, Sergt. J. D. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (4TH BATT)
POWNALL, Sergt. D J. ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY (277TH BDE)
WOOLLEY, Gunner. W. J. ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY (“C” BTY. 119TH BDE)
BOOTH, Pte. J. B. 63RD FIELD AMBULANCE, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
JOHNSON, Pte. W. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS (1ST BATT)
NICHOLLS, Pte. C. KING’S SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY (“B” COY. 5TH BATT)
BILL, Pte. E. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (13TH BATT)
KENNETT, Pte. C. A. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (13TH BATT)
ROSS, Assistant Barkeeper. H. R.M.S. “LUSITANIA” (LIVERPOOL), MERCANTILE MARINE
MASON, Sergt L. K. (M.M.) ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT (2ND BATT)
SHARPE, Pte. M. MANCHESTER REGIMENT (1ST/7TH BATT)
SHARPE, Pte, R. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/9TH BATT)
FERGUSON, Pte. S. J. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (5TH BATT)
O’MARA, Pte. S. MANCHESTER REGIMENT (12 BATT)
STREET, Pte. G. R. L. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (18TH BATT)
BRIDGE, Pte. C. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (2ND BATT)
BRIDGE, L.Cpl. W. J. (D.C.M.) SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT (2ND BATT)
COCHRANE, Pte. G. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (“F” COY. 17TH BATT)
MESSHAM, Pte. H. J. CANADIAN MACHINE GUN CORPS (5TH COY)
HUERDINE, Pte. J. F. CHESHIRE REGIMENT (16TH BATT)
WILLIAMS, Pte. G. ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS (23RD BATT)
CORFE, Pte. S. (M.M.) ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS (24TH BATT)
STEPHENSON, Pte. H. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/10TH BATT)
BUCKLEY, Rifleman. J. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (5TH BATT)
COURT, L.Cpl. W. T. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (13TH BATT)
TEEBAY, Sergt. J. GRENADIER GUARDS (3RD BATT)
BARLOW, Pte. T. CHESHIRE REGIMENT (2ND BATT)
DOYLE, Pte. G. H. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (9TH BATT)
HUTCHINSON, Capt. W. M. (M.M.) “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST BATT)
BOARDMAN, Assistant Steward. H. S.S. “FALABA (LIVERPOOL), MERCANTILE MARINE
LUNT, L.Cpl. N. D. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (12TH BATT)
CARSON, Sergt. F. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS (“B” COY. 10TH BATT)
SNAPE, Pte. J. H. EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT (1ST/6TH BATT)
GRIFFITHS, Sergt. A. “THE KING’S” (LIVERPOOL REGIMENT) (1ST/6TH BATT)
