Barrow’s war memorial can be found in the grounds of the parish church of Holy Trinity. The memorial records the names of 38 First World War deaths and 11 from the Second World War. The memorial was unveiled on 2 July 1921 by Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Graham Wilson and dedicated by the Bishop of Lincoln. A report of the unveiling appeared Lincolnshire Star on 9 July 1921.
The dedication on the memorial reads:
IN PROUD GRATEFUL AND
REVERENT MEMORY OF THE MEN
OF BARROW AND BARROW HAVEN
WHO IN THE GREAT WAR PASSED
THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE
SHADOW OF DEATH AND REACHED
THE LIFE BEYOND
1914 - 1918
WILLIAM BECKETT
Private 241156, 5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action: 17 October 1918, aged 23 years
Son of William and Elizabeth Beckett, 17 Hilda Street, Grimsby
Born in Yarmouth, Norfolk
Enlisted in Grimsby
Commemorated: Vis-en-Artois Memorial
OLIVER BILTON
Private 414485, 24th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Killed on action: 15 August 1917, aged 27 years
Husband of Elsie Bilton, Barrow Haven
Commemorated: Loos British Cemetery and Lens Canadian Cemetery
SEPTIMUS GEORGE BILTON
Private 899, 17th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers; 493837 Labour Corps
Died: 18 May 1920, aged 27 years
Son of John and Jane Bilton, Barrow upon Humber
Husband of Mary Bilton, 75 Panmure Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
JAMES ARTHUR BROWN
Private 21001, 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment
Died: 29 April 1919, aged 40 years
Son of George and Sarah Ann Brown, Leicester
Husband of Emily Florence Brown, Southolme, Barton upon Humber
Buried: Barton upon Humber
GEORGE BURROWES
Sergeant 7813, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died: 4 February 1916, aged 34 years
Born in Dublin
Husband of Agnes Cooley (formerly Burrowes), 44 Northampton Street, Leicester
Resident of Leicester
Enlisted in Gainsborough
Buried: Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France
ALFRED HENRY COCKING
Private 12/792, 12th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Died: 13 November 1916
Born in Barrow Haven
Enlisted in Hull
Buried: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
JOSEPH COUPLAND
Private 13/1439, 13th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Died: 13 November 1916
Born in Hull
Enlisted in Hull
Buried: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
FREDERICK WILLIAM DAVIS
Private 205264, 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action: 16 April 1918
Born in Hull
Enlisted in Hull
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial
FRANK VICTOR DONNER
Sergeant 9033, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died: 8 December 1916, aged 39 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Husband of Jennie Donner, 19 Priestgate, Barton upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Lincoln
Buried: Vermelles British Cemetery
HARRY ELLIS
Private 26967, 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died: 15 September 1918, aged 23 years
Born in Grimsby
Son of Elizabeth Ellis, Hann Lane, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Grimsby
Buried: Sedan (St Charles) Communal Cemetery
FRED COOPER FANTHORPE
Private 37087, 4th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Died: 13 October 1918, aged 20 years
Born in East Halton
Son of John Fanthorpe, 4 Malvern Terrace, New Holland
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
Buried: Glagoen Communal Cemetery Extension
LEONARD ROBERT FRANLIN
Private 268812, 7th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
Died: 19 October 1918
Born in Hull
Resident of Hull
Enlisted in Chesterfield
Buried: Cologne Southern Cemetery
CHARLES LOUIS GRIMBLEBY
Private M2/100497, Mech Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps
Died: 26 March 1918, aged 35 years
Born in Barrow on Humber
Son of Tom and Emily Grimbleby, 33 Pemberton Street, Hull
Resident of Hull
Enlisted in Hull
Buried: Puchevillers British Cemetery
ERNEST GRIMBLEBY
Corporal 202090, 2/5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action: 20 July 1918
Born in Barrow Haven
Enlisted: Barton upon Humber
Commemorated: Soissons Memorial
ALFRED JOHNSON
Private 16/217, 16th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment
Died: 1 July 1916
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Bradford
Buried: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
JOHN KEITH METHAM
Private 25274, 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action: 4 March 1917
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow on Humber
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial
TOM CLEMENT OGLESBY
Private 46652, 124th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 21245 Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action: 8 October 1916, aged 25 years
Born in Barrow on Humber
Husband of Edith Mary Oglesby, Cranford St Andrew, Kettering
Resident of Hull
Enlisted in Worksop
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial
ALBERT PARKER
Lance Corporal 241635, 2/5th Battalion, West Riding Regiment.
Died: 21 July 1918, aged 25 years
Born in Ulceby
Son of Mr and Mrs D Parker, Lords Lane, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barton upon Humber
Enlisted in Barton upon Humber
Buried: Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery
PERCY PARKIN
Lance Corporal 28467, 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Died of wounds: 7 October 1917, aged 22 years
Born in Barrow upon HumberSon of John William and Sarah Parkin, Barrow upon Humber
Husband of Olive Parkin, 30 Pasture Road, Barton upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Hull
Buried: Wimereux Communal Cemetery
WILLIAM POULTON
The CWGC has six William Poultons or W Poultons. From the information, it's difficult to ascertain which Wiliam Poulton is commenmoriated on the Barrow memorial.
JOHN JAMES RAYTON
Private 27033, Depot, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died at home: 25 April 1917, aged 19 years
Born in Hull
Son of John Thomas and Ann Elizabeth Rayton, Lords Lane, Barrow on Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Hull
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
HERBERT RICHARDSON
Private 59576, 5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Died: 27 May 1918, aged 18 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Son of Arthur William and Annie Elizabeth Richardson, Silver Street, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
Buried: La Ville-aux-Bois British Cemetery
RICHARD RIGG
Private 27250, 10th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died of wounds: 22 October 1917
Born in Burgh
Resident of Barton upon Humber
Enlisted in Barton upon Humber
Buried: Dunhallows Ads Cemetery
FRED ROBINSON
Private 3141, 5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.
Killed in action: 13 October 1915, aged 19 years
Born in East Halton
Son of Henry and Sarah Robinson, Walk House Lane, Barrow upon Humber
Brother of George (see below)
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Grimsby
Commemorated: Loos Memorial
GEORGE ROBINSON
Private PO/271(S), Portsmouth Battalion, RN Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry
Killed in action: 6 May 1915
Born in East Halton
Son of Henry and Sarah Robinson, Walk House Lane, Barrow upon Humber
Brother of Fred (see above)
Commemorated: Helles Memorial
All Portsmouth Battalion casualties recorded as having died on the 6 May 1915 were most likely killed in the charge up Razorback Hill, Monash Valley on the 3 May 1915, but may have been killed at Anzac Beachhead on any date between 28 April 1915 and 3 May 1915.
WILLIAM ROBINSON
Private 26949, 3rd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment
Died at home: 9 September 1916, aged 28 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Husband of Susannah C Robinson, North Street, Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Barrow upon Humber
Buried: Newcastle (Byker and Heaton) Cemetery
JOHN WALTER SARGEANT
Gunner 206314, 94th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Died of wounds: 7 October 1918
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Son of Mr G Sargeant, Thornton Street, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Barton upon Humber
Buried: Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension
WILLIAM SHEPHERD
Lance Corporal 21459, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action: 4 October 1917
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Barrow upon Humber
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial
HERBERT EDWARD SMITH
Private G/52351, 13th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action: 12 May 1918, aged 20 years
Born in Great Coates
Son of Matthew Smith, Barrow Mere, Barton upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Lincoln
Buried: Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay
LIONEL EDWARD THACKERY
Private 11054, Coldstream Guards
Killed in action: 25 January 1915
Born in Sculcoates, Hull
Resident of Barrow Haven
Enlisted in Hull
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial
CHARLES HENRY THOMPSON
Rifleman R/39029, 18th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, formerly M/297448 Royal Army Service Corps
Died of wounds: 29 March 1918, aged 19 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Son of George and Etta Thompson, Rowland Hill Farm, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Gainsborough
Buried: Caberet Rouge Beritish Cemeterty, Souchez
CHARLES TONG
Private 202884. 2/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died of wounds: 31 March 1918, aged 20 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Son of Charles William and Mary Alice Tong, St Chad, Barrow upon Humber
Brother of William Tong (see below)
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
Buried: Etaples Military Cemetery
WILLIAM TONG
Private 241381, C Company, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died of wounds: 27 April 1918, aged 22 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Son of Charles William and Mary Alice Tong, St Chad, Barrow upon Humber
Brother of Charles Tong (see above)
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Barton upon Humber
Buried: Arneke British Cemetery
CHRISTOPHER TWIDELL
Gunner 232753, Royal Field Artillery
Died of wounds: 9 September 1918
Born in South Ferriby
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
HAROLD WILLIAM VOKES
Private 30576, 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment.
Died of wounds: 26 April 1918, aged 19 years
Born in Hull
Son of Mr G W and Mrs A Vokes, 76 Peel Street, Hull
Enlisted in Hull
Commemorated: Voormezeele Enclosure
THOMAS EDWARD WALKER
Private 12/1272, 11th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action: 12 April 1918, aged 21 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Husband of Mrs M Hagar (formerly Walker), Green Lane, Barrow upon Humber
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Hull
Commemorated: Ploegsteert Memorial
STANLEY WHITING
Private 202886, 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action: 8 October 1918, aged 31 years
Born in Tealby
Husband of Florence Bilton Vickers (formerly Whiting), Newstead Priory, Brigg
Resident of Barrow upon Humber
Enlisted in Boston
Buried: Naves Communal Cemetery Extension
CHARLES LOWE WISEMAN
Private 27596, 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Died: 18 February 1917, aged 35 years
Born in South Killingholme
Son of Robert and Emma Wiseman, South Killingholme
Husband of Mrs A Wiseman, 198 Blenheim Street, Hull
Enlisted in Hull
Commemorated: Etaples Military Cemetery
ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO IN WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 MADE THE
SUPREME SACRIFICE
FREDERICK WILILAM HADDOCK
Lance Corporal T/3455618, Royal Army Service Corps
Died: 1 June 1942, aged 26 years
Son of Fred and Mary Haddock
Husband of Nora Haddock, Winteringham
Buried: Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma
HAROLD HAMER
Private 4340379, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Died: 23 October 1941, aged 34 years
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
CHARLES THOMAS GEORGE HARRIS
Corporal 4801, 22nd Indep Company, Parachute Regiment
Died: 26 August 1944, aged 24 years
Son of Charles Thomas and Edith Harris
Husband of Lottie Harris. Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Buried: St Germain Village Churchyard
KENNETH GEORGE HEATON
Private 14312665, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
Died: 17 November 1944, aged 20 years
Son of George Edward and Mary Heaton, Barrow upon Humber
Buried: Jonkerbos War Cemetery
SYDNEY HILL
Fusilier 6981395, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Died: 10 January 1943, aged 22 years
Son of Charles and Annie Hill, Barrow upon Humber
Commemorated: Rangoon Memorial, Burma
ALAN KENDALL
Petty Officer C/JX140009, HM Tug C308, Royal Navy
Died: 11 May 1942, aged 24 years
Son of John Pelham and Agnes Bertha Kendall, Barrow upon Humber
Commemorated: Chatham Naval Memorial
RALPH KIRBY
Private 6106381, 2/5th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment
Died: 16 September 1943, aged 21 years
Son of William and Gertrude Kirby, Barrow upon Humber
Buried: Salerno War Cemetery
KENNETH OLFORD SKELTON
Sergeant 590640, Royal Air Force
Died: 26 November 1939, aged 24 years
Buried: Barton upon Humber Cemetery
HAROLD AUBREY STEVENS
Corporal 946877, Royal Air Force VR
Died: 18 October 1943, aged 26 years
Son of Harold and Elsie Stevens, Barrow upon Humber
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
ALICE TONG
Civilian War Dead
Died 30 May 1942, Silver Street, Barrow upon Humber, aged 54 years
Wife of James Stamford Tong, Silver Street
Buried: Brigg
PEARL TONG
Sister of Alice (above)
The following people are buried in cemetery, but are not commemorated on the memorial:
WILFRED GRASSBY
Private TR8/18530, 15th Battalion, Training Reserve
Died: 12 May 1917, aged 18 years
Born in Barrow upon Humber
Son of Robert and Sarah Grassby, 5 Mount Pleasant, New Holland
Resident of Hull
Enlisted in Scunthorpe
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
STANLEY KING
Private 12/1334, 11th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
Died: 27 March 1919, aged 22 years
Son of Charles and Sarah Ann King, Sunnyside, New Holland
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
C E J PICKARD
Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers
Died: 18 December 1927, aged 20 years, at Chatham Naval Hospital following an accident
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
HENRY ARTHUR FRYER
Driver 253124, Royal Army Service Corps
Died: 1 November 1944, aged 23 years
Son of Henry Arthur Vernon and Margaret Ann Fryer, New Holland
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
HAROLD WOODS
Aircraftmen 2nd Class 1091646, Royal Air Force
Died: 5 August 1941
Buried: Barrow upon Humber Cemetery
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