Basic Details
Surname
Helsby
Forenames
W F
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William Forster
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
According to the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery (see references): Born in Warrington Baptized 6th December 1893 to John and Esther Helsby (Stepmother Mary Ellen). 1893 5 Thewlis St. 1911 census 75 Longford St, occupation Wire Worker, Wire Ropery. Regiment 9th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Lance Corporal No.3737. Killed in Action 7th August 1915 Gallipoli. Cemetery Helles Memorial Ref. Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Lancashire Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Turkey
Town of death
Gallipoli
Year of death
1915
Month of death
August
Day of death
7
Age at death
21
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action