Notes
According to the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery (see references), besides John (who is also named on this memorial) there was only one Warrington casualty with the surname Rose - Samuel - who may well have been John's brother as their parent's shared the same names (Thomas and Caroline). If so, these are the details they hold for Samuel: Born in Norwell Woodhouse Nottinghamshire c1885 to Thomas and Caroline Rose. 1891 26 Kerfoot Street. 1911 21 West Street (Warrington - wrong place of birth) occupation Furnaceman in Iron Works. Wife Alice nee Smith Married 1st quarter 1912 in Warrington. Educated at St Ann’s School. Attended St Ann’s Church. Regiment 12th Bn. Kings Royal Rifles Corps Rifleman No. R/3312. Killed in Action 18th September 1916 France & Flanders. Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Ref. Pier &Face 13a & 13b