Notes
He is listed on the memorial as having been a scholar at the school. The school website (see References) states: ‘Gunner Rupert Black was the son of John and Elizabeth Black of 21, Taunton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. He was also the Nephew of Major A. Hilton and had a sister Mary. He went to school at both Mottram Grammar and Ashton Secondary and prior to the War was engaged at the Smithfield Market, Manchester branch of the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank, and as a member of Ashton and Albion Cricket Club. He was killed in action, probably on the Third Battle for Ypres, on the 22nd of August 1917 aged only 19 years.' He is also listed on the Tyne Cot Memorial.