John William Sumner

Rank:PrivateNumber:3414
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:05th Bn [1]
Name of Rgt or Ship:Manchester Rgt
Died:14/09/1915Age:21
How Died:Died at Sea
Country of burial:GreeceGrave Photo:No
Cemetery or Memorial:East Mudros Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Born during the September quarter 1895 in the Chorlton R.D. - ref: 8c/832,
the eldest son of Alfred & Emily Sumner (nee Skellon).

1901 Census - Church Road, Flixton.   Son - aged: 7 - born: Northwich,
Cheshire.   Head of household - Alfred Sumner - Married - aged: 27 - occ:
Carter on Farm - born: Winsford, Chehire.  Also - Emilt Sumner - Wife -
aged: 28 - born: Winsford.  Plus 2 younger siblings and 1 boarder.

1911 Census - Tithe Cottage, Church Road, Flixton.   Son - aged: 17 - occ:
Cotton Weaver - born: Northwich.   Head of household - Alfred Sumner -
Married - aged: 37 - occ: Farm Bailiff - born: Darnhall, Chehire.  Also -
Emilt Sumner - Wife - aged: 38 - born: Darnhall.  Plus 5 younger siblings
and 1 boarder.

Commemorated on the private family gravestone in St. Michael's Churchyard,
Flixton, which states that he was with the 2/5th Bn.

M.I. - "Called to higher service".

His father, Alfred Sumner died 04/12/1950 aged 77 years and his mother,
Emily died 24/03/1918 aged 45 years.

Commemorated on the private family gravestone in St. Michael's Churchyard,
Flixton, which states that he was with the 2/5th Bn.

M.I. - "Called to higher service".

His father, Alfred Sumner died 04/12/1950 aged 77 years and his mother,
Emily died 24/03/1918 aged 45 years.
Memorials found on:
St. Michael's (Flixton)
Flixton Parish
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