2. In 1911 He was living with his grandparents at 12 Kelham Street, Doncaster
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
2. In 1911 He was living with his grandparents at 12 Kelham Street, Doncaster
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Leslie Cooper was born on 24th July 1899, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Cooper and Emily Jackson. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie Cooper was born on 24th July 1899, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Cooper and Emily Jackson. #WW1 #doncasterplant
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Leslie Cooper was born on 24th July 1899, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Cooper and Emily Jackson. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie Cooper was born on 24th July 1899, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Cooper and Emily Jackson. #WW1 #doncasterplant
3. Drafted on 1st August 1915. Joined Nelson Battalion on 20th August 1915, Rank: Able Seaman. Service No. Zt/4398.
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
September 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
3. Drafted on 1st August 1915. Joined Nelson Battalion on 20th August 1915, Rank: Able Seaman. Service No. Zt/4398.
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
2. He started work at the Doncaster Plant 17th February 1908. In 1911 Matthew aged 17 worked at the Doncaster Plant as a Tin Smith. He lived with his family at 12 Lindum Street, Hexthorpe, Doncaster. #WW1 #doncasterplant
March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
2. He started work at the Doncaster Plant 17th February 1908. In 1911 Matthew aged 17 worked at the Doncaster Plant as a Tin Smith. He lived with his family at 12 Lindum Street, Hexthorpe, Doncaster. #WW1 #doncasterplant
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Matthew Burton was born in 1894, Doncaster. He was the son of Matthew Burton and Hannah Sarah Carmichael. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Matthew Burton was born in 1894, Doncaster. He was the son of Matthew Burton and Hannah Sarah Carmichael. #WW1 #doncasterplant
March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Matthew Burton was born in 1894, Doncaster. He was the son of Matthew Burton and Hannah Sarah Carmichael. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Matthew Burton was born in 1894, Doncaster. He was the son of Matthew Burton and Hannah Sarah Carmichael. #WW1 #doncasterplant
In 1911 aged 17 his occupation was Trimmer’s Apprentice at the Doncaster Plant.
He left the Plant and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1st Battalion, Service No. 20528. He was killed in action on 17th October 1918, France aged 24. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He left the Plant and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1st Battalion, Service No. 20528. He was killed in action on 17th October 1918, France aged 24. #WW1 #doncasterplant
February 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In 1911 aged 17 his occupation was Trimmer’s Apprentice at the Doncaster Plant.
He left the Plant and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1st Battalion, Service No. 20528. He was killed in action on 17th October 1918, France aged 24. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He left the Plant and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 1st Battalion, Service No. 20528. He was killed in action on 17th October 1918, France aged 24. #WW1 #doncasterplant
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Albert Ranyell Burley was born in 1894, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of James Burley and Elizabeth Ann Ranyell. His start date at the Plant was 19th October 1907. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Albert Ranyell Burley was born in 1894, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of James Burley and Elizabeth Ann Ranyell. His start date at the Plant was 19th October 1907. #WW1 #doncasterplant
February 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Albert Ranyell Burley was born in 1894, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of James Burley and Elizabeth Ann Ranyell. His start date at the Plant was 19th October 1907. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Albert Ranyell Burley was born in 1894, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of James Burley and Elizabeth Ann Ranyell. His start date at the Plant was 19th October 1907. #WW1 #doncasterplant
2. He then enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 6th Battalion, Reg. No. 18356, Rank Private. He was killed in action on 18th September 1915, France aged 22. Cemetery Ypres, Reservoir, Belgium. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
February 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
2. He then enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 6th Battalion, Reg. No. 18356, Rank Private. He was killed in action on 18th September 1915, France aged 22. Cemetery Ypres, Reservoir, Belgium. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
1. ontinuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Joe Bradley was born on 23rd March 1893, Norton, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Bradley. His starting date at the Plant was on 3rd May 1907 as a Turner. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
Joe Bradley was born on 23rd March 1893, Norton, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Bradley. His starting date at the Plant was on 3rd May 1907 as a Turner. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
February 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
1. ontinuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Joe Bradley was born on 23rd March 1893, Norton, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Bradley. His starting date at the Plant was on 3rd May 1907 as a Turner. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
Joe Bradley was born on 23rd March 1893, Norton, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Bradley. His starting date at the Plant was on 3rd May 1907 as a Turner. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli
3. He died of shrapnel wound in his neck on 14th September 1916, France, aged 19. He is buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. He is also remembered on the Gainsborough WW1 Roll of Honour. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
January 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
3. He died of shrapnel wound in his neck on 14th September 1916, France, aged 19. He is buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. He is also remembered on the Gainsborough WW1 Roll of Honour. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
2. He joined the Plant Works as a fitter on 28th August 1911. He was also a Member of the Holy Trinity Choir.
He enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on August 1914. Rank Private. Service Number 2161. 1/5th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
He enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on August 1914. Rank Private. Service Number 2161. 1/5th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
January 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
2. He joined the Plant Works as a fitter on 28th August 1911. He was also a Member of the Holy Trinity Choir.
He enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on August 1914. Rank Private. Service Number 2161. 1/5th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
He enlisted in Doncaster and joined the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on August 1914. Rank Private. Service Number 2161. 1/5th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant #koyli #history
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Charles George Bonnett was born in 1897, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Charles Bonnett. #doncasterplant #WW1 #koyli #history
Charles George Bonnett was born in 1897, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Charles Bonnett. #doncasterplant #WW1 #koyli #history
January 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Charles George Bonnett was born in 1897, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Charles Bonnett. #doncasterplant #WW1 #koyli #history
Charles George Bonnett was born in 1897, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Charles Bonnett. #doncasterplant #WW1 #koyli #history
3. On the 1939 Register John’s occupation was a Highways Labourer County Council, Wetherby, Yorkshire. He and his wife lived at Rose Dene, Wetherby, Yorkshire.
John died in 1966, Claro, Yorkshire. #doncasterplant
John died in 1966, Claro, Yorkshire. #doncasterplant
December 9, 2024 at 1:49 PM
3. On the 1939 Register John’s occupation was a Highways Labourer County Council, Wetherby, Yorkshire. He and his wife lived at Rose Dene, Wetherby, Yorkshire.
John died in 1966, Claro, Yorkshire. #doncasterplant
John died in 1966, Claro, Yorkshire. #doncasterplant
2. On 26th November 1915 John worked at the Doncaster Plant as a Labourer. On 26th November 1917 he left the Plant to join the army, Training Battalion, Service No. 236861.
On the 5th October 1920 he married Lillie Ann Fryer in Spofforth, Yorkshire. #WWI #doncasterplant
On the 5th October 1920 he married Lillie Ann Fryer in Spofforth, Yorkshire. #WWI #doncasterplant
December 9, 2024 at 1:49 PM
2. On 26th November 1915 John worked at the Doncaster Plant as a Labourer. On 26th November 1917 he left the Plant to join the army, Training Battalion, Service No. 236861.
On the 5th October 1920 he married Lillie Ann Fryer in Spofforth, Yorkshire. #WWI #doncasterplant
On the 5th October 1920 he married Lillie Ann Fryer in Spofforth, Yorkshire. #WWI #doncasterplant
2. In 1911 John’s occupation was a General Labourer, Doncaster Wire Company age 20. The family lived at 51 Stanley Street, Doncaster. #doncasterplant #WWI
December 9, 2024 at 1:49 PM
2. In 1911 John’s occupation was a General Labourer, Doncaster Wire Company age 20. The family lived at 51 Stanley Street, Doncaster. #doncasterplant #WWI
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
John William Bish was born in 1890, Bourne, Lincolnshire. He was the son of George Michael Bish and Emma Gamble. #doncasterplant #WWI
John William Bish was born in 1890, Bourne, Lincolnshire. He was the son of George Michael Bish and Emma Gamble. #doncasterplant #WWI
December 9, 2024 at 1:49 PM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
John William Bish was born in 1890, Bourne, Lincolnshire. He was the son of George Michael Bish and Emma Gamble. #doncasterplant #WWI
John William Bish was born in 1890, Bourne, Lincolnshire. He was the son of George Michael Bish and Emma Gamble. #doncasterplant #WWI
3. In 1918 He married Doris M Bayston, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
He enlisted in Doncaster in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Rank GNR. SIG. Service No. 176271. He died of his wounds on 2nd November 1918, France age 22. Cemetery, Romeries Communal Extension, France. #WWI #doncasterplant
He enlisted in Doncaster in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Rank GNR. SIG. Service No. 176271. He died of his wounds on 2nd November 1918, France age 22. Cemetery, Romeries Communal Extension, France. #WWI #doncasterplant
November 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM
3. In 1918 He married Doris M Bayston, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
He enlisted in Doncaster in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Rank GNR. SIG. Service No. 176271. He died of his wounds on 2nd November 1918, France age 22. Cemetery, Romeries Communal Extension, France. #WWI #doncasterplant
He enlisted in Doncaster in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Rank GNR. SIG. Service No. 176271. He died of his wounds on 2nd November 1918, France age 22. Cemetery, Romeries Communal Extension, France. #WWI #doncasterplant
2. In 1911 Hearl’s occupation was a messenger boy age 15. The family lived at 40 Urban Road, Hexthorpe, Yorkshire.
On 3rd March 1915 he worked at The Plant and his occupation was a striker. He left on 26th November to join the military. #WWI #doncasterplant #history
On 3rd March 1915 he worked at The Plant and his occupation was a striker. He left on 26th November to join the military. #WWI #doncasterplant #history
November 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM
2. In 1911 Hearl’s occupation was a messenger boy age 15. The family lived at 40 Urban Road, Hexthorpe, Yorkshire.
On 3rd March 1915 he worked at The Plant and his occupation was a striker. He left on 26th November to join the military. #WWI #doncasterplant #history
On 3rd March 1915 he worked at The Plant and his occupation was a striker. He left on 26th November to join the military. #WWI #doncasterplant #history
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Hearl Bisby was born on 9th January 1895, Thorne, Yorkshire. He was the son of Joseph Ambrose Bisby and Elizabeth Good.
#WWI #doncasterplant #history
Hearl Bisby was born on 9th January 1895, Thorne, Yorkshire. He was the son of Joseph Ambrose Bisby and Elizabeth Good.
#WWI #doncasterplant #history
November 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military.
Hearl Bisby was born on 9th January 1895, Thorne, Yorkshire. He was the son of Joseph Ambrose Bisby and Elizabeth Good.
#WWI #doncasterplant #history
Hearl Bisby was born on 9th January 1895, Thorne, Yorkshire. He was the son of Joseph Ambrose Bisby and Elizabeth Good.
#WWI #doncasterplant #history