Clarence Wilfred's Story.
There is a W C Jones listed on the Wincham memorial, research is currently underway, this solder could be Clarence Wilfred Jones, who lived at 4, Hall Lane, Lostock. and served in 19th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly with the Manchester Regiment (19166) and was killed in action 13 October 1918. There is also another William Jones who is named on the Lostock memorial and served with the 10th Bn. Cheshire Regiment, however Hall Lane, is also part of Wincham, and No.4. is near to Green Lane, Wincham. If anyone has any more evidence please contact the Roll.Jones. – In ever-loving memory of our dear son and brother (Wilf), Clarence Wilfred Jones, killed in action October 13th, 1918.
Links are snapped beyond repairing,
And the fondest chains are riven.
None can fill the void created,
But the gentle Hand of Heaven.
Yet again we hope to meet him,
When the day of life hath fled.
And in heaven we know he’ll greet us,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Ever remembered by all at 4, Hall Lane, Lostock.
Jones. – In loving memory of our dear cousin, Private C.W. Jones (Wilf), killed in action October 13th, 1918. Also, Private Sam Burgess, killed October 9th, 1917.
Gone is the face we loved so dear.
Silent is the voice we long to hear.
Far, too far, from sight and speech,
But not too far for our thoughts to reach.
From his loving aunt, uncle and cousins, Birchfield House, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam.
Runcorn Guardian, Friday 10 October, 1919.
The pension record card confirms 4 Hall Lane.
The 1911 census shows the family living at 89 Manchester Road, Lostock, also listed are his two brothers, Oliver Allen and Sidney George Jones, both these men served in the Royal Engineers and appear on the Absent Voters Register giving 4 Hall Lane as their address in the spring of 1919.
