William Greenwood (1917-?) [4615601, Corporal, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment]

[Dave Pattern]

• born 18 January 1917 in Essex (Q1 1917 Tendring, Essex)
• baptised 17 March 1917 at St. James, Clacton, Essex
• son of William Greenwood & Janet (née Beaumont) [both parents born in Huddersfield]
• married Betty Priestley in March 1947
  • Paul P. Greenwood (b 1949)

Records:

• 1921 Census (FindMyPast) – 13 Forrest Avenue Marsh, Huddersfield (father: shipping clerk for Joseph Sykes Bros.) 53.653028,-1.805941
• 1939 Census (FindMyPast) – 13 Forrest Avenue, Huddersfield (clerk)

Notes:

• was a witness in a manslaughter case in 1936 (Examiner 8 Dec 1936 & 13 Mar 1937)
• sister Mary married in August 1942 (Examiner 15 Aug 1942)
• had returned home by June 1945 when he was a groomsman at the wedding of Lieut. Clive A. Senior (Indian Army) at Holy Trinity, Huddersfield

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Huddersfield Examiner (13/Jul/1940):

THESE ARE MISSING

Corporal W. Greenwood, of 13, Forrest Avenue, Marsh, is twenty-three, and is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Greenwood. He was educated at Oakes Council School and Huddersfield College. He was employed by Messrs. William Sykes, Ltd., Horbury.

Huddersfield Examiner (24/Aug/1940):

WITH THE FORCES

Corpl. W. Greenwood

Mr. and Mrs. W. Greenwood, of 13, Forest Avenue, Marsh, have been officially notified that their youngest son, Corporal W. Greenwood, of the 2/7 Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was formerly posted as missing, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. He was educated at Oakes Council School and Huddersfield College. He was the travelling representative for Messrs. William Sykes, Ltd., Horbury. Corporal Greenwood is twenty-three years of age.

Huddersfield Examiner (07/Sep/1940):

LOCAL SOLDIERS NOW REPORTED PRISONERS

Corporal W. Greenwood

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Greenwood, of 13, Forrest Avenue, Marsh, yesterday afternoon received a short letter, dated June 20, from their youngest son, Corporal W. Greenwood, who is a prisoner of war in Germany. He informs them that he is quite safe and well, and is being well treated. He also states that Platoon Sergeant-Major Douglas Harpin is with him and, if possible, they intend to stick together.

Corporal Greenwood, who is twenty-three years of age, was reported to be a prisoner of war on August 16, and was captured when serving with the 2/7th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in France. He was educated at Oakes Council School and Huddersfield College. Before the war, Corporal Greenwood was the travelling representative for Messrs. William Sykes, Ltd., Horbury.

Huddersfield Examiner (05/Oct/1946):

Engagements

GREENWOOD-PRIESTLEY – The engagement is announced between William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Greenwood, of 13, Forrest Avenue, Marsh, Huddersfield, and Betty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fielding Priestley, of Highfield, Quarmby Road, Huddersfield.

Huddersfield Daily Examiner (08/Nov/1946):

OTHER MOTORING OFFENCES

William Greenwood (32), traveller, 13 Forrest Avenue, Marsh, was fined 7s. 6d. for causing an unnecessary obstruction in Westgate with a motorcar.

Huddersfield Examiner (29/Mar/1947):

Holy Trinity Wedding

Mr. William Greenwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Greenwood, 13, Forrest Avenue, Marsh, and his bride, Miss Betty Priestley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Priestley, Glen House, Heaton Road Road, photographed after their wedding at Holy Trinity Church.

 

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