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L/Cpl. Stephen John Ball
British Army 11th Btn. Manchester
from:Liverpool
(d.16th Aug 1917)
Stephen John Ball was my Great Grandfather. He was born in Liverpool on 19 Nov 1884. In 1915 he was living at 3 White Street, Warrington, occupation Pawnbroker's Assistant, when he enlisted in the South Lancashire Regiment. He later transferred to the 11th Btn Manchester Regiment. He was killed in action on 16th of Aug 1917 and is buried at Poelcappelle Cemetery.
His widow Annie (nee McDonald) was left with 3 children aged 9, 7 and 5. She was subsequently awarded a pension of 19 shillings and 6 pence per week.