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233948 Pte Stephen Morris British Army 16th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers from:Prestwich (d.14th Jul 1916) Stephen Morris was born in Bolton, in August 1897 and was the son of Stephen and Lavinua Morris of 40 Chapel Rd. He was the third child, having an older sister and brother, Edith and Stanley and three younger sisters, Beatrice, Ivy and Irene. The family had previously lived in Rainsough Brow, Park Lane West, Pendlebury, where Stephen was connected with St John's Sunday School. Prior to enlisting he was employed at Agecroft colliery. He enlisted in Salford in November 1914. On the 15th November 1915 his battalion sailed from Folkestone for Boulogne. In May 1916 he was wounded by shrapnel, but after a short spell at a base hospital he rejoined the battalion. Between the 11th and 14th July 1916, the battalion occupied positions at Ovillers on the Somme, on the 14the July being in support positions at Donnet Post. Stephen was killed in action on the 14th July aged 18 years. The Eccles Journal of the 11th May 1917 reported that Stephen has been officially confirmed killed on the 14th July 1916, having previously reported as missing since that date. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. His address is listed on the Roll of Honour as 16 Rainsough Brow. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**