I have this soldier as William Moore Bell Nanson .... In Memory of Serjeant WILLIAM NANSON 1745, 1st/10th Bn., Manchester Regiment who died age 34 on 04 June 1915 Son of Elizabeth and the late Charles James Nanson; husband of Margaret Nanson, of 192, Horsedge St., Oldham. Served in the South African Campaign. Former England Rugby Football International. Remembered with honour HELLES MEMORIAL Looks like he was here ........ Mack found this for me !
Nanson, William Moore Bell played for England Internationals: 2 : 1907 F+ (1t) W- William Nanson was born on 12 December 1880, Carlisle, son of Elizabeth and Charles James Nanson; later husband of Margaret Nanson of 192 Horsedge Street, Oldham, Lancashire. Played as a Forward for: Lowther Street School Carlisle, Carlisle, Cumberland Profession: Not known Remarks: Served as a Lance Corporal in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Border Regiment in the South African War, he was invalided home and re-volunteered (Queen’s Medal with three clasps, King’s Medal with two clasps). Joined the Rugby League (Oldham RLFC) in 1908. War service: 1745, Sergeant, 1/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, 126th (East Lancashire) Brigade, 42nd (East Lancashire) Division in Egypt and Gallipoli. On 4 June 1915, the 42nd Division, led by the 127th Brigade, attacked Turkish positions at Helles, Gallipoli, in the opening phase of the Third Battle of Krithia. The Division advanced well, and took all of its objectives, except on the right, where the enemy barbed wire was uncut. Unfortunately, supporting units on each side were unable to advance, leaving the Division’s flanks exposed. At the end of the day, the 42nd had to withdraw to its original positions. Sgt Nanson was reported as missing in action on 4 June 1915, at El Krithia, Gallipoli, and was declared dead 13 months later. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey [Panel 158 to 170].
