Cpl 50180 Arthur Henry Alliott

• Age: 22
• From: Grantham Lincs
• Regiment: The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 19th Btn
• D.O.W Sunday 25th August 1918
• Commemorated at: St Hilaire Cem Ext Frevant
  Panel Ref: L.3

Born in the December quarter of 1895 as Henry Alliott at 28 North Parade, Little Gonerby, Grantham, Lincs to Rutland born tailor James Alliott and his wife Margaret (nee Morris) who married in the September quarter of 1890. His Father had seven children from his first wife Mary Alice Royce who died in the September quarter of 1889 aged 32 in childbirth of their stillborn daughter Constance. 

The 1901 Census at 28 North Parade, Little Gonerby shows Henry aged 5  living with his parents and his siblings. His father is a 45 year old tailor, his mother is 35 years of age. Henry's siblings are recorded as; Alice aged 22 and a tailoress, Arthur aged 16, Thomas aged 14 who are likely to be half sister and brothers, also his sister Nellie aged 7. 

Henry was educated at Grantham National Schools and at Sedgebrook after winning a Kesteven County Council scholarship.

In 1905 Henry's father died, aged 49.

Henry's musical prowess featured in the Grantham Journal on 15th June 1907

THE UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Chapel Street, held its Sunday School anniversary services on Sunday, where the young people fully sustained the reputation of this church for good singing. 

Not the least interesting item of the evening was the presentation of prizes for special attendance to the following scholars:- Nellie Alliott,  Henry Alliott.

Mr George Wood and Mr Melton (organist) where responsible for the training of the children. The recitations taken by the following:- "A Street Incident" Nellie Alliott,  "The Leak in the Dyke" Henry Alliott.

Also in the Grantham Journal on 14th Decemeber 1907

UNITED METHODIST BAZAAR - The annual bazaar of the United Methodist Church, the opening of which was reported last week, was continued on Friday evening in the presence of a large company. The opening ceremony was performed by five members of the junior Society of Christian Endeavour, viz. Master Henry Alliott (Chairman).

The 1911 Census shows the family now living at 47 Manthope Road, Grantham

15 year old Henry still at school, living with his widowed mother and his sister Nellie who was a dressmaker working from home.

The 1911 Census also shows that his half brother Arthur is an inmate at Grantham Warehouse. 

In 1916 Henry appears to have enlisted in Loughborough with the Leicestershire Regt as Private No 20963. He later transferred to the 1st Battalion of The King's Liverpool Regiment and then into the 19th Battalion( Pals) as 50180 where he was promoted to Lance Corporal and finally Corporal.

In February 1918 he received Gun Shot Wounds to his arm and died 6 months later on 25 August 1918 from these wounds near St.Hilaire, France. He was aged 22 years of age.

Henry is commemorated with a CWGC military headstone at St.Hilaire Cemetery Ext. Frevant at L.3 as Cpl 50180 of 19th . His headstone bears the epitaph:

“HIS MEMORY IS AS DEAR TO-DAY AS IN THE HOUR HE PASSED AWAY”

From its position, Frevent was a place of some importance on the lines of communication during the First World War. The 43rd Casualty Clearing Station was posted there from April to June 1916, part of the Lucknow Casualty Clearing Station in June, the 6th Stationary Hospital from June 1916 to the end of August 1918, and the 3rd Canadian, 19th and 43rd Casualty Clearing Stations in the summer of 1918. The great majority of the burials in the cemetery were carried out from these hospitals. St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension was used from March to August 1918 and after the Armistice, one grave of 1915 was brought in from Dennebroeucq. During the Second World War, the greater part of Frevent was destroyed by bombing. An aerial torpedo fell in the cemetery, which is near the railway line, damaging some of the graves, but the Commonwealth plot was not affected. The CEMETERY now contains 210 Commonwealth burials of the First World War. There are also 12 Second World War burials, all dating from late May - early June 1940 and the withdrawal of the British Expeditionary Force ahead of the German advance. The EXTENSION contains 304 First World War burials.
 
Two articles appeared in the Grantham Journal on 07th September 1918  from his family referring to him as L/Cpl Henry Arthur Alliott:-

"Died of Wounds "
Alliott- In loving memory of Lance Corporal Henry Arthur Alliott late of Grantham died of wounds received in action in France August 25th aged 22 years.

He bravely answered the duty's call

His life he gave for one and all.

From his sorrowing Mother, sisters and brothers (in France) " 

His death was also reported in the Grantham Journal on 14th September 1918

Lance-Corporal H. A. Alliott, Grantham

The sad news has been received of the death, from wounds received in action in France, of Lance Corporal Henry Arthur Alliott, son of the late Mr James Alliott, tailor, North Parade. The deceased, who was aged 22 and served in The King's Liverpool Regiment, was educated at the Grantham National Schools, and at Sedgebrook after winning a Kesteven County Council scholarship. When he joined the army two years ago he was employed at Nottingham where his mother lives. His death occurred on August 25th. Six months ago, he received a gunshot wound in the arm. The deceased's two brothers are serving.
 
On 14 September 1918 a photo of him was posted in the Grantham Journal.

On 04th November 1918 and 18th December 1918 his mother Margaret was sent his pay and effects. Further, on 28 November 1919 a War Gratuity of £14 :10s was sent also to her at 28a Massey Street, Nottingham.

Two of his half brothers Thomas and George William were also serving in France.

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