Hansell, William Booth | Universities at War

Personal details

Badges and Insignia - Durham Light Infantry. Image kindly provided by Durham Record Office

Name on Memorial:

Hansell, W. B.

Forename(s):

William Booth

Surname:

Hansell

Date of Death:

Monday, May 27, 1918

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Rank:

Captain

Service:

Army

Unit:

Durham Light Infantry, 6th Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Military Training:

Officers’ Training Corps, Armstrong College

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

William was educated at Stockton Secondary School the Armstrong College. William was the son of William Hansell, a ship joiner, and Alice Hansell.

His last known address was 27 Walter Street, Stockton-on-Tees as according to the National Probate Calendar. In 1911 he was working as an Uncertificated Teacher.

William was commissioned into the Durham Light Infantry, 6th Battalion and attained the rank of Captain. William was killed in action on 27th May 1918.

Addresses before and during the war

Stafford Street, Stockton on Tees (place of residence as entered in the 1901 Census) 27 Walter Street, Stockton on Tees (place of residence as entered in the 1911 Census)

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

William is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial in France.

Memorials

Additional images

Research information

Sources:

Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars, The Northerner Student Magazine)

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton

Ian Johnson