Frederick's Story.
Christ Church, Barnton records a Fred Norrey, with the East Lancashire Regiment on their WW1 Memorial. Fred’s Story includes, brothers George and Herbert.
C.W.G.C. remember a Frederick Norrey, Pte., Service No 17366, with the 7th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment, died 11th June 1917, aged 23, on the YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 34 Belgium. Son of George and Elizabeth Norrey, of 106, Church Rd., Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire.
Norrey is another rare name, there only being 3 lads listed with C.W.G.C. in WW1. N.A.M.C. list 18 medal cards with Norrey as the surname including a Frederick Norrey, Pte., with the East Lancashire Regiment, awarded 15 Star, British and Victory medals, T.o.W. (1) France and D.o.E. 1-8-15. The card records his death 14-6-17.
Cheshirebmd records the birth of a Frederick Norrey in 1894 in Weaverham, there are five other Norrey births in Weaverham, William E. 1886, George 1888, Herbert T. 1891, Frederick 1894 and George Henry 1898. (The 1888 George is thought to have died hence the second family George.)
The 1901 census has the Norrey family living at 8 Spencer Street, Barnton, George Norrey, head of the family aged 36, Labourer at the Chemical Works, Elizabeth aged 35, both born Much Wenlock, Shropshire, then Herbert aged 9, Frederick aged 7, Evelyn aged 5 and George aged 2 all born Barnton.
The 1911 census has the family living at 106 Church Rd., Barnton, Herbert aged 19, occupation butcher, (crossed out on the census as if he may be living somewhere else but the detail accepted.) George now aged 12 is still at school. Frederick, the 1911 census has Frederick, aged 17, a servant, working as a farm labourer, living at Hole House, Little Leigh with a John Millington’s family.
Unfortunately no specific article found on the death of Fredrick Norrey.
Northwich Guardian 1st February 1918 Barnton Memorial Service.
An impressive service was held at Barnton Parish Church on Wednesday, to the memory of eleven heroes from the Parish who have fallen since June, namely Privates Samuel Martin, Thomas Barnton, George Gillett, Thomas Earlam, Alfred Goodier, Abraham Mills, Clarence Jackson, Fred Norrey, Leonard Cross, Thomas Bell and gunner C. W. Williamson. The Vicar, (the Rev. H. Thomas) delivered a comforting address and stated that the parish had lost in all 60 out of 500 lads who were serving with the Colours. Mr. T. R. Gates was at the organ and special hymns were sung. There was a large congregation and at the conclusion of the service Mr. Henry Leicester sounded the “Last Post.” (These lads are named on the Christ Church Memorial and in time their stories will be added to Chesireroll.)
Northwich Guardian 14th June 1918; Two Fred Norrey Remembrance Articles;
Norrey:- In loving memory of Private Fred Norrey, East Lancs, killed in action in France June 14th 1917 aged 24 years. We have lost you, we who loved you, but, like others, must be brave. For we know that you are lying in a British soldier’s grave. Mother and Father, Brothers and Sisters. 106 Church Road Barnton.
Norrey:- In fond remembrance of Private Fred Norrey, East Lancs, who fell in action in France June 14th 1917 aged 24 years. Rest peaceful, dear brother, In a soldiers grave; Your life for your country You nobly gave. Brother (in France.)
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George Henry Norrey
Northwich Guardian 5th April 1918, PRIVATE GEORGE H. NORREY
Official notification has been received by Mr. and Mrs George Norrey, 106 Church Road, Barnton, that their son, Private George H. Norrey, of the Cheshire Regiment, was wounded in the right thigh on March 25th and is in hospital at Sheffield. Private Norrey is 19 years of age and prior to enlisting in March 1917, was in the employ of Messrs Brunner Mond and Co. One brother was killed in action about 12 months ago and another is serving at the front, having just returned from leave when the news arrived of his brother having been wounded.
Northwich Guardian 25th October 1918, PRIVATE GEORGE HENRY NORREY
Information has reached Mr. and Mrs G. Norrey of 106 Church Road, Barnton, that their son, Private George Henry Norrey of the Cheshire Regiment, has been wounded. The first news was received from the Chaplin of a hospital abroad, who wrote to the Vicar (the Rev. H. Thomas) and Private Norrey has since written to his parents stating that he is wounded in the right foot and thigh. Private Norrey, who enlisted in March, 1917, went out to the front the following August. He returned in March last, suffering from wounds and went back to the front in August. Prior to enlisting he was employed at the Winnington Works of Messrs Brunner Mond and Co. One brother, Private Fred Norrey, was killed in action in June 1917 and another is on active service. (The active service lad is likely to be Herbert T. Norrey)
N.A.M.C. have a medal card for a George H. Norrey with the Cheshire Regiment, No 60485, Pte. Awarded the British and Victory medal, T.o.W. & D.o.E. not addressed.
Brunner Mond & Co. Roll of Honour booklet records a George Henry Norrey at the Winnington Works, Pte., with the 1/4th Cheshire, Wounded (2).
The 1921 census records the Norrey family at 106 Church Rd., Barnton with George H. Norrey, 22yrs 11m, working at B. M. & Co. as a labourer.
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Herbert Thomas Norrey
N.A.M.C. have a medal card for a Herbert T. Norrey with the Army Service Corps., No T-257066, Driver. (There is also a Herbert Norrey with the Army Service Corps., No T/341743, Driver but the thought has to be towards Herbert T.)
The 1921 census records Herbert Thomas Norrey, now aged 29, with his wife Mary Elizabeth, boarding with a Mary Woodward’s at 28 Spencer Street, Barnton, working as a butcher at J. W. Pickup on 43 Chester Road, Barnton.
Freebmd records the marriage of a Herbert T. Norrey/Mary E. Colegate in Sevenoaks Kent, in the March Quarter of 1921.
The Chronic al and Courier of Sevenoaks 11th February 1921. WEDDING
The wedding took place at Kippington Church, Monday, of Miss Mary Elizabeth Colegate, youngest daughter of Mrs C. Colgate of 10 Holyoake Terrace, and Mr Herbert Norrey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs G. Norrey, Warrington Lancashire. The Rev. Cannon C. E. Cooke officiated and the bridge was given away by her brother, Mr. H. Colegate. Miss B. Colegate was bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur Norrey the best man. The young couple were recipients of may useful presents.
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