Born: c1889
Died: 3 May 1917
Buried:
Address: 5 Esholt Lane, Baildon
Parents: Thomas and Martha
Spouse: Elizabeth
Siblings: William, Joseph, Mary Emma, Thomas.
Occupation: Woolsorter
Organisations/clubs:
Military
Rank: Pte
Medals/awards:
Rolls of Honour: Baildon Methodist Church; Baildon; Arras Memorial
Children:
Regiment: Duke of Wellington’s West Riding
Ernest Bottomley
In the 1911 census, Ernest was living with his parents
and siblings at 6 Moorlands Avenue, Baildon. Aged 23
his occupation is given as woolsorter.
On 7 December 1917 his family put a heartfelt plea in
the Shipley Times & Express for information:
“Pte Ernest Bottomley of the Duke of Wellington’s
Regt, has been missing since 3rd May. News
concerning him would be gratefully received by his
father, Mr T Bottomley, 5 Moorland Avenue, or his
wife at 6 Esholt Lane, Baildon.”
Ernest is still given as missing in a report on 7 June
1918 of his father’s death:
“The death took place on 30th May of Mr T Bottomley
at his residence, 6 Moorland Avenue. For many years
he had been a member of Baildon Wesleyan Choir and
he was also connected with the Liberal Club and
Baildon Green Cricket Club.
“His youngest son, Pte E Bottomley, has been missing
since 3rd May 1917 and another son is on active
service.”
We now know that Ernest had died of his wounds
received in the third battle for the Scarpe on the day he
went missing.
Thanks to Tish and Michael Lawson
for their help in this research
