Born: c 1894
Died: 14 July 1916, Somme
Buried:
Address: 5 Holdsworth Street, Windhill
Parents: Benjamin & Mary
Spouse:
Siblings: Clara, George, John, Fanny
Occupation: Wool puller, Charlestown Woolcombing Co
Organisations/clubs:
Military
Rank: L Cpl
Medals/awards:
Rolls of Honour: Christchurch, Windhill
Children:
Regiment: West Yorkshire
Raistrick Fuller
In one week, Mr and Mrs
Ben Fuller of 5
Holdsworth Street,
Windhill heard that their
second son, George, was
missing in action and their
oldest son, Raistrick
(right), had been killed.
Windhill vicar, Rev R
Whincup, who was a
chaplain on the front line
wrote: “He was killed in
the trenches on Monday
night, Aug 14th.
“I hear that your son was
killed instantly and so we may be
thankful that he did not suffer any
pain. I always think
that it must be a
great relief to know
that the death of our
dear ones is
painless.
“Capt Oddy, the
officer in command of
your son’s company,
took me to the place
where your son was
killed. I went there
next morning; the Sgt
Major pointed out to
me the spot where
your son’s grave was
and I said a short burial service.
“L Cpl A Helliwell, of Eccleshill,
who was killed at the same time, is
buried in the same place, with your
son.
“The trench mortar fell right in the
midst of several men, killing five of
them. I will try to have a cross
erected with a suitable inscription
over your son’s grave.
“I am so very sorry for you in your
great trouble. Seeing that your son
came from Windhill, naturally we
had talks with each other at times
and your boy seemed to so
pleased to have a conversation
regarding things at Windhill.
“Your boy has done his duty
splendidly out here and he has
died a very honourable death
fighting on behalf of his country.”
Arthur Helliwell, killed at the
same time and buried beside
Raistrick Fuller
