Main CPGW Record
Surname: EASTWOOD
Forename(s): Greenwood Hartley
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 16186
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment / Corps / Service: Coldstream Guards
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: Guards Division
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1916-09-16
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 7 D and 8 D.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Greenwood Hartley Eastwood was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Ann Eastwood, née Hartley. Both parents were born at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 8, Sussex Street - Greenwood H. Eastwood, aged 2 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Arthur and Elizabeth A. Greenwood.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 4, Sussex Street - Greenwood H. Eastwood, aged 12 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Arthur and Elizabeth Ann Eastwood.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Greenwood H. Eastwood, 16186, C. Gds.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Greenwood H. Eastwood, 16186, C. Gds.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: L/Cpl Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, 16186, 2nd Bn Coldstream Guards. Date and Place of Death: 14-16.9.16. France. In action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Arthur. £9 1s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Greenwood. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Elizabeth Ann Eastwood. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address: 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
Hartley was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, 15-22 September.
A short biography of Greenwood is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
EASTWOOD, Corporal Greenwood Hartley, aged 18 years, Coldstream Guards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood, 4, Sussex Street, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Sept. 15, 1916.
---
Click the thumbnail below to view a larger image.
L/Corporal Greenwood Hartley EASTWOOD
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Coldstream Guards
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: Guards Division
---
View Craven Herald Articles
View Craven Herald Articles
20 October 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MEN MISSING
Anxiety is felt by relatives of the under-mentioned Barnoldswick soldiers, who have been posted as missing at various dates during the recent big push. Any information regarding them will be welcomed at the addresses given:–
Lance-Corporal G. H. Eastwood (16186), of the Coldstream Guards, 18 years of age, missing since September 15th. Parents live at 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
26 January 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – GUARDSMAN REPORTED KILLED
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, on Tuesday received confirmation of the death of their eldest son, Corporal Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, of the Coldstream Guards. He was only 18 years of age and had been out in France six months. He took part in the memorable charge of the guards at Givenchy on September 15th, and since then he has been missing. He is now officially reported killed in action on that date. Corpl. Eastwood enlisted in May, 1915. He was connected with the Bethesda Baptist Sunday School and a member of the choir. We will give a photo next week.
02 February 1917
EASTWOOD – September 15th, 1915 (previously reported missing), Corpl. Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, of the Coldstream Guards, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood, 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, aged 18 years.
02 February 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – GUARDSMAN REPORTED KILLED: CORPORAL G. H. EASTWOOD
As reported last week, confirmation has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood, 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, of the death of their eldest son, Corporal Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, of the Coldstream Guards, and we reproduce a photograph of the brave lad, who was only 18 years of age, but who had been fighting his country’s battle in France for six months. He has been officially reported killed in action on September 15th in the memorable charge of the Guards at Givenchy.
06 July 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – A DEAD SOLDIER’S ESTATE
An unusual application, arising out of the war, came before His Honour Judge Macklin at the Skipton County Court on Wednesday. On behalf of Mr. Arthur Eastwood, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, Mr. J.E. Newall, solicitor, Skipton, asked for an order of the Court for the payment to the former of some money left by his son, Lce.-Cpl. Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, 2nd Batt., Coldstream Guards, who was killed in action in France on September 15th 1916.
Mr. Newall explained that under the will of his grandfather, Thomas Eastwood, Lance Corporal Eastwood, whilst an infant, became entitled to a fourth of the former’s estate, less furniture. The money, which at the time amounted to £224 5s. 11d., was paid into Court under the will, and with bank interest had since 1902 accumulated to almost £300. Lce. Cpl. Eastwood had died intestate, and his father had taken out an administration order and now petitioned for an order for the payment of the money to himself.
His Honour made the necessary order.
14 September 1917
EASTWOOD – In loving memory of our dear son, Corporal Greenwood H. Eastwood, Coldstream Guards, killed in action September 15th 1916, aged 18 years.
He will answer no more the roll call,
Nor rush at the bugle sound;
But, Lord, when the roll in Heaven is called
May his name in the Book be found.
From Father, Mother and Family, 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
13 September 1918
EASTWOOD – In loving memory of our dear son, Corporal Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, 2nd Coldstream Guards, killed in action at Ginchy, September 15th, 1916.
Though buried in a distant grave,
Amidst the shot and shell;
For country’s sake his life he gave,
He stood his trials well.
How oft our thoughts do wander to that sad and lonely grave.
His name is often spoken in the home he died to save.
From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
12 September 1919
EASTWOOD – In loving memory of our dear son, Cpl. Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, Coldstream Guards, who was killed in action Sept. 15th, 1916.
“A day of remembrance sad to recall.”
“One of England’s silent heroes whom God
remembers when the world forgets.”
Ever remembered by his Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, 1 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
17 September 1920
EASTWOOD – In ever loving memory of our dear son, L/Cpl. Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, killed in action, September 15th, 1916.
Though tears in our eyes don’t always glisten,
Though our faces are not always sad,
Yet our hearts ache in sorrow and anguish
When we think of our dearly loved lad.
From Father and Mother, Sisters and Brothers, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
16 September 1921
EASTWOOD – In ever loving memory of our dear son Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, who was killed in action, September 15th, 1916.
Gone but not forgotten.
From father, mother, sisters and brothers, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
View West Yorkshire Pioneer Articles
View West Yorkshire Pioneer Articles
20 October 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MEN MISSING
Anxiety is felt by the relatives of the undermentioned Barnoldswick soldiers, who have been posted as missing at various dates during the big push. Any information regarding them will be welcomed at the addresses given – Lance Corporal G.H. Eastwood, 16186, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, 18 years of age, missing since September 15th. Parents live at 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
26 January 1917
BARNOLDSWICK GUARDSMAN OFFICIALLY REPORTED KILLED
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood, 4 Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, on Tuesday received confirmation of the death of their eldest son, Corporal Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, of the Coldstream Guards. He was only 18 years of age and had been out in France six months. He took part in the memorable charge of the Guards at Givenchy on September 15th, since when he has been missing. He is now officially reported killed in action on that date. Corporal Eastwood enlisted in May, 1915. He was connected with the Bethesda Baptist Sunday School and a member of the choir.
02 February 1917
BARNOLDSWICK
[Photograph caption]
Corpl. G.H. Greenwood, of Barnoldswick, reported missing after the charge at Givenchy on September 15. He is now officially reported killed in that action on that date.
06 July 1917
BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIER’S LEGACY
At the Skipton County Court on Wednesday, before His Honour Judge Macklin, application was made for payment out of Court of a sum of £309, standing to the credit of a Barnoldswick young man, who was killed in action last year, to his father.
Mr. J.E. Newall (Skipton), who appeared to make the application on behalf of Mr. Arthur Eastwood, of 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick, explained that the son of petitioner, Greenwood Hartley Eastwood, became entitled in 1902 to one-fourth of the estate of his grandfather, Mr. Thomas Eastwood, and as he was then an infant the trustees paid into Court on his behalf the sum of £224 5s. 11d. During the war he became a lance-corporal in the Coldstream Guards, and he was killed in action on September 15th, last year. His father, as the sole beneficiary, now applied for the payment out of Court to him of the fund which had accumulated to about £300.
His Honour granted the application.
14 September 1917
EASTWOOD – In loving memory of our dear son, Corpl. Greenwood H. Eastwood, Coldstream Guards, killed in action on Sept. 15th, 1916, aged 18 years.
He will answer no more the roll call,
Nor rush at the bugle sound;
But, Lord, when the roll in heaven is called,
May his name in the Book be found.
– From Father, Mother, and Family. 4, Sussex Street, Barnoldswick.
Comment on this Soldier Record
You can leave comments on this soldier record. Please note all comments will be manually approved before they appear on the website.
No comments yet.