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Surname: CLOUGH
Forename(s): Hudson
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 29811
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Battalion / Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 33
Date of Death: 1917-04-23
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Bay 2 and 3.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Hudson Clough was the son of Hudson and Mary Ann Clough, née Baxter. Both parents were born at Bradford, Yorkshire.
1891 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 10, Victoria Street - Hudson Clough, aged 7 years, born Skipton, son of Hudson and Mary Ann Clough.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 11, Victoria Street - Hudson Clough, aged 17 years, born Skipton, son of Hudson and Mary A. Clough.
Hudson was married to Mary Ann Lister in 1908.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 25, Dawson Street - Hudson Clough, aged 27 years, born Skipton, husband of Mary Ann Clough.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Hudson Clough, 29811, North'd Fus. K. in A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Hudson Clough, 29811, 8th North'd Fus.; 9th North'd Fus. K. in A.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Hudson Clough, 29811, 9th Bn North'd Fus. Date and Place of Death: 23.4.17. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Mary A. £5 12s. 2d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Hudson. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Mary Ann, born 19.5.88. Address 1. 22, Westmoreland [sic] Street, Skipton, Yorks. Address 2. 25, Dawson Street, Skipton.
On the 25 September 1917 the 9th (Service) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers absorbed the 2/1st Northumberland Yeomanry (Hussars) and became the 9th (Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers.
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:
CLOUGH, Hudson, aged 33, Northumberland Fus., 25, Dawson Street, [Skipton], killed in action April 30, 1917.
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Private Hudson CLOUGH
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Northumberland Fusiliers
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division
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18 May 1917
CLOUGH – April 23rd 1917, killed in action in France, Pte. Hudson Clough, Northumberland Fusiliers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Clough, 28, Westmorland Street, Skipton, aged 33 years.
18 May 1917
PRIVATE HUDSON CLOUGH
Official news has also been received of the death in action on April 23rd of Pte. Hudson Clough, Northumberland Fusiliers, whose wife lives at 25, Dawson Street, Skipton. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Clough, 28, Westmorland Street, Skipton, deceased was 33 years of age, and enlisted in June last and went to France in November. He was previously a shop assistant for Mr. Wm. Price, Belmont Bridge, Skipton, and was a member of the Skipton Conservative Club and a well-known billiards player. His brother, Pte. Albert Clough, is serving with the West Yorkshire Regiment, and has been twice wounded. In a letter of sympathy to the bereaved wife, Pte. T. Core, of Skipton, and a pal of deceased, says:– “I shall never forget St. George’s Day (April 23rd), the day I lost my pal.”
25 May 1917
PRIVATE HUDSON CLOUGH, SKIPTON
We reproduce a photograph of Private Hudson Clough, Northumberland Fusiliers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Clough, 28, Westmorland Street, Skipton, whose death in action on the Western Front on April 23rd 1917 was reported in the ‘Craven Herald’ last week. He was a well known member of the Skipton Conservative Club, aged 33 years, and his wife lives at 25, Dawson Street, Skipton.
26 April 1918
CLOUGH – In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who fell in action April 23rd, 1917.
“Only those who have loved and lost can understand.”
From his loving Wife, 18 Russell Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action, April 23rd, 1917.
“Ever in our thoughts.”
From his loving Mother, Brother Edgar, and Sister Gertie, 28 Westmorland Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In affectionate remembrance of Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action April 23rd, 1917.
Ever remembered by his loving Brother and Sister – Albert (in France) and Beatrice, 57 Russell Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving memory of a dear brother, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action April 23rd, 1917.
Dearly loved; sadly missed.
From Sister and Brother-in-law, Bertha and Will, 22 Westmorland Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving memory of Private Hudson Clough. 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action April 23rd, 1917.
From Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Family, Millholme, Embsay.
25 April 1919
CLOUGH – In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who made the supreme sacrifice April 23rd, 1917.
“Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away.”
From his loving Wife, 18 Russell Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving remembrance of our dear brother, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, killed in action April 23rd, 1917.
“One of the unreturning brave.”
From his loving Brother and Sister, Albert and Beatrice, 57 Russell Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving remembrance of our dear brother, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, killed in action April 23rd, 1917.
“Deep in our hearts his memory we cherish.”
From his loving sister and brother, Bertha and Will, 22 Westmorland Street, Skipton.
23 April 1920
CLOUGH – In affectionate remembrance of our dear brother, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who fell in action April 23rd, 1917.
“Still ours in memories, thoughts and love.”
Bertha and Will, 22 Westmoreland Street.
CLOUGH – In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Private Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who made the supreme sacrifice April 23rd, 1917.
Cherished memories of one so dear
Are often recalled by a silent tear.
His loving Wife, 16 Russell Street.
22 April 1921
CLOUGH – In loving memory of a dear husband, Pte. Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, who made the supreme sacrifice, April 23rd, 1917.
Though silent your voice and vacant your chair,
Sweet are the memories that still linger there.
His loving Wife, 25 Dawson Street, Skipton.
CLOUGH – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. Hudson Clough, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers, killed in action, April 23rd, 1917.
“Time passes, but loving memories still remain.”
Bertha and Will, 22 Westmorland Street, Skipton.
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18 May 1917
CLOUGH – Killed in action in France, April 23rd, Pte. Hudson Clough, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, husband of Mrs. Clough, of 25, Dawson Street, Skipton, aged 33 years.
18 May 1917
SKIPTON SOLDIERS KILLED
Official news has been received that Private Hudson Clough, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, husband of Mrs. Clough, of 26, Dawson Street, Skipton, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Clough, of 28, Westmorland Street, Skipton was killed in action on April 23rd. Private Clough who was 33 years of age, enlisted in June last and went out to France in November. He was formerly employed as a shop assistant at Skipton. He was also a member of the Skipton Conservative Club, and a well-known billiard player. He has also another brother serving, Private Albert Clough, who is attached to the West Yorkshire Regiment, and has twice been wounded. He is at present at Whitley Bay, but is expecting shortly to return to the front. Private T. Core, of Skipton, and a pal of Private Clough, in a letter to his wife states:– “I shall never forget St. George’s Day (April 23rd), the day I last my pal.”
26 April 1918
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Private Hudson Clough, Northumberland Fusiliers, who fell in action April 23rd, 1917.
“Only those who have loved and lost can understand.”
– From his loving Wife, 18, Russell Street, Skipton,
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