Main CPGW Record
Surname: NUTTER
Forename(s): Wilfred Ewart
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 38487
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 15th/17th Battalion
Division: 31st Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1918-08-12
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. D. 6.
CWGC Cemetery: LE QUESNOY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Wilfred Ewart Nutter was the son of Levi and Martha Nutter, née Broughton and was the brother of Private Harry Nutter (202828) (q.v.). Both parents were born at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire. Wilfred's cousin, Mary Ann Nutter, was married to Private Robert Hebden (29/618) (q.v.).
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 29, Rook Street - Wilfred E. Nutter, aged 4 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Levi and Martha Nutter.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 29, Rook Street - Wilfred Ewart Nutter, aged 14 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Levi and Martha Nutter.
Wilfred was a p.o.w at the time of his death; he died in France, not Germany, as stated in the CPGW book and newspaper articles.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Wilfred E. Nutter, 38487, West Yorkshire Regiment.
The 15th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (1st Leeds), informally known as the Leeds Pals, were amalgamated with the 17th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (2nd Leeds) to form the 15th/17th Battalion on the 7 December 1917.
A short biography of Wilfred 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:
NOTTER [NUTTER], Wilfred Ewart, aged 22 years, West Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Notter, 29, Rook Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds, Germany, Aug. 12, 1918.
NUTTER, Wilfred Ewart, aged 22, West Yorkshire Regiment, 29, Rook Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds Aug. 12, 1918.
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Private Wilfred Ewart NUTTER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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View Craven Herald Articles
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10 May 1918
WOUNDED AND MISSING
Private Wilfred Ewart Nutter, West Yorks., son of Mr. Levi Nutter, 29 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, has been missing since March 27th.
28 June 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Private Wilfred Nutter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, is also a prisoner.
22 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK – DEATH FROM WOUNDS IN GERMANY
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, 20 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, received news on Sunday through the Red Cross that their youngest son, Private Ewart Nutter (West Yorks. Regiment), was included in the list of prisoners or war who had died of wounds in Germany, and that his death took place on August 12th. Private Nutter was 22 years of age, and had served 14 months on the Western Front before being captured on March 27th last. His parents have received no previous intimation that he was wounded. His last letter (received three weeks ago) was dated August 4th. up to which date he had received no parcels from home, though quite a number had been sent. Private Harry Nutter, his eldest brother, was killed in October last year, and another brother (Private James Nutter) is still in France.
View West Yorkshire Pioneer Articles
View West Yorkshire Pioneer Articles
10 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Pte. Wilfred Ewart Nutter, West Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. Levi Nutter, 29, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, has been missing since March 27th.
28 June 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Barnoldswick Prisoners of War
Private Wilfred Nutter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, is also a prisoner.
22 November 1918
Barnoldswick Soldier Dies in Germany
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, 29, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, received news on Sunday, through the Red Cross, that their youngest son, Pte. Wilfred Ewart Nutter (West Yorks. Regiment) was included in the list of prisoners of war who had died of wounds in Germany, and that his death took place on Aug, 12th. Pte. Nutter was 22 years of age, and had served 14 months on the Western front before being captured on March 27th last. His parents had received no previous intimation that he was wounded. His last letter (received three weeks ago) was dated Aug. 4th, up to which date he had received no parcels from home, though quite a number had been sent. Pte. Harry Nutter, his eldest brother, was killed in October last year, and another brother (Pte. James Nutter) is still in France.
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