Information update to the Roll: ​​Private William Emsley Service N°: 17/1593

Recent updates from a wider search from the same Battalion, has yielded new information to the record of Private William Emsley. His details have been corrected on our Great War list, with his age and next of kin now confirmed.
Hopeful to make further announcements soon that 3 “lost” lads from Leeds, currently only named at Thiepval, are beginning the long journey out of obscurity - all thanks to a single spoon engraved with its owners service number.

​​Private William Emsley. Service N°: 17/1593
​Aged 30 of the 17th Bn. 2nd Leeds (Bantams) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), died on Jul 17, 1916.
Remembered at Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. France. Believed to be interred in an unmarked grave at Delville Wood Cemetery alongside 3 comrades who died on the same day.
Son of William and Nancy Emsley, brother of Joseph (also served) of Watson's Square, Stanningley. Named at Trinity Wesleyan Church Memorial Board @ the Manor Hall.