War Memorials Elsewhere, - Sutton in Ashfield, Notts

The War Memorial for Sutton in Ashfield, Notts
(Photo : Graham Limb)

The Sutton in Ashfield War Memorial is located in Sutton in Ashfield Cemetery. There are around 430 names commemorated on it from WW1 including Pte Frederick James Slaney of the Yorkshire Regiment.
Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>) has kindly collated the information on this memorial from local sources, and has forwarded it to this website.

Private Frederick James Slaney. 33091. 10th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 5262 Northumberland Fus. Son of John and Sarah Ann Slaney, of 258, Mansfield Rd., Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham. Killed 12 November 1916. Aged 34.
Born Sutton-in-Ashfield, Enlisted Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Buried VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY.

The attached biographical details of Private Slaney were researched by Heather Faulkes who co-ordinates the Ashfield War Memorial Project;-

Frederick James Slaney was born on 27th September 1882 at Forest Side, Sutton-in-Ashfield, to parents John and Sarah Ann Slaney. John Slancy was a Corn Miller, and a native of Mansfield, who was living with his family in Sutton in the 1901 census. At that time Frederick was also employed as a Corn Miller
By 1916 Sarah Ann Slaney was living at 258 Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham.

From the Notts Free Press, 8th December 1916;-
Private F. J. Slaney - Mrs Slaney, 258 Mansfield Road, Sutton, has received official intimation to the effect that her son, Private Frederick James Slaney, was killed in action on November 12th. The deceased soldier was called up under Lord Derby's scheme on March 23rd last, and, after training with the Northumberland Fusiliers, proceeded to France in August and was placed in one of the Yorkshire Regiments. Previous to joining the colours Private Slaney worked for the Sutton Urban District Council. He was 34 years of age and single, living at home with his mother, who is a widow.

The War Memorial for Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, with Private Slaney's name on it.
(Photo : Graham Limb)

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