Clarence Rampley (1886-1917)
Bradford man served with 1st/6th DLI commemorated on Arras Memorial
Clarence Rampley was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1886, the second son of William George and Sarah Rampley. His father was a railway carriage cleaner.
By 1901 the family were still in Bradford where William was now a stationery engine driver and Clarence, aged 14, and his older brother, George, were employed as clog iron makers. Wooden clogs were the footwear for the workers of the day. By attaching “Irons” – shaped similar to horseshoes – extended the life of the wooden shoes.
By 1911, Clarence, still living with his parents, was a house painter. The family were living at 37 Thorncliffe Road, Manningham, Bradford.
Clarence married Annie Wormwell in 1915. A son, Douglas, was born in 1916.
Clarence was killed in action 14 April 1917. He was awarded the Victory Medal and British Medal.
His name is commemorated at the family grave in Scarborough and on the Arras Memorial in France.
Birth date: 1886
Death date: 14-Apr-1917
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 37 Thorncliffe Road, Bradford (1911 census)
143 Prospect Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire (CWGC)
Family: Parents: William George Rampley, Sarah Jane Rampley (1911 census)
Wife: Annie Rampley (CWGC)
Military service:
Service number: 250816
1st/6th Durham Light Infantry
Gender: Male
Contributed by Ethel Farrow
