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234187 Pte. William Steele Barnes British Army 1st Btn. Border Regiment from:Lower Dyke St, Trimdon Colliery, County Durham (d.1st July 1916) William Barnes was the husband of Mrs Harriet Barnes and they had three children (my Uncle Billy, Aunts Bertha & Maude). William & Harriet were both born in the Bristol area, but later moved to County Durham after their marriage. Their family home was at Lower Dyke Street, Trimdon Colliery, County Durham. He was killed in action on 1st day of the Somme Battle on 1st of July 1916 and his grave is situated at Mailly Wood Cemetery, at Mailly Maillet, France. (As far as I am aware) William and my grandfather were best mates- volunteering at the same time at Trimdon Colliery as part of Lord Kitcheners volunteers. William later transferred to the 1st Battalion, Border Regiment & my gandfather went into 5th Battalion, Connaught Rangers as Pte 5003 John A Bradley & survived the war My grandfather, upon returning home to Trimdon Colliery after being demobilised in 1919 learnt that his mate had been killed. His widow Harriet married my grandfather in 1920. Unfortunately I do not have any photographs of William and I do not know his date of birth. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**