Also Served: Edward Walter Saggerson - Edward Walter SAGGERSON
77 Warrington Road, Prescot Able Seaman, Royal Navy Edward Walter Saggerson was born on 14th November 1899 in Prescot, the only son of Walter and Phoebe Saggerson (nee Pemberton).
The family lived at 77 Warrington Road at the time of the 1911 census. Walter (39) was a Cable Welder, his wife Phoebe (37) was a Fish and Potato Dealer, and 11 year old Edward was a Scholar.
He was listed in the Reporter list of men serving with the colours in May 1915, which reported him to be serving in the Royal Navy.
On enlistment to the navy, he reported his occupation as a Fitter and Turner. His early service is not known, but he served on board HMS 'Defiance' from 5th March 1918 to 24th June, then aboard Boadicea II until 11th February 1919 when he was demobbed. Ref. No.:
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