Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

William Hudson enlisted in Belfast and he joined the 8th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.  In August 1917 the 8th and 9th Battalions were amalgamated and in February 1918 they were disbanded in France.  William was transferred to the 12th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in 108th Brigade of the 36th (Ulster) Division.  He was killed in action on 15 April 1918 during the German Spring Offensive and at the time of his death his mother, Mrs N. Hudson, was living at 69 Sandown Road, Belfast.  His wife Mary was living in Hibernia Cottage, Holywood.