Peter Ball was born on 18 Jun 1898 in Southport, Lancashire to Thomas Ball and Jane Rimmer. He was employed a printer in Southport prior to enlisting. Peter served in the Army as a Private in WW1, service no. TR4/38152 and died on 06 March 1919 ( Death Certificate) - (Headstone states 10th as date of death.) Southport, Lancashire, England. He was buried on 10th March 1919 St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard, Churchtown, Southport.