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Allott, Dawson Sapper 18617 26th Field company

The Royal Engineers

4.6.1915 Killed in action Brown’s Road Military Cemetery, France.

unknown 30 years old when killed. Son of William and Annie Allott. Pre-war soldier who re-enlisted.

Atkins, Arnold Private 201733 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

26.7.1916 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thiepval Memorial, France.

The Battle of the Somme

22 years old when killed. Previously worked as a cloth weaver.

Barrett, Alfred Cecil Private 3398 1/6th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

24.8.1918 Killed in action New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium

The 2nd Battle of Ypres

18 years old when killed. Son of Samuel and Annie Barrett. Worked as a woolen piecer pre-war.

Beach, Allan Private 34490 2nd King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

28.3.1918 Killed in action Bellacourt Military Cemetery, France.

Operation Michael

25 years old when killed. Married to Emma Elizabeth nee Witnerbottom. Had 2 children.

Binns, Cuthbert Waterhouse

Private 17741 10th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

1.12.1915 Killed in action Chappelle D’Armentieres New Military Cemetery

unknown 22 years old when killed. Previously a locomotive engine cleaner. Lived 55 Thornhill Street, Calverley. Brother of Tom Eustace Binns

Binns, Tom Eustace

Corporal 13695 10th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

26.9.1915 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Loos Memorial, France

The Battle of Loos

29 years old when killed. Brother of Cuthbert Waterhouse binns. Husband of Hilda nee Riley. A tram conductor pre-war.

Binns, Milford Private 267942 1/7th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

The 3rd Battle of Ypres

36 years old when killed. Husband of Lavinia nee Dibb. Pre-war worked as a gardener at Lascelles Hall.

Blackburn, Gideon 2nd Lieutenant

N/A 1/7th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

22.2.1919 Spanish Flu Calverley Cemetery N/A 27 years old when died. Husband of Elizabeth Hilda Gertrude nee Hutton. Only son of Gideon and Florence Blackburn.

Brown, Percy Edward

Quartermaster Sergeant

408th Battery, 96th Brigade

Royal Field Artillery

30.12.1919 Spanish Flu Calverley Cemetery N/A 31 years old when died. Husband ofMary Elizabeth nee Brown. Had 1 son.

Calverley, Frederick George

Private 24819 1st Garrison Battalion

The West Yorkshire Regiment

27.4.1916 Died at sea Lost at Sea. Remembered on Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton

Died when HMS Russell struck mines off the coast of Malta

24 years old when killed. Lived 12 Calverley Lane, Rodley. Pre-war was an assistant power loom turner.

Charge, John William

Driver 228261 N/A Royal Army Service Corps

3.12.1918 Spanish Flu Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

N/A 29 years old when killed. Husband of Louisa and father of Albert Ernest.

Chippindale, Samuel

Private 240564 1/6th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

19.4.1917 Suicide Laventie Military Cemetery, France

N/A 22 years old when killed. Lived at 12 Hainsworth Buildings. Pre-war worked as a mule piecer on a spinning machine.

Coates, Arthur Private 57017 2/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

20.7.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered at Marfaux Cemetery, France.

unknown 26 years old when killed. Husband of Annie nee Nunns.

Crossland, Ernest Private 18494 9th The West Yorkshire Regiment

16.4.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered at Carvin Comunal Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Arras

22 years old when killed. Both parents pre-deceased him.

Davison, John Preston

Private 242011 2/6th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

29.11.1917 Died of wounds Rocquigny- Equancourt Road British Cemetery, France.


23 years old when killed.

Davison, Stott Private 270163 16th Battalion The Royal Scots 27.8.1917 Killed in action Hargicourt British Cemetery, France

unknown 25 years old when Killed. Lived at 38 Oaklands Road, Rodley. Husband of Margaret Emily Nee Taylor

Dobson, Robert Sapper 164766 130th Company Royal Engineers 22.10.1916 Died of wounds Contay British Cemetery, France.


27 years old when killed. Previously a plasterer.

Faichney, Harry William

Lance Corporal 34004 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

1.12.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, France.

The Battle of Cambrai

25 years old when killed. Lived at 11 Ravenscliffe Terrace and worked as a cashier pre-war.

Farrer, Walter Private 28840 10th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

10.10.1918 Killed in action Mountay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, France

100 Days Offensive

30 years old when killed. Son of Jabez and Mary Farrer. Lived at 1 Calverley Lane, Rodley.

Fisher, Frank Private 20/92 12th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

15.12.1917 Died of wounds Grevillers British Cemetery, France


23 years old when killed. Son of Robinson and Annie Fisher. Lived 5 Chapel Street, Leeds. Worked as a butrchers apprentice pre-war.

Gray, Alfred Private 28809 10th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

22.12.1917 illness St Wilfrid’s Cemetery, Calverley.

N/A 30 years old when killed. Son of Walter and Emma Gray. Husband of Edith nee Barker.

Higham, George William

Private 42426 16th Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

1.11.1918 illness St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

N/A 39 years old when killed. Son of Smuel and Sarah Higham. Husband of Bertha nee Savage. Had three children. Lived at 2 Warehouse Row, Calverley, Leeds.

Hinchcliff, Ernest Tracy

Rifleman 374612 2/10th Battalion The London Regiment

24.9.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.


33 years old when killed. Brother of Norman and William Tracy.




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Hinchcliff, Norman Alfred

Private 299 3rd Battalion 1st Brigade

Australian Imperial Force

1.5.1916 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remember on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

Gallipoli campaign

26 years old when killed. Brother of william and Ernest Hinchcliff. Had moved to Australia in 1913.

Hinchcliff, William Percy

Seaman J47636 HMS Attack Royal Navy 30.3.1917 Drowned Body not recovered. Remebered on Portsmouth Navy Memorial.

N/A 36 years old when killed. Brother of Norman and Ernest Hinchcliff. Was blown over board by wind.

Hockley, Robert Private 5344 8 Stationary hospital

Royal Army Medical Corps

3.3.1919 bronchitis St Wilfrid’s Cemetery, Calverley.

N/A 35 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier.

Horsman, Francis Albert

Private 60847 25th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

20.4.1918 Died of wounds Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

Operation Michael

35 years old when killed. Previously served with the West Yorkshire Regiment.

Hutchinson, Ryland Private 18878 9th Battalion The West Riding Regiment

31.8.1918 Killed in action AIF Burial Ground, France

100 Days Offensive

24 years old when killed. Lson of John and Elizabeth Hutchinson. Live at 14 Luther Street, Rodley, Leeds.

Jagger, Joseph Private 35946 12th Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

15.10.1917 Killed in action White House Cemetery, Belgium.


25 years old when killed. Son of David and Harriet Jagger. Worked as a farm labourer for his father. Husband of Frances Coverdale nee Short. Prevously served with the East Yorkshire Regiment.

Kipling, Herbert Private 62466 5th Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

27.8.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France.

100 Days Offensive

28 years old whe killed. Husband of Sarah E nee Isles. Lived, Ferncliffe View, Leeds.

Kitson, Harold 2nd Lieutenant

N/A 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment

21.10.1918 Died of wounds Brillon Communal Cemetery, France

100 Days Offensive

31 years old when killed. Husband of Mary Eleanor nee curtis.

Long, Arthur Hopwood

Private 50885 10th Battalion Cheshire Regiment

7.6.1917 Killed in action Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road, Military Cemetery, Belgium


23 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Charlotte Long.

Lord, Alfred Clifford Privatte 2384 1/6th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

21.10.1915 Killed in action Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium.


18 years old when killed/ Son of James and Isabella Lord. Lived at 12 Town Gate, Calverley, Leeds.

Mann, John Newton

Private 241571 2/5th Battalion The West Riding Regiment



30 years old when killed. Son of Joseph and Marta Mann.

Nelson, Edward Private G/29741 7th Battalion Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment

8.8.1918 Killed in action Dive Copse British Cemetery

100 Days Offensive

23 years old when killed. Son of George and Margaret Nelson. Previously served with the Royal Army Service Corps.

Pilley, Goerge Richard

Private 43734 11th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

7.10.1916 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


19 years old when killed. Son of Seth and Mary Ellen Pilley. Lived at Prospect House, Calverley, Leeds.

Powell, Alick Ivy Gunner 58921 56th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery

22.4.1917 Died of wounds to the legs, thighs and face

Haute-Avesnes British Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Arras

30 years old when killed. Son of Benjamin and Alice Powell.

Rawson, John William

Private T/306076 N/A Royal Army Service Corps

2.11.1918 Spanish Flu St Wilfrid’s Cemetery, Calverley.

N/A 30 years old when died. Buried on armistice day. Does not appear to have served overseas

Rushton, Thomas Henry

Driver 775155 B Battery 245th Brigade


20.5.1919 Diptheria St Wilfrid’s Cemetery, Calverley.

N/A 23 years old when died. Son of William and Laura Ruhston. Born in Northern Ireland.

Scott, Francis Corporal 60349 12th Battalion Machine Gun Corps

28.9.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France.

100 Days Offensive

27 years old when killed. Son of Samuel and Ann Scott. Previously worked as a Warper.

Stanhope, Alfred Private 235290 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

27.9.1918 Died of wounds Cagnicourt British Cemetery, France.

100 Days Offensive

20 years old when killed. Son of David and Ann Stanhope. Lived at 30 Clarke Street

Stanhope, Charley Gunner 167368 unknown Royal Garrison Artillery

8.6.1918 illness Woodhouse Cemetery, Leeds.

N/A 38 years old when died. Wife of Emily nee Light and father of two sons.

Thackray, Cyril Lance Corporal 53185 1st Battalion West Riding Regiment

13.5.1920 Appendicitis Ramlah War Cemeter, Palestine

N/A 19 years old when killed. Lived at 23 Woodhall Road.

Waller, Joseph Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Walmsley, John William

Gunner 113387 254th Siege Battery

Royal Garrison Artillery

3.7.1918 Died of wounds Yeadon Cemetery, Leeds

unknown 26 years old when killed. Husband of Annie nee Brooks, father of Herbert.

Walmsley, Herbert Drake

Lance Corporal 53673 10th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

22.4.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Pozieres Memorials

Operation Michael

20 years old when killed. Son of Herbert and Ada Walmsley

Wheatley, Harold Private 15/1336 15th The West Yorkshire Regiment

1.7.1916 Killed in action Serre Road Cemetery, France


21 years old when killed. Son of Samuel and Martha Wheatley. Was engaged at the time of his death.

Westerman, Thomas Wilson

Private 204833 8th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

4.10.1918 Died of wounds Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

100 Days Offensive

25 years old when killed. Described as feeble minded on 1911 census.

Wrigglesworth, Clarence

Private 7435 unknown The West Riding Regiment


1st Battle of Ypres

29 years old when killed. Pre war soldier and husband of Margaret nee Cardus. Lives at 12 Bagley Lane, Leeds. Father of 3 children.




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Wright, James Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Yewdall, Mark Rifleman 764281 2/28th London Regiment

13.11.1918 pneumonia Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

N/A 37 years old when killed.

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Addy, Joseph Private 37148 1st Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

1.7.1917 Killed in action Maroc British Cemetery, France.

Battle of Hill 70 32 years old when killed. Husband of Ada Jane Addy. Brother of Arthur (Augustus) Addy. Lived at 28 Union Terrace, York.

Addy, Arthur (Augusuta)

Private 14/312 8th York and Lancaster Regiment


3rd Battle of Ypres

35 years old when killed. Brother of Joseph Addy. Husband of Mary Elizzie Addy. Had 4 children. Worked as a miner.

Alderson, William Valentine

Private 8333 N/A 6th Dragoon Guards

17.5.1915 Died of wounds Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery

2nd Battle of Artois

20 years old when killed. Son of David and Annie Alderson. Lived at 4 Heslingotn Lane and was a pre-war soldier.

Atkinson Surtees Major N/A unknown Royal Field Artillery

7.2.1918 Died after operation on appendix

Fulford Cemetery, York.

N/A Was previously injured in the war. Married to Margaret, had 1 daughter, Elizabeth Mary Josephine.

Bell, Reginald A Able Seaman J/10946 HMS Victory Royal Navy 1.6.1918 Disease Fulford Cemetery, York.

N/A Born 20th April 1895. Son of Alfred Sedman and Margaret Ann Bell.

Bentley, Clarence Lesley

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment

29.10.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France

The battle of Festubert

20 years old when killed. Son of William and Anne Bentley. Pre-war officer.

Blunt, Bertie Louis Alph

Rifleman 32222 1/8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles)

London Regiment

23.10.1915 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Loos Memorial, France.

The Battle of Loos

25 years old when killed. Son of William and Mary Blunt. Lived on Francis Street, York.

Boullton, Arthur G Private 30121 10th (Hull Pals) Battalion

East Yorkshire Regiment

28.6.1918 Killed in action Aveluy Wood Cemetery, France

unknown 23 years old when killed. Husband of Eva Boulton. Lived at 32 Frances Street, York. His son, Arthur George, was born 16.10.1918

Britton, John George

corporal 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers

3.12.1914 Killed in action Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, France

Armentieres 32 years old when killed. Husband of Edith nee Thornton. Lived at 22 Levisham Street, York. Pre war soldier.

Britton, Ernest Private 32060 27th Field Ambulance


19.7.1916 Died of wounds Dive Copse Cemetery, Somme, France.


Brother to John George Britton. Son of William and Helen Britton

Bulmer, Ernest Pioneer 128513 1st Battalion Special Brigade

Royal Engineers 20.8.1916 Killed in action Vermelles British Cemetery, France.


19 years old when killed. Son of Albert and Mary Bulmer. Lived at 2 Sandys Cottage, Fulford.

Catley, Charles Gunner unknown HMS Queen Mary Royal Navy 31.5.1916 Died in action at sea

Lost at sea. Remembered on Portsmouth Naval War Memorial

The Battle of Jutland

38 years old when killed. Married to Edith Louisa nee Maiodens. Pre-War Sailor.

Crrummack, Alfred Geoffrey

Lieutenant N/A HMS Submarine H 10 Alecto

Royal Navy 19.1.1918 Died at sea Lost at sea. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

N/A 24 years old when killed. Son of Samuel and Alice Crummack.

Daly, Simeon Thomas

Regiment Sergeant Major

8283 12th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

13.4.1917 Killed in action Wancourt British Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Arras

27 years old when killed. Son of John and Cecilia Daly. Born in London. Married Sarah Louise Wise and lived at 1 Palace View, York.

Fenwick, George Rifleman R/20083 1st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps

9.10.1918 Killed in action Rumilly-en-Cambresis Communal Cemetery, France.

2nd Battle of Cambrai

27 years old when killed. Son of George and Elizabeth Fenwick

Fiddes, William Private 158124 unknown Machine Gun Corps

24.9.1918 Killed in action Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery France

100 days offensive

20 years old when killed. Son of William and Catherine Fiddes. Lived at 36 Francis Street, York.

Fotheringham, Robert

Private 628118 47th Battalion Canadian Infantry

11.11.1916 Killed in action Adanac Military Cemetery, France.


25 years old when killed. Husband of Elizabeth. Lived at 22 Hetherton Street, Marygate, York.

Friend, Albert Edward

Private 32815 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

13.5.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.

The Battle of Arras

34 years old when killed. Son of Harry and Elizabeth Friend,

Garbutt, Joseph Herbert

Sergeant 763576 1/28th Battalion 1st London Regiment (Artists Rifles)

10.11.1918 Killed in action Harveng Churchyard Cemetery, Belgium

unknown 22 years old when killed. Son of George and Isabella Garbutt. Lived on Fulford Road.

Haliwell, James Percy

Private 26651 22nd Company Labour Corps 29.9.1917 Killed in action Aeroplane Cemetery, France

unknown 41 years old. Lived at 43 Ambrose Street York. Previously served with West Yorkshire Regiment.

Harris, William Henry

Private 19734 11th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment



18 years old when killed. Born at Alma Terrace. Lived 20 Francis Street, York.

Harrison, Ernest Private 2754 1/5th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

26.5.1915 Killed in action Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Auber’s Ridge and Festubert

20 years old when killed. Son of George and Sarah Harrison. Lived at 5 Alma Grove, York.




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Harrison, James Robert

Corporal 200143 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

17.11.1917 Killed in action The 3rd Battle of Ypres

22 years old when killed. Son of Herbert and Sarah Elizabeth Harrison. Pre-war territorial soldier. Lived at 40 Francis Street, York.

Hick, Herbert Gunner 3648 144th Heavy Battery


11.2.1917 Died of Wounds Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

unknown 20 or 22 years old when killed. Son of Frederick and Emily Hick. Lived at 1 Prospect View, Main Street, Fulford. A Linotype operator before the war.

Hope, Reginald Addison

Lieutenant N/A 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment

31.7.1917 Killed in action Dunhallow A D S Cemetery, Belgium


23 years old when killed. Son of lat Rev David and Patience Amelia Hope.

Hopkins, Hope Cecil

Lance Corporal 34726 Signals Company 32nd Division 3.12.1917 Killed in action Dressing Station Cemetery, France.


27 years old when killed. Son of Herman and Clara Hopkins. Lived on Heslington Lane.

Hutchinson, Alexander

Sergeant 7642 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders

25.9.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered, Remembered on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial.

The Battle of the Marne

27 years old when killed. Born in Scotland but lived at Fulford Road, York. A pre-war soldier.

Ireland, William (George)

Private 2589 N/A Yorkshire Hussars


unknown unknown

Ironmonger, Ernest Private 10145 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment

13.10.1914 Killed in action Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France.

unknown 19 years old when killed. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth. Lived at 58 Alma Terrace. Pre-war soldier.

Jameson, James William

Private 9912 12th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment

3.5.1917 Killed in action Douai British Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Arras

20 years old when killed. Son of John and Sarah Jameson. Lived at 151 Main Street, Fulford.

Jones, Francis (James)

Lance Corporal 6897 N/a 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers

19.1.1914 Killed in action The 1st Battle of Ypres

30 years old when killed. Son of Francis and Mary Jones. Lived at 2 Ferrier’s Cottages, Fulford, York and was a pre-war soldier. Married Elizabeth A Jones

Kenny, Martin William

Gunner 72308 122nd Heavy Battery


4.4.1917 Pneumonia Bapaume Communal Cemetery, France

N/A 31 years old when killed. Son of John and Hannah Kenny. Lived at 26 Kensington Street.

Kent, John Robert Private 205129 2/4th The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

26.10.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


19 years old when killed. Son of John and Easter Kent. Lived Library House, Cumberland Street, York. Pre-war soldier. Enlisted in 1912.

Kinsey, Frederick William

Sergeant 9531 2nd Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

16.8.1917 Killed in action St Julien Dressing Station Cemetery, Belgium.


20 years old when killed. Son of Reuben and Frances Kinsey. Lived at 33 Frances Street, York.

Kirkman, Charles William

Private 40300 2/5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment



19 years old when killed. Lived 83 Frances Street, York.

Knaggs, Ernest Rifleman 48576 1st Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium


32 years old when killed. Husband of Mabel Mary nee Hall

Land, Lawrence Private 47408 7th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

11.4.1918 Killed in action

Lawson, Herbert Private 9200 2nd Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers

18.10.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Le Touret Memorial, France.

La Bassee 28 years old when killed. Lived at 9 Alma Grove, York. A pre-war soldier who enlisted in 1911.

Lawson, Thomas H Lance Sergeant

D/2784 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

25.11.1916 Acute Jaundice Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh

N/A 26 years old when died. Born in Edinburgh and moved to York by 1911. Husband of Minnie nee Simpson. Discharged due to illness and later died.

Linn, John Charles Company Sergeant Major

7827 8th Battalion West Riding Regiment.



31 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier. Enlisted 1904. Lived 3 Howard Street, York. Awarded the Military Medal for bravery.

Macdonald, Harry Private G/52177 1/8th Battalion Middlesex Regiment



29 years old when killed. Brother of Thomas MacDonald. Son of George and Rebecca MacDonald. Lived in Glen Gottages, Fulford, York.

MacDonald, Thomas

Private 4165 N/A 4th (Royal IrIsh) Dragoon Guards

3.11.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium

The Battle of La Bassee

22 years old when killed. Brother of Harry MacDonald. Son of George and Rebecca MacDonald. A Pre-War soldier who enlisted in 1911.

Macpherson, Harry Austin

Corporal 40567 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)


unknown 30 years old when killed.Pre-war soldier, enlisted in 1910. Lived at 9 Howard Street, York.

Mangan, John James

Lance Corporal 6679 1st Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

29.10.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

The 1st Battle of Ypres

28 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier who enlisted in 1903.




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Mann, Robert Leading Seaman

J/7169 HMS Defence Royal Navy 31.5.1916 killed at sea Lost as sea. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

The Battle of Jutland

22 years old when killed. Enlisted -pre-war. Lived at 33 Hartoft Street, York.

Merill, Charles William

Private 8964 N/A 20th Hussars 30.10.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium


20 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Aice Merill.

Metcalfe, Charles William

Sergeant 9727 1st Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

1.6.1915 Died of wounds Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France.

unknown 25 years old when killed. Son of George and Esther Metcalfe. Born in Harrogate. Moved to York at age 11.Pre-war soldier.

Mitchell, William Corporal 265085 2/6th Battalion West Riding Regiment.

3.5.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.

The Battle of Arras.

24 years old when killed. Husband of Florence. Lived at 14 Walter Street, Manchester, but previously on Francis Street, York.

Newby, Vivian Rifleman 267884 1/7th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

3.7.1917 Killed in action Laventie Military Cemetery, France.

unknown 20 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Lily Newby. 12 Holley Terrace.

Newman, Charles Corporal 7987 9th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

16.6.1918 Killed in action Noex les Mines Communal Cemetery, Francce

unknown 35 years old when killed. Husband of Lily nee Newman. Had one son. Pre-war soldier.

Nichols, A Herbert Private 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)

29.9.1918 Killed in action Sucrerie Cemetery, France

100 days offensive

22 years old when killed. Son of Francis and Mary Nichols. Pre-war soldier. Lived at 36 Lowther Street, York.

Noonan, D C Oswald

Lance Corporal 47090 10th Battalion Prince of Wales’s Own (Royal) Hussars

23.3.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Pozieres Memorial, France

Operation Michael

29 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier. Enlisted around 1911. Lived 6 Wilton Crescent, Fulford, York.

Parker, William Driver 107446 1st Battalion 125th Brigade Royal Field Artillery

19.5.1916 Killed in action Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France

unknown 28 years old when killed. Son of Henry and Sarah Parker. Lived in the Old Gold House, Fulford.

Parsons, George Private 23/106 19th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

24..8.1916 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


26 years old when killed. Son of Joseph and Eliza Parsons. Lived at 83 Queen Victoria Street, York.

Pawson, Lucien Private 8401 1st Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers

26.4.1915 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

Gallipoli Campaign

28 years old when killed. Son of William and Mary Ann Pawson. A Pre-War soldier who enlisted in 1911.

Peach, Frederick William

Private 7516 N/A 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers

22.6.1917 Killed in action Unicorn Cemetery, France.

unknown 32 years old when killed. Husband of Minnie nee Wrigglesworth. Pre-war soldier.

Pearson, George R A

Private 252698 28th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

15.11.1918 Pneumonia Fulford Cemetery, York.

N/A 34 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier, previously served with The West Yorkshire Regiment. Married Rachel nee Copeland. 2 sons.

Peet, Stephen Corporal Saddler

6012 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)



29 years old when killed. Husband of Martha Peet, lived at 7 Prospect Terrace

Penrose, Samuel Private 1218 1/5th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

19.12.1915 Killed in action Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium

unknown 25 years old when killed. Lived at 31 Francis Street, York. Son of Walter and Annie.

Pheasey, Ernest Private 2340 5th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment

17.8.1915 died of wounds Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

unknown 30 years old when killed. Son of Tom and Hannah Pheasey. Married to Emily nee Fletcher. Had 1 one son.

Pilley, John Lincoln S

Corporal 12091 N/A 18th Hussars 27.1.1916 Killed in action Quarry Cemetery, France

unknown 24 years old when killed. Son of William and Isabel Pilley. Lived at Wimblehurst, Malton Road, York.

Poole, Frank Lockwood

Able Seaman R/5591 Hood Battalion Royal Marine Division



27 years old when killed. Lived 17 Fulford Close, York. Husband of Kate Stobart Poole.

Powell, Norman Burton

Private 31104 N/A 14th (King’s Own) Hussars

15.12.1916 Killed in action Armara War Cemetery, Iraq

Mesopotamian Campaign.

27 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Ann Powell. Pre war soldier. Lived at 4 New Walk Terrace.

Proudfoot, Colin Andrew

Captain N/A 53rd Sikhs Frontier Force 7.1.1916 Died of wounds Buried in Tigris and commemorated in Iraq

unknown 26 years old when killed. From a well-established Army family and pre-war officer. Family settled in Fulford

Ralphs, Frederick Charles

Private 140092 59th Battalion Machine Gun Corps

19.7.1918 died of wounds Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery.

unknown 20 years old when killed. Died as a prisoner of war.

Richardson, Robert Driver 81889 16th Divisional Ammunition Column


18.2.1918 Died of wounds Tincourt New British Cemetery, France.

unknown

Roberts, William J 2nd Lieutenant

N/A 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

21.3.1918 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Pozieres Memorial, France

Operation Michael

27 years old when killed. Husband of Gertrude Eveline nee Liddle, who lived at 2 Alma Terrace.




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Roden, Edward Signal Boy 7495B HMS Trawler Kirkland

Royal Navy 20.8.1917 Killed by mines Lost as sea. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

N/A 15 years old when killed. Lived at 3 Grange Crescent, Fulford Road, York.

Roper, Alfred Driver 48576 unknown Royal Field Artillery

6.3.1919 Died of wounds (gas and amputation)

Fulford Cemetery, York.

unknown 40 years old when killed. Son of George and Elizabeth Roper. Husband of Lena Cooper.

Sadler, Albert George

Corporal 482218 19th Signal Company

Royal Engineers 25.7.1917 died of wounds Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France.

Battle of Messines

24 years old when killed. Pre-war soldiers with the West Yorkshire Regiment. Lived 9 Howard Street, York.

Shaughnessy, Sidney C

Sapper 216657 1st Signal Company

Royal Engineers 20.7.1916 Died of wounds Corbie Communal Cemetery, France


23 years old when killed. Son of Albert and Mary Smith. Lived at 38 Ambrose Treet, Fulford Road, York.

Smith, Bernard Private 40270 2nd Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers

4.10.1917 Killed in action Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium


21 years old when killed. Pre-war soldier with West Yorkshire Regiment.

Smith, George G

Smith, Harry Driver T/063003 unknown Royal Army Service Corps

25.11.1918 Pneumonia Etaples Military Cemetery, France

N/A 23 years old when killed. Lived at 41 Fishergate, York.

Smorfit, Robert Henry

Rifleman 57306 2/8th Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment



28 years old when killed. Husband of Florence nee Cole. Worked for chocolate firm. 1 daughter. Lived 25 Francis Street.

Sutton, Charles Ernest

Sergeant 20349 18th Battalion Army Cyclist Corps

23.10.1917 died of wounds Dunhallow A D S Cemetery, Belgium


26 years old when killed. Lived at 28 Farndale Street, Fulford Road

Tarran, Reginald Stuart

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 1st Battalion Kings Own Liverpool Regiment

24.3. 1918 Killed in action Body not recovered Remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.

Operation Michael

20 years old when killed. Son of George and Maria Tarran. Lived at 7 Holly Terrace, York. Awarded the Military Cross for bravery.

Thornton, Edmund John

Private M2/076157 N/A 11th Reserve Cavalry Regiment

20.7.1917 died of wounds Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium


24 years old when killed. Son of Charles and Jane Thornton. Brother in law of John George Britton

Trendall, Wilfred Private R/20160 9th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps

9.4.1917 killed Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.

The Battle of Arras

21 years old when killed. Son of James and Ada Trendall.

Walker, Reginald Lieutenant N/A 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

25.4.1918 Killed in action Poelchapelle British Cemetery, Belgium

Operation Michael

33 years old when killed. Son of John and Sophia Walker. Lived at 8 Chelmsford Place, Fishergate. Born in Fulford.

Waud, William Alfred

Sergeant 46421 C Battalion 59th Brigade


19.2.1917 died of wounds Armara War Cemetery, Iraq

Mesopotamian Campaign.

23 years old when killed. Son of Alfred and Mary Waud. Lived 4 Grange Street, York

White, Frank Fieldhouse

Private 6362 1st Battalion Scots guards 31.3.1915 Disease (cholera or Typhus)

Pila Prisoner of War Cemetery, Poland

N/A 30 years old when died. Captured as a prisoner or war. Pre-war soldiers and son of William and Mary Fieldhouse. Lived in Fulford.

William, Charles L Seregant L/12369 D Battery 52nd Brigade

Royal Horse Artillery

19/20.7.1917 Killed in action Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium.


21 years old when killed. Son of John Edward and Mary Anne Williams.

Wilson, Ernest Private CH/16978 HMS Hawke Royal Marine Light Infantry

15.10.1914 Torpedo attack Lost at sea. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

N/A 20 years old when killed. Brother of Fred Wilson. Son of William and Blanche Wilson. Lived at Saddle Inn, Main Street, Fulford.

Wilson, Fred Gunner 113383 237th Siege Battery


21.5.1918 Died of wounds Chocques Military Cemetery, France.

unknown 29 years old when killed. Brother of Ernest Wilson. Son of William and Blanche Wilson. Lived at 13 Prospect Terrace, York.

Wright, Percival Willman

Private 38785 9th Battalion The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry


Operation Michael

19 years old when killed. Lived at 52 Ambrose Street, York.

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Agar, Henry Private 24795 21st West Yorkshire Regiment

27.3.1918 KIA Mindel Trench British Cemetery, France.

Operation Michael


Barker, Goerge Bombadier 12191 161st bde Royal Field Artillery

29.11.1917 KIA Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Belgium

3rd Battle of Ypres

41 years old wen killed.

Broadbent, Hugh Private 1769 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment

14.11.1915 KIA Essex Farm Cemetery Belgium

Unknown 23 years old when killed. Lived at 62 West Road Shoeburyness, Essex

Bullivant, Charles Harold

Sergeant 786502 Unknown Royal Horse Artillery

13.4.1917 KIA HAC Cemetery, France

Battle of Arras 19 years old when killed.

Carter, Colin Arthur Corporal 307398 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1917 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

3rd Battle of Ypres


Cossins, William Sergeant 200018 8th West Yorkshire Regiment

27.9.1918 KIA Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, France

100 days offensive

Dale, Henry Corporal 19257 87th bde Royal Field Artillery

6.12.1917 Died of Wounds Locre Hospital Cemetery, Belgium

Unknown 29 years old when killed. Had children




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Duncan, Phillip Private 291467 7th Blackwatch 18.4.1917 Died of Wounds Aubigny Communal Cemetery, France

Battle of Arras

Flint, Bernard Gunner 12310 Unknown Royal Horse Artillery

5.11.1918 KIA Cross Road Cemetery

100 days offensive


Forrington, Charles Signalman 10092 N/A Royal Navy 15.10.1914 Died at sea Died at sea Sinking of HMS Hawke

19 years old when killed. Son of Charles T and Kate A Forrington. Lived at 15, Aldwark, York.

Grainger, Fred Private 18102 6th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

31.7.1915 KIA Boulogne, Calais, France

Unknown

Green, William Edward

unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown

Gutherless, Frank Private 37898 10th East Yorkshire Regiment

20.6.1917 KIA Bailleul Road, East Cemetery, France

Unknown

Harrison, William Harper

unknown unknown Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown

Hodgson, Robert Private 17/522 Pte Northumberland Fusiliers

26.1.1916 KIA Authuille Military Cemetery, France

Unknown

Hughes, Henry Driver 795409 391 Bde Royal Field Artillery

29.10.2017 KIA Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium

3rd Battle of Ypres

28 years old when killed. Fitzroy Terrace, Heslington Road, York.

Johnson, Arnell Private 2757 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment

26.5.1915 Died of Wounds Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France

Unknown Lived at 34 Endcliffe Crescent Sheffield.

Josh, Sam Private 23449 6th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

7.9.1915 KIA Lijessenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Unknown 20 years old when killed. Lived at 37 Scarborough Terrace, Bootham, York.

Lane, Stephen Carter

Private 7682 Depot King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

2.8.1918 Died of Wounds York Cemetery, England

Operation Michael

33 years old when killed. Son of James and Harriet Lane.

Lazenby, Arthur Private 34930 9th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

16.09.1916 KIA AIF Burial Ground, Somme, France

Battle of the Somme

Leeves, George Lance Corporal 45970 22nd Northumberland Fusiliers

14.9.1918 KIA St Mary’s ADS Cemetery France.

100 days offensive

30 years old when killed. Son of Horace and Rachel Leeves, husband of Jennie S Leeves, Heslington.

Martin, Reginald Private 64155 10th West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1918 Died of Wounds Fulford Cemetery, England

Unknown 18 years old when killed. Son of Thomas William and Ada Hannah Martin. Lived Seventh Avenue, Tang Hall, York.

Morley, Alexander Noel

Lance Corporal 10441 8th Royal Fusiliers 22.10.1916 Died of Wounds Etaples Military Cemetery, France

Battle of the Somme

30 years old when killed. Lived at 25 St Mary’s, York.

Nicholson, Wilfrid Bombadier 73080 24th bde Royal Field Artillery

30.5.1917 KIA Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium

Unknown

Peacock, John Alfred

Corporal 29056 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment

27.3.1918 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered on Pozieres Memorial.

Operation Michael

29 years old when killed. Son of John Thomas and Harriet Peacock. Lived at 25 Vyner Street, Ripon.

Peel, George

Pollard, George Edwin

Private 49296 10th West Yorkshire Regiment

21.3.1918 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial

Operation Michael


Pollard, Walter Private 29108 7th Yorkshire Regiment

13.5.1917 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial

Battle of Arras 20 years old when killed. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Pollard. Lived at 33 Bootham Square, York.

Smallwood, Alfred Lance Corporal 12836 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment

1.7.1916 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered at Thiepval Memorial

Battle of the Somme

Smith, John Clement

Private 141632 12/13th Northumberland Fusiliers

5.10.1917 Died of Wounds Lijessenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

3rd Battle of Ypres

Formerly West Yorkshire Regiment.

Sutton, Charles Frederick

Private 9826 11th East Yorkshire Regiment

28.6.1918 KIA Aval Wood Cemtery France.

Unknown

Sutton, Jack Ernest

Bombadier 57442 24th bde Royal Field Artillery

27.2.1916 KIA Lijessenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Unknown 20 years old when killed. Son of Mrs A Sutton, lived at 3 Holly Terrace, New Walk, York.

White, Joseph Private 3600 4th Yorkshire Regiment

14.10.1915 KIA Chapelle-D’Armenteires New Military Cemetery, France

The Battle of Loos

Wigley, Norman Bombadier 24244 11th bty Royal Garrison Artillery

16.5.1915 KIA Rue-des-bercaux Military Cemetery, France.

Unknown 32 years old when killed.

Winspear, Arthur 2nd Lt N/A Unknown Connaught Rangers

5.11.1914 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial

1st Battle of Ypres

A pre-war professional soldier

Young, Eric Norman

Private 23626 1st West Yorkshire Regiment

12.10.1916 KIA Body not recovered. Remembered at Thiepval Memorial





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Hood, Albert Pte 8th East Yorkshire Regiment

13.11.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thipeval Memorial.


Born in Hull

Hodgson, B Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown An Arthur Hodgson from Nafferton is recorded as died in FWW

Young, G F Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Bullock, William Edward

Pte 23623 8th London Regiment

3.5.1917 Killed in Action Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery

The Battle of Oppy Wood (Arras)

Collingwood, Harold Edwin

Pte 85103 11th Durham Light Infantry

19.10.1918 Died at Home Nafferton (All Saints) New Churchyard

Unknown 19 years old when died.

Davison, Robert Victor

Gdsmn 210963 3rd Grenadier Guards

15.9.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thipeval Memorial.


Fenby, Thomas Paul

Pte 15/1298 1st West Yorkshire Regiment

16.5.1916 Killed in Action Essex Farm Cemetery, France.

Unknown 25 years old when killed. Brother of Pte William Fenby.

Fenby, William Pte 30986 7th East Yorkshire Regiment

8.6.1918 Killed in Action Hawthorn Ridge Cemetery no.1 Auchonvillers

Unknown 25 years old when killed. Brother of Pte Thomas Paul Fenby.

Hall, George Cressey

Pte 51690 1st Lincolnshire Regiment

18.11.11918 Died of Wounds Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

Unknown.

Hodgson, Issac Pte 48566 4th North Staffordshire Regiment

26.2.1918 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne cot Memorial.

Unknown 22 years old when killed.

Hillaby, William Pte 267202 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers

27.5.1918 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Soissons Memorial

Unknown

Moody, John Thomas

Pte 55034 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

18.11.1917 Died of Wounds Caudry British Cemetery, France.

Unknown 19 years old when died.

Moody, Richard Pte 25306 13th East Yorkshire Regiment

23.3.1917 Unknown Valenciennes Communal Cemetery, France.

Unknown

Ogram, Richard William

Pte 51837 2/4th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

5.6.1918 Killed in Action Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.

Unknown

Patrick, Richard Pte 39779 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

3.9.1918 Died of Wounds Unknown 100 Days Offensive

Reed, J Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Reed, H Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Robinson, Harry Pte 26064 13th East Yorkshire Regiment

7.5.1917 Died of Wounds St Catherine British Cemetery, France

The Battle of Arras

Rodger, J T Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Rodger, S Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Sellers, Sydney Farmery

Pte 39864 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

19.12.1918 Died of Wounds Terlincthon British Cemetery

100 Days Offensive

Smithson, Tom Pte 24548 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

22.3.1918 Killed in Action Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Operation Michael


Towse, Francis Joseph

Gunner 134698 Royal Horse Artillery

2.12.1917 Drowned Died at sea N/A

Wilson, Ernest William

Pte 9543 7th East Yorkshire Regiment

12.6.1918 Died at Home Driffield Cemetery N/A

Wilson, Walter Edward/Edmond

A/Cpl 43210 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment

10.8.1917 Died at Home Nafferton (All Saints) New Churchyard

N/A 26 years old when died.

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Aked, Arthur Private 17/592 17th Northumberland Fusiliers

29.11.1917 Killed by a shell burst.

Buffs Road Cemetery, Belgium.

3rd Battle of Ypres

25 years old when killed. Lived in York.

Birbeck, Sidney Walker

Lieutenant N/A 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cott Memorial

3rd Battle of Ypres


Boocock, T F Sapper 476827 20th Div HQ Royal Engineers 15.6.1918 Died of wounds St Sever Cemetery Extension, France

Unknown 29 years old when killed. Effects of gas.

Dixon, John Francis

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 1/4th York and Lancaster Regiment

12.4.1918 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cott Memorial

Operation Michael


Duck, W H Private 18806 8th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

19.9.1915 Accidental X Farm Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Loos


Parsons, H Lieutenant N/A 10th West Yorkshire Regiment

11.4.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras memorial.

The Battle of Arras


Ruddick, Thomas E Sergeant 46140 279th battery Royal Garrison Artillery

17.11.1917 Died of wounds Wimereux Cemetery, Belgium

3rd Battle of Ypres

30 years old when killed

Simpson, A H Sergeant 16th Northumberland Fusiliers

1.7.1916 The Battle of the Somme




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Stroughair, Stanley Rifleman 1570 11th Kings Royal Rifles

3.9.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.


Tait, William Hind Jr

Private 161540 16th Northumberland Fusiliers

17.9.1916 Unknown Guards’ Cemetery, France


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Hunter, Charles Sgt T/20944 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A

Craig, James Warrant Officer Class II

2057 N/A Fife and Fofar Yeomanry

2.12.1915 died of wounds Pieta Cemetery, Malta

Gallipoli Died at sea

Crammond, Alexander

Private 65683 7th Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Yorkshire Regiment

Survived N/A N/A N/A Previously served with West Yorkshire Regiment

Darling, David A Corporal 43417 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 17th August 1914

Donaldson, John Corporal D/21798 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

2.11.1917 Unknown Unknown Unknown Posted to France 17th August 1914

Dron, James Tod Private 13898 Unknown Coldstream Guards


Elton, Walter (Wallace)

Private 21746 1/5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

9.1.1917 Unknown Unknown Unknown 23 years old when killed. Son of William Darnton and Margaret Elton, Dringhouses, York.

Graham, W G Major N/A N/A Royal Garrison Artillery

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 16th April 1915

Greig, William Private 12823 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 19th October 1915

Hamilton, R M Major N/A N/A General transport Office


Havvie, William Gray

Sergeant 6294 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

21.11.1914 Killed in action Body not found. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium

1st Battle of Ypres

26 years old when Killed. Son of Alexendaer and Elizabeth Havvie, 20/22, High Street, Carluke, Lanarkshire.

Hinchcliffe, R Private 5651 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)


Hornsby, Thomas Sergeant 2017617 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)


Clunie, George Sergeant 6415 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

4.6.1917 Unknown Unknown Unknown Awarded Mention in Dispatches and Medaille Militaire. Husband of Ellen Holmes. 5 Nicholas Street, Hull Road, York

Hutchinson, Alexander

Sergeant 17642 1st Queen’s Own Cameron highlanders

25.9.1914 Killed in action Body not found. Remembered on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, France.

Mons 29 years old when killed. Son of Mr and Mrs Hutchinson 3 Wenlock Buildings, Fulford Road, York. Husband of Anna Bella Hutchinson 73 Argyle Street, Inverness.

Inglis, Andrew Sergeant 20932 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 17th August 1914.

Kay, James Private M2/147170 N/A Army Service Corps

Survived N/A N/A N/A Enlisted 8th November 1915. Discharged due to wounds 13th October 1918

Lawson, Thomas Hutcinson

Lance Sergeant

D/2784 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

25.11.1916 died of wounds Edinburgh (Echo or Newington) Cemetery


24 years old when killed. Son of Stephen and Jane Lawson. Husband of Minnie Lawson.

Lovie, Richard Sapper 480406 N/A Royal Engineers Survived N/A N/A N/A

McGhee, William Private 12842 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

9.9.1914 Unknown York Cemetery Unknown

Mclean, Walter Captain N/A 1/6th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

17.11.1917 died of wounds Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium


26 years old when killed. Son of Mrs and the late Mr Mclean of York. Husband of Stella Mary Mclean.

McTaggart, Alexander

Sergeant 5032 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

survived N/A N/A N/A Was captured as a Prisoner of War

Moncur, Nicol Sergeant 20816 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)





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Murray, Nathaniel Warrant Officer Class I

2DN/4581 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Discharged due to wounds 5.7.1916

Murchison, George Driver 44505 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 21st September 1915

Murchison, Ronald P

Lance Corporla 8102 Unknown Black Watch (Royal Highlanders

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 7th July 1915. Discharged due to wounds 7th December 1916

Paton, Walter Private 4961 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

4.9.1914 Killed in action Perruese Chateau Franco British National Cemetery

The Battle of Mons

22 years old when killed. Posted to France 17th august 1914. Son of Thomas and Agnes Paton, 11 Hall Street, Blantyre, Glasgow

Patterson, Walter Private 13054 Unknown Black Watch (Royal Highlanders

Survived Unknown Unknown Unknown Was wounded and served with the Labour Corps

Pollock, J Private 2823 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived Unknown Unknown Unknown Posted to France 17th August 1914

Pressly, Amelia, J Sister N/A N/A Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service

Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Pressly, John Seymour

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 1/5th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

16.11.1915 Unknown Bard Cottage Cemetery, France

Unknown 23 years old when killed. Son of David and Isabella Pressly of Ladbroke House, Scarcroft Road York.

Robertson, C R Trumpeter 4539 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France on 17th August 1914

Robinson, Frank Private 53480 15th Durham Light Infantry

4.10.1917 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial.


Steel, Frederick C Warrant Officer Class II

20776 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)


Stenhouse, A Private 17874 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)


Swanson, John Taylor

Private 17355 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

14.9.1914 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memmorial, France.

The Battle of Mons.

Taylor, W Private 9455 N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

8.10.1917 Unknown Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

Unknown 38 years old when died. Son of John and Mary Ellen Taylor 91 Vernon Street, Darwen, Lancs.

Addison, Edward Gunner L/44822 N/A Royal Field Artillery


Allardyce, Stanley L G

Private 19140 12th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

Survived N/A N/A N/A Discharged due to wounds 27.5.1916

Benson, Arthur Driver 1460 246th Bty Royal Field Artillery

26.7.1916 Unknown Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension


Broadley, John W Private 18/1293 18th Durham Light Infantry

1.7.1916 Killed in action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial


Broadley, William Neville

Private 200145 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

17.11.1917 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Coutts, D Captain N/A N/A 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Survived N/A N/A N/A Posted to France 14th august 1914

Crowe, H Gunner 13491/49703 N/A Royal Garrison Artillery


Hamilton, John Alexander King

N/A N/A N/A British Red Cross


Hoy, W unknown 113338 N/A Royal Flying Corps

Survived Unknown Unknown Unknown

Hutchinson, John G

Sergeant 19663 N/A Royal Engineers Survived Unknown Unknown Unknown Posted to France 17th August 1914

Jones, Ellis unknown Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Langley, George Edward

unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Laurie, Stanley Victor Chapman

Private 38827 41st Field Ambulance


10.8.1915 Killed no.2 Outpost Cemetery, France

Unknown 35 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Julia Laurie




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Pollock, Daniel Captain N/A N/A Army Veterinary Corps

15.4.1917 died Mikra Memorial, Greece

N/A Husband of Mrs D Pollock

Pressly, Norman MacLeod

2nd Lieutenant

N/A N/A Royal Army Service Corps


Robinson, J G Private R/363023 N/A Royal Army Service Corps

15.3.1919 Unknown Hull Northern Cemetery

Unknown

Taylor, T J Driver T/39415 665th Coy Army Service Corps

30.6.1918 Unknown Brampton (St Martin) Old Churchyard

Unknown Son of Goerge and Margaret Taylor 54 Carlisle Road, Brampton

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Acomb, Horace 2nd Lt N/A 2nd Yorkshire Hussars


Attached to 2nd Devonshrie Regiment when killed.

Bean C 2 men from York with this name. 1 from Bilbrough/Sledmere, 1 from Bootham.

Brooks, Albert Guardsman 24943 4th Grenadier Guards


Verified by census

Cammack, George Frederick

Private S4/126195 N/A Army Service Corps

23.10.1915 unknown Died in UK

Dewse, Frederick Private 4th Lincolnshire Regiment

3.4.1917 The Battle of Arras

Previously West Yorks

Eastwood, Ernest Private 10/11th Highland Light Infantry

11.4.1917 The Battle of Arras

Previously West Yorks

Ellis, Sydney Only man of this name linked to York is from St Saviours?

Empson, F L unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Holmes, R E Only man found with this name from Roscommon.

Johnson, Arthur None of this name died 6.7.1916. Have provided details of most likely individual

Private 1st West Yorkshire Regiment


From Tadcaster, enlisted in York

Kelsey, John William

Lance Corporal 11672 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment


Kirk, J P Only J P Kirk found is from Lincs.

Lawler, Reginald Pte 2nd Suffolk Regiment


Previously 20th Hussars. From York and only many with this name recorded killed.

Nelson, John Walter Last address recorded in 1911 was parents at 165 Poppleton Road but may have moved before his death.

Staff Sergant Royal Horse Artillery

2.12.1915 died in UK

Parsons, Herbert unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Porter, Edward Private 7697 1st West Yorkshire Regiment

20.9.1914 Killed in Action from Layerthorpe

Robinson, Donald James

Private 10109 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

11.4.1916

Sharp, William Private 1598 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment


Address verified

Simpson, Lancelot James

Lance Corporal 50988 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment

26.3.1918 Operation Michael

Skilbeck, Henry (Harry)

Corporal 755327 C Bty 34th Bde Royal Field Artillery


25 years old when killed. York school master at whitby. Address verified

Snowden, John Robert

Lance Corporal 9840 1st West Yorkshire Regiment

6.10.1914 Killed in Action 24 when killed. Address verified.

Stewart, Charles Gunner 152809 B Bty 331st Bde Royal Field Artillery


Storey, Cedric W J unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Turpin, Arthur Private 15th Durham Light Infantry

7.1.1918 No one of this name died on 16.5.1918. Address is 11 Lower Darnborough Street, Bishopthorpe Road

Walker Major N/A unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown




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Webster, Harold Stanley

Lt N/A 4th East Yorkshire Regiment

7.8.1917 The 3rd Battle of Ypres

26 years old when killed. Verfied through census

White, Frank Fieldhouse Could not get absolute verification on this man

Scots Guards 31.3.1915 From Fulford/Walmgate

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Blake, Frank Pte 11748 8th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

14.9.1916 KIA Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme.

Battle of the Somme


Bradley, James Pte 11737 10th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

4.11.1915 KIA Royal Irish Rifle Cemetery, France.

unknown 20 years old when killed. Lived at 128 Houp Lane, Bradford.

Brennan, Leonard Pte 11920 8th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

8.8.1915 D. of W. Helles Memorial Sulva Bay landings

Carroll, John Pte 4414 1st Lancashire Fusiliers

4.6.1915 KIA Helles Memorial Gallipoli

Carsberg, George Alfred

Cpl 655 9th Cheshire Regiment

31.5.1918 KIA unknown unknown

Connolly, Francis J Pte 6068 6th South African Infantry

25.3.1917 Fever East London Cemetery, South Africa.

South Africa Campaign


Corry, Egbert John Lt N/A 9th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

11.3.1920 D of W Otley Cemetery, Pool Road.

Injuries sustained in the Battle of the Somme

36 years old when killed. Brother of Norbert Corry.

Corry, Norbert Pte 235277 2nd Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

3.5.1917 KIA Arras Memorial Oppy Wood, The Battle of Arras

Born in Menston

Fenlon, Lawrence Gunner 1755 1/6th Royal Field Artillery

16.9.1915 KIA Dunhallow ADS Cemetery, Belgium.

Ypres 17 years old when killed. Lived at 1 Hampden Street, Bradford.

Garvey, William P Gunner 149734 146th Royal Garrison Artillery

13.11.1918 KIA La Targette British Cemetery, France.

100 Days Offensive

21 years old when killed. Lived at 92 Moody Street, Bradford.

Geoghecan, Alfred Pte 24682 15th Royal Scots Fusiliers

28.4.1917 KIA Arras Memorial Battle of Arras 21 years old when killed.

Gill, John Ignatius 2nd Lt N/A 11th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

7.6.1916 KIA Menin Gate Memorial

unknown 22 years old when killed. Died in Belgium.

Gledhill, Ben Pte 263055 6th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

25.4.1918 KIA Tyne Cot Memorial 100 Days Offensive


Hammond, William Pte 301163 13th Hussars 19.6.1918 KIA Basra Memorial, Iraq.

Mesopotamia. 28 years old when killed. Fell On the River Tigris

Hawkswell, Louis Bertram

Lt Royal Flying Corps

18.9.1918 Accident Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley.


Henegan, Joseph Pte 241328 2/6th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

20.11.1917 KIA Soissons Cambrai Seems to have been killed with KOYLI

Henry, Charles Pte 260431 7th Border Regiment

19.19.1918 KIA Le Touret Memorial 27 years old when killed.

Hudson, Charles Pte 19461 2nd Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

10.9.1917 D. of W. Vis-en-Artois Memorial

From Ilkley

Jobson, Edward LCpl 28563 23rd Coy Royal Engineers 21.9.1918 KIA Vermund Communal Cemetery

100 days Son of Joseph and Jane Jobson. Lived Roxby Terrace Thornton-le-dale, Bradford.

Kay, Cyril Pte 19319 9th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

6.6.1916 KIA Hamel Military Cemetery Beaumont Hamel

Kaye, Herbert Gunner Royal Horse Artillery

3.9.1916 KIA Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension


Son of Mrs B Kaye, 24 Fairfax Street, Hall Lane, Bradford.

Keeling, John

Keighley, John Rflemn 301415 5th London Rifles 1.7.1916 KIA Thiepval Memorial The Battle of the Somme




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Kenny, William Pte 16th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

7.7.1916 D. of W. The Battle of the Somme

Mandjoubian, Lucien Vincent

Pte 2656 2nd The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

6.11.1918 KIA Bettrechies Communal Cemetery, France.

100 Days Offensive


Manley, Wilfird Pte 47703 and 25659

KOYLI and Queen’s (Royal Surrey) Regiment

21.3.1918 KIA Arras Memorial Operation Michael

McKim, Vincent Bmdr 62263 51st bty Royal Garrison Artillery

3.10.1917 KIA Calais Southern Cemetery

Moore, Avon Pte 1630 1/6th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

1.7.1916 KIA Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval


Brother of Frederick Stanley Moore. Lived at 44 Dragon Parade, Harrogate.

Moore, Frederick Stanley

Pte 91931 2nd Durham Light Infantry

10.7.1917 KIA Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, France.

unknown 18 years old when killed, brother of Avon Moore. Lived at 44 Dragon Parade, Harrogate.

Morgan, Lawrence Pte 5278 59th coy Machine Gun Corps

3.9.1916 KIA Thiepval Memorial The Battle of the Somme

Narey, Vincent 2nd Lt 11th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment

15.10.1916 D. of W. St Sever Cemetery Rouen


Son of William and Caroline Narey. Grove House, Horton Lane, Bradford.

Richardson, Roland Gunner 213195 20th Royal Field Artillery

9.7.1917 KIA Canada Farm Cemetery France

Shaw, Herbert Pte 29565 17th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

19.7.1917 KIA Villers-Faucon Communual Cemetery

25 yr olds. Son of Absalom and Elizabeth Shaw. 63 Wingfield Street, Bradford.

Smith, Henry Michael

Pte 25th Durham Light Infantry

White, Francis H Capt 12th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

16.4.1918 KIA Ebblingham Military Cemetery.

Operation Michael

Won Military Cross.

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Bellwood, George Henry

Lance Corporal 2617 1/4th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

20.12.1915 Died of Wounds Lijissenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Unknown Sister called Florence Jean

Boggan, James Sergeant 8126 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment

10.4.1915 Killed in Action Body not recovered Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.

2nd battle of Ypres

27 years old when killed. Posted to France 15th January 1915. Son of Martin and Maragaret 8 Clark’s Terrace, Walmgate, York.

Brannon, Thomas Private 1582 1st Lancashire Fusiliers

1.7.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thiepval Memorial


From Bolton.

Cahill, Joseph Lance Corporal 1066 1/5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

18.6.1915 Died of Wounds Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, Fleubaix, France

unknown

Cain, Clement Private 29532 14th Highland Light Infantry

27.6.1918 Died of Wounds Lille Southern Cemetery, Nord, France

Unknown Formerly of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Died in Hospital. Mother was Janet Cain.

Calpin, William Private 418634 2nd The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

4.5.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thiepval Memorial, France.

The Battle of Arras

Husband of Mary Caplin

Caplin, J F Private 14073 11th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

19.5.1916 Killed in Action Tranchee de Mecknes Cemetery, France

Unknown

Caplin, Joseph Private 69807 1st The London Regiment

23.3.1918 Killed in Action unknown Operation Michael

Carrigan, Charles Unknown 86265 N/A Royal Naval Reserve

30.12.1915 Died at sea Body not recovered. Remembered on Chatham Naval Memorial

N/A 31 years old when killed.

Cook, William Private 11987 10th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

1.7.1916 Killed in Action Body not Recovered. Remembered on Thiepval Memorial






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Cox, Joseph Private 6733 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

20.9.1914 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on la Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, France

The Battle of Mons

31 years old when killed. Son of Phillip and Annie Mary Cox 193 Alfred Road, Brightside Lane, Sheffield

Crampton, Edward Private 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

5.9.1915 Killed in Action La Brique Military Cemetery no1. France.

Unknown 37 years old when killed. Husband of Mary Crampton 60 Regent Street, Lawrence Street, York

Donovan Private 7252 17th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

3.5.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial

The Battle of Arras

Fannon, James Private 23562 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

10.10.1916 Killed in Action unknown The Battle of the Somme

29 years old when killed. Son of John and Catherine Fannon 3 Hirts Yard, Walmgate, York.

Frankie, Dominick Private 23924 9th Northumberland Fusiliers

15.5.1916 Killed in Action Lite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Nord, France

unknown 19 years old when killed. Son of Louis and Louisa Frankie of 158 Walmgate, York.

Gilligan, John Private 24927 2/5th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

2.4.1918 died of Wounds Faveruil British Cemetery, France

Operation Michael

25 years old when killed. Son of John and Bridget Gilligan 25 Ancroft Street, York.

Grayson, Thomas Private 9618 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

13.10.1914 Killed in Action Outtersteene Communal Cemetery, Bailleul


Son of Edmund and Mary Grayson

Hagan, John Private 8th East Yorkshire Regiment



Harrison, Peter Gunner L/19452 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

12.12.1917 Died of Wounds Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium


21 years old when killed. Son of John and Bridget Harrison of 71 Hope Street, York.

Henegan, Joseph Private 241328 2/6th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

20.11.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, France.


Lived in Bradford. Husband of Alice Henegan

Hill, Alfred Private 15/1496 15th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment


The battle of Arras

Hinderer, Emile Ambrose

Sergeant 10204 2nd Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

26.10.1914 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Le Touret Memorial, France.

Unknown 24 years old when killed. Son of Henry Harvey and Kathleen Hinderer.

Holmes, John Private 2336 1/5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

29.12.1915 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remember on Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.

Unknown

Horner, John Driver L/12383 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

29.10.1918 died Staglieno Cemetery, Italy.

Hudson, George Private 366921 1st Northumberland Fusiliers

18.9.1918 Killed in Action Hermies Hill British Cemetery, France

100 Days Offensive

Igo, Thomas Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown unknown Unknown

Jackson, Frederick Private 200063 1/5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

11.10.1917 Died of Wounds Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.


25 years old when killed. Son of Mary Jackson 17 Dennis Street, York. Brother of Michael Jackson

Jackson, Michael Lance Corporal 6508 1/5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment



21 years old when killed. Son of Mary Jackson 17 Dennis Street, York. Brother of Frederick Jackson

Jones, William Private 9097 2nd Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

30.10.1914 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Le Touret Memorial, France.

Unknown 26 years old when killed, son of William Henry and Mary Ann Jones.

Kenny, Martin William

Gunner 72308 N/A Royal Garrison Artillery

4.4.1917 Unknown Bafaume Communal Cemetery, France

Unknown 32 years old when killed. Son of John and Hannah Kenny of 76 Ambrose Street, Fulford Road, York

Leadley, Thomas Private 28927 6th Leicestershire Regiment

10.6.1917 Died of wounds Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Unknown Enlisted in York. Previously served with the West Yorkshire Regiment

Loftus, John Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown unknown Unknown




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Loftus, Thomas Private 7140 2nd Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

18.10.1914 Killed in Action London Cemetery and Extension, Lonqueval, France

Unknown 34 years old when Killed. Born in Barnsley, husband of Annie Loftus.

Mangon, Thomas Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown unknown Unknown

McDonald, Michael Private 7901 Garrison Bn The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

13.10.1914 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

Unknown

McGough, Martin Private 4903 1st Kings Own royal Lancaster Regiment

14.10.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


McNickol, Peter Edward

Private 15131 3rd Coldstream Guards

17.4.1916 Died of wounds Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Unknown Died at no. 1 General Hospital, Boulogne. Lived on Wallingate, York.

McQuade, Herbert Private 9756 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment

19.04.1915 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.


Enlisted in York.

Morris, Thomas Private 5529 10th Lancashire Fusiliers

7.7.1916 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Thiepval Memorial, France.


Myers, Charles Edward

Corporal 9790 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

28.10.1914 Killed in Action Canadian Cemetery No. 2, Neuville-St. Vaast, France.

Unknown

Myers, James Private 18383 12th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

15.7.1916 Died of Wounds La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France


21 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Rosalena Myers, York.

Myers, John W Private 307594 1/8th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

10.10.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


32 years old when killed. Son of Laura Myers. Husband of Elizabeth Myers, 174 Bolton Hall Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford.

Myers, Martin Private 13811 11th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

2.4.1916 Killed in Action Lievin Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Unknown

Nolan, James Private 3698 1st Northumberland Fusiliers

20.06.1915 Died of Wounds Loker Churchyard, West-Vlannderen, Belgium

2nd battle of Ypres

18 years old when killed. Son of Mrs Ellen Nolan of Glen Terrace, Keighley, Yorkshire.

Nolan, Walter Private 12940 1st East Yorkshire Regiment

14.5.1916 Killed in Action White house Cemetery, Belgium.

Unknown Previously served with the Grenadier Guards

Noonan, David Charles Oswald

Lance Corporal 47090 10th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

23.03.1918 Killed in Action Pozieres Memorial, France.

Operation Michael

28 years old when killed. Son of David and Annie Noona 21 Fishergate York.

Power, ChristopheA1:A53r

Guardsman 8287 2nd Scots Guards 5.8.1917 Killed in Action Poelcopelle British Cemetery, Belgiun.


Enlisted in York.

Power, Francis Private 5257 2nd The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

10.3.1915 Killed in Action Le touret Memorial, France

Unknown

Quigley, John Private 18947 9th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

27.9.1916 Killed in Action Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme


Riley, Joseph Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown unknown Unknown

Varley, William Unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Unknown unknown Unknown

Whatley, John William


8.4.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.

The Battle of Arras

33 years old when killed. Son of Mrs A Whatley, 2 St Margarets Place, George Street, York.

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Armitage, Henry Gunner 21577 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

8.5.1917 Died of wounds Nine Elms Military Cemetery, France

The Battle of Arras

Batchelor, James Arthur

Private 21257 10th The East Yorkshire Regiment

27.2.1917 Killed in Action Euston Road Cemetery, France.

unknown 27 years old when killed. Husband of Elsie Batchelor.

Batchelor, Victor Private 21222 10th The York and Lancaster Regiment

12.9.1915 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Loos Memorial

The Battle of Loos




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Bell, William Seth Sergeant 7355 16th The Manchester Regiment

23.4.1917 Killed in Action Wancourt British Cemetery, France.

The Battle of Arras.

Boggan, James Sergeant 8126 2nd The East Yorkshire Regiment

10.4.1915 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.

The 2nd Battle of Ypres.

27 years old when killed. Son of Martin and Margaret Boggan. Lived at 8 Clark’s Terrace, Walmgate, York.

Booker, Morrell Private 15132 1st Coldstream Guards

5.10.1916 Died of Wounds Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery, France.

The Battle of the Somme.

21 years old when killed. Son of Frank and Edith Booker. Lived at 33 Navigation Road, York. Enlisted in the Army with Peter MacNichol.

Bradley, Charles William

unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Byecroft [Bycroft], Arthur

Private 200752 2/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

22.11.1917 Killed in Action Grand Ravine British Cemetery, France.


25 years old when killed. Son of Fredrick and Mary Bycroft. Lived at 10 North Street, York.

Calpin, John Private 12th The West Yorkshire Regiment

18.11.1916 Died of Wounds York Cemetery, York The Battle of the Somme

39 years old when died. Husband of Elizabeth Calpin.

Cambage, Harry Private 25082 15th Notts and Derby Regiment

20.7.1916 Killed in Action Body not found, Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


18 years old when killed. Son of Alfred and Emma Cambage. Lived at 134 Walmgate.

Cattle, Edward Private 21267 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers

31.10.1917 Died of Wounds Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

The Third Battle of Ypres

Chapman, Arthur Lance Corporal 38860 25th Tyneside Irish 17.4.1917 Died at Sea Buried at Sea Wounded at the Battle of Arras. Died aboard the hospital ship Donegal when it was torpedoed.

Conmy, Robert Private 23588 2nd The West Yorkshire Regiment

4.7.1916 Died of Wounds Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


16 years old when killed. Lived at 20 Carmelite Street, Hungate, York.

Corner, Walter Private 22461 12th Northumberland Fusiliers

2.6.1917 Killed in Action Croisilles British Cemtery, France.

Unknown

Cray, Thomas unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Curtis, Walter unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Dale, William Private 15208 8th The Yorkshire Hussars

16.4.1916 Killed in Action Bully-Grenay Cemetery Extension France.

unknown

Eland, Wallace Henry MM

Lance Corporal 29505 1/4th The East Yorkshire Regiment

7.8.1918 Died Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, France.

100 days offensive

24 years old when killed. Had been awarded the Military Medal. Lived at 71 Walmgate, York.

Frankie, Dominick Private 23924 9th Northumberland Fusiliers

15.5.1916 Killed in Action Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, France.

unknown 19 years old when killed. Live at 158 Walmgate.

Grayson, Thomas Private 37336 10th The West Yorkshire Regiment

18.9.1918 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial

100 days offensive

Haigh, Stamford unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Jackson, Arthur unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Jackson, George Pioneer 249843 N/A Royal Engineers 6.6.1918 Died of Wounds Croix Rouge Military Cemetery, France

unknown 34 years old when killed.

Kyle, William unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Larvish, James unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Leadley, William Private 1631 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

26.2.1917 Died St Pierre Cemetery, France.

Unknown 24 years old when killed. Husband of Elsie Leadley.

Lee, Tom unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Letby, Horace Willaim

Gunner 294285 N/A Royal Garrison Artillery

6.10.1917 Killed in Action The Huts Cemetery, Belgium.


25 years old when killed. Lived on Walmgate, York.

Loftus, John unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown Also appears on Memorial in St George’s Churchyard.

MacNichol, Peter Private 15131 3rd Coldstream Guards

17.4.1916 Died of Wounds Boulgone Eastern Cemetery, France.

Unknown Enlisted in the Army with Morrell Booker.

Martin, Thomas Herbert

Lance Bombadier

L/27647 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

23.9.1918 Died of wounds Trefcon British Cemetery, France.

100 days offensive

21 years old when killed. Son of Thomas and Annie Martin. Lived at 69 Lawrence Street, York.

Milner, Frederick Private 201829 1/6th The West Yorkshire Regiment

9.10.1917 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Milner, William Private 14238 1st Northumberland Fusiliers

30.3.1915 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.





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Mitchell, John Private 1436 1/5th The West Yorkshire Regiment

3.7.1916 Died of Wounds Warloy-Ballion Communal Cemetery Extension, France


Morrill, Arthur Private 3/10102 1st The West Yorkshire Regiment

24.9.1918 Killed in Action Chapelle British Cemetery, France.

100 days offensive

43 years old when killed. Husband of Alice E Morrill, 22 Buckingham Street, York.

Mortimer, George Edward

Private 23862 10th The West Yorkshire Regiment

1.7.1916 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


21 years old when killed. Lived at 127 Walmgate.

Myers, Charles unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Myers, John William


10.10.1917 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


32 years old when killed. Son of Laura Myers. Husband of Elizabeth Myers, 174 Bolton Hall Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford. Also remembered on memorial fo St George’s Churchyard.

Newton, Walter Driver 82180 N/A Royal Horse Artillery

26.4.1915 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on the Menin Gate Memorials, Belgium.



Newton, William Sergeant 312032 N/A Royal Garrison Artillery

4.10.1917 Died of Wounds Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Quinn, John Private G/52191 1/8th Middlesex Regiments

16.8.1917 Killed in Action Body not Recovered. Remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.


Quinn, Thomas Private 10227 2nd The West Yorkshire Regiment

19.12.1914 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on Le Touret Memorial, France

Unknown

Rhodes, George Henry

Private 16396 8th Northumberland Fusiliers

19.8.1915 Killed in Action Body not found, Remembered on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

Gallipoli

Richardson, Frank Private 17/1415 10th The West Yorkshire Regiment

27.8.1918 Killed in Action Bulls Road Cemetery, France.

100 days offensive

27 years old when killed. Lived at 14 Mount Square, Leeds. Previously served with the Leeds Pals.

Robinson, Richard unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Rowan, Michael Private 235238 10th York and Lancaster Regiment

21.4.1917 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Arras Memorial

The Battle of Arras

Shepherd, James Private 33748 15th The West Yorkshire Regiment

3.5.1917 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on the Arras Memorial

The Battle of Arras

Stead, Louis Lance Corporal 25425 2nd The West Yorkshire Regiment

16.8.1917 Killed in Action Buttes New British Cemetery, France.


Thompson, Albert Private 29021 9th The Yorkshire Hussars



Varley, William Corporal 8858 2nd The West Yorkshire Regiment



Vause, Richard Acting Sergeant

7524 1st The East Yorkshire Regiment

29.10.1915 Killed in action White House Cemetery, Belgium.

unknown

Walker, John unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Walls, John William Lance Corporal 19025 9th The West Yorkshire Regiment



Webster, William Halder

Lance Sergeant

11654 9th The West Yorkshire Regiment

8.8.1915 Killed in Action Body not found. Remembered on Helles Memorial, Turkey.

Gallipoli From St Maraget’s, York.

Whithead, Arthur Private 11935 10th The West Yorkshire Regiment

1.7.1916 Killed in Action Dantzig Alley, British Cemetery, France.


10th Battalion WYR was heaviest hit in British Army on 1st day of the Somme.

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Dalton, John William

Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Fairbank, Geoffery Thurnam

Lance Corporal PS/8274 20th The Royal Fusiliers (London Regiment)

16.4.1917 Killed in Action Wancourt British Cemetery

The Battle of Arras

19 years old when killed. Younger son of Frank Graham and Ada Harrison Fairbank. Lived at the White Cottage, Strensall, Yorkshire. Posted to France 15.11.1915




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Fay, Frederick William Moore

Private 156977 58th Machine Gun Corps

19.8.1918 Died of wounds Daours Communal Cemetery extension, France.

100 days offensuve

Previously served with the Rifle Brigade.

Green, Norman Wilson

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 4th The East Yorkshire Regiment


The Battle of Arras

21 years old when killed. Son of Alderman Norman Green and Margaret Green of Nunroyd, The Mount, York

Outhwaite, Edward H

Private 59644 8th Machine Gun Corps

10.10.1918 Unknown Cairo War Memorial Cemetery

Unknown 26 years old when killed. Brother of John William and Henry Outhwaite. Son of Mr and Mrs A W Outhwaite, 35 Market Street, York.

Outhwaite, Henry Private 35503 2nd Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Yorkshire Regiment

8.5.1918 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, France

Unknown 18 years old when killed. Previously served with the West Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Mr and Mrs A W Outhwaite, 35 Market Street, York. Brother of John William James and Edward Outhwaite.

Outhwaite, John William James

Private 235081 1st The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

7.6.1917 Died of wounds Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemtery.

Unknown 29 years old when killed. Son of Mr and Mrs A W Outhwaite of 35 Market Street, York. Brother of Edward and Henry Outhwaite

Owen, Harry Kenneth Mostyn

Unknown Unknown N/A HMS Sorceress Royal Navy

16.2.1918 Died at sea Chatham Naval Memorial

Unknown 18 years old when killed. Son of Col Henry Mostyn Owen and Hilda Mostyn Owen

Prest, William Charles Seagar

2nd Lieutenant

N/A 5th The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment

17.8.1916 Killed in Action Authuille Military Cemetery, France.


Robinson, Charles E


19.11.1915 Killed in Action Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.

Unknown

Robinson, Harold Norman

Private 122478 23rd Coy Machine Gun Corps

13.2.1918 Killed in Action Body not recovered. Remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial, France

Operation Michael

19 years old when killed. Formerly with the London Regiment. Son fo Henry and Margaret Robinson, 23 Charlton Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Attended Archbishop Holgate’s Grammar School.

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William Air Sapper 256739 Railway Operating Division

Royal Engineers 12/03/17 Meningitis or Pneumonia

York Born in Rufforth. Father: George Webster, Mother: Harriet Mary Air. Wife: Frances Mary Air of 3 Ratcliffe Street, Burton Stone, York. They married in 1917 just before his death. In 1911 he was living with his Parents at Glenholme, Poppleton, York and worked as a Railway Clerk for NER based at Riccall. He is on the NER Roll of Honour, NER War Memorial and The King’s Book

Joseph Aisbitt Private TR/3/604 and 466545

40th and 487th Agricultural Co.40th and 487th Agricultural Co.

Training Reserve and Labour Corps

14/02/19 Pneumonia York Born in Durham. Son of Joseph Aisbitt and Mary J Aisbitt of 7 Dove Street, York. Lived with his Wife Mary Elizabeth at 3 Flints Buildings, Morpeth. Worked as a public house manager. Remembered on St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial

James Almond Serjeant 12255 Depot Bn Manchester Regiment

26/11/19 Paralysis York Born in Thirsk. Worked as a Confectioner. Brother of Mary Vokins. He is buried with his brother-in-law George Vokins.

Stephen Legg Alport

Private PS/10669 23rd23rd Royal Fusiliers 19/01/17 Wounds received in September 1916

York Somme. Dead in Epsom Hospital. Parents are Thomas James and Sarah of 50 Lindley Street, Holgate, York. He as an Apprentice Lithographic Artst. Remembered on Acomb war memorial

Robert Anderson Private GS/19254 5th5th Reserve Cavalry Regiment

22/03/15 Apoplexy York Born in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Enlisted in Kirkcaldy.

Herny Atkinson Private R4/111761 Army Service Corps

#N/A York Born in Halifax. Lived with his Wife, Elizabeth at 6 Bexley Square, Cemetery Road, York. Remembered in The King’s Book.

John William Atkinson

Private 12838 11th11th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

27/10/16 Wounds York Died at Foss Islands Station. Parents John and Mary of 47 Hartoft Street, Fulford Road, York.. Worked as Foss Islands Station as a Coal Porter. Remembered on NER War memorial, St Lawrence Church memorial and The King’s Book.

William Bainbridge Sapper WR/280421 Royal Engineers 10/02/19 Pneumonia York Born in Stockton-on-Trees. Parents: Robert Henry Bainbridge and Hannah. Wife: Lily Lynch of 23 Dennison Street, Huntington road, York. Lived with his wife at 9 Livingstone Street, York. Worked as a platelayer for NER. Remembered on Leeman Road District War Memorial, NER roll of Honour and NER war memorial.




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George Bardy Private 31866 Royal Army Medical Corps

06/12/21 Heart Failure York Son of William and Fanny. Lived with his parents at 6 School Street, York. Worked as a Metal Machinist. Remembered in The King’s Book.

William Dove Baker Private M2/052255 52nd MT Coy (Aldershot)52nd MT Coy (Aldershot)

Army Service Corps

01/05/17 Heart Failure York Son of William Southwell Barker and Mary J Barker. Husband of Emily Elizabeth of 28 Tanner Row, Railway Street, York. Worked as a Brass Founder. Remembered in The King’s Book.

Edward Gordon Beckett

Serjeant 340 1st Div. Ammunition Col.1st Div. Ammunition Col.


02/05/16 Wounds York 2 May 1916 Zeppelin Raid

Son of John and Emily Ann of 4 St John’s Place, Haver Lane, Haymarket, York. Worked as a sugar boiler. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s Church War memorial and The King’s Book.

George Bennison Pioneer 305087 Royal Engineers Pigeon Service

06/02/19 Wounds York Born in West Rounton, Yorkshire. Son of George and Eliza Ann. Husband of Emma (Warburton) of 29 Staton Street, Openshaw, Manchester.

Frank Hanson Blackburn

Lance Corporal 200280 West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

05/12/18 Phthisis York Died at 12:15 am. Son of Thomas Gilroy and Rebecca. Husband of Alice June of 4 Gladstone Street, Acomb, York. Worked as a machinist for NER. Remembered at Acomb War memorial, NER Roll of Honour, NER War Memorial and The King’s Book.

Roy Maurice Bland Rifleman C/12993 2nd2nd King’s Royal Rifle Corps

28/10/18 Pneumonia and Influnenza

York Born in Osbaldwick. Son of George and Annie of Ivy Dene, Osbaldwick, York. Was living at Manor Farm, Osbaldwick in 1911 with his parents and grandfather. Died at home.

Sydney Bowker Boy 10099 1st Div. Ammunition Col.


10/09/20 Heart Failure York Son of John and Dinah Bowker of 53 St John Street, Lord’s Mayor’s Walk, York. Mother was paid £213-5-0d in probate.

Robert Boyle Private 20510 Northumberland Fusiliers

09/12/20 Dropsy York Son of John and Esther of 18 Lower Eldon Street, York. Worked as a chocolate confectionery maker. Remembered on Rowntree’s War Memorial.

Henry Almond Boynton

Serjeant 83404 Labour Corps 31/12/18 Gastric Ulcer York Son of Frank Cass and Jane of 2 Belle Vue Street, York. Worked as a Millwright. Frist enlisted in 1900 and discharged on 13/11/1916. Mother was paid £279-11-3d in probate. Died at Leeds Infirmary.

Arthur Bradley Private 201048 1st/ 5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

20/04/19 Gas poisoning York Son of Robert and Elizabeth

Charles William Bradley

Private 8033 1st West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

18/04/19 Heart Failure York Remembered at St Margaret and St Peter-le-Willow war memorial

Walter Ewart Breckon

Private 36969 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

10/06/17 Septic throat York Born in Bishop Auckland. Son of Henry and Jane Ann of New ane Huntington, York. Remembered on Rowntree’s war memorial and The King’s Book.

George William Bridger

Private 48108 5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

03/06/17 Accidently drowned

York Born in Leytonstone. Son of Emily Course of Tottenham. Worked as a house decoraor. Was living in Skeldergate, York.

Christopher Bridgewater

Private 8005 King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

29/05/21 Phthisis York Son of William and Ann E. of 12 Bilton Street, York. Worked as a bricklayer

Horace Sydney Brown

Sapper 157337 9th Labour Royal Engineers 12/09/16 Wounds York Son of William and Margaret Brown of “Redwood” Ferry Road, Hessle, York. Died at Sheffield Military Hospital. Remembered at Dringhouses war memorial, NER roll of Honour and NER war memorial.

William Butcher Sapper 287984 Signal Depot (Bedford) Royal Engineers

31/08/19 Malaria gas poisoning

York Son of Mrs W Weatherill of 39 Vine Street, Bishopthorpe, York. Remembered in King’s Book.

Thomas Frederick Butler

Corporal 175410 Royal Garrison Artillery

08/11/18 Pneumonia York Born in Huntington. Son of Thomas Hill and Jane Elizabeth. Husband of Ethel Buther of 8 Park Place, Huntington Road, York. Worked as a Confectioner’s clerk. Rememebered on Rowntree’s War memorial and King’s book.

James Lennox Butterfield

Driver T4/040010 Yorkshire Mounted Bde Transport and Supply Col

Army Service Corps

30/06/17 Sickness York Son of Richard and Matilda of 30 Holgate road, York. Worked as a messenger. Remm=embered at St Paul’s Church war memorial, Holgate and King’s Book.

George Edward Bycroft

Petty Officer Stoker

310823 HMS Victory Royal Navy 25/12/18 Pneumonia York Son of William and Kate Bycroft of 7 Howard Street, York. Worked as a stoker at the Royal Navy Barracks in Portsmouth.




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Henry Cable Private 25245 58th Protection Coy

Royal Defence Corps

10/08/16 Heart Failure York Dead at Eastcote Camp. Sone of J H and Emma of 33 Aldwark. Husband of Emma of Hyrst Lodge, Cinder Lane, Heworth, York. Worked as a Pavior for York Corporation. Remembered at Holy Trinity Church war memorial, Heworth, the Rowntree’s War memorail and the King’s Book.

John Calpin Private 3/9865 12th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

18/11/19 Wounds from gas

York Loos Wounds received on 26/09/1915. Son of Patrickand Sarah and husband of Elizabeth of 1 Rosemary Place, Nevigation Road, York. Worked as a Stoker at Rowntree Cocoa works. Remembered at St Margaret and St Peter-le-Willow war memorial and Rowntree’s war memorial and in King’s Book.

Allan Cameron Private S/9147 Gordon Highlanders

30/11/15 Pneumonia York

George William Carr

Private 70716 and 343707

78th and 377th Home Service Labour Coy

Training Reserve and Labour Corps

27/02/19 Pneumonia York Husband of Mary Carr but was living apart. Lived at 16 Cygnet Street, York and worked as a painter. His daughter Hilda Carr was listed as his next of kin.

Herbert Ernest Carr

Private D/15474 Northamptonshire Yeomanry

03/11/18 Pneumonia and wounds from gas

York Son of Herbert and Mary Grace. Husband of May (Seal) of 8 Beresford Terrace, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Worked as a Assistant (Hosiery). Married May in the frist quarter of 1917. He is remembered in the Kings book.

Albert Charlton Private 17/979 “C” Coy 11th Northumberland Fusiliers

15/10/15 Diabetes York Son of William and Sarah Ann. Husband of Eva Charlton of 59 Kensington Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Lived at 29 Chatsworth Terrace in 1911. Worked as a Machinist for the NER. Remembered on the NER Roll of Honour, NER War memorial and in the King’s Book.

Charles Clark Private 36638 Depot Bn West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

05/01/17 Pneumonia York Born in Sowerby, Thirsk. Husband of Alice Ada. Lived at 3 Park Crescent, Huntingdon Road, York. Worked as a Postman.

William Cobb Private 12192 3rd Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

18/09/19 Pneumonia York Son of Thomas and Margaret Cobb

William Cobb Private 19207 West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

30/06/15 Gas poisoning York Son of John and Hannah. Lived at 4 Dundas Plsace, York.

Norman Frederick Coutts

Sapper 112320 Royal Engineers 22/01/19 Peritonitis York Son of Frederick and Emily. Lived at 23 Frazer Street, Workington and worked as a Joiner. Remembered in the King’s Book.

Daniel Cowan Private 11634 Depot 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers

23/09/15 Wounds York Born in Kelvin, Glasgow. Next of kin was his cousin Mrs Hart, Malt Shovel Yard, Walmgate, York.

John Edwin Curry Private 34995 5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

15/06/21 Phthisis York Son of Robert and Elizabeth. Husdand of Martha Jane. Lived at 47 Finsbury Street, York. Worked as a Compositor.

Harold Thomas Dick

Gunner 312369 HQ 103rd Bde Royal Garrison Artillery

22/03/19 Heart Disease York Son of Thomas and Minnie of Langholme, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Remembered in The King’s Book

Arthur Dunbar Private 19343 1st West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

20/11/16 Wounds York Born in Dublin. Husband of Mary Ann. Lived at 11 Baker Hill Court, York. Worked as a Hawker.

Bartholomew Durkin

Private 54125 83rd Training Reserve

15/03/18 Gas poisoning York Son of Martin and Mary. Husband of Annie. Lived at 5 Wesley Place, Hungate, York and worked as a Bricklayer’s Labourer.

Harold Eldridge Private 27973 2nd Home Service Garrison

Lincolnshire Regiment

16/11/16 Wounds York Son of Charles and Alice and husband of Sarah Ellen. Lived at 15 Lower Farnborough St, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Worked as a waiter for the NER at Hotels based in York. Remembered in the NER Roll of Honour, NER War memorial and the King’s Book.

William James Elgie

Corporal S1/1144 Army Service Corps

21/12/17 Phthisis York Son of George and Mrs Barbara Logan Dennison of 108 Queen Victoria Street, the Mount, York. Worked as a Clerk. Remembered in the King’s Book.

Arthur Elsegood Private 85959 4th Northumberland Fusiliers

08/07/18 Pneumonia York Son of Albert Edward and Sarah Ann of 19 Fitzroy Terrace, Heslington Road, York. Remember on St Lawrence Church War memorial.




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Albert Henry Emson

Stoker 1st Class

282180 HMS Victory Royal Navy 14/12/18 Pneumonia York Born in Retford. Son of William Henry and Ann Elizabeth. Husband of Gertrude Alice (Paul). Remembered on St Lawernce Church war memorial and the King’s Book.

William Stewart Fairless

Aircraftman 2nd Class

329990 7th Stores Deport (Doncaster) Royal Air Force

18/08/19 Accident York Born in Sunderland. Son of William Davison and Caroline of Castle Howard Ox Inn, Townend Street, York.

Joseph Fearn Driver L12345 161st Yorks Royal Field Artillery

05/12/18 Gas poisoning York Son of Joseph and Mary Ann of 10 Kidd’s Terrace, Layerthorpe, York. Worked as a Brewery labour. His brother John William died on 30/12/1914. He is remembered on the St Cuthbert’s Church war memorial and the King’s book.

John Herbert Fewster

Private 265561 3rd/ 5th Yorkshire Regiment

07/11/18 Pneumonia York Remembered on Acomb War Memorial. CW grave stone says F. Fewster.

Stephen Field Corporal 46839 20th Coy Royal Garrison Artillery

26/01/20 Phthisis York Born in Sunderland. Husband of Elizabeth of Seaton Carew, West Hartlepool. He lived at 39 Codd Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough. Worked as a Blacksmith.

Charles Fredrick Fletcher

Private 12766 Depot Yorkshire Regiment

13/04/20 Epilepsy York Son of Thomas Henry and Harriet Ann. Husband of Irene of 12 Stafford Place, Holgate road, York. Worked as a Bricklayer’s Labouer

Albert Fowler Private 26724 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

07/04/16 Pneumonia York Remembered on the Rowntree’s War Memorial and the King’s Book.

Albert Edward Freestone

Able Seaman J/2534 (CH) HMS Wild Swan Royal Navy 27/04/20 Pneumonia York Born in Clifton. Son of George and Margaret. Husband of Gertrude Freestone (Colley) of 40 New York Terrace, Nunnery Lane, York. He died at the Royal Naval Hospital, Chatham.

Alfred Fredrick Germaine

Serjeant 4283 13th Hussars 12/06/15 Aneurism York Born in Dover, Kent. Son of Mary Louisa and husband of Ada Smith of 55 Wellington Street, Helslington Road, York. Holder of a Long service and good conduct medal and served in India and South African Campaign.

Metthew Henry Glover

Gunner 62727 109th Siege Bty Royal Garrison Artillery

29/09/18 Wounds York Born in Normanton and the son of Walter Perkin and Mary Glover of 45 Murray Street, York. Husband of Elsie Mary of 82 Queen Victoria Street, The Mount, York. Worked as a card box gold blocker and then a tramway motor man. Remembered at St Paul’s Church War memorial and in the King’s Book.

Stephen Goodrick Private 7312 1st/ 6th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

12/10/16 Wounds York Born in Huntington, York and the son of Dover and Jane Elizabeth. Lived at 12 Providence Place, Holgate Road and worked as a Bricklayer’s Labourer. Remembered in the King’s Book.

Ralph Prescott Hall Lieutenant T4/253850 Royal Army Ordnance Corps

22/03/19 Septic poisoning York Born in Battersea St. Philip. Son of Reuben and Clara Mary. Lived at The Royal Station Hotel with his parents. Worked as a hotel clerk. Mother was paid £222-1-6d in probate. Remembered on NER war memorial and the King’s Book.

Harry Hanton Private 3/9825 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

18/09/14 York Born in Newmarket

John Henry Harrison

2nd Corporal WR/502305 Inland Water Transport

Royal Engineers 14/02/19 Pneumonia York Son of John and Amelia. Husband of Fanny of 24 Kingsland Terrace, Leeman Road, York. Worked as a bargeman. Died at Victoria Auxilliary Hospital, Keighley at 12.48pm. Remembered on Leeman Road District war memorial and the King’s Book.

Lawrence Hartley Lance Corporal L23358 9th Yorkshire Regiment

12/10/19 Wounds and gas poisoning

York Son of William and Annie. Husband of Sarah Elizabeth. He worked as a confectioner and lived at 41 Back Regent Street York. Remembered on St Lawrence Church war memorial.

Edward Hope Hawthorne

Serjeant Major Deal/3476(S) RM Medical Unit, RN Div, Royal Marines

03/11/16 Septic meningitis

York Died at 2nd Southern General Hospital, Bristol. Son of Hope and Annie. Husband of Margaret Eleanor of 4 Mount Terrace York. Worked as a Elementary school teacher. Territorial efficiency medal. Promoted staff sergeant 1/10/1915 and sergeant major 6/11/1915. Awarded two certs. By GOC for zeal and devotion at Cape Helles 31/7/15 and 24/12/15.




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Elijah John Heyworth

Private 3/10314 Depot West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

14/06/16 Dropsy York Born in Colne, Lancashire. Son of Robert and Jane. Husband of Emily of 8 Back Regent street, Hull road, York. Lived at 30 James Steet, York. Served in South African campaign.

George William Hodgson

Private 49154 West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

13/11/17 Mitral Disease (Heart)

York Son of John and Annie Elizabeth of 50 Farrar Street, Lawrence street, York. Worked as a Clerk. Remembered on the St Lawrence Church War Memorial.

Joseph Hodsman Gunner 3757 144 York Heavy Bty, Garrison Artillery

04/11/15 Hanging York Son of Joseph and Alice. Lived at 34 Lower Eldon Street, York. Worked for his Father as a joiner. Probate paid to his brothers Beedham and William Herny Todd at £334-7-1d.

Harold Holmes Lance Corporal 201429 (3548)

2nd /5th2nd /5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

20/01/18 Phthisis York

Charles Ellison Horner

Private 606817 Royal Engineers 04/01/20 Poisoning York Born in Boston Spa, Wetherby, Yorkshire. Son of Samuel Ellison and Ada Eliza (Barrett). Husband of Mary Ann (Kershaw). He was a horseman living in SW London.

William Hoy Captain Army Pay Department

17/09/16 Brights Disease York Born in Edinburgh and son of Alexander and Jessie Hoy. Husband of Williamina Watson Hoy of 16 Beech Avenue, Holgate, York. Worked as a Lieutenant Asst. Paymaster at the Army pay deport. Had 38 years militatry service.

Harry Hughes Private 77437 Royal Army Medical Corps

21/09/18 Wounds York Son of Thomas George and Mary Ann of 10 Lockwood street. Worked as a Chocolate confectionery maker. Remembered on Rowntree’s war memorial and St Lawrence Church war memorial and in the King’s Book.

Michael Igoe Private 331021 (8507)

West Yorkshire Regiment, Royal Scots, Lothian Regiment

28/11/18 Pneumonia York Son of Thomas and Mary. Lived at 1 St. Margaret’s Terrace, York and worked as a labourer. His brother Thomas died in 1916.

Thomas Igoe Private 21835 3rd3rd Northumberland Fusiliers

15/04/16 Pneumonia York Son of Thomas and Mary. Boarded at 30 Navigation Road, York and worked as a labourer. His brother Michael died in 1918.

Leonard Alboine Johnson

Private 401347 Royal Army Medical Corps

29/04/20 Nephritis (kidney failure)

York Born in Fenton, Stoke on Trent. Son of Job and Mary Ann. Husband to Evelyn. Lived at 17 Portland Street, York and worked as a general labourer at the cocoa works. At the time of his death he was working as a insurance agent. Won prizes for cycling.

William Joseph Jones

Private 305478 Depot Tank Corps 12/07/18 Accident York Son of William and Anne. Husband of Beatrice Jones of 17 Hallfield road, Layerthorpe, York. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s Church war memorial and in the King’s Book.

John Keeley Private 19387 West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

14/05/15 Heart Failure York Born in Hunslet, York. Son of Thomas and Esther. Husband of Mary Ellen of 40 Brickfield Row, Holmes, Rotherham. Worked as a coal hewer.

Henry King Gunner 8432 2nd Div Ammunition park2nd Div Ammunition park


15/04/16 Gas poisoning York

Thomas William Kriby

Lance Corporal 36723 3rd3rd West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

08/03/18 Septic poisoning York Born in Lindale. Son of William and Emily. Lived with his parents at 27 Bilton street, York and worked as a bricklayer’s labouere. Remembered on St Cuthbert’s Church War memorial and The King’s Book.

Stephen Carter Lane

Private 7682 Depot King’s Own Scottish Borderers

02/08/18 Heart Failure York Son of James and Harriet of 8 Percy Street, Bootham Row, York. In 1911 he was serving in India and was discharged in 1913 after 13 years service . In 1917 he was a patient at the York City Asylum. He is remembered in the King’s Book.

Harold Lawson Private G/36764 2nd/20th2nd/20th London Regiment

24/01/19 Pneumonia following wounds

York Son of Robert and Elizabeth. Lived at The Stables, Middleton were he worked as a groom. Remembered in the King’s Book.

James Francis Lawson

Leading Seamen

188931 (CH) HMS Attentive Royal Navy 07/08/20 Heart Failure (Dropsy)

York Born in Pateley Bridge. Son of Thomas Edwin and Charlotte Emma. Lived with his wife, Hannah Maria, at 19 Rosslyn Street, Clifton, York and worked as a bill inspector at the Theatre Royal.

George Leach Private 9922 13th13th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

27/05/15 York Son of Thomas and Mary (Doudican) and husband of Sarah (Ginley). Lived at 30 Navigation Road with his widowed Mother where Thomas Igoe boarded.




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Thomas Leadley Sapper 44804 RE Signal Service (Bedford) Royal Engineers

27/12/18 Wounds (gas and heart failure)

York Born in Lastingham and the Son of John and Rachel Ann. Lived at 28 Carlton Street, Leeman Road, York with his wife Mary Hananh. Worked as a Whitesmith, Loco based at York. Remembered at Leeman Road District Road War Memorial, NER Roll of Honour, NER War Memorial and the King’s Book.

George William Lickley

Private 200596 West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

18/02/20 Heart Failure York Son of William and Frances and lived at 6 Cecila Place, York. Worked as a Iron Machinist. Remembered at St Deny’s Church War Memorial.

William Lister Private 26534 Depot West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

09/11/18 Dropsy York Lived with his wife at 13 Wesley Place, Hungate, York and worked as a Hawker. Also served in the South African Campaign. Remembered in the King’s Book.

John Ludlam Armourer’s Crew

M/11274 (PO) HMS Fearless Royal Navy 12/09/15 Accident York Son of John and Annie Mary. Parents lived in Gillygate, York. Remembered at Leeman Road \district war memorial, St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and the King’s Book.

Charles Lummas Private 82831 Royal Army Medical Corps

20/11/19 Pneumonia York Born in Scalby, Scarborough and son of Charles and Annie and Husband of Elizabeth. Lived in Compton Street, Clifton, York and worked as a temporary postman. Died at a Military Hospital at 4:50am.

George William Machen

Private 22493 6th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

26/06/17 Gas poisoning York Son of William and Emma of 12 Richmond Street, Oldfield Road, York. He lived with his parents at 4 Browns Court, York and worked as a Printers Packer. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and The King’s Book.

William Mackley Private 2069 5th Reserve West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

31/03/16 Heart Failure York Born in Scarborough and the Son of Edward and Elizabeth. Husband of Margaret (Morrill). Lived at 3 Smiths Court, Tanner Row, York and worked as a Timber marker labourer for NER. Remembered on the NER roll of honour, NER War memorial and The King’s Book.

William McGhee Private D/2842 2nd Dragons (Royal Scots Greys)

09/09/14 Septic poisoning York Born in Dundonald, Troon, Ayrshire. In 1911 he was serving in the regular army and was based at the Cavalry Barracks, Fulford Road, York.

William Meekings Squadron Quarter-Master Serjeant

4657 18th Queen Mary’s Own Hussars

20/05/19 Phthisis York Born in Gravesend, Kent and son of Henry and Ann and Husband of Sarah. In 1911 h was in the regular Army at Aliwal Military Barracks, South Tedworth, Hants. Remembered on St Paul’s Church War memorial, Holgate.

Robert James Meredith

Lance Serjeant 4403 1st King’s Dragoon Guards

17/11/18 Gun shot wounds to the back

York Born in Victoria City, Hong Kong, China. Husband of Elsie (Croft). Enlisted in the army as a musician in 1899. In 1911 he was based in India. His wife is from York. Remembered on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and the King’s Book.

William Merriman Private 201863 2nd/5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

07/07/17 Gunshot wound York Son of George and Fanny. Lived at 63 Petergate and worked at his father’s Pawn broker business. Remembered in the King’s Book

Harold Mitchell Private 45306 18th Durham Light Infantry

12/07/21 Accidental Drowned

York Son of Mr and Mrs Michell of York. Lived with is Grandparents Thomas and Maria Mitchell at 71 Rose Street, Haxby Road, York in 1911. In 1918 he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

George Frederick Arthur Mole

Lance Corporal 5629 2nd/5th Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby regiment) formerly 2nd/5th West Yorkshire Regiment

02/02/20 Pneumonia York Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Son of Simeon and Louisa. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 162 Bishopthorpe Road, York and worked at his father’s business as a assistant shopkeeper, Grocer.

George Mulhearn Private 16221 8th East Yorkshire Regiment

18/10/15 Wounds York Loos Served under the alias George McGlowan. Son of Micheal and Bridgett. Lived at 15 Portland Place, Layerthorpe, York and worked as a Labourer. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s Church War memorial and The King’s Book.




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Patrick Murry Private 30009 2nd/5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

17/05/21 Heart Failure York Son of Patrick and Mary. Hen he enlisted in January 1915 he had already served 20 years with the 3rd Bn, Yorkshire Regiment. Lived with C/o Mr F Jackson, 3 st George’s Court, George Street, Yok, Served in South Africa in 1899-1900. Discharged in January 1916 because of a septic foot. His sister was Mary Davitt.

Walter Myhill Private 7787 1st West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

30/08/14 Phthisis York Son of Joseph and Elizabeth of 3 Tanner Row, York. In 1911 he was serving in India

John Walter Nelson Staff Serjeant 89469 5th “C” Reserve Bde.


02/12/15 Operation York Son of Robert and Mary Ann. Lived with his parents at 165 Monkton Terrace, York. Remebered in the King’s Book.

William Newman Private GS/15058 6th6th Reserve Cavalry Regiment

26/12/17 Phthisis York Lived at Willow Street, Walmgate, York. Had served with the 1st Royal Dragoons and was a musician.Lived at Willow Street, Walmgate, York. Had served with the 1st Royal Dragoons and was a musician.

George Nicholls Pioneer 378664 RE Signal Service (Bedford) Royal Engineers

05/11/18 Pneumonia York Son of John Henry and Annie Elizabeth. He lived at 4 Clayton Street, York. Worked as a GPO Linesman. Died ar 3:00am at Bedford Military Hospital. Micklegate Trinity National School Memorial and The King’s Book.

Edward Pardon Private 8636 2nd2nd King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

07/10/19 Phthisis York Born in Woolwich, Kent. Son of Thomas ans Mary A. Served with the army in 1911 in Hong Kong.

William Edward Parkers

Private GS/11948 2nd2nd Dragons (Royal Scots Greys)

25/10/19 Wounds (gas) York Born in Dublin. Lived with his wife Florence (Hollinshead) in Dublin. Joined The Royal Irish Rifles in 1903.

Alfred Philips Parmeter

Lieut-Commander

HMS Satellite Royal Navy Reserve

05/05/18 Heart Failure York Born in Bale, Merionethshire, Wales. Son of Francis and Charlotte Elizabeth. Lived at Poppleton Hall with his wife Mabel. In 1911 he was 1st Mate on the Dongola a Troop ship. His wife was paid £1311-3-2d in probate on 11/06/1918Born in Bale, Merionethshire, Wales. Son of Francis and Charlotte Elizabeth. Lived at Poppleton Hall with his wife Mabel. In 1911 he was 1st Mate on the Dongola a Troop ship. His wife was paid £1311-3-2d in probate on 11/06/1918

William Henry Penrose

Corporal West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

05/05/15 Appendicitis York Son of Francis and Ann and Husband of Annie. Lived with his wife at 121 Fawe Park Road, Putney, London and worked as a bricklayer. Remembered on Rowntree’s War memorial and on St Lawrence Church War Memorial.

Amos Pollard Private 11/349 “A” Coy 11th“A” Coy 11th


10/01/17 Wounds York Born in Walsden, Lancashire. Son of Oliver and Mary Dewery. Lived at 3 Scaife Street, York and worked as a grocer’s apprentice.

Charles Fredrick Porter

Sapper WR/267388 Royal Engineers 31/05/21 Phthisis York Son of William and Louisa. His wife was Eva and they lived at 4 Scrivens Court, Fetter Lane, York. Worked as a labourer.

Harold Precious Private 29885 10th10th Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

04/07/17 Gun shot wounds York Ypres Son of Thomas and Ann. Lived with his sister in Bradford and worked as a dyer.

Herbert Preston Private D/6167 6th6th Dragons (Inniskilling)

02/09/16 Phthisis York Son of Anthony Preston and Eliza. Lived at 9 Cygnet Street, York with his mother. He worked as a Labourer.

John Priest Driver 32205 176th176th Royal Field Artillery

30/09/15 Gangrene York Husband of A Priest of 10 North-East Terrace, Dringhouses, York. Remembered on Dringhouses War Memorial and Holy Trinity Church war Memorial, Heworth.

Arthur Ragen Serjeant SE/13986 Depot Army Veterinary Corps

06/08/17 Pneumonia York Son of Patrick and Bridget. Husband of Isabella of Caroline Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York. He worked for NER as a washer. Remembered on St Paul’s Church War memorial, Holgate, NER roll of Honour, the NER war memorial and The King’s Book.

Linden Richardson Serjeant (Pilot)

7794 72nd72nd Training Sqdn, Royal Air Force

24/04/18 Accident York Killed whilst flying at Beverley, Yorkshire. Son of George and Annie. Lived at 9 Millfield Road, York. Remembered in the King’s Book.




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Tom Richardson Second Lieutenant

155th Sqdn155th Sqdn

Royal Air Force 03/12/18 Accident York Killed whilst flying at West Essex Golf Links, Waltham Holy Cross, Essex. Son of James and Annie Elizabeth of 5 South Mount Terrace, York. Probate of £184-15-2d was paid to his father on 5/01/1920. Remembered on St Mary Bishophill Junior Church war memorial and The King’s Book.

James Alfred Rigney

Private L/1195 “C” Sqdn, 5th“C” Sqdn, 5th

(Royal Irish) Lancers

20/10/14 Wounds York Born in Sheffied and Husband of Ethel Brid of 68 Curzon Terrace, The Mount, York.

Arthur Robinson Private 245443 20 Bn Manchester Regiment

12/10/18 Wounds York Previously in the West Yorkshire regiment, number 205200. Remembered on Rowntree’s War Memorail, St Lawrence Church War Memorial and the King’s Book.

Donald Nelson Rose

Lance Corporal 321407 Northumberland Fusiliers

09/10/16 Wounds York Somme. Son of Henry and Ellen Rose. Lived at 61 Holgate Road, York. Worked for the NER as a Clerk, goods based at Northallerton. Remembered at St Paul’s Church war memorial, Holgate, the NER roll of honour, the NER war memorial and the King’s Book.

Frederick Rowntree Sapper 131101 Royal Engineers 29/07/20 Wounds (gas) and phthisis

York Son of Joseph and Margaret. Husband of Mary Elizabeth of 4 Lastingham Terrace, New Walk, York. Remembered in the King’s Book.

Thomas Ruftery Private 10744 9th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

19/09/17 Phthisis York Son of Patrick and Julia. Lived at 18 St. Margaret’s Terrace, York and worked as a Farm Labourer. In 1914 he was working as a bricklayer’s labourer. Received a gunshot wound to his right hand at Salva Bay, Dardanelles on the 9/08/1915.

John William Russell

Driver 53017 76th Field Coy Royal Engineers 08/12/19 Heart Disease York Son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Russell of 17 Waverley Street, York. Remembered in the King’s Book.

William Shaw Gunner 149830 137th Heavy Bty Royal Garrison Artillery

19/09/18 Wounds York Wounds received on 28/08/1918. Son of Henry and Henrietta of York. He lived with his parents at Fenton House, 15 Murray Street, York. Remembered on St Paul’s Church War memorial, Holgate, the YMCA memorial and The King’s Book.

Alfred Shepherd Sapper WR/295835 Royal Engineers 06/08/20 Paralysis York Husband of Kate. Lived at 22 Hillsbro Steert, Burton Lane, York and worked for the NER as an engineer’s fitter. Remembered on the NER war memorial and the King’s Book.

Fred Shepherd Sapper WR/202862 28th Light Railway Co

Royal Engineers 30/10/18 Bronchitis York Son of John Stevenson and Mary Jane. He lived at 18 Garnett Terrace, Leeman Road, York with his mother. He worked for the NER as a Railway Engine Cleaner. Remembered on the NER war memorial.

Herbert Shields Private G/38650 Depot Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)

01/11/18 Wounds York Son of John and Harriet. Husband of Edith M Meynell of 21 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough. He is remembered in the King’s Book.

Reginald Baker Sparling

Signaller 312472 1st/1st West Riding Heavy Bty.


08/02/19 Phthisis York Son of James Bradley and Margaret Hannah of “Belleville” Chestnut Avenue, York. He lived at 21 Harcourt Street, York with his parents and worked for the NER as a Clerk Goods based in Monk Fryston. Remembered at Holy Trinity Church War memorial, Heworth, St Michael-le-Belfrey war memorial, NER roll of honour, NER war memorial and the King’s Book.

John Henry Stacey Private 201536 “C” Coy 1st/5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

01/11/18 Pneumonia York Son of John Henry and Ada. Husband of Gladys Beatrice Dickinson. Lived at 54 Winterscale Street, York and worked as an apprentice grocer at the Co-op. Remembered on the Leeman Road District War memorial.

Jubilee James Taylor

Private G/52178 3rd Royal Fusiliers 10/07/18 Phthisis York Born in Selby. Son of J Taylor and Mrs S Taylor of Walker Street, Marygate York. Remembered on Shipton Street School War memorial, Rowntree’s War memorial and the King’s Book.

Robert Newstead Taylor

Lance Corporal 330337 “B” sqdn Yorkshire Hussars Yeomanry

18/01/18 Pneumonia York Son of James E and Hannah M of 7 Queen Victoria Street, South Bank, York. Remembered on St Cuthbert’s Church War memorial and the King’s Book.

Herbert George Todd

Gunner 84141 Royal Garrison Artillery

18/11/18 Pneumonia York Born in Heworth, York. Son of George and Annie Louisa (Pickles). Lived with his Uncle Tristam Pickles at Long Lane, Hampsthwaite near Leeds were he worked as a farmer. Remembered on the Rowntree’s War memorial and the King’s Book. Died in Doncaster.




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Charles Fredrick Turner

Gunner 69451 159th Devon Heavy


15/11/17 Pneumonia York Son of Charles Henry and Mary Jane of 75 Clarence Street, York. He worked as a gas meter inspector. Remembered in the King’s Book.

George Vevers Private 9420 3rd attd 9th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

15/09/14 Pneumonia York Born in Leeds and Husband of Mary Tilson Vevers of 27 Admiral Street, Leeds.

George Louis Vokins

Corporal H/28582 No 3 Cavalry Depot Reserve Cavalry Regiment

06/02/15 Peritonitis York Born in Kennington, London and Husband of Mary Vokins. He lived at 10 South Parade, York. He Worked as a Night Inspector for the NER at The Royal Station Hotel, York. He is buried with is brother-n-law James Almond who died on 26/11/1919. George is remembered on the NER roll of honour and the NER war memorial.

Vincent (Henry) Francis Wake

Private 23616 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

12/08/16 Wounds York Son of John Ambrose and Catherine of 8 Russell Street, Scarcroft Road, York. He worked for the NER as a Porter. Remembered on the NER roll of honour, the NER war memorial and The King’s Book.

Peter Walder Private 200396 1st/5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

12/06/19 Gas poisoning York Son of Patrick and Mary.Lived at 7 Brunswick Place, Haymarket, York with his parents. He worke as a bricklayer’s labourer and the a Blacksmith’s striker (P. Way). Discharged form the Army in 1918 for tubercle lung.

Edmund Reginald Walton

Private 366768 2nd/1st Northern Cyclist Battalion

06/06/17 Heart Failure York Son of Ernest Robert and Mary Ellen. Lived at 20 Pavement, York and worked as a draper. Died at the General Hospital, Lincoln.

Henry Ernest Ward Lieutenant Royal Engineers 13/12/18 Pneumonia York Son of James and Emma. Husband of Lillith MR (Clee). Worked for the NER as a Clerk, GMO based at York. Remembered on the NER roll of honour and the NER War memorial and the King’s Book.

Walter Waterworth Private G/75423 29th Middlesex Regiment

12/03/17 Heart Failure York Born in Burnley, Lancashire and husband of Gertrude. Lived at 13 Winterscale Street and worked as a hairdresser. Died at the Military Hospital Coldchester at 1:45am. Remembered at St Lawrence Church war memorial and The King’s Book.

John Thomlinson Watson

Private 86640 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

26/02/19 Pneumonia York Son of John and Mary of 63 Poplar Street, Poppleton Road, York. Worked as a farm servant. Remembered in the King’s Book.

Frederick William Waudby

Private 7791 2nd/5th Northumberland Fusiliers

17/09/19 York Transferred to 356430 Labour Corps. Son of Joseph and Mary. Husband of Emily of 5 Railway View, Dringhouses, York. He was a member of the Wauby family who ran the fishermongers in Walmgate. Remembered at Dringhouses war memorial.

Stanley Josiah Wedgwood

Gunner 180898 6th Reserve Royal Field Artillery

28/10/17 Erysipelas York Son of James Hopperton and Anne Wedgwood. Lived at 50 Holgate Road, York with his parents. Remembered at St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and the King’s Book

Thomas Harold Wellburn (Welbun)

Lieutenant Army Service Corps

12/06/17 Heart Failure York Son of Thomas and Louisa. Lived with his parents at 4 Blake Street, York and worked for his father as a decorator. Died at War Hospital, Bath. His sisters Lucy Ellis and Margaret Amy Poad were paid probate of £604-16-9d. Remembered in the King’s Book.

David Wells Gunner 518 47th Heavy Bty Royal Garrison Artillery

14/12/15 Wounds from gas and heart failure

York Son of Roderick and Frances Wells. Lodged at Cundall’s Buildings, 70 Skeldergate, York and worked as a General labourer. Served in Soutg African Campaign with 2nd Bn, East Yorkshire regiment.

Walter Herbert Wells-Kendrew

Private 52110 Royal Army Medical Corps

13/11/17 Pneumonia York Born in Middlesbrough and the son of William and Margaret Kendrew. Husband of Lillian Victoria (Burchell). Lived at 8 Catherine Street, James Street, York and worked as a mechanic at the cocoa works.

Orlando West Private 4915 18th (Queen Mary’s Own) Hussars

03/01/19 Softening of the brain

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Frederick Whitehead

Private 242936 10th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

26/10/18 wounds York Remembered in The King’s Book




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Nellie Whitworth Worker 16451 Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps attd No 2 Inf Records (York)

21/10/18 Pneumonia York Born in Leeds . Daughter of Benson and Mary of 28 Rosslyn Street, Clifton, York.

Fred Wilson Stoker 1st Class

K/1405 Submarine E13 Royal Navy 19/08/15 York Born in Norton, Malton and son of Charles Edward and Annie of 5 Filey Terrace York . Fred died after the submarine ran aground on the Island of Saltholm after being shelled by German torpedo boats. Probate was paid to his father of £102-16-0d. Fred served in the Persian Gulf 1909-1914 and received the cross of St George, 4th Class (Russia). Remembered on Fulford war memorial and The King’s Book.

John Winfield Private 31655 78th Coy Royal Army Ordnance Corps

28/12/17 Pneumonia York Born in Birmingham and husband of Edith Lilian of 23 Lawrence street, Hull Road, York. Worked as a fruiterer. Remembered on the St Lawence Church War memorial

Frank Wood Armourer’s Mate

M/5464 HMS Vivid Royal Navy 24/11/17 Phthisis York Son of Thomas and Annie. In 1911 he was based on HMS Impregnable, Devonport.

William Algernon Wood

Corporal 8349 1st/ 5th West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own).

10/03/21 Phthisis York Born in Dunnington and the Son of Robert and Sarah Ellen. Husband of Elizabeth Ann (Stewart). Lived at 14th March Street, The Groves, York and worked as a clerk for a butcher. Probate was paid to his wife on the 10/05/1921 of £601-7-3d.

William Wray Private 345690 Royal Air Force 21/04/21 Pneumonia York Son of Mrs Norah Wray of 14 Hawarden Place, Bedem, York. In 1911 he lived with his widowed Mother at 7 Wesley Place, Hungate, York.

George Verity Wrigglesworth

Gunner 154288 449th siege bty Royal Garrison Artillery

23/02/19 Pneumonia York Son of John and Mary. Husband of Caroline. He lived at 14 Princess street, The Grove, York and worked as a Bricklayer. Remembered at Holy Trinity Church war memorial, Heworth and the King’s Book.

Arthur Wright Private 24139 Depot Yorkshire Regiment

07/11/15 Fell from window York Son of Walter Charles and Frances. Lived with his parents at 21 Lower Wesley Place, York. Worked as a Chocolate maker. Remembered on Rowntree’s war memorial.

Leonard Ineson Wrigley

Officer’s Steward 2nd Class

L/3089 (PO) HMS Shipjack Royal Navy 29/06/18 Accidently drowned

York Son of Jane of Corporation Depot, Foss Islands Road, York. In 1911 he lived with his grandparents Emmett and Jane at Corporation Depot, Foss Islands Road, York. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s Church war memorial and The King’s Book

Robert Young Gunner L/12401 5th Reserve Royal Field Artillery

20/11/19 Pneumonia York Son of Mrs A Young of 8 Wilson’s Yard, Aldwarke, York. Remembered at St Cuthbert’s church war memorial.

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