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The names on this memorial are the same as the one in the Market Place for WW1.
St John the Baptist and All Saints Church Easingwold, Yorkshire
All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.
This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and from Ancestry.co.uk.
1914 - 1919
In proud and loving memory
BELL Roger Lawrence. Private 114787, 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles died 2nd June 1916 in the battle of Mount Sorrel. He was born on the 1st August 1886 at Farlington to George and Mary Bell of Wetherby, Yorkshire. He enlisted on the 30th January 1915 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
BOWES Edward. It may be the following Private 201392, 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 3485 killed in action 9th April 1917. Son of David and Janeof Bishop Monkton. Yorkshire, OR, Private 7027 Edward BOWES, 1st Royal West Kent Regiment killed in action 28th June 1918. Born at Kirby Misperton, Yorkshire, lived at Gilligate, Durham and enlisted at Thirsk, Yorkshire.
BOWES John. Private 21211, 4th Grenadier Guards died 31st July 1917 aged 39. Son of Edward and Mary Bowes, of Chase Garth, Kirbymoorside, Yorks, husband of Florence Jane Bowes, of Spring Street, Easingwold, Yorks. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
BROGAN Peter Paul. Private 240292, 1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 1st December 1917 aged 20. Son of James Joseph and Mary Brogan, of 23, King Street, West, Stockport. In 1911 he was living with his grandmother, Jane Brogan at Long Street, Easingwold. His late grandfather was called James he lived at Easingwold from 1861 to his death. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.
CHAPMAN James George. Private 65214, 2/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 18th October 1918 aged 20. Son of Albert and Mary Chapman, of 16, Whiteley's Yard, Knaresborough. Born at Huby, Easingwold, Yorks. At rest in St Mary's Churchyard, Goldsborough, Yorkshire.
COWLING J. Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC.
COWLING William. Private 25482, 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 18th November 1916 aged 29. Son of Alice Cowling, of Chapel St., Easingwold, Yorks, and the late Robert Cowling. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
DALE Charles Everard Rade. Rifleman R/8409, 6th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 20th February 1915. Son of James and Ann Dale, of Farnley House, Easingwold, Yorks. At rest in Sheerness Cemetery, Isle of Sheppey, Kent.
DELANEY Frederick. Private 14662, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 25th September 1915. Son of Henry and Annie of 16 Brownlow Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 1 Banbridge Buld Price Street, York City. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France
DELANEY John. Gunner 129185, 140th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery died 26th March 1918 aged 22. Son of Antony and Catherine Delaney, nee Brown of Easingwold, Yorks and brother of Peter who also fell. At rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1, Somme, France.
DELANEY Peter, 34881, 9th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 5398, Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 16th September 1916. Born and enlisted in Easingwold. (SDGW have Peter Easingwold Delaney) Birth registered in 1881 in the R.D. of Easingwold as Peter Delaney. Son of Antony and Catherine Delaney, nee Brown of Easingwold, Yorks and brother of John who also fell. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
DENHAM James Wilson. Private 260415, 7th Border Regiment who died on active service in France October 1917 aged 23, son of John George and Margaret of Sunnyside, Easingwold Yorkshire and brother of Wilson who also fell in 1917. Educated at Liverpool College, Sefton Park, Liverpool. Commemorated on his parents memorial in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, also on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
DODSWORTH Albert George. Private DM2/135158, Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 7th July 1920 aged 28. Son of Thomas Walker Dodsworth and Rose Dodsworth, of High Street , Easingwold. At rest in St John the Baptist and All Saints churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire.
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DUCK William Harold . Private 18806, 8th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 19th September 1915 aged 19 at Armentiers. Son of Harold and Mary of 41 Aldermarle Road, Mount, York. He is commemorated on his grandparents Robert and Alice Cowling memorial in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire and at rest at X Farm Cemetery, La Chapelle D'Armentiers, France. Some times called Wine Avenue.
DUNN William Taylor. Gunner 204175, A Battery, 156th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, died 23rd January 1918 aged 29. Son of Alfred and Hannah Dunn; husband of Elizabeth Dunn, of Long Street, Easingwold, Yorks. Born Healey, Yorks. At rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.
DUNNILL George Henry. Private 27885, 2nd Yorkshire Hussars killed in action 31st July 1917. Son of Barbara who was granted a war gratuity on the 1st March 1918, revised 27th October 1919, his father was called William. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings aged 25 at Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire, occupation, farm labourer. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
FOTHERGILL George. Lance Sergeant 12110, West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th August 1917 aged 24. Son of George and Eleanor Fothergill, of Market St., Easingwold, Yorks. At rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.
FOSTER Claud. Leading Seaman J/58712, Royal Navy on HMS Indefatigable died 31st May 1916. Son of William and Bertha Foster, of Market Place, Easingwold, Yorks. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.
FRANKLAND Frederick. Sapper 104573, 228th Field Coy, Royal Engineers, died 7th October 1916 aged 26. Son of Alfred Francis and Mary Hannah Frankland, of Railway Cottages, Easingwold, Yorks. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
HACKERS Edward Horace. Private 57583, 2/5th West Yorkshire killed in action 26th March 1918 aged 26. Son of Edwin and Anna Marie Hackers, of 3, Raincliffe St., Brayton Rd., Selby, Yorks. Mobilized August, 1914. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined up aged 17 and 3 months on the 1st March 1909 for a period of 4 years. He was born on the 7th November 1891and was living with his parents, Edwin and Anna Maria at 3 Raincliff Street, Selby, by occupation a grocer. He was posted as Private 648, 5th West Yorkshire Regiment. On the 28th October 1914 he married Miss Ethel Maud Brown at Brayton Church, Yorkshire, they had one son George Leslie, born 16th May 1916 at Easingwold.
Re re-engaged on the 5th August 1914 with the 5th West Yorkshire Regiment for a period of one year and was discharged on the termination of his engagement with the colours on the 28th February 1916 at No 1 Camp, Canada Lines, Larkhill, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire after serving 7 years and 28 days. He re-joined aged 25 years and a widower, as Private 57583, 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment and posted to Whitby Bay, Yorkshire. He embarked for France of 6th November 1917, disembarking the same day. He joined the 10th Battalion in the field on the 7th November 1917. At some period he was transferred to the 2/5th Battalion. On the 29th November 1917 he received a mild gunshot wound to his nose and was treated at 48 Casualty Clearing Station and admitted into 56 General Hospital, Etaples. He was discharged fit for duty on the 16th December 1917 to his unit. On the 26th March 1918 he was killed in action. His son was now being cared by his grandmother/guardian, Mrs Annie Brown, of Long Street, Easingwold, note dated 28th October 1918.
JOHNSON Tom. Private 236183, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 354 , 4th Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 10th November 1917. Born and enlisted at Easingwold. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
KIRBYSON Charles. Rifleman 12427, 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 10th October 1916. Born in 1888 Easingwold and enlisted at Easingwold. Son of William and Annie and brother of Edward who also fell. In 1911 he was living with his mother now a widow at High Street, Easingwold.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He enlisted on the 3rd November 1915 at Easingwold and mobilised on the 4th November 1915 to Helmsley, Yorkshire. After he had completed his training he was sent to France on the 5th May 1916. He was killed in action between the 5th and 10th October 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
KIRBYSON Edward. Private 12113, 11th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 8th June 1917. Son of William and Annie and brother of Charles who also fell. In 1911 he was living with his mother now a widow at High Street, Easingwold. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
LECKENBY Harold. Temporary 2nd Lieutenant, C Company 26th Tyneside Irish Battalion. Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 9th April 1917. Son of John Thomas and Elizabeth of the Union Workshouse, Easingwold. His father was the master of the workhouse. Harold was a clerk. He is at rest in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.
Some notes from what remains of his army record.
He joined up on the 8th September 1914 at Newcastle on Tyne, aged 24 and 3 months, occupation, clerk. He was posted to No1 Depot, Royal Field Artillery as gunner 18446. He had quick promotion, Corporal on the 26th February 1915 and Sergeant on the 17th June 1915 whilst at No1Depot. On the 28th November 1916 he was discharged having been appointed for a commission. His next of was his father, John Thomas of Claypenney House, Easingwold. He was married in 1916 at Ripon to Marion Shaw who lived at 61 Springfield Grove, Sedgley, Staffordshire.
MACHIN William. Private 12233, Lothian Regiment, Royal Scots died of wounds in Germany 26th July 1917. Lived at Easingwold, Yorkshire and enlisted at Musselburgh, Midlothian. In 1901 he was living with his parents Robert John and Margaret at 41 Unthank Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. In 1911 his parents were living at Long Street, Easingwold. He is now at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.
Some notes from what remains of his army records. He was born at Sheffield Yorkshire, joined up on the 21st August 1914 aged 24, occupation, general labourer. After he had completed his training he was posted to France on the 11th May 1915. He was reported missing in action 23rd September 1915. It was later established he was a prisoner of war. He was captured on the 25th September 1915 at the battle of Loos and sent to Essen Borbeck, Neustrasse 200-201 as prisoner 279 and was put to work as a miner at Neucoln Mine, Germany. He was found dead with a fractured to the base of his skull down a shaft in the mine on the 26th July 1917 at 10 am. He was laid to rest by Protestant Minister, Stefani, attended by 36 prisoners, 3 guards and a commander at Protestant Municipal Cemetery, Borbeck, Germany.
MARSHALL (It may be the following) Norman Dale Private 13512, 11th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 28th January 1916 aged 22. Son of Richard Francis and Mary Eliza Marshall, of 63, Lower Priory Street, York. His mother and brother of Private 242636 Reginald Robert who were granted a war gratuity. His mother on the 7th April 1916, brother on the 24th January 1918. At rest in Brewery Orchard Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, Nord France.
MAUGHAN Patrick. Private 7609, 2nd Yorkshire Hussars died of wounds 14th March 1915. Born and lived at Easingwold, enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire. Son of George and Maria. In 1911 he is a married and living with his wife Hetty and children at 31 Clifton Street, Barnbrough Rotherham. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.
MAXWELL William Horner. Lance Corporal C/12159, 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 17th September 1916. Son of Christopher and Eleanor Maxwell, (nee Horner) of 2, Castle Terrace, Thirsk, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was a grocers assistant and lodging in Long Street, Easingwold the home of James and Rachel Nixon. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
NEAL James. Private 27869, 9th Yorkshire Hussars killed in action 5th October 1918. Born at Bruisyard, Suffolk, Lived at Raskelf and enlisted at Easingwold, both in Yorkshire. His widow, Jane was granted a war gratuity on the 21st May 1919. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.
NORTH Frank. Private 26631, 7th Yorkshire Hussars killed in action 11th November 1916. Born and enlisted at Easingwold, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents William and Mary and siblings at Long Street, Easingwold. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
PASSMAN Edwin. Sapper 461622, 454th (Northumbrian) Field Coy. Royal Engineers died at Mesopotamia 26th August 1917 aged 39. .Husband of Mary A. Passman, of 25, Queen Victoria St., The Mount, York. Native of Easingwold, Yorkshire, son of John and Elizabeth. Commemorated on his parents memorial in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, also on the Basra War Memorial, Iraq.
PETTINGER Cecil. Shoeing Smith 47474, 12 Section, Machine Gun Corps, formerly 31366 13th Reserve Cavalry Regiment. died of wounds 20th March 1917. Born and lived and enlisted at Easingwold. Son of Frederick James and Jane Alice of Chapel Street, Easingwold. In 1911 he was a butchers apprentice. At rest in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.
PETTINGER J Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC
POWELL Duncan. Private 14663, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916. Born at Askham Bryan, Yorkshire and enlisted at Easingwold. His widow, Ann, nee Hattersley who he married in 1907 was granted a war gratuity on the 27th January 1917, revised on the 1st September 1919. In 1911 he was living with his wife and children at Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire, occupation, general labourer. Son of Charles and Martha of Ivy Cottage, Askham Bryan, Yorkshire. His wife Martha was living at his parents address. At rest in Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France.
RHODES Ferdinand James Hablok. Rifleman C/12428, 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 17th September 1916. Born at Coxwold and enlisted at Easingwold both in Yorkshire.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined up at Helmsley on the 24th November 1915 aged 19 and 9 months, occupation, waggoner. He lived with his parents John and Ann at High Street, Easingwold. After his had completed his training he was posted to France of the 5th May 1916, He was killed in action between the 15 and 17th September 1916 after serving 300 days. 1901 and 1911 census shows Hablok Rhodes.
RHODES Rowland Leonard Ambrose. Private 12112, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 27th September 1916. He was the son of John and Ann of High Street, Easingwold and brother Ferdinand James Hablok, known as Hablok. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
RICHARDSON Arthur. Private 321238, 13th Northumberland Fusiliers died 17th June 1917 aged 19. Son of John and Elizabeth Richardson, of Long St., Easingwold, Yorkshire. At rest in Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery, Extension, France.
ROBERTS William Victor. Private 36030, 2nd Yorkshire Hussars died of wounds in Germany 30th April 1918. Born and lived at Easingwold, enlisted at Northallerton, both in Yorkshire, son of Caroline Henrietta who was granted a war gratuity on the 20th May 1919.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined up on the 6th April 1915 at Northallerton. He was living at Market Place, Easingwold. At some date (not recorded) he was posted to France during which time he was shot and wounded in his left arm. He was invalided to 4th London General Hospital, (R.A.M.C.) Denmark Hill where he was admitted on the 25th February 1916. He was discharged fit for war service on the 3rd April 1916. On the 22nd March 1918 he was reported missing in action, while serving with the 2nd Battalion. It was later established that he died a Prisoner of War at Karlsruhe Prisoner of War Camp Hospital on the 20th April 1918. He was laid to rest in a cemetery near the hospital, later he and many others were exhumed and re-buried at Hautmont Communal Cemetery, 2miles South West of Mauberge. Nord France.
ROBINSON Gilbert Bale. Private 3900, 5th Yorkshire Hussars killed in action 6th July 1916. Lived at Farnham, Knaresborough and enlisted at Middlesbrough both in Yorkshire. Son of Blanche Beatrice Murray, formerly Robinson, nee Bale who was granted a war gratuity on the 20th December 1916, revised 16th September 1919, his father was called James Henry Robinson, stepfather called Richard Thomas Murray. His mother was living at Branton Court, Farnham, Knaresborough. At rest in La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium.
ROBINSON Octavious. Private 200372, 4th Yorkshire Hussars killed in action 23rd March 1918. Born and raised in Easingwold, enlisted at Northallerton, both of Yorkshire, son of Mary Ingle who was granted a war gratuity on the 20th April 1920. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.
ROWAN Patrick. (It may be the following) Private 24126, 7th Yorkshire Hussars died of wounds 17th September 1916. Son of John who was granted a war gratuity on the 28th March 1917. At rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France.
ROWORTH Cecil Herbert (H.C on memorial) Private 45366, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 5/41838, 80th Training Battalion died of wounds 15th June 1917 aged 19. Son of Joseph and Margaret Roworth, of Market Place, Easingwold, Yorkshire. At rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
SHEPHERD Edwin Mountain. Private 25011, 11th Hussars killed in action 1st February 1916. Born at Easingwold, lived at Malton, enlisted at Normanton, all of Yorkshire. Son of Albert G and Annie Gertrude, nee Mountain of 17 Crescent Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. At rest in Quarry Cemetery, Vermelles, France
SIGSWORTH Arthur Feasby. Private 14937, 12th Northumberland Fusiliers, killed in action 14th July 1916. In 1891 he was living in Union Workhouse, Oulston Road, Easingwold with his unmarried mother Christiana Jane Sigsworth (local to Easingwold) and his brother George. His brother in 1911 was stationed in India with the 1st West Yorkshire Regiment. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
SMITH Cecil John. Corporal 267741, 6th Seaforth Highlanders died 21st March 1918 aged 35. Son of John Smith of Market Place, Easingwold, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
STEPHENSON Ernest. Private 13505, 11th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 8th October 1916. Son of John and Alice Stephenson, of Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire, brother of Herbert who also fell.
STEPHENSON Herbert Private 39133, 6th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 28th September 1917 aged 20. Son of John and Alice Stephenson, of Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire. At rest in Medinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.
TASKER William. Driver T3/026629, Horse Transport, Royal Army Service Corps died while on demobilisation leave 24th February 1919 aged 35. Son of John and Elizabeth. He was the brother of Mary Coverdale who was granted a war gratuity on the 24th December 1919. At rest in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire.
THOMPSON Charles Frederick William. Rifleman C/12162, 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 17th September 1916. Native of Easingwold, enlisted in York City. Son of George and Rose Ada of Long Street, Easingwold. At rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.
TOASE Thomas Edwin. Rifleman C/12163, 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps died of wounds 15th September 1916. Native of Easingwold and enlisted at York City. Son of James and Agnes of High Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Harry TURTON. Private 38047, 9th Yorkshire Regiment. Missing presumed killed in action 1917, died 7th June 1917 aged 33, husband of Maria, of Long Street, Easingwold, York Commemorated on his wife's and son's memorial in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, also on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
WEIGHELL Frank. Second Lieutenant, 3rd attached to 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born in 1895 at Knaresborough, Yorkshire, killed in action 14th April 1917. Husband of Gladys, nee Law of Mansfield and the youngest son of Joseph and Elizabeth of Easingwold. At rest in St Leger British Cemetery, France.
WILLIAMSON John Newton. Private 18826, 8th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action at the battle of the Somme 1st July 1916. Born in 1897 to William and Jane, in 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Long Street, Easingwold. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
WOOD Percy. Private 47040, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 18. Brother of Mr. E. W. Wood, of Raskelf Green, Easingwold, Yorks. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
COWLING Robert Gutteridge. Lance Corporal 2409, 4th Leicestershire Regiment who fell at Loos, 13th October 1915, and died of his wounds on the 15th October aged 19. Son of Frederick and Susannah Elizabeth, (nee Gutteridge) of 141, Upperton Road, Leicester. Native of Clay Goss, Derbyshire. He is commemorated on his grandparents Robert and Alice Cowling memorial in St John the Baptist and All Saints Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, at rest in Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, France.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined up on the 31st August 1914 and posted to 4th Leicestershire Regiment. He was aged 18 and 8 months, occupation, apprentice ??. His father Frederick was his next of kin and he was living at 141 Upperton Road, Leicester. On the 25th June 1915 he was posted to France, appointed Lance Corporal on the 9th August 1915. Wounded in battle at Jonquires, France on the 13th October 1915 and was treated at 1/3rd North Midland Division Field Ambulance where he died of his wounds at 7.25 am on the morning of the 14th October 1915.
ROYSTON John William. Private 200993, 2/6th Sherwood Foresters. Born in 1892 at Easingwold, killed in action 21st March 1918. (The Uk, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, Ancestry)have in a Prisoner of War. His widow Lavinia, nee Dredge, was granted a war gratuity on the 15th May 1919. Son of Martha Royston, single woman. In 1901 he was living with his mother and sister at Back Lane, Easingwold. At rest in H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, France.
For King and Country 1914 - 1919
