ARMY AND AUXILIARY FORCES
AGAR G G. Private 55650, 1/8th Manchester Regiment. Son of George and Annie Agar, of
Whitby, Yorks. Husband of Margaret Grace Agar, of Riviera, Stoke Gabriel. Died 21 July 1918 aged 32. At rest at SS Mary and Gabriel Churchyard, Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
AGAR J. Private Poss John William Agar. Private 9114, Yorkshire Regiment.
Son of Barker and Mary Agar, of 13, Queen St, Boosbeck, Yorks. (This location is not to far from Whitby. Died 30 August 1915 aged 26. At rest in Nortbecourt Churchyard, Mentque-Nortbecourt, France.
AGAR Matthew. Private 34495, 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 38936 Cavalry.
Born 1896 in Whitby to William and Maria Agar. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 7 Blacksmith Arms yard, Whitby. Died 09 April 1917. At rest in Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, France.
AGAR Roland. Private 782045, 2nd Canadian Mounter Rifles. Son of John W. and Minnie Agar, of Whitby, Yorks., England. Died 19 April 1917 aged 21. At rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
ANDERSON Godfrey Edward. Lance Corporal S6308, 8th Seaforth Highlanders.
Born 1893 at Rushwork, nr Whitby to Samuel and Horatia Ann Anderson, nee May.1901, 5 Windsor Terrace, Ruswarp, Yorkshire. CWGC has Samuel and Alice of Station House, Sleights, Yorks.
Killed in action 22 August 1917 aged 19. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, France,
ANDERSON M. Private.
ANDERSON Stanley Lee. Private 388600 3rd/2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance attached to. No. 10 Miscellaneous Reinforcements, Royal Army Medical Corps.
Husband of Mary Perry Anderson, of 7, Langdale Terrace, West Cliff, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 12 September 1918 aged 26
Commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire.
APPLETON William Henry. Gunner 761200, C Battery, 317 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
Born 1888 at Whitby to William John and Mary Jane Appleton.
Died 18 July 1917. At rest in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, France.
ATKINSON Harold. Private 18398, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment. Son of William and Margaret Atkinson, of McClacklin's Yard, Flowergate, Whitby. Died of wounds in Gallipoli 20 November 1915 aged 19. At rest in Hill 10 Cemetery, Turkey including Gallipoli.
ATKINSON Reuben. Driver 1028, 1/2nd Royal Field Artillery.
Born 1893 in Whitby to William and Annie. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Boltons Yard, Whitby.
Died at 2nd Casuality Clearing Station, Bailleul, 28 August 1915. A joint war gratuity was granted 10 December 1915 to his father, sisters, Alice and Mrs Jessie Elizabeth Bell, brothers William and John W.
At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.
ATKINSON William Walter. Private 322607, London Regiment
Born at Whitby 1873 to William and Hannah Atkinson. 1881 with his parents and siblings at 07 Brignell's Yard, Whitby. Husband of Martha Atkinson, of 47, Queen Street, Hammersmith, London.
Killed in action 04 April 1918 aged 34. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.
BAKER George Samuel. Rifleman S/14051, 3rd Rifle Brigade.
Killed in action 21 March 1918. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.
Only one G S Baker listed with the CWGC
BARNETT John Henry. Private 10749, 8th Yorkshire Regiment. (Soldiers that died in the Great War have Yorkshire Hussars).
Son of David and Deborah Barnett, of 98, Church Street, Whitby, Yorks.
Died of wounds 18 May 1916
At rest in Sainte Marue Cemetery, Le Havre, France.
BARRETT William Fawcett. Private 241539, 10th Yorkshire Regiment
Born 1898 in Whitby to Thomas and Margaret Annie. 1911 with his widowed mother and siblings at 34 Albert Mews, Middlesbrough.
Killed in action 04 October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, France.
BARTON Harwood Woodwark. Flight Cadet, Pilot, of Royal Air Force. of 63 T.S. RAF Joyce Green at Long Reach, near Dartford.
Born 1901 to William and Sarah Margaret Barton, of 15, Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire.
Killed in a flying accident whilst flying solo in an Avro 504, serial number D6306 the 2 July 1918 at RAF Joyce Green.
His father was granted a war gratuity 3 May 1919 revised 1 March 1920.
Cause of accident. At about 300 feet he did a half roll and got into a vertical nose dive which engine full on. Failed to come of same.
Court of Enquiry. The court having examined the wreckage and considered the foregoing evidence are of opinion that the accident to Avro No.6306. Engine No. 3549. W.D. 38337 in which F/Cadet H.W.Barton was fatally injured at about 11-15am on July 2nd 1918 at Joyce Green, Dartford was due to the following causes.
1. When coming out of a half roll, had not sufficient height to recover, put on his engine and crashed to the ground.
2. That F/Cadet H.W.Barton received injuries to the skull, which caused instantaneous death.
At rest in Larpool Cemetery, Whitby, Yorkshire.
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BEADNELL Robert (Military Medal) Sapper 475929 50th (Northumbrian) Signal Coy.
Royal Engineers. Formerly 1230, Royal Garrison Artillery
Son of William George and Ann Beadnell, of 8, Mayfield Place, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 22 August 1918 aged 22.
His father was granted a war gratuity 16 August 1919.
At rest in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
BELL William Beswick. Private 7027, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment.
Born at Whitby 1885 to William George and Louisa Bell, nee Walker.
Husband of Jessie Elizabeth, nee Atkinson. 1911 with his wife at 01 Coverley Court Low Conduit Street, Scarborough, Yorkshire, occupation, baker.
Killed in action at Neuve Chapelle, 13 March 1915. His widow was granted a war gratuity 05 August 1915 revised 11 August 1919. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.
BELT Thomas. Driver 35739, A Battery, 114th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Son of William and Harriet Belt, nee Whisson of Tyreman's Yard, Whitby, Yorks.
Died at Netheravon Military Hospital, Wiltshire 15 June 1915 aged 21. (Soldiers effects show died at hospital stated of concussion through accident) His father was granted a war gratuity 9 November 1915, revised 5 September 1919
At rest in All Saints Churchyard, Netheravon, Wiltshire.
BENSON Thomas. Lance Corporal 20579, 13 The Royal Scots, (Lothian Regiment)
Son of Mrs. Margaret Benson, of 5, Brunswick Street, Whitby, Yorks.
Killed in action 15 September 1918 aged 23. At rest in St Mary’s A.D.S., Cemetery, Haisnes, France.
BINNS Harry. Private 104140, 5th Canadian Infantry.
Born at Farnley, Yorkshire 1875 to George Wildman and Mary Binns. Husband of Esmeralda Binns (nee Falkinder).
Killed in action 28 April 1917 aged 43. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France.
BLADES John Percy. Private 17931, 1st Grenadier Guards
Born 1894 at Darlington, Durham son of Thomas William and Mary Alice Blades, of Whitby, Yorks. Died of wounds at 53 General Hospital, Boulogne, France 26 August 1918 aged 24.
His father was granted a war gratuity 13 December 1918 revised 20 December 1918.
At rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.
BLAKEMAN Edward. Lance Corporal 14344, 2nd Grenadier Guards.
Born 1890 to Arthur and Esther Underwood (formerly Blakeman), of 2, High Street, Lazenby, Eston, Yorks.
Killed in action 11 October 1915 aged 25. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial.
BLENKIRON Ernest William. Private 28413, 7th East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 31130 Hussars
Son of John William and Emma Alice Blenkiron, of 4, Osborne Terrace, Whitby, Yorks.
Enlisted 16 February 1916 aged 19 years and 1 month, occupation, railway porter. Resided at the above address.
Killed in action 22 May 1917 aged 20. His father was granted a war gratuity 20 November 1917 revised 20 October 1919. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France
BRAIM John (Jack). Private 19813, 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 6288 Northumberland Fusiliers.
Born 1877 to John and Marta Braim, nee Dixon of Whitby, Yorks. 1881 aged 3 years with his parents and siblings at 4, Rose and Crown Yard, Whitby.
Died of wounds 19 September 1918 aged 41. His brother Arthur was granted a war gratuity 18 March 1919, revised 1 December 1919.
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John Braim of Whitby. Died on date stated. His effects went to his brother, Arthur, builder.
At rest in Brie British Cemetery, Somme, France
BREWSTER William. Private17171, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment.
Son of George Brewster, of Whitby, Yorks. Husband of Priscilla Funge (formerly Brewster), of 1449, Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada. Died 07 June 1916 aged 32. At rest in Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
BROOKS Haizel Jesse. Gunner 171022, B Battery, 64th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
Born at Newhaven, Sussex to Henry and Rosa Brooks, of 2, Beck Yard, Baxtergate, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 18 October 1917 aged 20. His father was granted a war gratuity 19 February 1918 revised 13 November 1919. At rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.
BRUCE Norman Martin. Lieutenant, A Coy, 6th Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1890 to John and Florence Emma Bruce, of Hill Crest, Whitby, Yorks. Educated at Winchester and Christ Church, Oxford, and just about to be called to the Bar.
Died 7 August 1915 aged 25.
Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli)
BUCHANNAN Alexander 2nd Lieutenant 6th attached to 16th West Yorkshire Regiment
Born 1878 to Charles and Ellen Buchannan, of Whitby, Yorks. Husband of Mary Wynyard Buchannan, of "Heathcote," Sowerby, Thirsk. A Solicitor.
Died 21 July 1917 aged 39.
At rest in La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville -St. Vaast, France.
BULMER Rosa Lisle. Nurse VAD. Stationed at 1st London General Hospital. Born 1896 to Sam and Mary Hind Bulmer, nee Movley of Whitby, Yorks. 1901 aged 5 years she was visiting the home of Mary Ann Wardman at Upper South Side, Easingwold, Yorkshire. Her parents were not mention of the census for this address. Her parents for the same year were residing at Holley House, Filey, Yorkshire. 1911 with her parent at The White House Hotel, Whitby, Yorkshire. Her father was the hotel proprietor. She died of cerebro-spinal fever. 23 March 1917 aged 21. Her father was granted a war gratuity 22 June 1920.
Commemorated in the United Kingdom Book of Remembrance, Berkshire.
BURN Thomas Robert. Corporal 4112, 4th Field Coy. Australian Engineers
Son of William and Margaret Annie Burn, of Whitby; husband of Gertrude Burn, of 23, Silver Street, Whitby Yorkshire
Some notes from his army records.
Enlisted 10 February 1916 at Liverpool, New South Wales aged 24 years and 4 months, occupation, marine engineer. His parents at the time of his enlistment resided at Phoenix House, Church Street, Whitby, late at 46A Baxtergate Street, Whitby. Embarked from Sydney on A40 Ceramic for overseas 25 June 1915 to England. Perham Downs, Chichester. Embarked for Galipoli 3 September 1915, disembarked at Alexandria the next day. Disembarked Alexandria for BEF 1 June 1916 disembarked at Marseilles 9th June. Received shrapnel wounds to his forearm and scalp. Invalided to England from Boulgone on Hospital Ship, Newhaven 6 September 1916. Admitted into Graylingwell War Hospital, Chichester West Susses the following day. Transferred to No 1 Convalescent Camp, Perham Down, Wiltshire 5 October 1916, He was sent home on leave 14 October. After he had completed his leave he returned to No 5 Camp, Perham Down and later posted to Engineers Training Depot, Brightlingsea prior to embarkation. He embarked from Folkstone 16 May 1917, disembarked at Etaples the next day. His record do not state where he went to prior to re-joining his unit in the field 24 May 1917. It may have been a Base Depot. His records also records that he was killed in action in Belgium 2 June 1917 from gun shot wounds to an arm, legs and body. His wounds may have been inflicted by a machine gun. His death and cause of death was reported by 9th Australian Field Ambulance.
At rest in Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France.
CALVERT William Ernest. Private S/12333, 8th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Son of William Readhand and Mary Ann Calvert, of 2, Bolton's Yard, Church Street, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 12 October 1917 aged 31. His father was granted a war gratuity 7 January 1919 revised 9 December 1919.
Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
CHAPMAN Edward Henry. Lieutenant Colonel, 6th Yorkshire Regiment
Son of Mr. E. H. and Mrs. E. E. Chapman, of Carr Hall, Whitby, Yorks, and of Cobrey Park, Ross, Herefordshire. Served on the North-West Frontier of India (Tirah, 1897/8).
Died 07 August 1915 aged 40. Commemorated on Special Memorial 05 at Azmak Cemetery, Sulva, Turkey (including Gallipoli)
CHAPMAN Harold. Private 646232, 7th Canadian Infantry.
Born 23 November 1876 at Goudhurst Kent to Joseph John and Fanny Chapman, nee Simpson of 17, St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby, Yorks. Husband of Irene Lethbridge Chapman, of Tarafal, Crowthorne, Berks, England. Served 15 years in the South African Campaign with British South African Police. Served at Gallipoli, 1915.
Killed in action 15 August 1917 aged 39.
Some notes from his army record.
Joined up 9 October 1916 into 158th Overseas Battalion at Vancouver, British Columbia. Previously served 15yrs with the British South African Police and 1yr with Yorkshire Regiment in the B.E.F. Born 1875 at Goudhurst Kent . Resided with his wife at French Creek, Parksville, Vancouver Island, occupation, rancher. Embarked Halifax for Shorncliffe, England with 158th Overseas Battalion 14 November 1916 on S.S. Olympic. Disembarked England 22 March 1916 and taken on strength with 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe. Embarked for France with his unit 24 April 1917 and taken on strength with 7th Battalion.
Reported missing in action, presumed kill the 15 August 1917. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France.
His brother Wilfred also fell.
CHAPMAN Wilfred Hubert. Captain, 6th Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1880 to Joseph John and Fanny Chapman, nee Simpson of 17, St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby, Yorks. Husband of May Campbell Chapman, of The Home Farm, Cromer, Norfolk. Served in the South African Campaign.
Died on active service 7 August 1915 aged 35
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Wilfred Hubert Chapman of The Windham Club, 13 St James Square, Middlesex. Died 7 August 1915 at the Dardanelles, Turkey. At rest in Azmak Cemetery, Sulva, Turkey (including Gallipoli).
His brother Harold also fell.
CLARK Alfred. Private 39357, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1896 at Whitby to William and Susan Clark. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Prospect Place Church Street, Whitby, occupation, student.
Died 29 September 1918. A war gratuity granted to his father 26 May 1919.
At rest in Sucrerie Cemetery, Epinoy, France.
CLARK Thomas. Private 3/38059, 8th Yorkshire Regiment
Born 1889 in Whitby to Frank and Isabella Clark. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland.
Killed in action 10 July 1916. A war gratuity was granted to his father 14 June 1917 revised 1 October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
COCKERILL Ethelbert Adolphus. Private G/6731, 2nd The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Born 1890 at Fylingdale, Whitby, to John Cockerill, of Park Gate, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire. Husband of Gertrude Cockerill, of Mayfield Place, Whitby, Yorks.
Killed in action 28 September 1915 aged 25. His widow was granted a war gratuity 4 April 1917 revised 27 October 1919. Commemorated on the loos Memorial, France.
COLLIER Vincent. Private 35877, B Coy. 2/4th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Formerly 60337 Yorkshire Regiment
Born in Whitby to Vincent and Kate Collier, of 5, East Crescent, Whitby, Yorks.
Died of wounds 29 September 1918 aged 20. At rest in Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, France
COOPER Thomas Pinkney. Private. Deal/3585 (S), Royal Marine Medical Unit, R.N. Div., died of dysentry 5th August 1915 on Hospital Ship Devanah
Born 19th September 1880 at Whitby, Yorkshire to Joseph Curtis and Alice, (nee Pinkney) His mother now a widow was living at 6 Abbey Terrace West Cliff, Whitby, Yorkshire at the time of his death. At rest in a joint grave in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta. Plot B Row V Grave
CORNER Maxwell. Lance Corporal, formerly Trooper 11/1531 Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Born in registration district of Whitby, 17 April 1889 to George Broderick and Jane Corner, nee Corner. 1891 with his widowed mother and brother, George Robert at York Road, Stranton, Durham.
July 1899 the family embarked from London bound for New Zealand
The children were Noel aged 13, Edward Elgie. aged 11 and Maxwell aged 10.
His mother left New Zealand for Australia where she resided at Perry River, Gin Gin, Bundaberg, Queensland
Death information from his service records.
26 March 1917 in Egypt he received gunshot wounds to his left thigh resulting in a compound fracture. He was treated in No2 Australian Stationary Hospital, later transferred to 31st General Hospital, Port Said. The 05 April 1917 he was reported dangerously ill, and he died of his wounds 08 April 1917 aged 27. At rest in Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
COSER Ernest. Private 13743, 8th Yorkshire Regiment
Born 1886 at Whitby to George and Maria Coser
Killed in action at the battle of the Somme 10 July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
COULSON Ernest. Lance Corporal (Mem has Sapper) 147995, 4th Field Survey Coy.
Royal Engineers. Son of John and Jane Emma Coulson, of Boulby Bank, Church Street, Whitby, Yorks. Died of wounds 28 May 1917 aged 28. His mother was granted a war gratuity 28 July 1919.
At rest in La Chapelette British and Indian Cemetery, Peronne, Somme, France.
COWAN C Private. Poss Charles Henry Cowens. Private 27911, 7th Yorkshire Regiment. Husband of Elizabeth Mary Cowens, nee McNeil of Laburnum Cottage, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorks. Killed in action 13 May 1917 aged 23. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial
CROSBY Robert Eglon. Lance Corporal 17/498, D Coy 17th (North Eastern Railway Pioneers) Northumberland Fusiliers.
Born 1894 in Whitby to William Thomas and Eliza Ann Crosby nee Eglon. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 7 Wesley Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. 1911 his widowed mother and his siblings are residing at Haggersgate, Whitby, he is not at home. His mother remarried later that year and later resided with her husband at 42, Brazil Street, Hull, Yorks,
Died of wounds at No 38 Causality Clearing Station, Heilly 6 July 1916 aged 22. His mother was granted a war gratuity 21 September 1916, revised 8 September 1919. She was now called Mrs Eliza Ann Martin.
At rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France.
CROWTHER Guy. Sergeant 200701, 1/5th East Surrey Regiment,
Born at Hawkser, nr Whitby in 1895 to George Thomas and Hannah Crowther, nee Walson of Prospect Hill, Whitby, Yorkshire. Enlisted at Wimbledon, Surrey.
Died 3 September 1918 aged 23. At rest in Bolarum Cavalry Barracks Cemetery, India.
CUMMINS George Henry. Private 17168, 16rh West Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1889 in Whitby. 1911 with his wife and daughter, Lily, at 07 Clarks Yard Church Street, Whitby, occupation, house painter.Killed in action 03 May 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
DAY Arthur. Private 28291, 9th Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1885 at Rushworth, enlisted at Whitby, both in Yorkshire. Son of Robert and Sarah Day, of Whitby. Husband of Henrietta Day, of 34, Gray Street, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 26 February 1917 aged 32. At rest in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium
DEMPSEY Joseph. Private 10968. 2nd Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1894 in Leeds, Yorkshire. Adopted son of Mrs. Catherine (Kate) Readman, of 7, Albion Place, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 29 September 1918 aged 24. His adopted mother was granted a war gratuity 20 April 1920. At rest in Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestree, France.
DEVITT (Memorial has Devott) John. Private 18670, 13 Northumberland Fusiliers.
Son of Mrs. Sarah Devitt, of 2, Lockey's Yard, Church Street., Whitby, Yorks.
Died 26 September 1915 aged 22. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France
DEVITT Robert. Private 14386, 10th Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1892 to Edward and Sarah Devitt, of Locker's Yard, Whitby. Died 28 September 1915. At rest in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France.
DIXON Robert. Gunner 755143, "A" Battery (Territorial) 79th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
Born at Scarborough, enlisted at Whitby, both Yorkshire. Son of Thomas Dixon
Died of wounds in 59 Casuality Clearing Station, France 05 September 1918. A war gratuity was granted to his father 13 June 1919 revised 05 December 1919.
At rest in Varennes Military Cemetery, France.
DOUGLAS Richard Roberts. Private 2165, 9th Sanitary Section, Royal Army Medical Corps.
Born 1890 in Whitby to William George and Maria Douglas. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 88 The Cragg, Whitby. Killed in action 13 May 1915. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
DOUTHWAITE Arthur. Corporal 51274, A Battery, Royal Field Artillery, 97th Brigade.
Son of Samuel and Margaret Douthwaite, of Whitby, Yorks. Killed in action 01 June 1918 aged 25. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France.
DOUTHWAITE George Rippon. Private 19619, 3rd Grenadier Guards.
Son of Matthew J. and May Jane Douthwaite, of 5A, Sandgate, Whitby, Yorks.
Killed in action 27 September 1915 aged 19. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
DRING Stanley Stuart. Lance Corporal 27007, 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment.
Son of Simpson and Julia Dring, of 72, Church Street., Whitby. Husband of Sarah Margaret Dring, of 4, Green Lane, Church Street, Whitby, Yorks. Killed in action 29 April 1917 aged 26. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
COLLIER Vincent. Private 35877, B Coy. 2/4th West Riding Regiment
Son of Vincent and Kate Collier, of 5, East Crescent, Whitby, Yorks.
Died 29 September 1918 aged 20.
At rest in Lowrie Cemetery, Havincourt, France
DALE Thomas Henry. Private 1336, 5th Northumberland Fusiliers.
Son of Thomas Henry and Annie Dale, of 2, Walter Terrace Newcastle-on-Tyne. Yorkshire
Died 26 June 1915 aged 21. At rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.
EDWARDS Charles. 2nd Lieutenant, 6th East Yorkshire Regiment,
Son of William and Elizabeth Edwards, of 10, St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby.
Died 29 January 1917 aged 23. At rest in Bapaume Post Military Cemetery, Albert, France.
ELDER Henry. Rifleman C/12583, A Coy, 21st Kings Royal Rifle Corps.
Son of Henry and Mary A. Elder, of Whitby. Died 17 September 1916 aged 20. At rest in Guards’ Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France.
EYNOTT Charles Herbert. Company Sergeant Major 5769, 2nd East Surrey Regiment
Born 1876. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Eynott, of 1, Oswy Street., Whitby, Yorks. 20 years service. Served in the South African Campaign.
Died 28 September 1915 aged 39. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
FLYNN Joseph John. Lance Corporal 10140, 20th Hussars.
Son of James P. and Mary Flynn, of 37, High Street, Normanby, Eston, Yorkshire.
Killed in action 27 January 1916 aged 19. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
FRANK Charles Frederick. Sergeant 43840, D. Coy 12th Royal Scots, formerly 241699, 6th Highland Light Infantry. Son of Alfred and Mary Frank, of Johnson's Yard, Baxtergate, Whitby, Yorks.
Killed in action 25 April 1918 aged 24. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
FRANK Edward. 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Yorkshire Regiment.
Born 1896 in Whitby to John and Rachel Amelia Frank, nee Wright. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 03 Esplade, Ruswarp, Yorkshire.
Killed in action 07 August 1915. A war gratuity granted to his mother 08 September 1919.
Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli).
FRANK George Alfred. Lance Corporal 93007, 9th Durham Light Infantry.
Born in Whitby to John and Rachel A. Frank. Died 24 July 1918 aged 18. At rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.
Poss FRANKS George. Sergeant 10460, 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment.
Born at Rotherham 1893 to Thomas Benjamin and Ann Franks, of 2, Regent Street, Holmes, Rotherham.. Died 12 May 1917. At rest in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France.
FRANKLAND Francis Wilson. Driver 50571, 24th Division, Ammunition Column
Royal Field Artillery. Son of John and Ann Elizabeth Frankland, of Egton, Yorks.
Died 26 August 1916 aged 44. At rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.
FRANKLAND John Robert. Private CH11481, Royal Marine Light Infantry on S.S. War Tiger.
Husband of Ellen Frankland, of 2, Hall's Yard, Flowergate, Whitby. Died 20 October 1918.
At rest in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
GALE William Tose. Corporal 761222, 317th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery,
Son of John Crowe Gale and Elizabeth Gale. Died 16 January 1917 aged 30. At rest in Hamel Military Cemetery, Beaumont, France.
GANDY F G. Sergeant 392, 2nd (Northumbrian) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
Died 25 May 1915. At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.
GANDY Henry. Private 28746, 3rd Yorkshire Regiment.
Died 26 November 1916. At rest in Hartlepool West View Cemetery, Durham.
GIBBIN Albert Edward. Private S/12181 9th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Son of William and Annie Elizabeth Gibbin, of 21, Grove St., Whitby, Yorks.
Killed in action 27 April 1916 aged 20. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
Poss GOLDING A. Rifleman R/6029, 8th Kings Royal Rifle Corps.
Son of Richard and Sarah Jane Golding, of Brewery House, West St., Gravesend.
Died 18 August 1915 aged 23. At rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
GOODWILL C. 2nd Lieutenant, 5th West Yorkshire Regiment.
Son of Nathan and Constance H. Goodwill, of Whitby, Yorks. Husband of Mabel Emily Goodwill, of Springfield Cottage, Swann Street, York. Died 03 September 1916 aged 29. At rest in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France.
GRAY C S. 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Wiltshire Regiment.
Son of Elizabeth Hayes Gray and the late William Seaton Gray, of Whitby, Yorks. Died 21 April 1917 aged 22. At rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
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