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Khaki in colour and sombre in content. "Cravens Part in the Great War", there will not have been many households in Barlick and what was then a much larger Craven Area, that did not have at least one copy of this book. In my immediate Family there would have been at least four and I still have two of them, albeit that one is with my son on Anglesey. Over the years I have seen them at jumble sales, in second hand shops and in piles of rubbish for disposal, even left behind when a house has been vacated. They will have turned up all over the place, I have come across them in Wales, the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, the two that I have belonged to my Father and Maternal Grandfather.
Many years ago I went through one of them from cover to cover noting those from Barlick who had given their lives in the service of King and Country, my notes are long gone so I am going to do it again, a few pages at a time, but this time I will include other local places within an approximate seven mile radius, Gisburn, Foulridge, Earby and so on. I will post my findings on here with the name, address and a precis of other details, as some are quite extensive, each name is to have the page number for my reference so that if anyone wants further information, I can soon find it. In a good number of cases there is a photograph, these I will copy and post in groups of ten at suitable intervals. In the book there are 391 pages so I will use a few abreviations hopefully all self explanatory, ie, KIA:- Killed in Action. MPD:- Missing presumed Dead. DOW:- Died as a result of Wounds, and one that is all too frequent, DFD:- Died from Disease or Illness.
One Man was responsible for the existance of these books and that was Mr, Walter Morrison Esq, JP of Malham Tarn who put forward the idea of the book and defrayed the entire cost.
There is quite a bit about the war itself up to page 50, including the Rohilla Tradgedy, then comes the dreadful list of those who did not come home, and so it is that on page 57 we find the first of Barlicks Sons, and is as follows:-
2nd Lieut Harry Thornton Pickles, 3rd Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment (SR) second son of Mr Stephen Pickles JP, CC, Of Raysgill Barnoldswick KIA 26th April 1916 aged 26. P57.
In these first ten pages the extent of family loss is made very clear for it was in the Village of Carleton nr Skipton that this comes up:-
P53, Lieut. Anthony E.K. Slingsby, 1/6th Duke of Wellington's (WR) Regiment, Son of Mr and Mrs J A Slingsby Carla Beck Carleton. KIA France 14th July 1915. Aged 26.
P57, Captain Arthur Morris Slingsby, MC 56th Punjabi Rifles, 2nd son of Mr and Mrs J A Slingsby KIA 8th March 1916 in Mesopotamia. Aged 30.
P58. Lieut. Stephen Slingsby of HMS Defence, 4th son of Mr and Mrs J A Slingsby. KIA in North Sea June 1916. Aged 24.
This out of a total of five sons all serving.
Lothersdale is the next local Village with on P62. Lieut Alec Wilson, 1st Herefordshire Regiment, Son of Mr and Mrs F J Wilson JP of Lothersdale. KIA 26th March 1917 in Egypt.
P54, Lieut. The Hon, C. A. Lister Royal Marines, Hood Battalion, Only surviving son and heir of Lord Ribblesdale of Gisburne Park DOW 28th August 1915. Elder Brother killed in 1904 in Somaliland.
Greystones, Gisburn. Lieut. George Proctor, Lancs Fusiliers, only son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Proctor. KIA 7th April 1918 aged 24. P70.
Marton is on P73, Which Marton is not clear, 2nd Lieut, Joseph Bryan Bushby South Staffs Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bushby, Schoolhouse Farm Marton, DOW, 4th October 1918 aged 26.
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Posted - 27/11/2011 : 12:30
Surname: MILLER
Forename(s): George
Place of Birth: -----
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 266811
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 2/6th Battalion
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: --
Date of Death: 1917-11-27
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 6 and 7.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
(Not in CPGW - found in SD)
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Posted - 27/11/2011 : 12:30
Surname: MILNER
Forename(s): Carl Dugdale
Place of Birth: Hawes, Yorkshire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 36894
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment/Corps/Service: London Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 1/23rd (County of London) Battalion
Division: 47th (1/2nd London) Division
Age: 30
Date of Death: 1918-08-22
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 6.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Carl D. Milner, 36894, London Regiment; and 36894, East Surrey Regiment.
For additional information see: 'Wensleydale Remembered - The Sacrifice made by the Families of a Northern Dale 1914-1918 and 1939-1945' by Keith Taylor (2004, ISBN 1 898941 91 2).
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
LANCE-CORPORAL CARL DUGDALE MILNER, London Regt., son of Mr. & Mrs. C. Milner, Hawes, late of Barnoldswick, killed in action 22nd August, 1918. Aged 30 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MILNER, Lance Corporal Carl Douglas, [Hawes], aged 30, London Regiment, killed in action Aug. 22, 1918
Article Date: 06 September 1918
One of Four Soldier Brothers
Mr. and Mrs. C. Milner, Hawes, have received the sad news that their son, Lance-Corporal Carl Dugdale Milner, London Regiment, was killed in action on August 22nd. The news was conveyed from a comrade who speaks in high terms of the great esteem in which the young soldier was held by all officers and men. He was killed whilst engaged in a very difficult operation. Corporal Carl Milner was 30 years of age and joined up in January, 1917, and was posted to the R.F.C., now the R.A.F. He was afterwards transferred to the Tanks, and then to the London Regiment. He went overseas six months ago. At the age of 17 he entered the London Joint Stock Bank at Rotherham. He was afterwards employed at Richmond, Selby, Settle and Durham, and finally became manager of the Barnoldswick Bank at the early age of 27, from which place he joined up. The greatest regret at his death is felt by all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Milner have two other sons in the overseas forces and third in training.
Article Date: 20 September 1918
MILNER - Killed in action, August 22nd, Lance-Corporal Carl Dugdale Milner (late of Barnoldswick), son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Milner, ' The Firs,' Hawes, aged 30 years.
Article Date: 08 November 1918
HAWES
A Memorial Service in memory of Corporal J. T. Moore, Gunner J. Moore, Lance-Corporal C. D. [Milner], Private John Metcalfe, and Corporal W. Mitton, recently fallen in their country's service, was conducted at Hawes Parish Church, on Sunday afternoon by the Vicar, the Rev. S. D. Crawford. There were special psalms, and the hymns were 'On the Resurrection morning,' 'Peace, perfect peace,' and 'Now the labourer's task is o'er.' The Vicar based an appropriate address on the words, 'O death, where is thy sting?' and after the Benediction the draped Union Jack was held at the chancel steps by Cadet Lance-Corporal H. Wilson, whilst the Dead March was played on the organ by Mrs. Place and the 'Last Post' sounded by Mr. J. Blades.
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Posted - 27/11/2011 : 12:31
Surname: MITCHELL
Forename(s): Arthur
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 2809
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 2/6th Battalion
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: 27
Date of Death: 1917-02-28
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: I. D. 10.
CWGC Cemetery: QUEENS CEMETERY, BUCQUOY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE ARTHUR MITCHELL, Duke of Well.'s Regt., of 5, Edith Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action 27th February, 1917. Aged 28 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MITCHELL, Arthur, aged 28 years, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, 5, Edith Street, [Barnoldswick], killed in action, France, Feb. 27, 1917.
Article Date: 07 May 1915
BARNOLDSWICK - Absent Without Leave
A batch of seven absentees from leave - Barnoldswick men belonging to the 2nd Reserve Battalion 6th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment stationed at Doncaster - were brought before Mr. R. G. Rankin, Mr. J. Plews, and Mr. A. Dewhurst at the Skipton Town Hall on Tuesday morning. They were Ptes. A. Calvert, A. Mitchell, Geo. Thos. Cope, Jas. Hindle, Wm. Mellor, Edmund Wilkinson and Arthur Healey, and all admitted the offence. They were remanded to await an escort.
Article Date: 16 March 1917
BARNOLDSWICK SOLDER KILLED
Mrs. Mitchell, 5 Edith Street, Barnoldswick, has been notified of the death of her husband, Pte. Arthur Mitchell, who was killed in action in France on February 27th. He was 28 years of age, and leaves a family of 5 young children. Pte. Mitchell had been training with the Duke of Wellington's for 2½ years, and only left England at the beginning of last month. He formerly carried on the business of a clog and shoemaker on his own account in Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, and was home on furlough in November last.
Article Date: 23 March 1917
"GOOD FRIEND AND COMRADE" - The late Pte. Mitchell, of Barnoldswick
The accompanying portrait is that of Pte. Arthur Mitchell (28), of the Duke of Wellington's who, as recorded last week, was killed in action in France on the 27th ult. He leaves a wife and family of five children residing at 5, Edith Street, Barnoldswick. In a letter to Mrs. Mitchell, one of the deceased's comrades (Corpl. H. Sharp) writes:- "Arthur was a good friend and a fine comrade to us all, and I can't tell you how much he is missed by his comrades in the Platoon and also in the Company. The officers all speak very well of him, and I can assure you they feel very much for you in your great misfortune."
Pte. Mitchell was one of five brothers serving: two being in France; one in Salonika and another has been wounded and is now convalescent at Alnwick.
Mrs. Mitchell has received the following in reference to her husband's death:-
"British Expeditionary Force, March 9th, 1917
"Dear Mrs. Mitchell, - As the officer in command of 'A' Company at the time of your husband's death I just want to tell you what a topping good soldier he was, in addition to which he was of tremendous assistance to the battalion when working at his trade.
"We were ordered to advance on a German position, and when going across the open we came under the fire of a machine gun and several snipers. Your husband was hit in the head. We got him into a trench, but he died without recovering consciousness about two hours later. He was in no pain at any time.
"We all, officers and men, miss your husband no end. He was such a jolly good fellow.
"Sincerely Yours, DUDLEY F. HAZALL"
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Posted - 27/11/2011 : 12:32
Surname: MONKS
Forename(s): Lapadge
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 826580
Rank: Gunner
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion/Unit: 'D' Battery 298th Brigade
Division: not applicable - Army Brigade
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1917-09-25
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: XI. G. 11.
CWGC Cemetery: VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
GUNNER LAPEDGE MONKS, R.F.A., of 42, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick, killed in action 25th Sept., 1917. Aged 28 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MONKS, Gunner L., aged 28 years, R.F.A., 42, Willow Bank, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Sept. 25, 1917.
Article Date: 05 October 1917
ANOTHER BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIER KILLED
The death is reported in France of Gunner Lapedge Monks, R.F.A., who was killed in action on September 25th. He was 28 years of age, and leaves wife and one child living at Willow Bank, Manchester Road.
Article Date: 12 October 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - KILLED ON HIS BIRTHDAY
This is a portrait of Gunner Lapedge Monks, R.F.A., who, as briefly reported in last week's issue, was killed on the Western Front on September 25th - his birthday. He was 28 years of age, married and leaves a wife and one child living at 42, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick. He went out to France in March last. Before enlisting he was a weaver employed by Messrs. J. Nutter & Sons, Bankfield Shed, and was connected with the Independent Methodist Church and Sunday School. From letters received by Mrs. Monks it appears that her husband was killed while serving his gun. Major Allbury's tribute runs:- "He was a good soldier; always ready to answer duty's call, and it must be some consolation for you to know he gave his life for his country. I feel his loss very much."
Article Date: 12 October 1917
MONKS - Killed in action, Sept. 25th, Gunner Lapage Monks, of the Royal Field Artillery, husband of Mrs. Monks, of 42, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick, aged 28
Article Date: 27 September 1918
MONKS - In loving memory of my dear husband, Gunner Lapedge Monks, who was killed in action Sept. 25th, 1917.
One year has passed away,
Remembrance brings back all -
War's bitter cost, the dear life lost -
But memory lives through all.
- From his loving Wife and Child. 54, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:18
Surname: MORELAND
Forename(s): Thomas
Place of Birth: Warton, Lancashire
Residence: Warton, Lancashire
Service No: 266900
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 2/6th Battalion
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: 35
Date of Death: 1917-05-03
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Bay 6.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE THOMAS MORELAND, Duke of Well.'s Regt., of King Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action, 3rd May, 1917. Aged 35 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MORELAND, Thos., [Barnoldswick], aged 35 years, Manchester Regt., killed in action May 3, 1917.
Article Date: 18 May 1917
BARNOLDSWICK CASUALTIES
A letter received by Mr. Willis Lee, Cross Keys Hotel, conveys news of the death of Pte. Thos. Moreland, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, who was killed in action in France on the 3rd inst., during an attack on the German lines. The writer (Pte. Thos, Shirlock, of Barnoldswick), says:-- "I was beside him when he was hit by machine-gun fire and went to his assistance, but he was beyond aid, and only lived a minute or two. I can tell you we all miss him very much, he was so full of life. I have been his pal ever since he came to our battalion. I hope you will hand on the news to his friends." Pte. Moreland was about 35 years of age. Before joining the army he was employed as a builder's labourer by Mr. W. Taylor and Messrs. Clegg Bros., and lodged in King Street.
Lance-Corporal Wm. Bowker (Duke of Wellington's Regiment), who won the Military Medal last year has been slightly wounded in France. His parents reside at 10, East Hill Street. Another son, Pte. Fred Bowker, Machine Gun Section, is also wounded in the thigh, and now in hospital at Aberdeen.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:18
Surname: MORPHET
Forename(s): Thomas
Place of Birth: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: G/224
Rank: A/Corporal
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Munster Fusiliers
Battalion/Unit: 1st Garrison Battalion
Division: not applicable
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1918-10-15
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: I. D. 3.
CWGC Cemetery: ARQUATA SCRIVIA COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
CORPORAL MORPHETT, Royal Munster Fusiliers, of Moslyn Street, Barnoldswick, died of pneumonia in Italy 18th October, 1918. Aged 29 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MORPHET, Corporal Thomas, aged 29, Royal Muster Fusiliers, Mosley Street, [Barnoldswick], died in hospital, Italy.
Article Date: 25 October 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - THE WAR'S TOLL: Corporal T. Morphet
A telegram received last weekend from Italy announced that Corporal Thomas Morphet (Royal Munsters) had died in hospital at Aquarto following an attack of pneumonia. He was 29 years of age, and leaves a wife, but no children, living in Mosley Street, Barnoldswick. Corporal Morphet enlisted 4 years ago in the Bradford Pals, and was transferred to the Munsters while serving in Ireland. He had been in Italy twelve months and was formerly a weaver at Messrs. Edmondson's Calf Hall Shed.
Article Date: 25 October 1918
MORPHET - Died in hospital at Aquarto, Corpl. Thomas Morphet, Royal Munsters, husband of Mrs. Morphet, Mosley Street, Barnoldswick, aged 29.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:19
Surname: MYERS
Forename(s): John William
Place of Birth: Annan, Dumfrieshire
Residence: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 24589
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 2/4th Battalion
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: 37
Date of Death: 1918-09-12
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 6.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
SERGEANT JOHN WILLIAM MYERS, Duke of Well.'s Regt., of 13, Bethel Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action 12th Sept., 1918. Aged 37 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
MYERS, Sgt. John William, aged 37, West Riding Regiment, 13, Bethel Street, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Sept. 20, 1918. MYERS, John William, 12th September, 1918. [Additional
Article Date: 04 October 1918
A SKIPTON SERGEANT KILLED IN ACTION
Mrs. Myers, 13 Bethel Street, Barnoldswick, has been officially informed of the death of her husband, Sergeant John William Myers, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, who was killed in action on September 12th. He was 37 years of age and son of Mr. R. N. Myers, Water Street, Skipton, but had lived in Barnoldswick for 13 years, and followed the trade of a plumber. Though mobilised at the outbreak of war as a member of the Territorial Force, Sergeant Myers, owing to an operation, was not drafted out to France until two years later. He was a man of sterling character, a keen soldier, and greatly esteemed by all who knew him.
He was educated at St. Stephen's School, Skipton, and was a prominent member of the Roman Catholic community, Barnoldswick.
Article Date: 04 October 1918
Death of a Keen Barnoldswick Soldier
Mrs. Myers, 13, Bethel Street, Barnoldswick, has been officially informed of the death of her husband, Sergt John Wm. Myers, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, who was killed in action on Sept. 12th. He was 37 years of age and the son of Mr. R.N. Myers, of Skipton, but had lived in Barnoldswick for 13 years and followed the trade of a plumber. Though mobilised at the outbreak of war as a member of the Territorial Force, Sergt. Myers, owing to an operation, was not drafted out to France until two years later. He was a man of sterling character, a keen soldier, and greatly esteemed by all who knew him.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:20
Surname: NICHOLSON
Forename(s): John Robert
Place of Birth: Lancaster, Lancashire
Residence: -----
Service No: 46470
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment/Corps/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Battalion/Unit: 13th (Service) Battalion
Division: 21st Division
Age: --
Date of Death: 1917-06-16
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Bay 2 and 3.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
(Not in CPGW - CH entry 1917-07-20)
Article Date: 20 July 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - MISSING
Mrs. Nicholson, 62, Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, has been officially notified that her husband, Private John Robert Nicholson, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been posted missing since June 16th. He had been in France eight months, and before joining up was a weaver employed by the Bankfield Manufacturing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Warburton, of the same address, whose son-in-law he was, have also two sons at the Front.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:21
Surname: NIXON
Forename(s): Denis Joseph
Place of Birth: Bacup, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 15997
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Dorsetshire Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 6th (Poona) Indian Division
Age: 39
Date of Death: 1916-04-22
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 22 and 63.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: BASRA MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE DENNIS J. NIXON, Dorset Regt., of King St., Barnoldswick, killed in action in Mesopotamia 22nd April, 1916. Aged 39 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
NIXON, Dennis, J., aged 39 years, Dorsetshire Regt., formerly King Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action in Mesopotamia April 22, 1916.
Article Date: 26 May 1916
KILLED IN MESOPOTAMIA - BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIER LEAVES A WIDOW AND FIVE CHILDREN
News was received on Friday evening that Pte. Denis J. Nixon, 2nd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, had been killed in action in Mesopotamia on April 22nd. He was 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and five children living in King Street, Barnoldswick. Pte. Nixon was a native of Bacup, being employed as a plasterer's labourer. He enlisted at Keighley a year ago in the Devonshire Regiment, but was subsequently transferred to the Dorsets, and left England to join the Indian Expeditionary Force in the Persian Gulf in December, subsequently taking part in the operation for the relief of General Townshend. His wife received a letter from him only a fortnight before the announcement of his death, stating that he was then in the best of health. Two of his brothers are in the Army, one in France and the other in South Africa.
Article Date: 26 May 1916
NIXON - April 22nd, in Mesopotamia, Pte. Denis J. Nixon, Dorsetshire Regiment, and of King Street, Barnoldswick, aged 39.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:22
Surname: NORCROSS
Forename(s): Holgate
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 41951
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Manchester Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1917-04-17
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: I. A. 9.
CWGC Cemetery: FEUCHY BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
On the 24th September 1917, the 12th (Service) Bn Manchester Regiment absorbed the R.H.Q. and 2 squadrons of the 1/1st Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry. It then became the 12th (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Battalion.
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE HOLGATE NORCROSS, Manchester Regt., son of Mr. & Mrs. John Norcross, 67, Park Road, Barnoldswick, died of wounds 17th April, 1917. Aged 20 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
NORCROSS, Holgate, aged 20 years, Manchester Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norcross, 67, Park Road, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds April 17, 1917.
Article Date: 18 May 1917
BARNOLDSWICK'S TOLL - PRIVATE HOLGATE NORCROSS
Pte. Holgate Norcross (Manchester Regiment), who died of wounds in France at a place not stated on April 17th, was 20 years of age and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norcross, 67 Park Road, Barnoldswick. He had been in France only two months, and in civil life he was a loomer and twister at Mr. M. Horsfield's Barnsey Shed. Mr. and Mrs. Norcross have two other sons and a son-in-law in France.
Article Date: 18 May 1917
NORCROSS - Died of wounds received in action, April 17th, Pte. Holgate Norcross, of the Manchester Regiment, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norcross, 67, Park Road. Barnoldswick, aged 20
Article Date: 08 June 1917
BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIERS "M1SSING"
Several Barnoldswick soldiers have this week been reported 'missing' on the western front. Amongst the batch being-two well-known ex-Boy Scouts.
Official news came to hard on Saturday that Pte. Wm. Norcross, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norcross. 67, Park Road, has been missing since May 3rd. He was in the Machine Gun Section attached to the West Yorks Regiment and had been in France 12 months. His brother (Pte. Holgate Norcross), died from wounds on April 17th.
Article Date: 15 June 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - A PRISONER IN GERMANY
A post card was received on Sunday from Pte. Wm. Norcross, West Yorks Regiment, stating that he is a prisoner at Cassel, Germany. He adds:- "I am slightly wounded, but nothing to worry about." Pte. Norcross had previously been reported missing since May 3rd, and his parents (Mr. and Mrs. John Norcross, 67, Park Road) are naturally greatly relieved to learn that he is still alive, having had another son (Pte. Holgate Norcross) killed in France two months ago.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:23
Surname: NORCROSS
Forename(s): James
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 5/93868
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Battalion/Unit: 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, 2nd Reserve Brigade
Division: not applicable
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1918-07-22
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: -----
CWGC Cemetery: BARNOLDSWICK (ST MARY-LE-GILL) CHURCHYARD
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE JAMES NORCROSS, K.O.Y.L.I., son of Mr. & Mrs. William Norcross, 23, Wellhouse Square, Barnoldswick, died in hospital in Staffordshire 22nd July, 1918. Aged 18 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
NORCROSS, James, aged 18, K.O.Y.L.I., 23, Wellhouse Square, [Barnoldswick], died in hospital July 22, 1918.
Article Date: 02 August 1918
NORCROSS - July 22nd, at the New Military Hospital, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, Pte. James Norcross, K.O.Y.L.I., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Norcross, of 23, Wellhouse Square, Barnoldswick, aged 18.
Article Date: 02 August 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - YOUNG SOLDIER'S DEATH AT A TRAINING CAMP
The death took place on the 22nd ult., at the New Military Hospital, Cannock Chase, Staffs., of Private James Norcross, K.O.Y.L.I., fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norcross, 23 Wellhouse Square, Barnoldswick. Deceased, who was three months short of 19 years of age, joined the Colours in November last, and was first taken ill in February with a severe attack of meningitis, in which he lingered in a precarious condition for a considerable time. He made progress, however, down to about a month ago and had recovered the partial use of his limbs when the malady suddenly returned on him and terminated fatally. The remains were brought home for interment at Gill Church on Friday last, the service being conducted by the Rev. J. Lord (curate). The sad event has evoked much sympathy with the bereaved parents, whose four other sons are all serving: two in France, one at Beverley, and another (now home on leave) in Mesopotamia.
Article Date: 18 July 1919
NORCROSS - To the ever dear memory of Private Jim Norcross, K.O.Y.L.I., son of William Norcross, of Barnoldswick, died at Cannock Chase New Military Hospital, July 22nd, 1918.
"Worthy of Everlasting Love."
Christ will bind the broken chain
Closer when we meet again.
From the Family, 17 East View, and Jim and Bell, 14 Alice Street
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:24
Surname: NUTTALL
Forename(s): Richard
Place of Birth: Burnley, Lancashire
Residence: -----
Service No: 96738
Rank: Driver
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion/Unit: 410th Battery 96th Brigade
Division: not applicable - Army Brigade
Age: 49
Date of Death: 1918-03-23
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 7 to 10.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
(Not in CPGW - on Barnoldswick Memorial)
Data from Commonwealth War Graves Commission Records
Surname: NUTTALL
Forename(s): Richard
Nationality: United Kingdom
Service No: 96738
Rank: Driver
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
Unit: 410th Battery 96th Brigade
Age: 49
Awards: -----
Died Date: 1918-03-23
Additional Info: Son of Mrs. Sarah Nuttall, of 19, York St., Barnoldswick, Colne, Lancs.
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:24
Surname: NUTTER
Forename(s): Harry
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 202828
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: East Yorkshire Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 38
Date of Death: 1917-10-23
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: X. G. 2.
CWGC Cemetery: DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
Brother of Wilfred Ewart Nutter (38487).
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE HARRY NUTTER, Duke of Well.'s Regt., son of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Nutter, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, died of wounds 17th October, 1917. Aged 38 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
NUTTER, Harry, aged 38 years, East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mrs. Nutter, Rook Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds Oct. 17, 1917.
Article Date: 02 November 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - ANOTHER SOLDIER KILLED
Private Harry Nutter, West Riding Regiment, is officially reported killed in France. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, he was 38 years of age, and leaves a wife and one daughter living in Rook Street. We will give a photo next week.
Article Date: 02 November 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - THE LATE PRIVATE HENRY NUTTER
Mrs. Nutter, Rook Street, has received further particulars of the death of her husband, Private Harry Nutter, East Yorks. Regiment, who (as briefly intimated last week) died from gunshot wounds at a Casualty Clearing Station in France on October 17th. He went out to France in December last, and was invalided home with trench fever in February. Since returning to France in September he has been attached to the Royal Engineers. He was 38 years of age and leaves a wife and one daughter, seven years old. A nursing sister at the Casualty Clearing Station states that Private Nutter had sustained compound fractures of the right thigh and right arm, besides other injuries, and was too ill to realise that he was dying. He was buried with military honours, along with many of his comrades. Prior to joining the Army, Pte. Nutter was employed by Messrs. J. Nutter and Sons, Bankfield Shed. He was an enthusiastic musician and a member of the Barnoldswick Orchestra, in which he played the cello. He was also intimately connected with the Baptist Church (Manchester Road) in the capacity of financial secretary, and is the first Church member to fall in the war.
Article Date: 02 November 1917
NUTTER - Died of wounds, Oct. 17th, Pte. Harry Nutter, of the East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mrs. Nutter, of Rook Street, Barnoldswick, aged 38.
Article Date: 22 November 1918
Barnoldswick Soldier Dies in Germany
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, 29, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, received news on Sunday, through the Red Cross, that their youngest son, Pte. Wilfred Ewart Nutter (West Yorks. Regiment) was included in the list of prisoners of war who had died of wounds in Germany, and that his death took place on Aug, 12th. Pte. Nutter was 22 years of age, and had served 14 months on the Western front before being captured on March 27th last. His parents had received no previous intimation that he was wounded. His last letter (received three weeks ago) was dated Aug. 4th, up to which date he had received no parcels from home, though quite a number had been sent. Pte. Harry Nutter, his eldest brother, was killed in October last year, and another brother (Pte. James Nutter) is still in France
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Posted - 28/11/2011 : 18:25
Surname: NUTTER
Forename(s): Wilfred Ewart
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 38487
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 15th/17th Battalion
Division: 31st Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1918-08-12
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: II. D. 6.
CWGC Cemetery: LE QUESNOY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
W. E. Nutter was a p.o.w at the time of his death. He died in France, not Germany as stated in CPGW.
The 15th (Service) Battalion, (1st Leeds), informally known as the Leeds Pals were amalgamated with the 17th (Service) Battalion, (2nd Leeds) to form the 15th/17th Battalion on the 7th December 1917.
Brother of Harry Nutter (202828).
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE ERNEST NUTTER, West Yorks Regt., son of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Nutter, 29, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, died of wounds in Germany, 12th August, 1918. Aged 22 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
NOTTER [NUTTER], Wilfred Ewart, aged 22 years, West Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Notter, 29, Rook Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds, Germany, Aug. 12, 1918. NUTTER, Wilfred Ewart, aged 22, West Yorkshire Regiment, 29, Rook Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds Aug. 12, 1918.
Article Date: 10 May 1918
WOUNDED AND MISSING
Private Wilfred Ewart Nutter, West Yorks., son of Mr. Levi Nutter, 29 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, has been missing since March 27th.
Article Date: 28 June 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Private Wilfred Nutter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, Rook Street, Barnoldswick, is also a prisoner.
Article Date: 22 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - DEATH FROM WOUNDS IN GERMANY
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nutter, 20 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, received news on Sunday through the Red Cross that their youngest son, Private Ewart Nutter (West Yorks. Regiment), was included in the list of prisoners or war who had died of wounds in Germany, and that his death took place on August 12th. Private Nutter was 22 years of age, and had served 14 months on the Western Front before being captured on March 27th last. His parents have received no previous intimation that he was wounded. His last letter (received three weeks ago) was dated August 4th. up to which date he had received no parcels from home, though quite a number had been sent. Private Harry Nutter, his eldest brother, was killed in October last year, and another brother (Private James Nutter) is still in France.
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Posted - 01/12/2011 : 09:46
Surname: O'HARA
Forename(s): John Willie
Place of Birth: Burnley, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 7687
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: King's (Shropshire Light Infantry)
Battalion/Unit: 1st Battalion
Division: 6th Division
Age: --
Date of Death: 1914-10-21
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 8.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
(Not in CPGW - on Barnoldswick Memorial)
Article Date: 06 November 1914
A LOCAL SOLDIER'S DEATH
News was received yesterday morning from a fellow soldier at the Front that Mr. J.W. O'Hara, a private in the 1st Yorkshire Light Infantry, and formerly of Barnoldswick, has been killed in action. The relatives, who live in Westgate, Barnoldswick, have not yet received War Office notification, however. Mr. O'Hara was some years ago employed in the cotton trade, and worked for Messrs. S. Pickles and Son, but he joined the ranks and saw service in India. He has fought through the present war from its commencement.
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