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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 - 24/11/2011 : 16:54
Surname: KAY
Forename(s): Harry
Place of Birth: Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire
Residence: Nelson, Lancashire
Service No: 99645
Rank: Gunner
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
Battalion/Unit: 3rd Siege Battery
Division: not applicable - Army Brigade
Age: 37
Date of Death: 1918-10-05
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: I. C. 17.
CWGC Cemetery: BELLICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
GUNNER HARRY KAY, R.G.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Kay, 9, Park Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action 5th October, 1918. Aged 37 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
KAY, Gunner Harry, aged 35, R.G.A., 9, Park Street, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Oct. 5, 1918.
Article Date: 01 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - THE WAR'S TOLL: One of Eight Brothers
The death is officially reported of Gunner Harry Kay, R.G..A., one of eight soldier sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kay, of 9 Park Street, Barnoldswick. He was killed in action in France on October 5th after over two years' service. He leaves a wife and one child, now residing at Nelson. At the time of enlistment Gunner Kay, who was 35 years of age, lived in Waddington Street, Earby. He had been previously wounded, returning to France last Good Friday. Two of his brothers, Lance-Corporal Fred Kay and Corporal Frank Kay are wounded, the former in hospital at York, and the latter at Sheffield. Seven of the eight brothers have fought in France, and two are now in Italy.
Article Date: 15 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - One of Eight Brothers
The accompanying photograph is that of Gunner Harry Kay, who, as reported in our issue of November 1st, was killed in action in France on October 5th, after two years' service. He was one of the eight soldier sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Kay, 9 Park Street, Barnoldswick, and leaves a wife and one child, whose home is at Nelson.
Article Date: 15 November 1918
KAY - In ever loving memory of my dear husband, Gunner Harry Kay. R.G.A., who was killed in action in France Oct. 5th, 1918, aged 35 years.
When alone in my sorrow bitter tears flow,
There stealeth a thought of the sweet long ago,
Unknown to the world he stands by our sides
And whispers these words - death cannot divide.
We pictured his safe returning,
We longed to clasp his hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the Better Land.
- From his ever loving Wife and Child. 47, Pine Street, Nelson.
We loved him, yes, no tongue can tell
How deep, how dearly and how well;
Christ loved him too and thought it best
To take him home with him to rest.
- From Father-in-law and Sisters-in-law. 37, Wickworth Street, Nelson.
KAY - In loving memory of our dear brother, Gunner Harry Kay. R.G.A., who was killed in action in France Oct. 5th, 1918, aged 35 years.
We have lost, heaven has gained
One of the best the world contained.
- From his loving Brothers and Sisters.
KAY - In ever loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Harry Kay, R.G.A, who was killed in action in France Oct. 5th, 1918, aged 35 years.
We never thought when you came home
That you came to say goodbye;
Yon went away so bravely
Not thinking you were to die.
You were not forgotten, our dear lad,
Nor ever shall you be,
As long as life and memory lasts
We will remember thee.
- From Father and Mother. 9, Park Street, Barnoldswick.
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Posted - 24/11/2011 : 16:55
Surname: KENYON
Forename(s): Edwin
Place of Birth: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Residence: Todmorden, Yorkshire
Service No: 18005
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion
Division: 23rd Division
Age: 24
Date of Death: 1918-08-26
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: -----
CWGC Cemetery: GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE EDWARD KENYON, Duke of Well.'s Regt., son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kenyon, 54, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick, killed in action 28th August, 1918. Aged 24 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
KENYON, Edwin, aged 24, West Riding Regiment, formerly of 54, Willowbank, [Barnoldswick], killed in action, Italy, Aug. 28, 1918.
Article Date: 13 September 1918
Barnoldswick Soldier Killed in Italy
News was received last week-end from Italy, of the death of Pte. Edwin Kenyon, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, who was killed in action on Aug. 28th. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kenyon, 54, Willow Bank, Barnoldswick and leaves a wife residing at Cornholme. Pte. Kenyon joined up in January, 1915, and after serving two years and five months in France was transferred to the Italian front in October last. In a letter of sympathy to the bereaved wife, a N.C.O. writes:- "I can only give you a slight account of how it took place. The company was ordered to make a raid on the enemy trenches. This took place, and I saw your husband after we had reached our objective. After a short time we were ordered back again, and he was all right until he got within a short distance of our own lines, when a bullet struck him in the head, killing him instantly." Pte. Kenyon was 24 years of age.
Article Date: 13 September 1918
KENYON - In loving memory of Private Edwin Kenyon, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, killed in Italy August 28th, aged 24 years.
We pictured his safe returning,
We longed to clasp his hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the better land.
From Mother and Father, Brothers and Sisters, 54 Willow Bank, Barnoldswick.
KENYON - In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Edwin Kenyon, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, who was killed in Italy August 28th, 1918, aged 24 years.
I often think of the days gone by,
When we were both together;
But a shadow o'er my life is cast,
A dear one gone for ever.
From his loving wife, May, Vale School House, Cornholme
Article Date: 29 August 1919
KENYON - In loving memory of Private Edward Kenyon, 10th Duke of Wellington's Regt., who was killed in action August 28th, 1918.
One year has passed, and hearts still sore;
As time flies on we miss him more;
His loving smile, his welcome face -
No one can fill his vacant place.
From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 51 Willow Bank, Barnoldswick
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Posted - 24/11/2011 : 16:56
Surname: KING
Forename(s): Walter
Place of Birth: Salterforth, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 40556
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Battalion/Unit: 16th (Service) Battalion. (Newcastle)
Division: 32nd Division
Age: 29
Date of Death: 1916-11-23
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: B. 25.
CWGC Cemetery: MUNICH TRENCH BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE WALTER KING, Northumberland Fusiliers, son of Mr. Albert King, Tubber Hill, Barnoldswick, officially presumed killed 23rd November, 1916. Aged 29 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
KING, Walter, aged 29 years, N.F., formerly of 7, Colne Street, [Barnoldswick], reported missing Nov. 23, 916, presumed dead.
Article Date: 17 August 1917
KING - Reported missing on November 23rd 1916, and now officially presumed killed, Pte. Walter King, Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly of 7, Colne Street, Barnoldswick, aged 29 years.
Article Date: 17 August 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - ANOTHER MISSING SOLDIER'S DEATH PRESUMED
Reported missing on the 23rd November last year, the War Council have now intimated to Mrs. King, 7, Colne Street, Barnoldswick, that her husband, Pte. Walter King, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action on that date. He was 29 years of age and the son of Mr. Albert King, Tubber Hill. He leaves a widow and one child. He enlisted in June 1916 and went to France in September. Before joining up he was a weaver in the employ of Mr. Robinson Brooks, Westfield Shed. Mrs. King recently received from the Red Cross Society, to whom enquiries had been addressed, a letter informing her that "Pte. Paton of the same platoon states that when the men were taking part in a raid near Beaumont Hamel your husband was killed by an explosive bullet. Paton heard this from a comrade who was with King at the time and saw him killed, but Paton cannot recall his name."
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Posted - 24/11/2011 : 16:57
Surname: KIRK
Forename(s): Thomas
Place of Birth: -----
Residence: -----
Service No: 113423
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment/Corps/Service: Durham Light Infantry
Battalion/Unit: 52nd Battalion
Division: division unknown
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1920-01-01
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: VI. A. 15.
CWGC Cemetery: COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
No entry in SD- post-War.
In the 1911 Nelson Census there is a Thomas Kirk, aged 10 years, born Barrowford, son of Edward and Alice Kirk, who could be the Thomas Kirk on the Barnoldswick War Memorial.
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
LANCE-CORPORAL THOMAS KIRK, Durham Light Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, 24, East Hill Street, Barnoldswick, accidentally killed in Cologne January 1st, 1920. Aged 19 years.
Article Date: 09 January 1920
BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIER ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT COLOGNE
News was received on Wednesday in a letter from an Army chaplain, of the death of Lance-Corporal Thos. Kirk, 52nd Durham Light Infantry. He was accidentally killed whilst in the act of boarding a tramcar in Cologne. He was 19 years of age, and the son of Mr. and Mrs Kirk, 24 East Hill Street. Before joining up be was a very promising musician, and a member of the Barnoldswick orchestra, He went out to the Army of Occupation in April last, and had for some months been a member of the regimental band. The news of his untimely death, which is reported to have been instantaneous, has evoked widespread regret and sympathy with the bereaved family.
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 11:58
Surname: LANG
Forename(s): Archibald Hislop
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire
Residence: -----
Service No: 58506
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: York & Lancaster Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 6th Division
Age: 31
Date of Death: 1918-10-22
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: IV. E. 10.
CWGC Cemetery: TOURGEVILLE MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE A. H. LANG, Yorks. & Lancs. Regt., of Barnoldswick, died of wounds 22nd October, 1918. Aged 31 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LANG, A. H., aged 31, York and Lancs. Regt., 20, Cobden Street, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds, Oct. 22, 1918.
Article Date: 01 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK - THE WAR'S TOLL: Private A. H. Lang
Private A. H. Lang, York and Lancs. Regiment, died at Trouville (France) on the 22nd October from gunshot wounds received in action a fortnight earlier. He leaves a wife and one child residing at 20 Cobden Street, Barnoldswick. The news of his death, received by wire on Friday last, came as a great blow after reassuring letters conveying hopes of recovery. Private Lang, who was 31 years of age, was called to the Colours in May last and had only been in France three weeks before being wounded. He was formerly a taper employed by Mr. J. W. Horsfield, Butts Mill.
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 11:59
Surname: LEEPER
Forename(s): Edwin
Place of Birth: Nelson, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 333430
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Battalion/Unit: 1/9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion
Division: 33rd Division
Age: 29
Date of Death: 1918-04-13
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: II. C. 2.
CWGC Cemetery: LOCRE HOSPICE CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE E. LEEPER, Highland Light Infantry, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Leeper, Monkroyd, Barnoldswick, killed in action 13th April, 1918. Aged 29 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LEEPER, Edwin, aged 29 years, H.L.I., Monkroyd, [Barnoldswick], killed in action April 13, 1918.
Article Date: 10 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Pte. E. Leeper Killed
Pte. Edwin Leeper, H.L.I. (signaller), son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leeper, Monkroyd, Barnoldswick, was killed in action of April 13th. He was 29 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children living at 17, Bairstow Street. Prior to joining up he assisted his father in the drapery business in Skipton Road, and was connected with Bethesda Baptist Church and Sunday School. He went out to France in December last. Two of his brothers are serving with the army in Salonika, and another in training in England.
Article Date: 18 April 1919
LEEPER - In fond remembrance of our dear brother, Signaller Edwin Leeper, of the 2/5th H.L.I., who died of wounds received in action April 13th, 1918.
"His life was a ray of sunshine."
From Brother and Sister, 28 Parker Street, Barnoldswick.
LEEPER - In loving memory of our dear son, Signaller Edwin Leeper, who gave his life for us in France on April 13th, 1918.
We should like to have raised his dying head
And heard his last farewell;
The grief would not have been so hard
For those he loved so well.
"Gone, but not lost."
From Father and Mother, Brothers and Sister.
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:00
Surname: LEIGH
Forename(s): Ernest Kirkham
Place of Birth: Darwen, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 20/188
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Cheshire Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion
Division: 19th (Western) Division
Age: 24
Date of Death: 1916-07-28
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: XV. A. 3.
CWGC Cemetery: CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE E. K. LEIGH, West Yorks. Regt., son of Mrs. Leigh, 8, Ashgrove, Barnoldswick, killed in action 28th July, 1916. Aged 23 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LEIGH, E.K., aged 23 years, West Yorkshire Regiment (Bradford Pals), and who resided at 8, Ashgrove, Barnoldswick, killed in action in France, July 28, 1916.
Article Date: 11 August 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MAN REPORTED KILLED
A letter from a non-commissioned officer has been received by the parents of Pte. E. K. Leigh, 8, Ash Grove, Barnoldswick, stating that their son was killed in action on July 28th. He enlisted in the West Yorkshire Regiment (Bradford Pals) in March last, and had only been in France about a month. He was a weaver at Messrs. Holden Bros., Moss Shed, up to joining the Army, and 23 years of age. Pte. Leigh had three brothers serving, one of whom, Lance-Corporal Christopher Leigh, has been awarded the Military Medal
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:01
Surname: LEVI
Forename(s): Julius
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Residence: -----
Service No: 42353
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Irish Rifles
Battalion/Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion. (Central Antrim)
Division: 36th (Ulster) Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1918-10-30
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: VI. E. 44.
CWGC Cemetery: TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
1901 Barnoldswick Census: Julias Levi, aged 7 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Isaac and Betsy Levi. [Both parents were born in Russia.]
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
RIFLEMAN JULIUS LEVI, Royal Irish Rifles, son of Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Levi, 14, Wellhouse Road, Barnoldswick, died of wounds 3rd October, 1918. Aged 25 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LEVI, Rifleman Julius, aged 25 years, R.I.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Levi, 14, Wellhouse Road, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds Oct. 30, 1918. LEVI, Julius, aged 25, Royal Irish Rifles, 14, Wellhouse Road, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds Oct. 30, 1918
Article Date: 04 August 1916
LOCAL MILITARY TRIBUNALS - BARNOLDSWICK
An appeal by a Russian Pole (adjourned from a previous sitting) on behalf of a younger son was again supported by Mr. F.W. Steele, solicitor. Applicant said he was born in Poland, but his children were all born in England, and he had carried on business in Barnoldswick as a general dealer for 27 years. His elder son had reported himself at Halifax and been told to return home until called upon. Applicant being illiterate could not carry on his business without the assistance of one of his sons, though he was quite willing that one should go. - Exemption to September 30th.
[The appeal was on behalf of Julius Levi, who was to die of wounds on the 30 October 1918.]
Article Date: 08 November 1918
BARNOLDSWICK'S ROLL OF HONOUR - Death From Wounds
Rifleman Julius Levi, Royal Irish Rifles, who died at Boulogne on October 30th from wounds received in action the previous day, was the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Levi, 14 Wellhouse Road, Barnoldswick. He was 25 years of age, and had served in France a year and seven months. Prior to joining the Army he was associated with his father in the clothing and furnishing trades.
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:02
Surname: LINDSAY
Forename(s): Richard Metcalfe
Place of Birth: Settle, Yorkshire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 270021
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 8th Division
Age: 29
Date of Death: 1918-05-29
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: -----
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE RICHARD M. LINDSAY, West Yorks. Regt., of 7, Leonard Street, Barnoldswick, presumed killed 29th May, 1918.
Article Date: 23 May 1919
BARNOLDSWICK - MISSING SINCE MAY 1918
The above is a photograph of Private Richard Metcalfe Lindsay, 270021, West Yorks. Regiment, whose wife lives at 7 Leonard Street, Barnoldswick. Private Lindsay joined the Army in April 1917, and has been missing since May 27th-29th 1918. Prior to military service, he was employed as a weaver by the Rainhall Manufacturing Company. Any information that would throw light upon his fate would be thankfully received by his wife at the address given above.
rticle Date: 18 July 1919
BARNOLDSWICK
Mrs. Lindsay, of 7 Leonard Street, Barnoldswick, has received an official intimation presuming the death of her husband, 270021 Pte. Richard Metcalfe Lindsay, 2nd West Yorks., previously reported missing 27-29th May, 1918. Deceased joined up in April, 1917, and had served 10 months in France
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:03
Surname: LISTER
Forename(s): William
Place of Birth: Blackburn, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 3614
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion/Unit: 1/6th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 27
Date of Death: 1915-07-18
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: III. D. 15.
CWGC Cemetery: ARTILLERY WOOD CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
1911 Barnoldswick Census: 7, King Street - William Lister, aged 22 years, born Blackburn, husband of Mary Elizabeth Lister.
SD gives the 2/6th Battalion, while CWGC gives the 1/6th. The 2/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) did not go to France until January 1917, so he must have been in the 1/6th Battalion. A Pte. W. Lister is on the Nominal Roll of the 1/6th Battalion.
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE WILLIAM LISTER, Duke of Well.'s Regt., of 7, King Street, Barnoldswick, killed in action 18th July, 1915. Aged 27 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LISTER, Wm., King Street, 6th West Riding Regiment, killed in action on July 17, 1915; he was formerly right full-back in the Barnoldswick football team
Article Date: 23 July 1915
ANOTHER BARNOLDSWICK MAN KILLED
News was received yesterday of the death of Private William Lister, of the 6th West Riding (Duke of Wellington's) Regiment, who was killed in action on Sunday. He was 26 years of age, married and leaves two children. His wife resides in King Street
Article Date: 24 December 1915
CRAVEN'S ROLL OF HONOUR - BARNOLDSWICK
Pte. Wm. Lister, 6th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, killed in action on July 17th. He was married, and left a wife and two children, who reside at King Street, Barnoldswick. He was formerly right full-back in the Barnoldswick football team.
LISTER - In loving memory of Pte. W. Lister, who was killed in France on July 18th, 1915, aged 27.
Sleep on, dear son, and take Your rest,
For God takes those He loves the best;
On earth there's strife, in Heaven there's rest,
They miss You most who loved you best.
- From his Mother, Father, and Sisters, King Street, Barnoldswick
Article Date: 30 July 1915
PRIVATE LISTER'S LAST LETTER
As briefly announced last week, Private Wm. Lister, 6th Duke of Wellington's, was killed on July 18th. According to a letter from Private Wolfenden of Barnoldswick, who was with him in the trenches, there were three killed and two injured at the same time, Lister being shot through the head. Before joining the Army he worked at Messrs. Bailey and Roberts, Barnsey Shed, and was well known as a footballer and athlete. He was 27 years of age and leaves a widow and one boy (3½ years), who reside at 7 King Street, Barnoldswick.
In his letter dated two days before his death, Private Lister wrote in the following cheerful strain:- "We are in a very warm part of the trenches just now. You will know where we are if you look in next week's 'Pioneer'. I am still in the pink, but we have to skip about pretty lively at times. The Germans are very wide-awake and keep us so too. Never mind, I shall think of you at the seaside and hope you enjoy yourself. I wish this lot was over, but don't see much chance of that yet. P.S.- All the Barlickers are all right yet. We are now where Vincent Eccleston was killed."
Article Date: 21 July 1916
LISTER - In loving memory of Private William Lister 1/6th Duke of Wellington's Regiment who gave his life for his country near Ypres July 18th, 1915.
Sad thoughts, they linger round our hearts,
While tears they often flow,
And to that sad and silent grave
Our thoughts they often go.
From his loving Wife and Child, 4, King Street, Barnoldswick
Article Date: 19 July 1918
In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. Wm. Lister, killed in action July 18th, 1915, aged 27.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance live for ever.
- From his loving Mother, Father, and Sisters, King Street, Barnoldswick
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:03
Surname: LORD
Forename(s): Walter
Place of Birth: Rochdale, Lancashire
Residence: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 42744
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: South Staffordshire Regiment
Battalion/Unit: 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion
Division: 25th Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1918-04-10
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Panel 6.
CWGC Cemetery: -----
CWGC Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE WALTER LORD, South Staffs Regt., of 5, East View, Barnoldswick, missing 10th April, 1918; afterwards presumed dead. Aged 19 years.
Article Date: 31 May 1918
WOUNDED AND MISSING
Private Walter Lord, South Staffs. Regiment, is reported missing since April 10th, after one week in France. He is 19 years of age and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lord, 5 East View, Barnoldswick.
Article Date: 30 August 1918
WOUNDED AND MISSING
Private Alfred Lord, M.M., West Yorks. Regiment, is seriously ill in a London Hospital from the effects of gas poisoning, his eyes being badly affected. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lord, 5 East View, Barnoldswick, who have another son [Private Walter Lord] missing.
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:04
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Surname: LOVICK
Forename(s): John Edward
Place of Birth: Bacup, Lancashire
Residence: -----
Service No: L/17356
Rank: L/Bombardier
Regiment/Corps/Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion/Unit: 'B' Battery 170th Brigade
Division: 31st Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1918-03-27
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: XXXI. J. 12A.
CWGC Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
SD gives a wrong service number (L/12356).
Brother of Rowland Lovick (51995).
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
BOMBARDIER JOHN EDWARD LOVICK, R.F.A., son of Mrs. H. Lovick, 207, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, died of wounds 26th March, 1918. Aged 22 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LOVICK, Bombadier J.R., aged 22 years, R.F.A., 207, Gisburn Road, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds March 26, 1918.
Article Date: 12 April 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Died of Wounds
Letters received by Mrs. H. Lovick, 207, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, report the death of her eldest son, Bomdr. John Edward Lovick, R.F.A., on March 26th. He was wounded whilst taking despatches to headquarters, and died in the train on the way to the base hospital. The chaplain wrote stating he had been buried at Etaples. Bdr. Lovick was 22 years of age, and a native of Bacup. He went to France in January, 1916.
Article Date: 19 July 1918
KILLED WHILE SLEEPING - Barnoldswick Widow's Double Sacrifice
Mrs. Lovick, 207, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, received on Saturday morning the distressing news that her second son, Private Roland Lovick, K.O.Y.L.I., had been killed in France. This is the second bereavement she has suffered within the space of four months, her eldest son (Bdr. J. E. Lovick, R.F.A.) having been killed on March 27th. Pte. R. Lovick, who had been in France just over three months, was killed on the 2nd inst., six days before attaining the age of 19. In a letter of condolence to Mrs. Lovick, Capt. Leach writes:- "He was sleeping in bivouac in our company camp, with two other young soldiers, when a shell burst over them, and they had no knowledge whatever of what happened. This was in the early morning of July 2nd." It is a pathetic coincidence that the elder brother met his death on the same day the younger left England. Pte. R. Lovick was formerly a weaver at Messrs. Nutter's, Bankfield Shed
Article Date: 09 August 1918
LOVICK - In loving memory of Bombardier J. E. Lovick, R.F.A., killed in action March 27th, 1918, also Private R. Lovick (brother), killed July 2nd, 1918.
We pictured their safe returning,
We longed to clasp their hands,
But God has postponed the meeting,
Till we meet in the Better Land.
From Grandad and Grandma, Uncles and Aunts, Barnoldswick.
Article Date: 04 July 1919
LOVICK - In loving memory of my dear sons, Bdr. J. E. Lovick, killed March 27, 1918, and Pte. Roland Lovick, killed July 2nd, 1918.
We look around, but see them not;
We list, but hear no more
The welcome of the well-known voices
That cheered our hearts of yore.
From Mother, Sisters and Brother, 207 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick
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Posted - 25/11/2011 : 12:05
Surname: LOVICK
Forename(s): Roland
Place of Birth: Bacup, Lancashire
Residence: -----
Service No: 51995
Rank: Private
Regiment/Corps/Service: King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Battalion/Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion. (Miners) (Pioneers).
Division: 31st Division
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1918-07-02
Awards: -----
CWGC Grave/Mem Ref: Plot 1. Row A. Grave 11.
CWGC Cemetery: LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE
CWGC Memorial: -----
Non-CWGC Burial: -----
Comments:
Brother of John Edward Lovick (L/17356).
Craven's Part in the Great War Entry:
PRIVATE ROWLAND LOVICK, K.O.Y.L.I., son of Mrs. Lovick, 207, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, killed in action 2nd July, 1918. Aged 18 years.
West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record Entry:
LOVICK, Rowland, aged 18, K.O.Y.L.I., 207, Gisburn Road, [Barnoldswick], killed in action July 2, 1918
Article Date: 19 July 1918
KILLED WHILE SLEEPING - Barnoldswick Widow's Double Sacrifice
Mrs. Lovick, 207 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, received on Saturday morning the distressing news that her second son, Private Roland Lovick, K.O.Y.L.I., had been killed in France. This is the second bereavement she has suffered within the space of four months, her eldest son Bombardier J. E. Lovick, R.F.A., having been killed on March 27th. Private R. Lovick, who had been in France just over three months, was killed on the 2nd inst., six days before attaining the age of 19. In a letter of condolence to Mrs. Lovick, Captain Leach writes:- "He was sleeping in bivouac in our Company Camp, with two other young soldiers, when a shell burst near them, and they had no knowledge whatever of what happened. This was in the early morning of July 2nd."
It is a pathetic coincidence that the older brother met his death on the same day the younger left England. Private Lovick was formerly a weaver at Messrs. Nutter's Bankfield Shed.
Article Date: 09 August 1918
LOVICK - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Roland Lovick, King's Own Y.L.I. killed in action July 2nd, 1918, in his 19th year.
Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away,
In Jesu's keeping we are safe and they.
From his Mother, Sisters, and Brother, Grandma and Aunt, 207 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
Article Date: 04 July 1919
LOVICK - In loving memory of Private Roland Lovick, K.O.Y. L.I., killed in action July 2nd, 1918.
A good life is often too short,
But a good name endureth for ever.
From Mr. and Mrs. Brierley and Family, 5 North Avenue. Barnoldswick.
LOVICK - In loving memory of Private Roland Lovick, K.O.Y.L.I., killed in action July 2nd, 1918.
In the bloom of youth God claimed him,
In the pride of his manhood days;
None knew him but to love him,
None mentioned his name but with praise.
From Mr. and Mrs. Pollard, and Edmund, 167 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
"There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance live for ever."
From his chum John, Inverness, Scotland.
LOVICK - In loving memory of my dear sons, Bdr. J. E. Lovick, killed March 27, 1918, and Pte. Roland Lovick, killed July 2nd, 1918.
We look around, but see them not;
We list, but hear no more
The welcome of the well-known voices
That cheered our hearts of yore.
From Mother, Sisters and Brother, 207 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
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Posted - 26/11/2011 : 11:31
I saw an article yesterday about another WW1 name being added to the War Memorial at Colne. The four WW1 panels on the Barlick Memorial bear 285 names, this leaves just three spare places without having to add extra areas to the monument. I have a list of 39 names that may or may not qualify for addition to the monument, my next task is to look at them again and remove any non contenders, then I will post the findings under a new topic heading. The 39 names are as follows:-
ABBOT A. ABBOT B. BARRETT P. BELL A. BLEZZARD J. CLAYTON J. CLITHEROE W.
COUSINS G. CROSS G S. CROWTHER J H. DAWSON W. DODGEON B. DOWD W. DUERDEN R
FAY R. FEARN C. FRANKS G P. GOLDING G A. GREEN A. HARGREAVES J. HOLMES W.
IREDALE J. MAUNDERS R. MILLER G. NICHOLSON J R. PICKLES E. PICKLES M.
PICKOVER W. ROSEN P. SHAW J. SHAW E. TOFT H R. WALKER S. WALSH T. WHIPP H E.
WILSON J. WILSON J E.
Two removed only 37 to go!.
Edited by - thomo on 26/11/2011 12:59:28 PM
Edited by - thomo on 26/11/2011 2:39:01 PM
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Posted - 26/11/2011 : 12:27
Peter, if you or a group of you decide to take thins further regarding the addition of names to the war memorial.These are the people you should contact as grants are available for that purpose . Apologies in advance if you're already aware of them
War Memorials Trust http://www.warmemorials.org/
Regards
Chris
Edited by - Chris CPGW on 26/11/2011 12:29:58 PM
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