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War memorial in St Peter Church, Leeds, Yorkshire
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WAR MEMORIAL
Leeds St Peter Great War Memorial. Near the stairs to the upper level.

To the honoured memory of the members of the Leeds Rifles Sergeants Mess who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918.
ASHFORTH, Frederick Vincent. Company Quartermaster Sergeant 305742, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 21st April 1918. Husband of H. Ashforth, of 85, Marine Parade, Morecambe. At rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.
ARCHER Ben. Sergeant 305185, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1917. Born in Leeds. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
BALDWIN Clifford. Sergeant 1347, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd August 1916 aged 23. Son of Walter Baldwin, of 38, Jermyn Street, Kirkstall Road, Leeds. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
BARNETT William. Lance Sergeant (CWGC have L/Cpl) 2789, 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
BATTERTON Robert Edward. Sergeant 303016, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 20th November 1917. Son of Mrs. M. Batterton, of 16, Pearson Street, Halifax. At rest in Orival Wood Cemetery, Flesquieres, France.
BANISTER A Sergeant. No records could be found for a Sgt A. Ban(n)ister. It may be the following. Cpl Albert BANNISTER 305578, D Company, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd September 1916. Son of Eli and Martha Bannister, of 13, Paradise Place, Woodside, Horsforth, Leeds. His father, Eli was granted a war gratuity on the 3rd October 1917, revised 6th October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
BEATTIE William James. Sergeant 9756, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th July 1918 aged 36. Husband of Alice Beattie, of 21, Fawcett Street, Sheffield. At rest in Jonchery-Sur-Vesle British Cemetery, France.
BENTLEY Charles Aris. Sergeant 8261, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th October 1914 aged 28. Son of Arthur and Sarah Ann Bentley. Native of Nunhead, London. At rest in Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France
BONSER James. Sergeant 42070, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st September 1918. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.
BROUGH Albert. M.C., D.C.M. Acting Regimental Sergeant Major 7840 West Yorkshire Regiment, transferred, with same rank, 55607, York and Lancaster Regiment. On the 18th February 1919 with the rank of Company Sergeant Major he died. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) Albert Brough of 2 Vokes Yard, Lawrence Street, York, Company Sergeant Major, York and Lancaster died 18th February 1919 at the Fulford Military Hospital, Yorkshire. His effects went to Dinah Brough, wife of Robert Brough. At rest in Fulford Cemetery, Yorkshire.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined the army aged 20 and 4 months on the 10th February 1905, occupation, labourer. He was living with his parents at 2, Layerthorpe Buildings, Layerthorpe, Yorkshire. He joined the 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, serving in India from the 25th October 1905 to 29th December 1911, falling ill with Malaria in the period. Promoted to Lance Corporal on the 14th February 1906, Corporal on the 21st December 1906 and Sergeant serving with the 10th Battalion on the 10th January 1913. On the 7th January 1914 he extended his service with the colours to complete 12 years and re-engaged to complete 21 years service with the colours. He embarked to Join the BEF in France from Southampton on the 6th January 1917, disembarking at Havre the same day. He was promoted to Company Sergeant Major in the field on the 6th May 1917. On the 10th July 1918 he went sick with influenza and was admitted to 44 Field Ambulance at Wimereux, same day to 14th General Hospital, Wimereux. On the 5th August 1918 he was invalided to England on ship, St Andrew for further treatment suffering from bronco pneumonia. He was admitted No 72 Canadian General Hospital, Orpington, Kent and later transferred to Military Convalescent Hospital, Eastbourne. He was granted a months sick leave and he returned to the hospital on the 11th December 1918. While in the Convalescent Hospital he fell ill and he was transferred and admitted into Fulford Military Hospital, Yorkshire on the 19th January 1919 After examination he was suffering from Tropical Abscess Liver and Hepatic Abscess. Over the following days his health worsened and he died at 02-30am on the 18th February 1919.
He reverted to the rank of CSM whilst with the 18th Battalion, on the 5th August 1918
Citations for MC and DCM
London Gazette Supplement dated 16th August 1917.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion when acting as a volunteer leader of stretchers bearers. His fearlessness and fine work were most marked.
London Gazette Supplement dated 5th July 1918, page 7929.
Military Cross. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When every officer had become a casualty and the men were disorganised during counter attack he went forward from Headquarters without waiting for orders and after establishing a line, went forward with a small party of bombers up a trench and established a block. He was constantly under heavy fire. When there was hardly any ammunition left he collected a small party and brought forward and distributed six boxes.
BIRKILL Charles. Company Sergeant Major 18/875, 18th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 20th July 1918. At rest in Marfaux British Cemetery, France.
BUSBY Charles. Lance Sergeant 305566, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th July 1917. At rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.
BROOK James. Lance Sergeant 265355, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
BUTTERY Thomas Frederick. (Military Medal) Sergeant 306795, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th July 1918 aged 25. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Buttery, of 154, Low Fold, Farnley, Leeds. At rest in Chambrecy British Cemetery, France.
CUSWORTH (Memorial has CUSHWORTH) George. D.C.M., Croix De Guerre, Belgium. Company Sergeant Major 26807, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd June 1919. On the 6th March 1895 he was baptised George CUSWORTH, at St Matthais, Burnley, parents Charles and Rebecca of 18 Willow Street Burnley. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 12 Cross Eldon Place, Kirkstall Road, Leeds. His effects went to Rebecca White (his mother) husband of Tom White. He is at rest in Leeds General Cemetery and commemorated on a screen wall in Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
CHAPMAN George. Sergeant 267467, 2/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 32. Husband of Alice Mary Chapman, of 4, Leamington Terrace, Long Rd., Leeds. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
CRAWFORD John Frederick. Sergeant 266160, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 11th April 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
CHALONER Edward Percival. Sergeant 307830, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th July 1917 aged 35. Husband of Margaret Chaloner, of 27, Highbury Place, Headingley, Leeds. At rest in Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium.
COUSENS Willie. (CWGC have COSSINS) Sergeant 200018, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th September 1918. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) Willie Cossins of 42 Marygate York Acting Company Sergeant Major, West Yorkshire Regiment died in France. His effects went to his wife Laura Cossins, widow. In 1911 he was living with his wife, Laura, nee Skelbeck at 42 Marygate and he was by occupation a compositor. At rest in Ruyalcourt Military Cemetery, France.
Some notes from what remains of his army records.
He joined the army at York on the 3rd April 1908 aged 35 and 3 months for periods of one year. His rank shown was Sergeant, Number 188, West Yorkshire Regiment.occupation compositor for the Herald Newspaper in York. He was living at 42 Marygate with his wife and children, Alan, born 7th June 1906 and Joyce Marion born 10th June 1913, parents still at 42 Marygate. On the 27th March 1914 still serving he re-engaged for a period of one year. He once again re-engaged at Larkhill as Sergeant 200018, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment for the duration of the war. Dated 1st April 1916. He would have re-engaged about April 1915.
COUSIN Sam. Sergeant 2585, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th March 1916 aged 45. Husband of Edith Cousin, of 11, Cross Street, Halton, Leeds. At rest in Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
COX Harold. Sergeant 305820, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 22nd August 1917 aged 26. Son of William and Elizabeth. At rest in St. Omer Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse, France.
CRYER Ernest. Sergeant 201089, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st September 1918 aged 29. Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Cryer, of Harrogate; husband of Mary Ann Cryer, of 25, Mayfield Terrace, Harrogate. Employed in the Post Office for 16 years. His brother Thomas also fell. At rest in Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France.
CHAMBERS Joseph. Lance Sergeant 266612, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918 aged 28. Son of Charles John and Ellen Mary Chambers, of 18, Potter Row, Jack Lane, Leeds; husband of Gladys Chambers, of 2, New Lane Place, New Lane, Meadow Lane, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
DALBY Richard. Sergeant 2937, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 24th November 1915 aged 40. Son of Richard Dalby, of Leeds; husband of Mary E. Dalby, of Church St., Hinton St. George, Crewkerne, Somerset. At rest in Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
DENTON George. Sergeant 1226, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd June 1915. Son of Christiana who was granted a war gratuity on the 9th November 1915 revised on the 5th July 1919. At rest in Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, Fleubraix, France.
DUKES Stanley. Sergeant. (True family names FOUND) FOUND Stanley, Sergeant 2016, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 23rd February 1917. aged 23 (Served as DUKES). Son of Fred and Susannah Dukes Found, of 52, Compton Crescent, Harehills, Leeds, husband of Edith Dukes Found. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 52 Compton Crescent and he died at Edmonton Military Hospital, Middlesex. His effects went Susannah Dukes Found, wife of Fred Dukes Found. At rest in Harehills Cemetery, Leeds.
DURANT Albert Frederick. (CWGC have DURRANT) Sergeant 305720, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th September 1918 aged 30. Son of Albert and Mary Durrant; husband of Lilian B. Durrant, of 40, Sugar Well Mount, Meanwood, Leeds. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Leeds (General) Cemetery. Commemorated on a Screen Wall, Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds.
DRAKE Ernest. Lance Sergeant 2763, D Company, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 12th July 1916 aged 24. Son of Isaac and Emma Drake, of 204, Parkside Road, West Bowling, Bradford, Yorkshire. At rest in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France.
ELLMS Sergeant. (No Sgt Ellms and variants listed with the CWGC) It may be the following. ELLIS James Henry. Sergeant 305519, D Coy, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 31. Son of James and Anne Ellis, of 15, Duke William Street, Saville Green, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
EVERS Alfred. Sergeant 306699, A Company 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 30th March 1918 aged 34. Son Thomas and Charlotte Evers, of Leeds, husband of Ruth Evers, of 9, Cardigan Terrace, Kirkstall Road, Leeds. At rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
EWING Harry Storey. Sergeant 240367, 7th West Yorkshire Regiment, attached to the Royal Fusiliers. Commemorated on a Screen Wall at Harehills Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
FEAR William Henry. Regimental Sergeant Major 3940, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916 aged 42. Son of Henry Fear, of Aylestone Park, Leicester, husband of Alice Fear, of 2, Granby View, Headingley, Leeds. In 1911 he was living with his wife and children at 22 Meadow View, Leeds. He was an army instructor, rank, Colour Sergeant aged 37. At rest in Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France.
FENTON Herbert. D.C.M., M.M., Regimental Sergeant Major 265102, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918 aged 41. Son of James and Elizabeth Fenton, of Leeds, husband of Emily Louise Fenton, of 42, Leith Street, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
FALKINGHAM Frederick. Sergeant 19221, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 25. Son of Fred and Sarah Falkingham, of 29, Bishop Street, Manningham, Bradford. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
FORD William Thomas. Sergeant 265066, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918 aged 23. Son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Ford, of 52, Leicester Grove, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
FOSTER G. Sergeant.
FRANKLAND Walter. Sergeant 305335, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th September 1917 aged 31. Son of Mrs. Ellen Frankland, of 13, Mary Street, Holbeck, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
GAUNT Walter. Sergeant 2329, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
GARSIDE Walter. Sergeant 306489, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 5th December 1917. At rest in China Wall, Perth Cemetery, Belgium.
GARRATT Sergeant Who is this person.
GOWLAND Charles Edward. Sergeant 266016, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th July 1917 aged 35. Husband of Martha J. Hill (formerly Gowland), of 35, Edgar Street, York Road, Leeds. At rest in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.
GOWER Thomas Henry. Military Medal. Company Sergeant Major 305674, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 23rd November 1917. In 1911 he was living his parents, Thomas Henry and Susanna at 7 Moorland Street, Leeds, working in a boot warehouse. At rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France.
GRAY Henry. Sergeant 265314, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 24. Son of Henry and Sarah Ann Gray, of 17, Charlotte Street, Holbeck, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
GREEN Edgar. Sergeant 305361, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918 aged 27. Son of Joshua Green, of 2, Daisy Place, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
HEALD Arthur Sergeant (memorial has Lance Sergeant) 656, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th August 1915 aged 24. At rest in Hospital Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
Hospital Farm was the name given to a farm building used as a dressing station. The cemetery was used particularly in 1915 and in 1917 by regiments and batteries engaged in the fighting around Ypres.
HOUSTON James. Sergeant 855, B Company, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 7th May 1915 aged 23. Son of Robert Murray Houston and Mary Catharine Houston, of Riseholme Terrace, Horsforth, Leeds. At rest in Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers, France
HOLDEN Percy. Sergeant 18/29, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th July 1918. His widow, Beatrice was granted a war gratuity on the 12th December 1918, revised on the 23rd January 1920. At rest in Marfaux British Cemetery, France.
HOLMES Charles Henry. Sergeant 4286 3/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 30th January 1916. At rest in New Wortley Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
HOWELL J (It may be this person) HOWELL Charles. Sergeant 39833, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died 10th April 1915 aged 40. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Howell, of Leeds, husband of Mary Ellen Howell, of 3, Chapel Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport. Cheshire. At rest in Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
HINCHCLIFFE John Percy. Sergeant 305595, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 24th July 1917. Son of John and Kate, of 12 Stonedale Terrace, Normanton. He was baptised 0n the 7th May 1889 at All Saints, Normanton, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his wife Florence and children at 6 Maltby Place, Hunslet, Leeds. At rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.
HURST Charles Henry. Sergeant 2439, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
IBBOTSON Harold. Sergeant 305389, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 8th April 1917 aged 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ibbotson, of Otley, Yorkshire, husband of Kathleen C. Ibbotson, of The Bungalow, Kempston Road, Bedford. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
IBBETSON Frank. Sergeant 1972, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 21st July 1916 aged 25. Son of Arthur Ibbetson, of 54, Fenton St., Leeds, husband of Lilian Ibbetson, of 6, Malt Mill Yard, Lowerhead Row, Leeds. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
INGLIS Andrew. Military Medal. Sergeant 307153, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 4th January 1918 aged 28. Husband of Alice Liddell (formerly Inglis), of 18, Argyle St., Gateshead. At rest in Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Belgium.
INGLEBY Harry. D.C.M. Lance Sergeant 2771, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st August 1916 aged 20. Son of Robert Henry and Susannah Ingleby, of Leeds. The citations reads for his DCM 2772 L/Cpl H Ingleby 1/7th TF (Leeds Rifles) For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 8th December 1915. He took charge of his platoon when a senior Non Commissioned Officers were killed or wounded, moved it to a better position, recovered under heavy fire, several rifles and such equipment from a trench which had been blown in, dug out a buried man and organised the removal of the wounded. He set a fine of cool bravery. London Gazette dated 22nd January 1916. At rest in Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France.
INGHAM J Major. 2nd Lieutenant, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 13th April 1918 aged 22. Son of Eliza Ingham, of 22, Milan Road, Harehills, Leeds, and the late John Thomas Ingham who also served in the same regiment as his son and fell. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
His father was Private 1559, 5th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th June 1915 aged 62. Husband of Eliza Ingham, late of 21, Elford Terrace, Harehills, Leeds. Served in the Afghan War (1878-9-80), Basutoland and Transkei (1881), and the South African War (1899-1900). He is at rest in Harehills Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
JACKSON Fred. Sergeant 201064, 2/5th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th July 1918 aged 28. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France.
JACKSON Robert. Sergeant 2804, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd February 1917 aged 35. Son of William and Hannah Jackson, of Pickering, Yorkshire, husband of Sarah Elizabeth Jackson, of 2, Algeria Street, Beeston Hill, Leeds. At rest in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France.
KETTLE Arthur. Rifleman 265671, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 11th September 1919 aged 30. Son of Harry and Mary Ann Kettle. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Leeds (General) Cemetery.
KERBY James John. Sergeant 6507, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
KITCHEN Hugh (CWGC have KITCHING)Sergeant 265358, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 25. Son of Thomas Kitching, of 14, Fink Hill, Horsforth, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
KNOWLES Joseph Herbert. Lance Sergeant 265979, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd July 1917 aged 34. Husband of Maud Knowles, (nee Cliff) of 22, Wolseley Rd., Burley, Leeds. At rest Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France.
LANG Mark. Sergeant 306176, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
LEONARD David Company Sergeant Major (Memorial has Sergeant) 265183, 7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 17th April 1920. Son of Roger and Margaret Leonard; husband of Late Catherine Leonard. Commemorated on a Screen Wall at Leeds Roman Catholic Cemetery, Yorkshire.
LIGHTFOOT Harry. Military Medal. Sergeant 266959, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1918 aged 42. Husband of Emma Lightfoot, of 7, Haymount Square, Newtown, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
LIMBERT George. Sergeant 305664, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
LODGE Harry. Sergeant 27635, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 11th October 1918 aged 40. Son of Allen and Mary Lodge; husband of Jennie Lodge, of 19, Sda Quarta, Misida, Malta. At rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, France.
LONGFIELD Percy. Sergeant 1687, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th December 1915 aged 24. Son of Harry Pearce Longfield and Sarah Maria Longfield, of Leeds. At rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
LONGFIELD Percy. Sergeant 1687, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th December 1915 aged 25. Son of Harry Pearce Longfield and Sarah Maria Longfield, of Leeds. At rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
MANN Joseph Birks. Sergeant 305337, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 26th July 1917 aged 23. Son of George Edwin and Annie Mann, of 17, School Street, Pudsey, Leeds. At rest in Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium.
MATHERS James. Sergeant 5599, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 30th August 1918. His widow, Sarah was granted a war gratuity on the 23rd December 1919. At rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.
MATTHEWS John William. Lance Sergeant 306713, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action9th October 1917. At rest in Faveul British Cemetery, France.
MAWSON W Sergeant. CWGC have Cpl 242964, William MAWSON 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 9th October 1917 aged 29. Husband of Edith Hesling (formerly Mawson, nee Baldry), of 17, Melville Terrace, Woodhouse, Leeds. He was married on the 13th August 1913 at St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his father George William at 143 Buslingthorpe Lane, Leeds, occupation, chrome leather finisher. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
MARSDEN Ernest Sergeant, CWGC have Lance Sergeant 2127, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 20th September 1916. He is at rest in Leeds General Cemetery and is commemorated on a Screen Wall at Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire.
MAZZA Joseph. Lance Sergeant (Memorial has Sergeant) 305894, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
MISSETT John Thomas. Sergeant 8217, C Company, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 17th July 1918 aged 36. Son of John and Annie Missett, of Leeds, husband of Margaret Missett, of 9, Jonas Gate, Bradford, Yorks. At rest in Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium.
MITCHELL Joseph Thomas. Sergeant 265346, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
MILNER A Sergeant It may be Sergeant 18/ 474 Richard Albert MILNES, 18th West Yorkshire Regiment died 29th June 1915 aged 20.Son of Thomas Milnes, of 4, Osborne Rd., Morecambe, Lancs. At rest in Scholemoor Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire.
LYERS David Fewster. Company Sergeant Major 499, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 21st August 1915 aged 30. Son of Launcelot and Harriet Jane Myers. At rest in Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
MOORE Tom. Sergeant 9755, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th July 1918. At rest in Courmas British Cemetery, France.
MULLENS Herbert. (CWGC have MULLINS) Sergeant 303011, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 21st November 1917 aged 28. Husband of Selina Mullins, of 85, Belmont Street., Rotherham. At rest in Neuville-Bourjonval British Cemetery, France.
MULVANEY Thomas James. Sergeant 265343, 1/7 West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 9th October 1917. In 1911 he was living with father James, widower, at 23 Beverley View, Hunslet, Yorkshire, occupation tailors cutter, His mother was called Elizabeth, his father had served in the army in India as a corporal, his place of birth. In 1871 aged 23 he was at Farnborough, It was the Depot of 2/10 Regiment and also there was 2/9th Regiment.
At rest in Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium.
NORTH William. Sergeant 1476, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 29th May 1915 aged 31. Son of Frederick and Sarah Ann North, of 28, Benson St., North St., Leeds. At rest in Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, Laventie, France.
NORTHROP Harold. 2nd Lieutenant, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 22. Son of J and S. E. Northrop, of 1, Sharp Row, Littlemoor Road., Pudsey, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
NOBLE Percy Henry. Lance Sergeant 305184, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th July 1918 aged 29. Son of Mrs. Matilda Noble, of 30, Barkly Terrace, Beeston, Leeds. At rest in Marfaux British Cemetery, France.
NOTT Bernard Tom. Lance Sergeant 305399, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 11th May 1917 aged 20. Son of Arthur William and Annie E. Nott, of 19, Studley Terrace, Leopold Street, Leeds. At rest in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France.
OGDEN John Walter. Sergeant 265766, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd November 1917 aged 42. Son of John Ogden, of Leeds; husband of Gertrude Ogden, of 1, Wilton Grove, Monkbridge Road, Headingley, Leeds. At rest in St. Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
OSBORNE Henry. Sergeant 270012, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 36. Son of James and Emma Osborne, of 48, Portland Crescent, Leeds, husband of Emily Jane Osborne, of 37, Prosperity Street, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
PATERSON George Readman. Company Quartermaster Sergeant 305107, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th May 1918 aged 21. Son of Thomas and Jane Ann Paterson, of Beeston, Leeds. At rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2. Somme, France.
PAWSON Percival Edwin. Sergeant 266370, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 10th April 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
PERRY Ralph. Company Sergeant Major 305008, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd September 1916. Husband of Florence Perry, of 126, Seamer Rd., Scarborough, Yorkshire. He was married on the 20th April 1908 at St Bartholomew's Armley, Yorkshire to Florence Frankland. He was aged 24, Schoolmaster and his father was called John. Lived at Castleford, Yorkshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 12 Buckingham Mount, Headingley, Leeds. His effects went to his wife Florence.
At rest in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France.
PEMBERTON George William. Military Medal. Sergeant 1918, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 13th August 1916 aged 36. Husband of Maria Barratt (formerly Pemberton), of 6, Riverside Terrace, West Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
PENNINGTON Frank. Sergeant 265391, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
PEACOCK Herbert Edward. Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M.) Company Sergeant Major 265079, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th April 1918. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
PLACKETT Harry. Sergeant 305413, A Company 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th April 1918 aged 24. Son of William C and Anne Plackett, of 19, Avenue Crescent, Harehills, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
POWELL Walter. Sergeant 2086, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916 aged 28. Son of Walter and Selina Powell, of 8, Beulah Grove, Woodhouse St., Leeds. At rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France.
PRIESTLEY John. Sergeant 306639, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 22nd November 1917. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.
PRIESTLEY Tom. Sergeant 17/238, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 16th July 1918 aged 34. Son of Sam and Mary Priestley, husband of Mary E. Priestley, of 54, Primrose Street, Bradford, Yorks. At rest in Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium.
REDDYHOFF Clifford. Sergeant 306667, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 22nd November 1917 aged 21. Son of Mrs. M. H. Reddyhoff, of 18, Knowle View, East Ardsley, Wakefield. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.
RHODES Herbert. Sergeant 1746, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 13th September 1916 aged 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rhodes, of 2, Huntley Place, Dewsbury Road, Leeds. At rest in Caudry Old Communal Cemetery, France.
ROBINSON William Isaac. Sergeant 265524, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
ROBINSON E Sergeant.
SCHUTZ Clarence. Sergeant 43, B Company 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 8th December 1915 aged 30. Son of Alfred and the late Eliza Schutz; husband of Harriet Schutz, of 54, Bexley Terrace, Harehills, Leeds. Born at Leeds. At rest in Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
SCOTT William Edward. Company Sergeant Major 590, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
SCHOLEY George Arnold. Sergeant 305701, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 4th August 1917. At rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.
SILCOCK William. Sergeant 266945, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th April 1918 aged 30. Husband of Jane Ann Priestley (formerly Silcock), of 2, St. James's Place, Holbeck, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
SIMON Charles Richard. Sergeant 193, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1915 aged 26. Son of William and Alice Simon, of Leeds, husband of Ida Simon, of 19, Carberry Rd., Burley, Leeds. At rest in Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
SIMONDS R Sergeant. Not found listed with the CWGC.
SIMPSON W. Sergeant 268454, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 31st July 1917 aged 31. Son of Sarah Ann Simpson, of Selby, Yorks, husband of Clara Ann Simpson, of 25, Sandford Road, Kirkstall, Leeds. At rest in St. Omer Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse, France
SMITH T Sergeant. Not listed with the CWGC as Sergeant T Smith
SMITH Sam. Sergeant 305430, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
SMITH Alan. D.C.M. Sergeant 305618, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th March 1918 aged 24. Son of Henry and Mary Elizabeth Smith, of 202, Stanley Road, Wakefield, Yorks.
London Gazette dated 28th March 1918. Distinguished Conduct Medal. Sergeant 305618 A Smith (Wakefield). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in going out with a Lewis gun to engage the enemy machine guns in a wood. When rushed from a flank he remained behind with his officer and helped to cover the retirement, firing from behind trees at point blank range. Later he was one of a party of ten men who, under the same officer, charged with the bayonet and dispersed a large body of the enemy. At rest in Gommecourt British Cemetery No2, Hebuterne, France.
SNOWDON John Edward (CWGC have SNOWDEN) Sergeant 265684, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment. Born on the 20th October 1893 and was killed in action 20th July 1917. In 1911 he was living with his parents John Edward and Ann Amelia at 4 Esholt Armley Road, Leeds. At rest in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.
SPENCER Robert. Sergeant 266081, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 5th April 1917. (UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929, Ancestry have the following, alias BOYLE) His widow Amelia Boyle, nee Robertshaw was granted a war gratuity on the 9th July 1917, revised on the 4th December 1915 and finally on the 7th November 1919. In 1911 he was the step son of Richard Spencer and his mother d Elizabeth Spencer, formerly Boyle of 14 Hatfield Street, Leeds. In 1891 his parents James and Elizabeth Boyle was living at 5 Helen Court, St Peters parish, Leeds. At rest in H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, France
Some notes form what remains of his army records.
He joined the army on the 22nd February 1913 at Leeds aged 19 and 11 months, occupation, porter. The same day he was posted to the West Yorkshire Regiment Depot as Private 9903. His next of kin was given as 1. his mother, Elizabeth Spencer and brother, Eli Thomas Boyle both of 14 Hatfield Street.
He deserted on the 10th April 1913 and re-joined on the 3rd December 1913 and put into confinement in the depot guard room awaiting his D.C.M. The same day he returned he was admitted into Military Hospital, York. The exact hospital was not given. While he was a deserter he injured himself whilst using a circular saw causing injury to his fingers on his left hand, It appeared the injury was not serious. He was discharged on the 22nd December 1913. While he was in hospital Court of Enquiry was held on the 17th December 1913 as to the cause and blame to his injury. Verdict. Not to blame. On the 27th January 1914 at his D.C.M. he was discharged medical unfit for service, but fit for employment in civil life and was discharged to 14 Hatfield Street, York Road, Leeds.
SOUTHWARD W Sergeant (It may be the following) Sergeant 265154 William SOUTHWELL, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 27th November 1917 aged 29. Son of William and Fanny Southward, of 44, Wilmington Terrace, Meanwood Road, Leeds. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No 1 France.
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SPEIGHT Harry. (D.C.M). Sergeant 306265, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th July 1918 aged 32. In 1911 he was living with his parents, Tom and Harriet at 2 Sambrook Street, Hunslet, Leeds, occupation aged 17, wood turner.
London Gazette dated 28th March 1918. Distinguished Conduct Medal. Citation. Sergeant 306265 H Speight (Leeds) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of his company on reaching the objective, all the officers being casualties. Discovering a concrete emplacement and a series of dug outs full of enemy, in company with another NCO, he killed three of the enemy and sent orders for a bombing section to clear the dug outs. Over twenty of the enemy were killed and three officers and sixty others ranks captured. During a strong enemy counter attack he had a Lewis gun turned round to stop an enveloping movement and kept up a vigorous offensive till the attack was repulsed. At rest in Chambrecy British Cemetery, France.
STEER William. Sergeant 62661, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 23101 York and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 11th October 1918. At rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, France.
STEAD William Mallinson. Company Sergeant Major 800, 19th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 15th July 1916 at 1st West Riding Field Ambulance. Born at Healaugh, Tadcaster and enlisted at Leeds, both in Yorkshire. In 1911 aged 47 (c1864) he was living with his wife Elizabeth and son, Arthur, at 14 Dial Street, Leeds. His widow, Elizabeth, was granted a war gratuity on the 8th November 1916, revised 17th September 1919. At rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France.
STEAD Harold. Lance Sergeant 267619, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd November 1917. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.
STAVELEY Arthur (CWGC have STAVELY) Lance Sergeant 266714, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th April 1918 aged 19. Son of Thomas Arthur and Margaret Ann Staveley, of 77, Christopher Street, Burley Road, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
TADMAN John (Memorial have T). Sergeant 305707, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd September 1918. His widow Gladys Murial was granted a war gratuity on the 1st February 1919, revised on the 12th May 1920, now called Mrs Gladys M Latimer. At rest in Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France.
The final grave registration document on the CWGC site have changed the initial from T to J.
TAYLOR William Hanson. Lance Sergeant 305780, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
TEVERSHAM Percy Thomas George. Sergeant 9693, 2/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st November 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
TINDALL J Sergeant. Not listed with the CWGC with the rank of Sergeant.
THACKRAY John (CWGC have THACKWRAY) Sergeant 265862, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 11th October 1918. At rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, France.
TURNER John Francis. Sergeant 9500, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 26. Son of James Henry and Julia Turner, of Gideon Street, Hunslet, Leeds. In 1911 aged 20 he was serving with the West Yorkshire Regiment stationed in Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WALKER Edgar. Sergeant 268262, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WALKER Edgar. Sergeant 268262, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WHEELHOUSE Arthur. Sergeant 731, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 26th August 1916 aged 34. Son of Wilson and Ellen Wheelhouse, of 10, Cottage Road, Far Headingley, Leeds. At rest in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France.
WHITE Arthur. Sergeant 2051, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 15th August 1916 aged 37. Husband of Nancy White, of 5, Spa Street, Holbeck, Leeds. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
WILKINSON William. Sergeant 359, 7th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 19th June 1915 aged 38. Husband of Emily J. Wilkinson, of 27, Stanmore Rd., Leeds. At rest in Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension, France.
WILSON Edwin Edward. Sergeant 265548, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 26. Son of Mrs. Jane Wilson, of 5, Weller Terrace, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WILLIAMS James David. Sergeant 8769, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917 aged 26. Husband of Elizabeth A. Williams, of 28, Holly Avenue, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WILLIAMSON Ernest. Sergeant 72715, 8th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 27th September 1918. Son of William and Elizabeth of 21 Lower Darnbro Street, York, occupation tray boy. At rest in Noyelles-Sur-L'Escaut Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
WOOD Henry Charles. Sergeant 265217, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
WOOD Allen Whitaker. Sergeant 305024, 2/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd May 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
WOODHEAD Thomas. Sergeant 265379, 7th West Yorkshire Regiment died 5th December 1917. Born in 1892 to Thomas and Ellen of 17 Rillbank Street, Woodsley Road, Leeds. At rest in Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Belgium.

NAMES OF SERGEANTS WHO WERE KILLED IN OTHER BATTALIONS (Old Rifle Sergeants)

BROADLEY William. Sergeant 3/7930, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 31st July 1915. Foster son of Anne E. Metcalf, of 31, Westfield Road, Leeds. Native of Leeds. At rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
CALVERLEY, H. Regimental Sergeant Major. It may be the following Sergeant 40254 George Harry Calverley M.M. D.C.M., 18th West Yorkshire Regiment died 12th August 1918 aged 23. Son of John and Mary E. Calverley, of 9, Bloomfield Terrace, Woodhouse Street, Leeds. At rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France,
London Gazette dated 30th October 1918. Citation to his Distinguished Conduct Medal. Sergeant 40254, G H Calverley, M.M. (Leeds) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in command of a platoon in the leading wave of an attack. He displayed fine qualities of leadership and by his courage and initiative enabled his platoon to capture and enemy machine gun and two trench mortars. On reaching the final objective he pursued the enemy across the stream and inflicted severe casualties on him as he retreated. On his return he exercised excellent judgment in the measures he took to secure his position against a possible counter attack. Up to the time he was severely wounded in the face, shoulder and hand by shrapnel, his indefatigable energy and exceptional coolness inspired his men with the greatest confidence.
CHEATTER Francis William. Lance Sergeant (Memorial has Sgt) 268505, 2/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 19th May 1917. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 7 Estcourt Terrace, Headingly, Leeds, sergeant in the West Riding Regiment died at the Edmonton Military Hospital, Middlesex. His effects went to his wife Ada Cheatter who he married on the 12th June 1907 at All Hallows, Leeds. He was aged 27, and lived at 7 Miles Road, his father was called William, mother was called Matilda. At rest in Horsforth Cemetery, Yorkshire.
GAUNT Edward. 2nd Lieutenant, 5th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
GILL Harry. Company Sergeant Major 15/374, 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd July 1916 aged 37. Territorial Efficiency Medal. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Gill, of 43, Warrender Street, Meanwood Road, Leeds. Served in the South African Campaign. At rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1, Somme, France.
POTTERTON Henry. 2nd Lieutenant, 6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 13th December 1917 aged 35. Son of Samuel and Catherine Mary Potterton, of Harrogate, husband of Florence Potterton, of 57, Wellclose Terrace, Leeds. At rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.
POTTS William Edgar. 2nd Lieutenant, 5th attached to 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 13th April 1918 aged 27. Son of Joseph and Sarah Anna Burton Potts, of 9, Estcourt Avenue, Headingley, Leeds, husband of Winifred Mussabiri (formerly Potts), of 20, Merton Avenue, Chiswick, London. Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
PRESTON Henry. Regimental Sergeant Major 15/1071, 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st July 1916. His widow Annie J was granted a war gratuity on the 29th January 1917, revised on the 24th September 1919. At rest in Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France
THORNTON R Sergeant. It may be the following. Lance Corporal 33131 Reginald THORNTON, 10th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th August 1918 aged 28. Son of Charles and Mary Louisa Thornton, of Leeds; husband of Elsie M. Thornton, of 8, Bank View, Chapel Allerton, Leeds. At rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France.
VINCE Walker William. Company Sergeant Major 15/918, D Company, 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1st July 1916 aged 53. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Vince, of 33, Banstead Terrace, Roundhay Road, Leeds. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
WORTH James William. M.C., D.C.M., 2nd Lieutenant, 2/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th November 1917 aged 26. Son of William and Martha Ann Worth, of 7, Burley Mills, Kirkstall Rd., Leeds. London Gazette dated 22nd January 1916. Citation to his Distinguished Conduct Medal. Private 2145 J W WORTH, 1/7th Battalion, TF (Leeds Rifles) For conspicuous gallantry on the Yser Canal on the 8th December 1915 when at great personal risk rescued two sergeants and two men who had been buried under a parapet. Immediately after the rescue a heavy shell burst on
the exact spot. At rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France.

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BUTTERWICK George. Sergeant 2344, West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th January 1917. At rest in Harehills Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire
FOWLER R Sergeant
FIELD F 2nd Lieutenant.
HART G Sergeant
WHITTERTON C Sergeant There is a 2nd Lieutenant Claud WHITTERNON, 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25th April 1918 aged 27. Son of John and Edith Whitteron, of Crag View Spring Hill, Adel, Leeds. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. It may be him.

Also to the 2020 of all ranks (Leeds Rifles) who gave their lives.