Stillington Church WW1 War Memorial

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This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and from Ancestry.co.uk

 

This memorial is in St Nicholas Church, Stillington, Yorkshire.

 

To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of those

from this Parish who fell in the Great War 1914-1919

 

 

ATKINSON Frank. Private 27761, 9th Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly private 23876, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died of wounds 1st October 1916 at 49 Casualty Clearing Station, Contay, Somme, France . Born at Marton , lived at Easingwold, both in York, enlisted at York. Son of John and Sarah, in 1911 was living with his parents and siblings at Stillington, Yorkshire, occupation aged 19, farm labourer. His widow, Eveline was granted a war gratuity on the 8th March 1917, revised on the 11th April 1917 and 9th September 1919 now called Eveline Cotton. At rest in Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France

 

BORWELL George. Private 34926, 2/4th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, formerly T2.72731, Royal Army Service Corps and 35024, Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 12th September 1918 aged 23. Born in 1895 at Stitney and lived at Stillington both in Yorkshire son of William and Priscilla, (nee Grunwell). In 1901 he was living with his parents and siblings at Sherriff Hutton, Yorkshire, in 1911 the family had moved to Stillington. He was working aged 16 as a farm servant to William Snowdon Appleby at Moxby, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois, Memorial, France

Some notes from what remains of his army records.

He enlisted on the 23rd September 1914 aged 20. He was posted to 107 Coy Army Service Corps on the 25th November 1914 as Private 72731. After training he embarked with No4 Coy 9th Divisional Train A.S.C., on the 11th May 1915 from Southampton, disembarked the next day at Havre, France.

7th March 1917 he was awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge, and he was Mentioned in Despatches on the 9th April 1917. 2nd May 1918 he was compulsory transferred as private 35024 to the 6th Yorkshire Regiment (as re-enforcement at Etaples) On the 17th August 1918 he was again compulsory transferred to West Riding Regiment at 34926. He was killed in action on the 12th September 1918. His two brothers Thomas William and Charles both served as privates in the army and survived the war.

 

BURKS Fred. Sergeant 8391, C, Company, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 6th June 1918 aged 34. Son of James and Hannah Burks, of The Green, Stillington, Yorks, husband of Eleanora Annie Burks, (nee Ogilvy) of 227, Acacia Cottages, London Road, Staines, Middlesex. In 1911 he was serving with the 1st Yorkshire Regiment overseas aged 27. His parent and siblings in 1911 were now living at Sutton on Forest, Yorkshire. His widow was granted a war gratuity on the 20th August 1918, revised on the 30th December 1919. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

COOPER John. Gunner 80718, A Battery, 70th Brigade Royal Artillery killed in action 20th February 1916. Son James and Charlotte of Sutton on the Forest, Yorkshire. At the time of his death hew as serving with 15th Ammunition Column, Sub Park Royal Field Artillery. His father James was granted a war gratuity on the 29th May 1916 revised on the 2nd September 1919. At rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.

 

CUTLER George Walter. Private 21473, 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 17221 West Yorkshire Regiment. Presumed dead in the field 23rd July 1916 aged 27. Son of William and Sarah Ann. His aunt, Esther Willey was granted a war gratuity on the 17th November 1917, revised on the 22nd October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

DIGHT Reginald. Private 124218, 19th Machine Gun Corps, formerly 341489 Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 29th March 1918 Born 1885 at Sutton on the Forest to Edward and Elizabeth. In 1891 he was living with his parents and siblings at Inham Cottage, Sutton on the Forest. He was married to Ruth, nee Hayton in 1908 at Thirsk, Yorkshire. She was granted a war gratuity on the 3rd July 1918, revised on the 2nd October 1918 and again on the 15th December 1919. In 1911 he was living with his wife at West Lodge, Topcliffe, Thirsk, Yorkshire. He was working as a farm labourer.

(Wills and Admin, Ancestry. Reginald DIGHT of Asenby near Thirsk, Yorkshire, private 19th Machine Gun Corps (infantry) died 21st March 1918 in France. His effects went to Ruth Dight, widow. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

HAMMOND William. Able Seaman J/10508, Royal Navy on H.M.S Bulwark killed at sea on the 26th November 1914. Born 20th March 1895 at Hull, Yorkshire . Next of kin was his mother, Annie of Stillington, near Easingwold, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.

Notes from UK Royal Navy Registers of Seaman's Services 1853 - 1928, Ancestry. He was born at Hull on the 20th March 1895, occupation, farm lad. Distinguishing marks, scar on the top of head. He joined the navy as Boy Class II and later Boy Class I, at HMS Ganges (Shore Base) from the 8th December 1910 to 30th September 1911. On HMS Leviatham from 1st October 1912, as Boy Class 1, Victory 1 from the 15th January 1912, and Prince George from the 25th January 1912, then Duke Of Edinburgh from 19th March 1912 to 19th March 1913. On the 20th March 1913 aged 18 he signed up for a period of 12 years with rank of Ordinary Seaman, still serving oh HMS Duke of Edinburgh. He was promoted to Able Seaman on the 24th December 1913 whilst still serving on the same ship. On the 3rd March 1914 he was now on HMS Excellent and on the 17th August 1914 serving on HMS Bulwark. The ship was sank with many hands on the 26th November 1914

 

HOBSON Arthur. Private 27871, 7th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 24th May 1917 aged 23. Born in 1895 at Terrington, Yorkshire to Daniel and Margaret of Stillington. In 1911 he was working on a farm as a beast man, looking after cows and beef cattle for Arthur Goodwill at Terrington, Yorkshire Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

KAY William. Corporal 23879, 9th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 22nd March 1918 aged 21 Born 1897 at Stillington to Robert and Ruth, nee North of Wire Cottage, Stillington. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

 

NORTH Arthur. Private 19733, 4th West Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd June 1916 in a hospital in West Hartlepool. Born in 1890 he was the son of Tom and Eliza Stillington in 1911 he was now in the army stationed at Aldershot. At rest in St Nicholas churchyard, Stillington, Yorkshire.

 

SCAIFE Thomas John Adams. Sergeant 27041, 100th Airline Section, Reserve Signal Corps, Royal Engineers died 18th August 1916 at 1st Canadian Casualty Clearing Station. He was born in 1878 at Stillington Yorkshire to Thomas and Elizabeth and was the husband of Margaret Ann, nee Hudson. In 1911 he was living with his wife Margaret Ann and his children, at 39 Hubert Terrace, Gateshead on Tyne. Occupation, Telegraph Construction Foreman. Working for the Post Office Telegraph Engineers Department.

His widow, Margaret Ann, daughters, Jane and Eva were all granted a war gratuity. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) Thomas John Scaife of 26 Goschen Street, Bensham, Gateshead died in France. Effects went to Eva Scaife, spinster. At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery,

 

THOMPSON John Henry. Private 32596, 1/4th Hallamshire Battalion,( TF)York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 5/22327 6th Training Regiment York and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 14th April 1918 aged 21. He was born at Sutton on Forest, Yorkshire to John and Mary of Ashfield Cottage, Stillington. Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial,

Some notes from what remains of his army records.

He joined up on the 25th January 1917 aged 19, occupation, pork butcher. He lived at 86 Gillygate, Yorkshire. His father, John was his next of Kin. He joined the 6th Training Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment as private 22327. After he had completed his training he was sent to the front, embarking from Folkestone on the 26th April 1917, disembarking at Boulogne the same day. He marched into Infantry Base Depot at Etaples to await his dispersal to his regiment. On the 15th May 1917 he joined the 8th York and Lancaster Regiment from I.B.D. Etaples, new number allotted to him was 32596 On the 18th May 1917 he went six with inflamed gland, axila. (not recorded where he reported sick) On the 20th May 1917 he was treated at (looks like 10th) Casualty Clearing Station, transferred to 2nd Australian General Hospital on the 22nd May 1917. Boulogne, he was later invalided to England. He was admitted date not known into Norfolk War Hospital, Thorpe, Norwich. He was discharged fit for duty 0n the 25th July 1917 and given sick leave from the date to the 3rd August 1917 to his home at Stillington. On the 13th April 1918 he was reported wounded and missing in action. His parents were now living at Ashfield Cottage, Stillington.

 

SOWRAY William. Private 42614, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 26th September 1917 aged 19. Son of Thomas and Mary Ellen Sowray, of The Green, Stillington, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

STUBBS Alfred Norman. Private 44184, 18th Manchester Regiment, killed in action 12th October 1916 age 23 Born at Manchester, lived at Prestwich, Manchester, enlisted in Manchester. Son of Joseph Barker Stubbs and Ann of The Green, Stillington, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 18 Tenerife Street, Manchester, occupation aged 18 a clerk. Miss Louisa Kenworthy was granted a war gratuity on the 31st March 1917, revised on the 1st October 1919. No family member was granted a war gratuity.

Commemorated in the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Some notes from what remains of his army records.

He enlisted on the 6th December 1915 and was posted into the army reserve to his mobilization. He was called to the colours on the 4th February 1916 and sent to the Manchester Regiment. He was aged 22 and 11 months occupation, clerk. His father was his next of kin and he lived at 57 Rectory Lane, Prestwich, later lived at 22 Fairfax Road, Prestwich, Manchester. After he had completed his training he was sent to the front. Embarking from Folkestone on the 26th July 1916, disembarking at Boulogne the same day. He march into 24th Infantry Base Depot, Etaples on the 27th July 1917 to await his dispersal to his regiment. On the 4th August 1917 he was posted to the 18th Manchester Regiment.

 

WAITE Fred. Private 20573, 10th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 22nd April 1916 aged 24 at No 21 Casualty Clearing Station at La Neuville, France. Born at Carlton Husthwaite, Yorkshire lived at Stillington. Son of John and Mary Waite, of Marton Bridge, Stillington, Easingwold, Yorks. At rest in La Neuville Communal Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France.

 

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