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John William Haywood
31st August 1914: Sergent John William Haywood enlisted into the Yorkshire regiment on a short engagement.
8th September 1914, joined the colours and posted to 7th Battalion Yorkshire regiment.
22nd November 1914, appointed unpaid Lance Corporal.
22nd January 1915, appointed paid Lance Corporal.
23rd March 1915, promoted Corporal.
22nd December 1915, promoted Sergent.
28th December 1915, posted deport.
3rd February 1916, posted to 11th Battalion.
7th April 1916, posted to 7th Battalion.
2nd July 1916, Gun shot wound to left eyebrow, admitted to 9th Genreral Hospital, Rouen.
7th July 1916, posted to deport.
7th July 1916, wounded and admitted to Queen Mary's Hospital, Whally.
14th September 1916, posted to 81st Training Reserve Battalion.
31st January 1917, transferred to reserves.
10 October 1918, discharged.
Cause of discharge: no longer physically fit for war service.
Service to the Colours:
31st August 1914 to 2nd January 1917.
Overseas:
France, 13th July 1915 to 27th December 1915.
France, 7th April 1916 to 6th July 1916.
Medals:
1914 - 15 STAR
War Medal
Victory Medal.
Age: 31 years
Height: 6ft
Weight: 146lbs
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Complexion: Fresh
Girth: 37 inches
Wife:
Amy Robinson, married Guisborough registry office 16th November 1907.
Children:
John Thomas b. 18/5/1908
Amy Stewart b. 17/10/1909
Ada b. 27/12/1912
Charles Edwin b. 14/1/1914 d. 28/8/1915 Measles / Meningitis.
Fredrick b. 7/11/1916
Information from
M.O.D. Records,
2b Bourne Avenue,
Hayes, Middlesex,
UB3 1RF.
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F.W. Wilson
Congratulations to Sgt,. F.W. Wilson of the 79th Field Co. Royal Engineers of Bertram House, New Skelton on obtaining the Military Medal for gallentry in the field, during the great offensive in July and the following days. The officer in charge was wounded and consequently was unable to lead the men further. He shouted to Sgt Wilson and told him to get hte book of instructions out of his pocket and 'carry on'. This he did and led his men to the attack and Victory.
Well done Sgt. F.W. Wilson, we are proud to again see your name in the lists of honors.
Mr & Mrs w. H. Wilson of Bertram House, New Skelton, have recieved another achievemant certificate from their eldest son Sgt F.W. Wilson, M.M. of the Royal Engineers, who has been awared a bar to his Military Medal for Gallantry and dedication to duty in the field on 31st July 1917 on the Ypres Front.
Congratulations to F.E. Wilson having already won the Military Medal and bar, he is now awarded the Medaille Militaire 1918.
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John George Dixon
 | Born:
22nd February 1889 at Willington, Co. Durham
Enlisted:
at Stockton on 21st September 1914, 14th Battalion, Nothumberland Fusilers.
Served:
In France 9th September 1915 - 2nd March 1917, when he was transferred to Class W Army Reserve.
Medical Board sent him to a convalecent home at Grange over Sands with effects of Shell Shock.
Number:
20240
age:
25 years
Discharged:
23rd August 1918 being no longer physically fit for war service. 30% disability - Neurasthenia ( Traumatic).
He resumed his occupation at Park Pit fter nearly 4 years with the Colours.
On enlistment John George Dixon was living with his brother in law and sister, Mr & Mrs T. Leybourne, 34 Charlotte Street, New Skelton. Discharged he returned to live with Mr & Mrs Leybourne at 29 John Street, New Skelton.
Married:
Miss Margaret Ethel Armistead, assistant Matron at the Cottage Hospital, and lived at 89 High Street, Skelton.
Died:
Richmond North Yorkshire, 12th October 1980 aged 91 years.
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Robert Blackett
Congratulations to Pte. Robert BLackett who has won the Military Medal 8th Battalion Yorks / Lancs Reg 16559 for conspicuious gallantry and devotion to suty on the morning of the 7th July 1917, in the Mount Sorrell Sector, after his section cammander and four of his gun team had been killed. He carried his gun and ammunition to the objective and selected a suitable position in the trench to repel a counter attack.
Throughout the operation he kept his gun in working order, although it had burned twice during the heavy bombardment on the 8th of June 1917. He kept his gun in a position to defend the right flank.
Through his splendid behaviour and evotion to duty he set an excellent example to the remainder of the company.
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Letter from the King
 | Documents kept by William Millers family
Photograph and information kindly contributed by Anthony Miller
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Scroll
 | the scroll below reads:
He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come after see to it that his name be not forgotten
Pte William Miller
Yorkshire Regiment
Photograph and information kindly contributed by Anthony Miller
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Thomas Rooks
 | Thomas Rooks 17-1147 'C' Company 17th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
Thomas was born in August 1887 in Back Lane, Skelton. The family later moved to no 8 Thomas Street, New Skelton. He left school at an early age and after a job as a newsboy (age 13), then later as a farm labourer at a farm in Little Fryup (obtained by standing at the 'hirings' at Guisborough market place) he joined the North Eastern Railway Company. At the outbraeak of war, he enlisted as Private with 17th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (The North Eastern Railway Pioneers). The few records which survive in the national archive show he was posted to France with the 17th Battalion on 20/11/1915, (this was the first overseas date for the whole of this Battalion). He continued service with the 17th Battalion in France and Belgium, eventually being discharged to Class Z Army reserve some time after Armistice Day (11/11/1918). He married Ellen (better known as Nellie) in 1926 and they continued to live together in the family home at 8 Thomas Street where they cared for Thomas's ageing mother. At this time eight years after the end of the war, Thomas was still sufffering from after effects although compelled by necessity, he had been able resume his employment on the railways (L.N.E.R.) for whom he continuted to work until his retirement in 1952 (British Railways). Latterly he was a Permanent Way Inspector and his main beat (in all weathers) was the line between Saltburn and Brotton Stations via North Skelton. In 1945 Thomas and Ellen with their young son moved from 8 Thomas Street to 19 John Street, where Thomas died aged 73 in 1960. He is buried in Skelton cemetery. Like most of his contemporaries he would not talk about his experiences in WW1.
Photographs and information passed on by Stuart Mcmillian via Owen & Kath Rooks.
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Charles Lewis Toes
 | Charles Lewis Toes of 46 Margrove Park was born in 1882.
During the Great War he joined No. 34699, Regiment, 10th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. he was killed at the Battle of the Somme, September 25th 1916 aged 35 years.
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James Edward Hart
 | J.E. Hart was killed in action on Sunday 17th September 1916 acording to the records researched. This period coincides with the battle of Flers-Conurcellette (Sept 15th - 22nd), famous for the first use of tanks in strength. The 13th D.L.I. were out of the line (ie, supossed to be resting) on the 15th, 16th and 17th taking their place in the line on the night of the 18th. relieving the 15th Division in the village of Martinpuich, which had been won on the 15th.
*Out of the line* is a euphemistic phrase for resting (after a period *in the line*), however, the soldier of that time was allowed very little rest. I would think the soldiers would be used for various purposes, particularly for moving ammunition and other supplies during the hours of darkness, retrieving the wounded and going out on patrols and wiring duties.
September 17th, 1916 was a very warm day (63 deg.F.) with 2mm of pouring rain, during the evening (around 6.30p.m.) it is not inconceivable that as the 13th DLI were due back into the line on the 18th. J.E Hart could have been on a reconnaissance patrol when he met his end. He appears on the Thiepval Memorial as missing proves nothing, but may substaniate this, if he was not disovered missing until the patrol returned, it is doubtful if anyone would have gone looking for him
Photograph and all information kindly sent in by Derek and Pauline Breeze. Canada
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Alvin Mohun
 | Alvin Mohun of 9 Boosbeck Road, Skelton. regiment Black Watch and joined the newly formed Machine Gun Corps just before he died.
A.H. Mohun was killed in action on 12th July 1916.
Photograph & information kindly contributed by Alvin Mohuns niece, via Bill Danby.
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William Miller
 | WILLIAM MILLER
Private
16985
6th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)who was killed in action on Saturday, 7th August 1915 at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli
Lived at 44 Tyreman Street, Lingdale
Photograph and information kindly contributed by Anthony Miller
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Thomas William Peel Ranson
 | Thomas William Peel Ranson was born 1877 in Skelton to Thomas Ranson and Mary Ann Hughes. He was the second eldest son, being seventh of 12 children.
Wife:
Ada Baker in Skelton parish Church 1901.
Children:
Francis Sidney b.1901
Minnie b. 1903
William Peel b. 1905
Cora b. 1910
Margaret b. ?
Thomas joined The Gordon Highlanders and was living at 1 Wharton Stret, Skelton at this time.
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Harry Leeks Cross
 | Harry's marker in 1919 which William his father requested, the address on the envelope shows 12 Vaughan Street North Skelton.
Probably living at this address at the time of the war.
kindly contributed by Andrew Berwick
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Harry Leeks Cross Card
 | Kindly contributed by Andrew Berwick.
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Charlton Brothers
CHARLTON, R. 39 Dixon Street, (L) 1st Connaught Rangers.
This is Robert George Charlton, born 29th August 1886 at Curragh Camp, Naas, Ireland, where his father was a serving soldier with the Royal Engineers. Robert returned home from WW1 with severe injuries, from which he died.
CHARLTON, H. 39 Dixon Street, Grenadier Guards
His brother was 16363 Henry James Charlton, a Sergeant in the 1st Company, 5th Battalion of the Grenadier Guards. He was born on 19th December 1891, also in Ireland. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for 'gallant and distinguished service in the field', as well as the Rumanian Croix de (Vertute?) Militaria in March 1919. His official citation states: "16363 Sjt. H J Charlton 1st Bn., G Gds. (Cheshire) L G 26 Feb 1920. For conspicuous gallantry and leadership on 5th and 6th November, 1918, during the advance on the Bavai Road. When his platoon officer was killed he took command, driving out two strong enemy posts, forcing the enemy to retire, and killing many of the garrison. Later, when fired at by a machine gun, he dashed at it and killed the gunners and captured the gun."
We have Harry's "The Soldier's Word and Phrase Book", and he used the blank pages at the back to record a 19 day journey made at the end of the Great War from England, through France to Cologne. Unfortunately, it was written in purple ink in extremely small handwriting, so has been difficult to decipher.
Their younger brother Alfred Charlton, born 26th April 1899 at Athlone Barracks, Ireland also served during the First World War. The family had returned to England and settled in Lingdale in 1914, and Alf ran away from home when he was 15 and joined the Royal Navy. He was AB Alfred Charlton J40161 and was based at RNB Chatham, serving on ten Ships up to his demobilisation on 31st May 1919, the last being HMS Superb. His home address was obviously also 39 Dixon Street, Lingdale.
Information kindly contributed by Jayne Kennedy.
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Stanley Ashton
Stanley Ashton of Marske Mill served in the First World War, some of his brothers are listed.
He is listed in the 1901 census against The Mill in Marske Lane being just two years old at the time having been born in May 1898. I have his dog tag, number 32758, showing that he was in the Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment, and also his medals. He was severely wounded losing a leg above the knee. He went on to live in the Kennels at Skelton and also at 30 Back Lane, the Dairy Farm, where I was born in 1952.
information kindly contributed by Peter Ashton
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Appleton Family
 | Fred Appleton was born on 27th May 1891 at 5 East Parade, Skelton-in-Cleveland in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the second son of Robert and Sarah Appleton. On the 22nd February 1913, at the age of 21, he attested into the Territorial Force as 1605 Private Fred Appleton in the 4th Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment – better known as The Green Howards. He entered under the specialist occupation of Bandsman.
The Battalion was at summer camp in Deganwy in North Wales just before war was declared in August 1914. After a long period of training and preparation, much of it spent in camp at Elswick near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the battalion finally entrained for France at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Friday 16th April 1915 and disembarked at Boulogne on Sunday 18th April.
A Battalion’s band was a key element in keeping up the morale of the fighting soldier. So, as a Bandsman, Fred would have been deemed too valuable a member of the Battalion to be risked in the front line except in cases of direst need. As well as leading the battalion on its marches the band would have put on concerts and played in the Officers’ Mess and on Sunday Parade.
Traditionally in the British Army, the bandsmen fulfilled the role of stretcher bearers – recovering the dead and wounded from No Man’s Land. Therefore it is likely that Fred would have seen horrors the like of which we can barely imagine.
Fred was promoted to Lance Corporal sometime in early 1917 and was assigned the service number 200207 when the Army introduced the 6-digit service numbers.
In March 1918, Fred came home on leave to marry his fiancée, Hannah Mary Fawcett. That leave was just a short interlude in his overseas service. He was back with his unit by mid-April. After the war ended, the unit that Fred was attached to remained in France. He was finally demobbed in April 1919 at Calais and disembodied from the army on 15th May 1919 at York.
Fred survived the war to become an “old comrade” but his health was irreparably damaged as a result of being gassed twice. He was a keen, and very able, billiards player winning many trophies both with the Green Howards and in private life. He died on 31 March 1966.
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Stanley Gray
 | Gunner Stanley Gray, searchlight operator
Photograph kindly contributed by Edwin Hood |
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William George Harrison
William George Harrison
Born November 1895 to Helen Ursula Harrison.
He enlisted at Skelton and was living at 33 Carney Street, Boosbeck.
He joined the 4th Yorkshire's and on April 17th 1915 they left Newcastle for Ypres, France.
In the Green Howards gazette on 3rd June 1916 private W.G. Harrison was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal or Military Medal as it was also known, for bravery in the field. By the time William died on 23rd April 1917 he was a Sergeant.
Information kindly contributed by Patricia Barrett.
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George William Wiles
 | George Wiles (standing) with another soldier ( so far unidentified ), both in the uniform of the Yorkshire Regiment, this photo bears the written caption “ Best of Chums. George & George “.
George William Wiles was born at 35 Boswell Street, Middlesbrough on 3rd.January 1896 . Martha Bailey was born at 21 Carlinhow , Skinningrove on 13th August 1897 .
When war was declared George joined the 4th Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment , the Green Howards , and was with the Battalion when it disembarked at Boulogne on 14th May 1915 , and then became part of the 50th Northumberland Division . He has described in a document he wrote, at the request of his family , of going through hell in the trenches in March and April 1918 , his experience in the Battle of the Aisne , and his wounding and subsequent capture during the devastating assault by the Germans which began on the night of 26th May 1918 . He describes being in the trenches at Chemin Des Dames wearing a gas mask for over six hours , being bombarded with gas shells and high explosives . This battle and its catastrophic effects on the 4th Battalion was described in an article in the Yorkshire Post on 17th April 1919 , under the Headline “ The Battalion!s Tragic End “. It reports “the Battalion , and indeed the whole Brigade was practically wiped out , for the third time in about three months . The casualties to the battalion had been so appalling in the three great battles of March ,April and May that it now ceased to exist as a fighting unit .” George Wiles was one of the fortunate ones, not being killed but being wounded and captured . He spent the rest of the war in a P.O.W camp in Munster, and after the Armistice arrived back in “Blighty “ , disembarking in Hull , on Boxing Day 1918 .
He never said much about his experience but one of his sons remembers being shown a newspaper article about a Regimental re-union , at which the 4th Battalion was ordered to stand to attention .Only a handful of men got to their feet.
George Wiles and Martha Bailey were married at St. Aidans Church, Boosbeck on 19th February 1919, and went to live in Lingdale, where they stayed for the next 20 years.
kindly contributed by Charles R Wiles
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