York Casualty Roll of Honour - B

Backhouse, Alfred
Corporal 200338, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Alfred Backhouse enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Backhouse, Arthur Joseph
Bombardier 775887, "A" Bty. 173rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 17th October 1918. Aged 23. Son of John and Alice Harriet Backhouse, of 10, Glen Rd., Heworth, York. Buried Duhallow A. D. S. Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. H. 17. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green, Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth, Shipton Street School Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Backhouse, John
Lance Corporal 38629, 21st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 22nd October 1918. Aged 20. Son of John and Alice Backhouse, of 10, Glen Rd., Heworth, York. Buried Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Canbresis, Nord, France, III. F. 8. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green, Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth, Shipton Street School Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Badrick, George Henry
Private 9392, 1st Bn., Middlesex Regiment. Died 25th September 1915. Aged 39. Son of Stephen and Elizabeth Badrick; husband of Rose Badrick, of 23, Carnot St., York. Of West Hampstead, London. Buried Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France, H. 24.

Bailey, George
Private 4857, Army Cyclist Corps formerly in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 10802. Killed in action 14th October 1915. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 199. George Bailey was born in York, lived in Leeds and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bailey, Harry
Gunner 805767, 16th Bty. 41st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 4th July 1918. Buried Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France, III. C. 20. Harry Bailey was born in Bootham and enlisted in Skelton. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate.

Bailey, John Henry
Corporal 23403, 6th Trench Mortar Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 19th August 1915. Son of Mr. D. Bailey, of 11, Park Lane, Holgate, York. Buried Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bailey, Sam
Corporal M2/076098, 49th Div. M.T. Coy., Royal Army Service Corps. Died 19th January 1919. Aged 29. Son of John and Eliza Bailey, of 46, New York Terrace, Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy, France, D. 11.Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bailey, Wesley Curtis
Private 40274, 6th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers, formerly served in the Royal Scots Fusiliers with the service number 6194. Killed in action 20th September 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 66 to 68. Wesley Bailey was born in York and lived and enlisted in Burley-in-Wharfedale. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bainbridge, Albert Edward
Airman 1st Class, 4th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. Died 15th January 1918. Aged 22. Son of J. B. and M. Bainbridge, of 29, Severus St., Acomb, York. Buried in Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. O. 4. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial, the Acomb Methodist Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bainbridge, Arthur Walter
Corporal 551104, Cavalry Brigade. Machine Gun Squadron, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Died 2nd November 1918. Aged 28. Son of John Bowman Bainbridge and Mary Bainbridge, of York, England. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, LXXI. A. 5. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial, the Acomb Methodist Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bainbridge, William
Possibly Sapper WR/280421, Royal Engineers. Died 10th February 1919. Aged 39. Son of the late Robert Henry and Hannah Bainbridge; husband of Lily Lynch (formerly Bainbridge), of 23, Dennison St., Huntingdon Rd., York. Buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire, Sec. A. Grave 12. 2508. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Baines, Benjamin
Private 2123, 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 27th December 1915. Aged 32. Husband of E. A. Baines, of 2, Morley's Court, Middle Eldon St., York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. C. 32. Benjamin Baines was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Baker, George
Bombardier L/12317, "A" Battery. 161st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 1st October 1917. Aged 22. Son of Kate Leemarl (formerly Baker) of 15, North Eastern Crescent, Leeman Rd., York, and the late Henry Baker. Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais France, VIII. I. 40. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Baker, Wilfred Thomas Victor
Private 57469, 11th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Died of wounds 24th October 1917. Aged 23. Son of the late George and Eliza Baker, of York. Buried Dozingham Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, X. C. 19. Wilfred baker had previously served in the Army Service Corps, service number 011806 (N. F.). Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bakes, Thomas
Private S/17203, Gordon Highlanders posted to 2nd/14th Bn. London Regiment (London Scottish). Died of wounds 19th October 1918. Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXX. G. 11. Thomas Bakes was born in Warrenby, Yorkshire and enlisted York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Baldock, John William
Second Lieutenant 4th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds 21st July 1918. Son of John Baldock, of Hull. Buried Sezanne Communal Cemetery, Marne, France, B. 33. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ball, Albert Eli
Private 64544, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 8th October 1918. Buried Masnieres British Cemetery, Marcoing, Nord, France, II. A. 6. Albert Ball was born in York and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ball, Frank Aylward
Leading Mechanic F/7, R.N. Air Station (East Fortune), Royal Naval Air Service. Died 17th march 1916. Aged 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ball, of 32, Sycamore Terrace, Bootham, York. Educated at Taunton School, Southampton. Born at Portsmouth. Buried Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery, K. 8.280.

Ballance, Samuel Edward
Commemorated in The King’s Book. No information currently

Balmer, G
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial. No information currently.

Bamber, William Oswald Sharpley
Private 30588, 17th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 9th April 1917. Aged 39. Son of F. O. and Leanora Bamber, of Mablethorpe, Lincs; husband of Rose Bamber, of 6, High Eldon St., Groves, York. Native of Mablethorpe. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, XXII. F. 22A Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Banford, Jack
Lance Bombardier 312101, 1st/1st (West Riding) Bde., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 12th March 1918. Aged 24. Son of T. and Jessie Banford, of 29, St. Ann St., Cemetery Rd., York. Buried Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. F. 9. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Banks, Albert
Private 41304, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th July 1918. Buried Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France, II. H. 10. Albert Banks was born in Thirsk and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book

Banks, George Edward
Petty Officer Stoker 287551, H.M.S. "Pathfinder", Royal Navy. Died 5th September 1914. Aged 34. Son of Ambrose Banks, of York; husband of Alice Banks, of 1, Milton Terrace, Westham, Weymouth. Commemorated Chatham Naval Memorial, 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Banks, Louis Kenneth
Serjeant 40339, 1st/5th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 9th October 1917. Aged 28. Son of Louis and Annie Banks, of Greystones, Nether Poppleton, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 108 to 111. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Baram, Edwin
Lance Serjeant 12017, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 30th March 1918. Aged 34. Son of the late Mark and Rebecca Baram, of York. Buried Cambrai East Military Cemetery, Nord, France, VII. B. 70. Edwin Baram was born in York and enlisted in Hull.

Barclay, Sydney Herbert
Private 7117, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 19th December 1914. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Barclay. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 9 and 10. Sydney Barclay was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Barclay, Thomas James
Lance Corporal 8183, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 21st November 1914. Aged 23. Brother of Albert George Barclay, of 27, Richmond St., Hallfield Rd., York. Buried Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France, XXIII. AA. 14. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Bardy, Charles
Private 155017, 12th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 18th September 1917. Buried Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France, I. G. 11. Charles Bardy was born in St John’s, York and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bardy, G.
Private 31866, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 6th February 1921. Aged 38. Son of William and Fanny Bardy, of York. Buried York Cemetery, 163. 19974.

Barker, Charles Oxtoby
Gunner 733, West Riding Bde., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 21st February 1916. Buried Clifford (St. Luke) Churchyard, North-East of Church. Charles Barker was born in Barkstone Ash and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barker, George Henry
Leading Seaman J/5249, H.M.S. "Black Prince", Royal Navy. Died 31st May 1916. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 12. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barker, John Joseph
Private 21102, 1st Bn., Coldstream Guards. Died 27th November 1917. Aged 30. Husband of Eveline Barker, of "Calmholme," Stockton Lane, York. Commemorated Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France, Panel 2.

Barker, Thomas Henry
Private 8281, 9th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 15th September 1916. Aged 21. Son of Mrs. Ada Taylor (formerly Barker), of 6, Baile Hill Terrace, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 4 C. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Barker, Thomas James
Private 20384, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Aged 22. Son of Isaac and Mary Jane Barker; husband of Emma Mayes Barker, of 25, Oldham St., Lingdale Boosbeck, Yorkshire. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A. Thomas Barker was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barker, William
Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, unit listed as 2nd/3rd West Yorks. No information currently.

Barker, William Ambrose
Private 60863, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 27th May 1918. Aged 29. Son of William Ambrose Barker and Ellen Barker, of 33, Hungate, York; husband of Louisa Barker, of 16, Haymarket, York. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Asine, France. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barker, William Dove
Private M2/052255, 52nd M.T. Coy. (Aldershot), Army Service Corps. Died 1st May 1917. Aged 48. Son of the late William Southwell Barker; husband of Emily Elizabeth Barker, of 28, Tanner Row, Railway St., York. Born at York. A brassfounder. Buried York Cemetery, B6. 4299. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barnes, John
Private 6729, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 15th November 1914. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 47. John Barnes was born in York and enlisted in Pontefract. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Barnes, John Joseph
Gunner 241535, "A" Bty. 156th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 25th April 1918. Aged 31. Husband of Mrs. C. Barnes, of 10, Hope St., George St., York. Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. A. 1. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Barnes, Joseph
Private 8209, 1st. Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 20th October 1914. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Addenda Panel. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School Memorial.

Barrett, C
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial. No information currently

Barrett, John William
Driver 45470, 15th Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery. Died 6th July 1917. Aged 37. Husband of Ada Barrett, of York. Buried Brandhoek Military Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. L. 49. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barron, James William
Lance Corporal 1198, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd September 1916. Aged 19. Son of James and Grace Barron, of 3, Barbican Rd., Walmgate Bar, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bartle, George
Private 21074, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed (accidentally) 24th November 1916. Aged 27. Native of York. Son of Henry and Mary Ann Bartle, of 5, Cricket Field Row, Rise Carr, Darlington. Buried Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, II. D. 8. George Bartle was born in York and enlisted in Richmond.

Barton, Bernard
Lieutenant Colonel 1st Bn. attached 2nd/8th Bn., Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 11th August 1918. Aged 39. Son of the Revd. Haycroft Barton and Jane Longden Barton, of Fridaythorpe, Malton, Yorks. Husband of Elena E. Barton, of Green Point Cottage, Avenue Rise, Bushey, Herts. Buried Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, Nord, France, Plot 5. Row C. Grave 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Barton, Edward Herbert
Private 83554, No. 8 Indian Gen. Hosp., Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 25th November 1918. Aged 28. Son of Edward Henry and Rachel Ann Barton, of Manor House, Osbaldwick, York. Buried St. Germain-au-Mont-D’Or Communal Cemetery Extension, France, B. 59

Barton, Frank
Gunner 84492, 295th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 7th April 1918. Aged 22. Son of Alfred and Jessie Barton, of York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XXXIII. E. 18. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Batchelor, Harry William
Private 44457, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 28th April 1917. Aged 30. Son of the late Harry William and Elizabeth Batchelor, of 15, Charlton St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York; husband of Beatrice Batchelor, of 15, Charlton St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Batchelor, James
Commemorated on the St Margaret’s with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently

Batchelor, Sydney Dennett
Private 35547, 6th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 9th March 1917. Aged 26. Son of Harry William and Elizabeth Batchelor, of York; husband of Florence Mary Batchelor, of 7, Don Terrace, Old Mill, Thurgoland, near Sheffield. Buried Avesnes-le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, I. C. 13. Sydney Batchelor also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 33229. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft.

Batchelor, Victor
Private 21222, 10th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 26th October 1915. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 105 and 106. Victor Batchelor was born and enlisted in York. He had previously served in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry with the service number 22230. Commemorated on the St Margaret’s with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate

Bateson, Norman Henry
Boy 39829, 3rd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 20th August 1918. Aged 16. Son of Mrs. A. E. Bateson, of 34, Kitchener St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Byker and Heaton) Cemetery, Northumberland, XXII. U. 445.

Batters, Sydney Harold
Lance Serjeant 1099, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th May 1915. Buried Fouquissart Military Cemetery, Laventie, Pas de Calais, France, J. 10. Sydney Batters was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Batters, Thomas
Private 266009, 2nd Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment formerly served in the South Staffordshire Regiment with the service number 885.. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 23 and 24. Thomas Batters was enlisted in Walsall and lived Micklegate, York. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bays, Frank
Private 77, 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Buried Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France, E. 21. John Bays was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bays, John
Private 35612, 7th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 14th June 1917. Aged 25. Son of John Thomas and Emily Adelaide Bays, of 11, Surtees St., Burton Lane, York. Buried Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France, V. H. 18. John Bays was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bean, Charles Frederick
Private 68089, I07th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 21st July 1916. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. Eliza Bean, of 21, Bootham Square, Bootham, York. Buried Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France, B. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bean, Fred.
Private 2359, 1/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 31st July 1915. Aged 26. Nephew of Mrs. Morgan, of 14, Wood Rd., Frizinghall, Bradford, Yorks. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. A. 1A. Fred Bean was born in Thirlby Bourne and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate.

Bean, John William
Private 323(S), Portsmouth Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry. Died 28th May 1915. Aged 24. Son of James Bean, of 31, Faber St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated on Special Memorial B. 24., Skew Bridge Cemetery, Turkey. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Bean, Phillip
Private 200390, 1/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th April 1918. Buried Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), Nord, France, Sp. Mem. A. 2. Phillip Bean was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Beaumont, Frank
Rifleman 6541, 2nd Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 23rd October 1914. Aged 28. Brother of Miss Esther Beaumont, of 16, Marsland St., Primrose Hill, Wakefield. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 51 and 53. Frank Beaumont was born in Burnley and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Beaumont, John William
Lance Corporal 8401, 2nd Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1916. Aged 26. Son of William and Mary H. Beaumont, of 31, Fossgate, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Beckett, Edward Gordon
Serjeant 340, 1st Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery. Died 2nd May 1916. Aged 29. Son of Emily Ann Beckett, of 4, St. John's Place, Haver Lane, Haymarket, York, and the late John Beckett. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, 163. 19765. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Beckett, George
Private M2/193477, 695th M.T. Coy., Army Service Corps. Died 3rd May 1917. Aged 42. Son of William and Elizabeth Beckett; husband of Eliza Ann Beckett, of 39, Wellington St., York. Commemorated Kirkee 1914 – 1918 Memorial, India, Face 11. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Beckwith, William John
Captain, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 21st December 1918. Aged 46. Husband of Gertrude Maud Beckwith, of 3, Scarcroft Hill, The Mount, York. Buried Halle Communal Cemetery, Belgium, A.10. William Beckwith was awarded the OBE.

Bell, Bernard William Staniland
Rifleman 63775, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 28th July 1918. Aged 18. Son of Gertrude Mary Bell, of 2, South Esplanade, York, and the late William Henry Bell. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bell, Charles Edwin
Private 12625, 15th Vet. Hosp., Army Veterinary Corps. Died 3rd September 1917. Aged 35. Husband of Lilian Bell, of 4, Lower Albion St., Scarborough. Buried Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece, 1168. Charles Bell was born in Stillingfleet and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bell, Gawain Murdoch
Major 11th Bn., Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Aged 40. Son of William Henry and Jane Westnay Bell, of York. Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium, I. E. 6. Gawain Bell was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Bell, Harold Iles
Driver T4/040043 13th Div. Train, Army Service Corps. Died 28th September 1918. Aged 28. Son of James and Elizabeth J. Bell, of 42, Neville Terrace, Haxby Rd., York. Buried Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. D. 27. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bell, Joseph
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lieutenant. No information currently

Bell, Reginald Alfred
Able Seaman J/10946, H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy. Died 1st June 1918. Aged 23. Son of Alfred Sedman Bell and Margaret Ann Bell, of 11, Walmgate, York. Born at Fulford, York. Buried Fulford Cemetery, G. 4. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Bell, Thomas Francis
Private 38286, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 23rd August 1918. Aged 27. Son of T. D. and S. A. Bell, of York; husband of Harriet Mabel Bell, of 33, York St., West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. Buried Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, VI. A. 27. Commemorated in The King’s Book. Thomas Bell also served in the Durham Light Infantry with the service number 18514.

Bell, William Seth
Serjeant 7355, 16th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 23rd April 1917. Buried Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. B. 29. William Bell was born in York, enlisted in Manchester and lived in Walmgate. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate, St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Bell, William Sharpley
Corporal 201186, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 21st November 1918. Aged 31. Son of William and Gertrude S. Bell; husband of Annie Bell, of 5, Baldwin St., New Park, Harrogate. Born at York. Buried Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, 10 N. 3565.

Belt, Arthur Henry
Lance Corporal 59463, A.C. Cable Section, Royal Engineers. Died 1st August 1917. Aged 34. Husband of Rose Belt, of 2, Haxby Rd., York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XVII. C. 5A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Benson, H.
Commemorated on the York Post Office Memorial. No information currently.

Benson, John William Seymour
Rifleman 202650, 1st/5th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died 31st July 1917. Husband of Katherine Wilson (formerly Benson), of 181/2, Jackson St., Groves, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 4 and 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bentley, Clarence Leslie
Second Lieutenant 2nd Bn., Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 28th October 1914. Aged 20. Son of Anne Mary Bentley, of Fulford Grange, York, and the late Alderman William Bentley, J.P. Passed out of Sandhurst as war was declared. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panels 34 and 35. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Berriman, James William
Private 10674, 3rd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died of wounds 4th March 1915. Aged 17. Son of John T. and Sarah E. Berriman, of 7, Hexthorpe Rd., Doncaster. Born at Holgate, York. Buried Bedford House Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Enclosure No.2 IV. A. 49. James Berriman was born in York, enlisted in Bradford and lived in Mirfield.

Berry, Harold
Private 13211, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Harold Berry was born in St Paul’s York and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, listed as Harold Berrie.

Berry, John Thomas
Private 1696, 3rd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 22nd August 1918. Aged 32. Son of Atley and the late Mrs. Berry, of York; husband of Nellie Berry, of Garden House, Osmondthorpe Lane, Leeds. Buried Gommecourt British Cemetery No.2, Hebuterne, Pas de Calais, France, IV. J. 8. John Berry was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Berry, J. W.
Private 34283, 8th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 15th July 1921. Aged 41. Son of J. T. and A. Berry, of York; husband of Lily Berry, of 106, Trinity St., Spring Bank, Hull. Buried Hull Western Cemetery, 249. 24147.

Best, George Henry
Private 22243, 1st Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died of wounds 19th April 1918. Aged 27. Son of G. H. and Elizabeth Ann Best, of York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XXIX. G. 8A. George Best was born in Newcastle, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Bestley, Tom
Believed to be Tom Bestley, Private 63060, 16th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 10th August 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 5 and 6. Tom Bestley was born in Oxford and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Betts, George
Serjeant 3496, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 9th April 1917. Aged 22. Son of Mrs. Lilian Wood, of 5, Arthur St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. George Betts was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bewlay, Thomas Henry
Captain 36th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 21st May 1917. Aged 28. Son of Kate Robinson (formerly Bewlay), of 33, Compton Rd., Sherwood, Nottingham, and the late Henry Bewlay. Buried Henin Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, I. C. 11. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bilham, Herbert
Rifleman 268020, 1st/7th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Buried Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXVIII. F. 20. Herbert Bilham enlisted and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bilton, Joseph
Private 6030, 1st Bn., Coldstream Guards. Killed in action 16th September 1914. Buried Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, France, I. B. 22. Joseph Coates was born in Sculcoates and enlisted in Hull.

Binks, John Charles
Private 22043, 58th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 24th April 1918. Aged 23. Son of John and Annie Binks, of 44, Bilton St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 90 to 93. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book John Binks also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 19809.

Binns, James Jepson
Driver 48365, 106th Bty, 22nd Bde, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 8th April 1917. Buried Croisilles Railway Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. A. 9. James Binns was born and enlisted in York Commemorated on the St Saviour’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Birbeck, Sydney Walker
Second Lieutenant 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Birch, Arthur
Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial. Commemorated in The King’s Book as a sergeant. No information currently

Birch, Arthur
Corporal S/8077, Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached XXII Corps H.Q. Died 14th February 1919. Aged 28. Son of William and Emily Florence Birch, of 21, Drake St., York. Buried Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery, Belgium, X. B. 42. Arthur Birch was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

Birch, George
Private 81924, 148th Coy., Machine Gun Corps. Died 12th August 1918. Aged 27. Served using the surname Watson. Son of Alfred and Mary Birch, of York. Buried Aire Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. B. 2. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green, Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth and also in The King’s Book.

Birkett, Henry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Bishop, Alfred
Gunner 37859, 34th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 17th September 1914. Buried Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, France, II. E. 5. Alfred Bishop was born in Manchester and enlisted in York.

Bishop, Alfred
Gunner 94720, 188th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 2nd October 1917. Buried Locre Hospice Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. B. 15. Alfred Bishop was born and enlisted in Dringhouses. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Blackburn, Frank Hanson
Lance Corporal 200280, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 5th December 1918. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 6. 3154. Frank Blackburn was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Blackburn, Harry
Gunner 3701, 144th York Heavy. Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 23rd September 1920. Aged 28. Son of James and Alice Blackburn, of 1, Inman Terrace, Carr's Lane, Acomb. Buried in south-west part of new ground, Acomb (St. Stephen) Churchyard, Acomb, York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Blackburn, Wilfred
Private 13927, 11th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 7th October 1916. Aged 23. Son of James Blackburn, of I, Inman Terrace, Carr Lane, Acomb, York. Buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France, III. K. 14. Wilfred Blackburn was born in Acomb and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Blacker, Harold
Lance Corporal 23102, 1st/4th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 21st October 1917. Aged 21. Son of Mr. A. J. and Mrs. F. Blacker, of 2/4, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 108 to 111.

Blakeborough, Thomas
Gunner 152883, "C" Bty. 84th Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 14th October 1917. Aged 28. Son of Sarah Ann Blakeborough, of 88, Curzon Terrace, York, and the late Thomas Blakeborough. Buried Canada Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. D. 32. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate.

Blamires, Ernest
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial. No information currently.

Bland, Arthur
Private 10498, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 15th June 1916. Aged 20. Son of Henry Bland, of 10, Haver Lane, Haymarket, York, and the late Ada Bland. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 12. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Bland, William
Private 8075, 2nd Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 31st October 1914. Aged 31. Son of Henry Bland, of 10, Haver Lane, Haymarket, York, and the late Ada Bland. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 8. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Blanshard, Herbert Sydney
Private 200623, 1st/5th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Died of wounds 13th May 1918. Aged 21. Born at Acomb, York. Son of Herbert William and Jane Annie Blanshard, of 10, Belle Vue Park, Low Fell, Gateshead. Buried Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. F. 19. Surname spelt Blanchard on the Acomb War Memorial. Herbert Blanshard was born in Acomb and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Blowman, Charles Thomas
Gunner 312486, North Riding Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 6th July 1917. Aged 22. Son of Thomas and Mary E. Blowman, of 22, South Bank Avenue, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 9. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate, St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Blunden, Oswald
Possibly Captain 16th Bn., Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 4th July 1916. Aged 30. Son of George Henry and Mary Ann. Buried Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, Pas de Calais, France, III. H. 31. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Blunt, Bertie Louis Alph
Alph Louis Bert Blunt, Rifleman 3222, 1st/8th Bn., London Regiment (Post Office Rifles). Killed in action 23rd October 1915. Commemorated at Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos, Pas de Calais, France, Special Memorial 10. Bertie Blunt was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Post Office and Fulford War Memorials, and in The King’s Book.

Boggan, James
Serjeant 8126, 2nd Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 10th April 1915. Aged 27. Son of Martin and Margaret Boggan, of 8, Clark's Terrace, Walmgate, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21 and 31. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Boland, William
Private 13744, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 16th October 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. William Boland was born in St. Denys and enlisted York.
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Boldison, Arthur
Lance Serjeant 540, "A" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th July 1916. Aged 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boldison, of York; husband of Hilda Boldison, of 3, Anne St., Bishopthorpe Rd. York. Buried Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France, H. 7. Arthur Boldison was awarded the Military Medal, the award was listed in the London Gazette on 19th February 1917. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Bolton, Joseph William
Corporal 9505, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 9th August 1915. Aged 25. Son of Henry and Mary Bolton, of 33, Albert St., York; husband of Millicent Wharf (formerly Bolton), of 26, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorks. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21 and 31. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial and the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Bolton, Phillip Henry
Driver 82070, 104th Bty. 22nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 23rd August 1916. Buried Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France, N. 31. Phillip Bolton lived in Hull and enlisted in York. Shown as H P Bolton on the CWGC database. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Bonass, George William
Stoker 1st Class K/23336, H.M.S. "Tipperary" Royal Navy. Died 1st June 1916. Aged 20. Son of G. and Amelia Bonass, of 3, Gale Cottages, Acomb, York. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, 17. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial, the Acomb Methodist Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bond, Edward
Private 11438, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 11th February 1915. Buried Strand Military Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, IX. F. 7. Edward Bond was born and enlisted in York.

Bone, Louis
Corporal T/19107, No. 1 Coy. (Ripon), Royal Army Service Corps. Died 21st August 1919. Buried Fulford Cemetery, C. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Boocock, George
Serjeant 3/9996, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 4th October 1915. Aged 46. Husband of Susan Boocock, of 5, Argyle St., The Mount, York. Buried Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 138. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Booker, Morrell
Private 15132, 1st Bn., Coldstream Guards. Died 5th October 1916. Aged 21. Son of Frank and Edith Mary Booker, of 33, Navigation Road, York. Buried Bois Guillaume Communal Cemetery, France, II. B. 1. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Booth, Arthur
Private 42150, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly served in the Northumberland Fusiliers with the service number 32/772. Died 28th January 1917. Buried Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France, II. J. 22. Arthur Booth was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Boulton, Arthur G.
Possibly Private 30121, 10th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 28th June 1918. Buried Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin, Nord, France, I. B. 10. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial.

Bolton, Joseph William
Corporal 9505, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 9th August 1915. Aged 25. Son of Henry and Mary Bolton, of 33, Albert St., York; husband of Millicent Wharf (formerly Bolton), of 26, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorkshire. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21 and 31.

Bowker, Sydney
Boy 10099, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 10th September 1920. Aged 21. Son of John and Dinah Bowker, of 53, St. John St., Lord Mayor's Walk, York. Buried York Cemetery, B8. 43555.

Bowlby, John Arthur
Lance Corporal 762, 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers. Killed in action 29th September 1914. Buried in Longueval Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France, B. 5. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial.

Bowlby, Stephenson
Private 205984, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 10th April 1917. Aged 26. Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Bowlby, of Parish Houses, Bishopthorpe. Buried Bishopthorpe (St. Andrew) Churchyard. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial.

Boyes, Ernest
Driver 71918, "B" Bty. 157th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 22nd November 1918. Aged 30. Son of John and Anne Boyes, of 55 Back, Regent St., York. Buried Tourcoing (Pont-Neuville) Communal Cemetery, France, D. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Boyes, Herbert Arthur
Airman 2nd Class 42524, Royal Flying Corps. Died 31st March 1917. Aged 32. Husband of Beatrice Annie Boyes, of 18, Alma St., Beckett St., Leeds. Commemorated Reading Cemetery, Berkshire, Screen Wall. 72. 16323. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Boyes, Thomas H.
Private 21474, "Z" Coy. 12th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 21st November 1916. Aged 20. Son of Henry and Florence Boyes, of 25, Lower Princess St., South Bank, Yorks. Buried Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. A. 78. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate.

Boyes, William
Serjeant 20643, 7th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 8th February 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D. William Boyes was born in Swinton and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Boynton, Francis Robert
Private 231358, 11th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 25th March 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 68 to 72. Francis Boynton was born in Murton and lived on Prospect Dairy Farm, Murton and enlisted in Richmond. Commemorated on the St Thomas’s Church War Memorial, Osbaldwick.

Boynton, Henry Almond
Sergeant 83404, Labour Corps. Died 31st December 1918. Aged 37. Brother of Thoams F. A. Boynton of 2 Belle Vue Street, York. Buried York Cemetery, grave 3869B. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bracewell, Leonard Luke
Private 1467, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 29th December 1915. Son of Frederick and Christiania Bracewell, of 25, Nicholas St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Brackenbury, Harry
Sapper R/2342, 72nd Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 24th February 1917. Son of Mrs. H. Brackenbury, late of 28, Hillsborough Terrace, York. Commemorated Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 5 and 61. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bradley, Arthur
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Bradley, Arthur
Private 201048, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 20th April 1919. Aged 42. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Bradley, of 3, St. Maurice Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, 162. 19968.

Bradley, Charles Edward
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Bradley, Charles William
Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently

Bradley, E.
Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth as a private. No information currently.

Bradley, John James
Private 8052, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 31st October 1914. Aged 33. Son of Mrs. Mary Priscilla Bradley, of 20, Gordon St., Heslington Rd., York. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 31. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Braithwaite, Arthur
Lance Corporal 10230, 2nd Bn., Royal Irish Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 30 and 31. Arthur Braithwaite was born in St Olave’s and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Braithwaite; John Henry
Gunner 651776, "B" Bty. 245th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 12th March 1918. Aged 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Braithwaite, of 11, Colenso St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. J. 4. Commemorated on the St Clements Church War Memorial Scarcroft and in The King’s Book.

Brassey, George Neville
Corporal 4/8421, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 10th February 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. George Brassey was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Breckon, Walter Ewart
Private 36969, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 10th June 1917. Aged 18. Son of Henry and Jane Anna Breckon, of New Lane, Huntington, York. Born at Bishop Auckland. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 12. 3299. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brennan, Thomas
Private 34159, 8th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 21st October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Addenda Panel. Thomas Brennan was born and lived in York and enlisted in Leeds, he also served in the Cheshire Regiment with the service number 21322.

Brian, Albert
Gunner 35728, 94th Bty. 18th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 10th April 1916. Aged 19. Son of Mrs. E. Ware (formerly Brian), of 14, Airedale Crescent, Otley Rd., Bradford, and the late Mr. J. Brian. Native of York. Buried Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. C. 8. Albert Brian was born in York and enlisted in Bradford.

Brierley, Gerald E. F. (Eveleigh)
Serjeant 65552, Depot Yorkshire Regiment. Died 26th November 1918. Buried Fulford Cemetery, D. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Briggs, George Henry
Private 8232, 14th Bn., London Regiment (London Scottish). Died 7th November 1916. Son of Mr. F. F. Briggs, of 20 Trinity Lane, Micklegate, York. Buried Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France, III. B. 16. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Briggs, William
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial. No information currently.

Briskham, John William
Private 44807, 2nd Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 4th October 1918. Aged 22. Son of John William and Lily Briskham, of 12, Trinity Lane, York. Buried Templeux-Le-Guerard British Cemetery, France, Somme, II. F. 26. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Britton, Ernest
Private 32060, 27th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 19th July 1916. Aged 21. Son of William and Helena Britton, of Scholes Farm, Greetland, Halifax. Buried Dive Copse Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec, Somme, France, II. D. 11. Ernest Britton was born in York and enlisted in Middlesbrough. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial.

Britton, John George
Lance Corporal 7370, 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Died 3rd December 1914. Aged 32. Son of William Britton, of Fulford, York; husband of Edith Britton, of 46, Alma Terrace, York. Buried Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France, IX. B. 68. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Broadbent, Hugh Nicholls
Private 1769, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th November 1915. Aged 23. Son of Benjamin Broadbent, of 62, West Rd., Shoeburyness, Essex. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. L. 19. Hugh Broadbent was born in Oldham and enlisted in York. Commemorated in St Barnabus’ Church, on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Broadhead, Charles
Private 7969, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th May 1916. Buried Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, E. 16. Charles Broadhead was born in St Cuthbert’s and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Bromet, John Neville
Lieutenant 63rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 30th November 1917. Aged 25. Son of George Albert and Ellen Isabel Bromet, of The White House, Bishopthorpe, York. Commemorated Cambrai memorial, Louverval, France, Panel 1.

Brooks, Albert
Private 24943, 4th Bn., Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 25th September 1916. Aged 32. Son of William Emmanuel Brooks and the late Mary Catherine Brooks; husband of Jane Brooks. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 8 D. Albert Brooks was born and enlisted in York.

Brooks, Leslie Marshall
Sapper 94918, 5th Div. Signal Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 18th October 1918. Aged 23. Son of Ellen Brooks, of 4, St. Nicholas Villas, Hull Rd., York, and the late Stephen Brooks. Enlisted 1914; also served in Italy. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brooks, J. H.
Serjeant 7915, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 29th April 1918. Aged 28. Son of James and Annie Brooks, of York. Buried Monthuon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France, VI. H. 6A.

Brotherton, Charles
Private 201532, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 26th March 1918. Son of Mrs. Ellen Brotherton, of 4, Park Lane, Holgate, York. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Brough, Albert
Company Serjeant Major 55607, Depot, York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 18th February 1919. Buried Fulford Cemetery, B. 7. Albert Brough was awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Broughton, Thomas
Private 34366, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Buried Cement House Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V., Belgium, VI. D. II. Thomas Broughton was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Brown, A
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial as a private. No information currently.

Brown, Alfred
Able Seaman J/26618, H.M.S. "Ettrick", Royal Navy. Died 7th July 1917. Aged 20. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Ann Brown, of 851, Brook St., Groves, York. Commemorated Chatham Memorial, 21. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Brown, Arthur
Gunner 48853, 65th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Died 7th December 1914. Aged 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of 1, Salisbury Terrace, York; husband of Winifred Gladys Boyle formerly Brown), of 34, Ellison St. West, Gateshead. Buried Dranoutre Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. K. 17. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Brown, Ernest Harry
Sapper 167571, 70th Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 17th July 1917. Buried Monchy British Cemetery, Monchy-le-Preux, Pas de Calais, France, I. H. 8. Ernest Brown was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brown, Frederick
Private 23590, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 29th June 1916. Aged 28. Son of John Tom and Emily Isobelle Brown, of 14, Millfield Rd., York. Buried Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, I. D. 34.

Brown, Frederick
Private 612458, 2nd/19th Bn., London Regiment. Killed in action 8th December 1917. Buried Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel, R. 27. Frederick Brown was born, lived and enlisted in York, he also served in the Royal Army Medical Corps with the service number 77825.

Brown, Fred.
Private 241777, 2nd/5th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 11th April 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 1 C. Fred Brown was born and lived in Clifton and enlisted in Acomb. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial.

Brown, Fred.
Private 8177, "B" Coy. 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th March 1917. Aged 26. Son of George and Rebecca Brown, of Bagby, Thirsk; husband of May Brown, of 23, Willow St., Walmgate, York. Buried Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France, I. M. 41. Fred Brown was awarded the Military Medal.

Brown, George Henry
Private 114148, 17th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died 6th November 1918. Aged 30. Son of Thomas and Maria Brown, of Cottage Farm, Osbaldwick. Buried Archangel Allied Cemetery, Russian Federation, B. 4. Commemorated on St Thomas’s Church War Memorial, Osbaldwick and in The King’s Book.

Brown, Herbert
Gunner 69546, 219th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 6th December 1918. Aged 26. Son of John and Caroline Brown, of 81, Heslington Rd., York. Buried St. Andre Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. I. A. 10. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brown, Horace Sidney
Sapper 157337, 9th Labour Bn., Royal Engineers formerly Railway Operating Div. Died 12th September 1916. Aged 35. Son of William and Margaret Brown, of "Redwood," Ferry Rd., Hessle, Yorks. Born at Dringhouses. Buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire, A2. 1652.1/2. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Brown, Jack
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Brown, John Edward
Captain "D" Bty. 113th Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 14th September 1918. Aged 33. Son of Sarah Ann Brown, of 126, Holgate Hill, York, and the late Edward Brown. Buried Hagle Dump Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. A. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brown, John Frederick
Lance Corporal 200853, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 18th November 1917. Aged 20. Grandson of Hannah Brown, of 12, Toft Green, York. Born at York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXVII. AA. 14A. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial and Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate (as Frederick John Brown) and in The King’s Book.

Brown, John George
Gunner 312230, 1st/1st (West Riding) Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 6th October 1917. Aged 23. Son of John and Caroline Brown, of 81, Heslington Rd., York. Buried Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. E. 25. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brown, John William
Private 25228, "Y" Coy. 15th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). Died 23rd August 1916. Aged 38. Husband of Emma Brown (nee Richardson), of 8, Silver St., Groves, York. Buried Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Somme, France, VIII. A. 5. Shown as Brown, John William (Tuff) on the CWGC database. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Brown, Thomas
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Brown, William
Private 201728, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated on the Arras War Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. William Brown was born and enlisted in York.

Broxup, Charles
Private 12825, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th August 1917. Buried Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, LX. B. 1. Charles Broxup was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, on the St Saviour’s Church War Memorial and also in The King’s Book.

Broxup, John William
Private 21113, 1st/7th Bn., Cheshire Regiment. Died 5th October 1918. Aged 34. Son of Mrs. Annie Broxup; husband of Margaret Broxup, of 5, Dundass St., Haymarket, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 61 to 63. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, on the St Saviour’s Church War Memorial and also in The King’s Book.

Bruce, Norman
Gunner 366210, 20th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 12th September 1917. Aged 23. Son of Noah and Emily Holmes Bruce, of 131, Haxby Rd., York. Buried Talana Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. I. 7. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bryant, Rowland
Driver L/19647, "B" Bty. 161st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 4th February 1918. Buried Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. A. 9. Rowland Bryant was born and enlisted in York.

Bryson, David Buchanan
Commemorated on the York Y.M.C.A.Memorial and in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Bryson, Mungo James
Private PW/2935, 18th Bn., Middlesex Regiment. Killed in action 21st July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France, Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B. Mungo Bryson was born in York, enlisted Kingsway, Middlesex and lived Kemble Street, Middlesex. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bryson, William Miller
Second Lieutenant 1st/1st East Riding Yeomanry. Killed in action 1st September 1918. Buried Vaulx Hill Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. J. 9. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Buckham, Fred
Private 27243, 3rd Bn., Grenadier Guards. Died 27th November 1917. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. D. Buckham, of 3, Park Lane, Holgate, York. Commemorated Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France, Panel 2. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book. Fred Buckham was born in York and enlisted in Acomb, Holgate.

Buckland, Cecil John
Second Lieutenant Royal Air Force and 5th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Died 19th August 1918. Aged 23. Son of Arthur George and Mary Elizabeth Buckland, of 73, Finchley Rd., St. John's Wood, London. Buried Holt Old Cemetery, Wiltshire, Church. 13. 1. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Buckle, Bertram Reginald
Rifleman C/12151, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds 3rd May 1917. Aged 33. Husband of Alice Maud Gaskins (formerly Buckle), of 44, Arnold St., Princes Park, Liverpool. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 7. Bertram Buckle was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Buckle, Percival
Possibly Rifleman 307726, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th October 1917. Aged 27. Son of Edward and Annie Buckle, of Tockwith, York. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Commemorated on the York Post Office Memorial.

Bullivant, Charles Harold
Serjeant 786502, "C" Bty. 312th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 13th April 1917. Aged 19. Son of the late Mark and Mary Anne Bullivant, of York. Buried H. A. C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, Pas de Calais, France, III. E. 25. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bullivant, Frederick Relph
Lance Corporal 32592, 14th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment formerly served in the Dragoons with the service number 15454. Killed in action 10th May 1918. Aged 29. Youngest son of Mark Relph and Eliza Bullivant, of York. Buried Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, Nord, France, Plot 2. Row B. Grave 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bulmer, Ernest
Pioneer 128513, 1st Bn. Special Bde., Royal Engineers. Died 20th August 1916. Aged 20. Son of Albert and Sarah Jane Bulmer, of Sandy's Cottages, Fulford, York. Buried Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. O. 17. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Bulmer, John Legge
Second Lieutenant "A" Coy. 4th Bn. attached 5th Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 22. Son of the Rev. Edward and Elizabeth Bulmer, of 1, Brooklands, Filey, Yorks. Educated at Marlborough College. Postmaster of Merton College, Oxford, 1913-1915. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 6 and 7. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bulmer, William Thomas
Corporal 18501, 2nd Bn., East Lancashire Regiment. Died of wounds 31st March 1918. Buried Moreuil Communal Cemetery Allied Extension, Somme, France, D. 16. William Bulmer was born in York and enlisted in Colne. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial.

Bulton, J. H.
Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial as a private. No information currently.

Burden, Thomas
Private S/18145, 9th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died 9th April 1917. Aged 32. Son of Thomas and Mary Burden, of York; husband of Isabella Burden, of 27, Whitefriars St., Perth. Buried Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France, I. P. 9.

Burke, William
Private 8065, 8th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 14th July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. William Burke was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Burnell, Henry
Private 15301, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 23rd July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Henry Burnell was born and enlisted in York.

Burnett, Albert Edward
Stoker 1st Class K/16506, H.M.S. "Queen Mary", Royal Navy. Died 31st May 1916. Aged 22. Son of John William Burnett, of 2, Whitehouses Passage, Foss Bridge, York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 17. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Burnett, Thomas
Serjeant 41360, 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 13th November 1917. Aged 35. Son of Christopher and Eliza Ann Burnett, of York; husband of Janet Burnett, of 40, The Cross, Dysart, Fife. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, P. III. R. 2B. Thomas Burnett also served in the Yorks and Lancs Regiment with the service number 20410.

Burton, Arthur
Sapper 482542, 49th Signal Coy., Royal Engineers, formerly served in the Yorkshire Hussars with the service number 2234. Died of wounds 4th August 1917. Aged 24. Son of James and Annie Burton, of 61, Hart's Terrace, Layerthorpe, York. Buried Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. D. 8. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Busby, Harold Wycliffe Camden
Private 6921, 1st/14th Bn., London Regiment (London Scottish). Died 1st July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 9 C and 13 C. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Busby, Reginald George Camden
Second Lieutenant 18th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 16th December 1916, Aged 34. Son of George Camden Busby and Martha Busby; husband of Helen Meggitt Busby, of 98, Cowlishaw Rd., Sheffield. Enlisted at Sheffield, Nov., 1914. Gazetted Jan., 1916. Buried Sailly-au-Bois Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. G. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Bush, Edwin
Private 35656, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 11th November 1916. Aged 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bush, of Needham Mills, Harleston, Norfolk; husband of Annie Elizabeth Bush, of 15, Wellington St., York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D.

Bushell, Horace D.
Captain 57th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 6th September 1918. Aged 28. Son of H. A. and Margaret Bushell, of Melton House, Holgate Hill, York. Buried Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, Pas de Calais, France, E. 16. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Bustard, Reginald Myers
Corporal 21904, 13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 17th July 1916. Aged 19. Son of C. and A. Bustard, of Dringhouses, York. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XIV. B. 7. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Butcher, William
Sapper 287984, Signal Depot (Bedford), Royal Engineers. Died 31st August 1919. Aged 21. Son of Mrs. W. Weatherill (formerly Butcher), of 39, Vine St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, 52. 6931. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Butler, George William
Corporal 107419, "B" Bty. 187th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 28th September 1917. Aged 29. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Butler, of 30, Ebor St., York; husband of Mrs. J. Martin (formerly Butler), of 44, Hawthorne Terrace, New Earswick, York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXIV. G. 20A. George Butler was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Butler, James
Driver T1/5233, 31st Field Amb., Army Service Corps. Died 6th June 1915. Buried Basingstoke (Worting Road) Cemetery, Hampshire. James Butler was born, lived and enlisted in York.

Butler, Thomas Frederick
Corporal 175410, No. 4 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 8th November 1918. Aged 32. Son of Thomas Hill Butler and Jane Elizabeth Butler; husband of Ethel Butler, of 8, Park Place, Huntington Rd., York. Born at Huntington, York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. B. Grave 6. 4490. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Butterfield, George William
Private 37556, 1st Bn., Essex Regiment. Killed in action 23rd August 1918. Buried Bucquoy Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, A. 28. George Butterfield was born in Clapham and lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Butterfield, James Lennox
Driver T4/040010, Yorkshire Mounted Bde. Transport and Supply Col., Army Service Corps. Died 30th June 1917. Aged 22. Son of Richard and Matilda Butterfield. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, 69. 10581. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Butterworth, George Sydney
Lance Corporal 18277, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
Killed in action 24th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Commemorated on the Leeman Road Working Men’s Club War Memorial. George Butterworth was born in Sheffield and enlisted in York.

Buttress, Samuel
Lance Corporal 10257, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 15th April 1916. Aged 32. Husband of Rose Hannah Buttress, of 10, Eastern Terrace, Heworth, York. Buried Calais Southern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Plot C. Row 2. Grave 16. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Bycroft, Arthur
Private 200752, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 22nd November 1917. Aged 25. Son of Fredrick and Mary Bycroft, of 10, North St., York. Buried Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pas de Calais, France, B. 16. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Bycroft, George Edward
Petty Officer Stoker 310823, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy. Died 25th December 1918. Aged 33. Son of William and Kate Bycroft, of 7, Howard St., York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 15. 2498.

Bygrave, Robert
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a corporal. No information currently