York Casualty Roll of Honour - S

Sadler, Albert George
Corporal 482218, 19th Signal Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 25th July 1917. Aged 24. Son of George and Mary Agnes Sadler, of York. Buried Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France, IV. E. 13A. Commemorated on the York Post Office and Fulford War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Sanderson, John Henry
Private 50226, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 9th April 1917. Aged 35. Son of William and Elizabeth Sanderson, of 11, Garfield Terrace, Leeman Rd., York. Buried Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, Pas de Calais, France, I. C. 19. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Sarginson, Frank
Private 5810, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 26th October 1914. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 31. Frank Sarginson was born and enlisted in York.

Savage, Christopher Duncan
Corporal 39796, "D" Bty. 124th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 25th August 1918. Aged 29. Son of Mrs. Annie Savage, of 29, Sycamore Terrace, Bootham, York. Buried Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais France, IV. G. 10. Duncan Savage was born in Thirsk and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Savage, James Thomas Steele
Private 100335, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish). Died 21st November 1917. Aged 38. Son of William and Rebecca Savage, of 6, Galtres Place, Townend St., York. Buried Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France, II. D. 18. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Savage, William Steele
Lance Serjeant 1031, No. 2 Coy. 18 Corps. Cyclist Bn., Army Cyclist Corps. Died 27th May 1918. Aged 30. Son of William and Rebecca Steele Savage, of 6, Galtres Place, Townend St., York. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. William Savage was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sawdon, George William
Private T/294533, attd. H.Q., 234th Bde., Army Service Corps. Died 14th October 1918. Buried Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, Z. 36. George Sawdon was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sawyer, Arthur
Private 10746, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Arthur Sawyer was born in St Cuthberts and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in the King’s Book.

Scaife, Albert
Private 40465, 8th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 8th June 1916. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. Albert Scaife also served in the 18th Hussars with the service number 31239, he was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green.

Scaife, Albert
Gunner 786490, "C" Bty. 312th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated on Mory-Ecoust Rd. Cem. No 1. Mem. 25, HAC Cemetery, Ecoust-St-Mein. Pas de Calais, France. Albert Scaife was born in The Groves and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Scaife, William
Private 200376, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Aged 24. Brother of Harold Scaife, of 38, Bilton St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. William Scaife enlisted in York and lived on Bedern, York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Scanlon, Charles Edward
Private 28222, 5th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 10th December 1917. Aged 30. Husband of Jane Scanlon, of 20, Garnet Terrace, Leeman Rd., York. Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, Belgium, I. N. 17.

Scaum, John Henry
Private 201543, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th April 1918. Son of Mrs. M. Scaum, of 34, Billon St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. D. 1. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Scaum, William Gibson
Gunner 89687, X4th Div. Trench Mortar Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died 5th December 1917. Buried Windmill British Cemetery, Monchy-le-Preux, Pas-de-Calais, France, I. G. 1. William Scaum was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Scawin, William Neville
Lieutenant 5th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment, secondary unit was the Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 15th April 1918. Aged 36. Son of William and Florence Harker Scawin, of Ravenslea, Clifton, York. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 125 to 128. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Schofield, Arthur Stather
Gunner 49497, 9th Bty., Canadian Field Artillery. Died 27th September 1918. Aged 37. Son of Benjamin and Hannah Mary Schofield, of York. Buried Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension, Pas de Calais, France, C.23. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Schofield, Ernest
Private 47492, 2nd/8th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 32 to 34. Ernest Schofield was born and enlisted in York, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 49110.

Scholes, Fred.
Driver 33662, "D" Bty. 317th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 19th October 1918. Aged 22. Son of Fred and Hannah Scholes, of Haxby, York. Buried Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France, VIII. L. 11A.

Scott, Arthur
Third Mate, S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool), Mercantile Marine. Died 13th October 1917. Aged 19. Son of William Joe Wray Scott and Elizabeth Scott (nee Thompson), of "West Lee," Nunthorpe Avenue, York. Born at York. Commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Scott, Asa John
Corporal 20328, 1st/4th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 10th April 1917. Aged 30. Son of John and Margaret Scott, of "Somerdale", Hawthorne Grove, Heworth, York. Commemorated Loos Memorial, France, Panel 97 and 98.

Scott, George
Private 11662, 16th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 12th May 1917. Son of Mr. R. Scott, of 15, Wilton St., Holgate, York. Buried Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France, III. M. 59. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Scott, Wallace
Able Seaman SS/1805, (RFR/PO/B/4986). H.M.S. "Good Hope" Royal Navy. Died 1st November 1914. Aged 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott, of Gate Helmsley, Yorkshire; husband of Eliza Scott, of 48, Drake St., Nunnery Lane, York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 2. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Scott, William Frank Norrison
Private 10077, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 12th March 1915. Buried Merville Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, I. M. 2. William Scott was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Seal, Albert
Private 1838, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 23rd July 1915. Son of Stephen and Hanna Lydia Seal, of York. Aged 17. Buried Hospital Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, B. 16. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sell, George Ernest
Gunner 33676, "A" Bty. 53rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 24th July 1916. Buried Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France, I. J. 10. George Sell was born in York and enlisted in Darlington. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in the King’s Book.

Sellers, John Harwood
Lance Corporal 6303, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 19th March 1916. Aged 36. Son of George Richard and Mary Ann Sellers, of Sherburn, Malton, Yorks; husband of Mrs. S. E. Sellers, of 26, Ash St., Poppleton Rd., York. Buried Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, B. 65. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and St Paul’s Church, Holgate War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Sellers, R. E.
Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial as a private.
No information currently

Sempers, George Morrod
Gunner 196803, "B" Bty. 162nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 18th September 1917. Aged 25. Son of William and Sarah Ann Sempers, of York; husband of Elizabeth Lee (formerly Sempers), of 26, Academy St., Elgin, Morayshire. Buried Bedford House Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Enclosure No.4 II. C. 20. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Severs, Charles
Private 772082, 1st Bn., Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment). Died 29th March 1917. Aged 33. Son of John and Mary Severs, of York, England; husband of Emily K. Severs, of North Cottages, Newbridge-on-Wye, Radnorshire. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XXII. D. 15. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Severs, Walter
Serjeant L/12391, "B" Bty. 161st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Kiled in action 29th February 1916. Buried Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, C.2. Walter Severs was born in St. Lawrence and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Seymour, Bertram
Second Lieutenant Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 31st July 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 56. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Shannon, George Strangman
Lieutenant 1st Bn., Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action 5th May 1915. Aged 26 Son of John S. Shannon, of 23, Castlegate, York. Buried Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. G. 3. George Shannon was awarded the Military Cross. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sharp, Benjamin
Killed in an air raid on May 2 1916. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial Peasholme Green. No information currently.

Sharp, Edgar Noel
Third Mate S.S. "North Wales" (London), Mercantile Marine. Died 24th October 1916. Aged 22. Son of William and Eliza Sharp; husband of Eliza Sharp (nee Sinderson), of 42, Portland Place, Hull. Born at York. Commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sharp, William
Private 1598, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 21st August 1916. Aged 19. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, of 79, Sutherland St., The Mount, York. Buried Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France, II. F. 52. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sharp, William Stowe
Serjeant 72030, H.Q. "M" Signal Sect., Royal Engineers. Died 9th June 1915. Aged 27. Son of William and Mary E. Sharp, of The Laurels, Haxby. Buried East Mudros Military Cemetery, Lemnos, Greece, I. A. 8. Commemorated in the King’s Book. William Sharp was born in York, enlisted in Biggleswade and lived in Haxby.

Shaunghnessy, Sidney C.
Sapper 216657, 1st Signal Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 15th November 1917. Aged 32. Son of Martin Shaughnessy, of 7, Ambrose St., Fulford Rd., York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXII. GG. 5A. Surname is recorded as Shaughnessy on CWGC database. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial.

Shaw, Alexander
Lance-corporal 48133, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 23rd October 1917. Aged 26. Son of Henry and Mary Shaw, of 6, Railway View, Dringhouses, York. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 19 to 23 and 162. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Shaw, Charles Henry
Rifleman 12404, 2nd/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th April 1917. Aged 26. Son of Charles James and Louisa Shaw, of 5, Albert St., York. Buried Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France, II. I. 7. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

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

Shaw, James Alfred
Private 235060, 1st Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 19th June 1917. Aged 38. Son of James William Shaw, of 8, Ashfield, Whitehall Rd., Farnley, Leeds; husband of Annie Shaw, of 17, Station Avenue, New Earswick, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, Panel 55.

Shaw, William
Gunner 149830, 137th Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 19th September 1918. Son of Henry and Henrietta Shaw, of York. Buried York Cemetery, 128. 18361. William Shaw was born in St Paul’s, York and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, in the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Shearman, George
Gunner 50115, 12th Bty. 35th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 1st September 1916. Aged 21. Son of William and Rosina Shearman, of Appleton Roebuck, Bolton Percy, York. Buried St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, B. 24. 34.
Commemorated on the York Post Office War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Shepherd, Alfred
Sapper WR/295835, Royal Engineers. Died 6th August 1920. Aged 43. Husband of Kate Shepherd, of 54, Third Avenue, Tang Hall, Heworth, York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 11. 1467. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Shepherd, Alfred Henry
Private 63249, 1st/8th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Died of wounds 6th October 1918. Aged 33. Son of John Henry and H. Shepherd, of York; husband of Annie E. Shepherd, of 14, Knavesmire Crescent, The Mount, York. A Freeman of York. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, S. II. I. 1. Alfred Shepherd also served in the 17th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Shepherd, Charles
Private 200224, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 10th April 1917. Buried Croisilles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. C. 22. Charles Shepherd was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Shepherd, Edward
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Shepherd, Frederick Robert
Sapper WR/202862, 28th Light Railway Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 30th October 1918. Aged 25. Son of Mary Jane Shepherd, of 18, Garnett Terrace, Leeman Rd., York, and the late John Stevenson Shepherd. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 3. 2692. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Shepherd, James
Private 33748, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. James Shepherd was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Shepherd, Richard Edward
Rifleman 267883, 1st/7th 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. Richard Shepherd lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in the King’s Book.

Shepherd, William Frederick
Private 201535, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 3rd April 1917. Husband of F. Shepherd, of 30, Garden St., Groves, York. Buried Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France, I. J. 67. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial, the Leeman Road Working Men’s Club Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Sherwood, Arthur Henry
Serjeant 11799, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th August 1915. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Shields, Herbert
Private G/38650, Depot, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died 1st November 1918. Aged 32. Son of Harriet and the late John Shields; husband of Edith M. Meynell (formerly Shields), of 21, Gilkes St., Middlesbrough. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 9. 2609. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Siddall, Charles Donald
Gunner 94503, 118th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 17th November 1916. Aged 22. Son of Charles Herbert and Ada Siddall; husband of Dorothy Marion Siddall, of 14, Albert Terrace, Acomb, York. Buried in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France, 1. 34. Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church and Acomb War Memorials.

Siddle, Ernest A. J.
Believed to be Corporal 16769, 10th Bn., Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 26th September 1915. Commemorated on Special Memorial D. 4, Embarkation Pier Cemetery, Turkey. Ernest Arthur John Siddle was born and lived in Heaton, Northumberland and enlisted in Richmond. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Siddons, William Henry
Gunner 221652, "A" Bty. 291st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 29th September 1917. Aged 19. Native of Scarborough. Son of George Henry and Ellen Siddons, of 38, Vine St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Track “X” Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, B .5. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Simpson, Albert
Private 28934, 3rd Bn., Leicestershire Regiment. Died 21st February 1917. Aged 30. Son of Joseph and Sarah Simpson, of 1, Church Lane, Low Ousegate, York. Buried Fulford Cemetery, J. 3. Albert Simpson also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 38715. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Simpson, Alwynne James
Flight Cadet 7411, 18th Training Depot Station, Royal Air Force. Died 29th September 1918. Aged 20. Son of Henry and Annie Simpson, of 20, Spurriergate (over Woods), York. Buried Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, A. 136. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Simpson, Charles
Lance Corporal 2335, "C" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th July 1916. Aged 22. Son of Charles Henry and Elizabeth Simpson, of York. Buried Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authille Wood, Somme, France, II. K. 7. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Simpson, Eric
Sapper 237635, 103rd Signal Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 24th July 1919. Aged 20. Son of Mr. J. F. and Mrs. L. Simpson, of 42, Milton St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Archangel Memorial, Russian Federation.

Simpson, George Henry
Sapper 145570, 208th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 25th April 1917. Aged 29. Son of John Richard and Annie Elizabeth Simpson, of "The Firs," Bishopthorpe, York. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, II. D. 70. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial.

Simpson, Harry Garlick
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, M/3130, H.M. S/M. "E49" Royal Navy. Died 12th March 1917. Aged 29. Son of John Empson Simpson, of York, and the late Mary Louise Simpson. Commemorated Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, 23. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Simpson, John P.
Petty Officer 1st Class RFR/CH/B/1356. H.M.S. "Aboukir" Royal Navy. Died 22nd September 1914. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, 1. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth.

Simpson, Joseph Henry
Private 6195, 1st/5th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died of wounds 20th October 1916. Buried Hebuterne Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. R. 3. Joseph Simpson was born and enlisted in York.

Simpson, Lancelot James
Lance Corporal 50988, 2nd/5th Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 26th March 1918. Buried Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XX. D. 10. Lancelot Simpson was born and enlisted in York and also served in the Army Service Corps with the service number T4/088520. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in the King’s Book.

Simpson, Stanley
Corporal 200202, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 22nd November 1917. Aged 21. Son of Charles and Ellen Simpson, of 14, Rosary Terrace, Holgate Rd., York. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France, Panel 5. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Sims, William Ewart
Private 57686, 18th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action 23rd April 1917. Aged 27. Son of Mrs. M. Sims, of 20, Moss St., York, and the late Mr. E. Sims; husband of Annie Marshall Sims, of 66, Heneage Rd., Grimsby. A member of the Nottingham University O.T.C. A Commercial Artist. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 3. William Sims was born in York, lived in Sherwood and enlisted in Nottingham, he also served in the Army Cyclist Corps with the service number 410. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in the King’s Book.

Sissons, James Robert
Lance Corporal 39279, 9th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 10th October 1918. Aged 20. Son of Robert and Louisa Sissons, of 3, Garden Court, Hungate, York. Buried Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, I. A. 19 (shown as R Sissons on CWGC). James Sissons was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sissons, John George
Corporal 34325, 8th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 7th June 1917. Son of Mrs. A. J. Sissons, of 8, Howe St., Acomb, York, and the late John Sissons. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 36 and 55. John Sissons was born in Acomb and enlisted in York. Formerly 946, Northumberland Fusiliers. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Sissons, William
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Sissons, William Richard
Private 25419, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 24th August 1918. Aged 30. Son of William Sissons, of 8, Cromwell Rd., York, and the late Emily Sissons; husband of Ada May Sissons, of 4, Stonebow Lane, Fossgate, York. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 4. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Skelly, Tom
Corporal 15099, 2nd Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 1st October 1916. Aged 30. Son of Hannah Skelly, of 4, Hetherton St., Marygate, York. Buried Sofia War Cemetery, Bulgaria, I.F. 2. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Skelton, Cecil Harold
Private PO/494(S), Portsmouth Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry. Died 6th May 1915. Son of Mrs. J. H. Skelton, of 16, Jewbury, York. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 2 to 7 (shown as Cyril Skelton on CGWC). Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Skelton, Edmund
Lance Corporal 8216, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1915. Aged 36. Son of Edmund and Dinah Skelton, of Downhill St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 44 and 45. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Skerry, James Beadnell
Second Lieutenant 17th Bn., Middlesex Regiment. Killed in action 1st June 1916. Aged 27. Son of Henry Arthur and Mary Caroline Skerry, of "Brackenhill," Runfold, Farnham, Surrey. Born at York. Buried Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France, III. C. 2. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Skilbeck, Francis Wilson
Corporal C/12172, 21st Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 15th September 1916 [SDGW states 17th]. Aged 39. Son of Richard and Mary Jane Skilbeck; husband of Alice Skilbeck, of Springfield, The Green, Acomb, Yorks. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B. Commemorated on the Acomb and Acomb Methodist Church War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Skilbeck, Henry
Corporal 755327, "C" Bty. 34th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 29th March 1918. Aged 25. Son of William and Margaret Ann Skilbeck, of 18, Finsbury St., York School Master at Whitby. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France, P. VII. C. 8B. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Skrine, Thomas John
Private 25280, 119th Protection Coy., Royal Defence Corps. Died 7th February 1919. Aged 45. Husband of A. E. Skrine, of 2, Warwick St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Fulford Cemetery, G. 6. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Slimmon, Thomas
Company Serjeant Major 3/9429, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 22nd August 1915. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51. Thomas Slimmon was born in Dumfries and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Smallwood, Alfred
Lance Corporal 12836 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. Alfred Smallwood was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Smallwood, Tom
Private 11934, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 22nd February 1916. Buried Spoilbank Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. A. 2. Tom Smallwood was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Albert
Private 6435, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 28th October 1914. Aged 41. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 31. Albert Smith was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Albert
Private 32278, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 31st July 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21. John Smith was born in Acaster Malbis and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Arthur
Acting Bombardier L/19465, "A" Bty. 161st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 2nd April 1917. Buried Savy Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France, 2. Arthur Smith was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Smith, Arthur Basil
Lance Corporal 25055, 2nd Bn., Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 1st December 1917. Aged 21. Son of John Henry and Jane Smith, of 4, Colenso St., York. Buried Villers Hill British Cemetery, Villers-Guislain, Nord, France, VI. A. 6. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Bernard
Private 40270, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 4th October 1917. Aged 21. Son of Samuel and Mary Smith, of 19, Hartoft St., York. Buried Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XI. E. 6. Bernard Smith was born in Leeds, he lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Smith, Cecil
Sapper 159754, 84th Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 24th March 1918. Aged 22. Son of Mrs. E. A. Smith, of 52, Newboro' St., Bootham. York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 10 to 13. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Smith, Charles Stanley
Private 15963, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1915. Aged 34. Son of the late Isaac and Jane Smith. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 39 and 40. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Dennis Sunley
Private 81027, 1st/7th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 27th May 1918. Aged 19. Only son of Dennis Hebden Smith and Jane Smith, of 87, Cardigan Mount, Kirkstall Rd., Leeds. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Dennis Smith was born in York and enlisted in Leeds. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in the King’s Book.

Smith, E. L.
Air Mechanic 2nd Class 106372, No. 1 Wireless School, Royal Air Force. Died 3rd May 1918. Aged 23. Son of the late Annie V. Smith, of York. Buried Aldershot Military Cemetery, AD. 362.

Smith, Edward
Private 33170, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 8th November 1916. Aged 29. Son of William Smith, of High Dunsforth, Great Ouseburn, York. Buried Sailly-au-Bois Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. D. 7. Edward Smith was born in York, enlisted in Ripon and lived in High Dunsforth. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in the King’s Book.

Smith, Frederick William
Captain 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th April 1916. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. A. 31. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, George
Corporal 3434, 15th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 23rd July 1918. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. Rose Hannah Smith, of 10, Silver St., Groves, York. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, France.

Smith, George
Private 7809, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 19th December 1915. Buried Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. B. 6. George Smith was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, George G.
Gunner 49943, 59th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 20th July 1916. Buried Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, Plot 1. Row E. Grave 14. Commemorated on the Fulford Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Smith, Harry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a driver. No information currently.

Smith, Harry
Private 44618, 9th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 16th April 1917. Aged 26. Son of John Lister Smith and Mary Smith of 1, Milton St., York; husband of Lillie Smith, of 36, Shambles, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. Commemorated on the Fulford Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Smith, Isaac
Private 7065, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds 14th November 1914. Aged 32. Son of Isaac and Annie Smith, of 12, Lower Eldon St., York. Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. C. 31. Commemorated in the King’s Book.
Smith, John
Chief Engineer S.S. "Upcerne" (London), Mercantile Marine. Died 28th April 1918. Aged 56. Husband of Margaret Smith, of 62, Bishopsthorpe Rd., York. Born at Newcastle. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Smith, John Arthur
Private 32278, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 31st July 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21. John Smith was born in Acaster Malbis and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, John Clement
Private 41632, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 5th October 1917. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XX. K. 2. John Smith was born in Crayke and enlisted in York, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 24913. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, John William
Serjeant 200819, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st November 1918, Aged 21. Son of Edwin Percy and Jessie Smith, of 32, Richmond St., Hallfield Rd., York. Buried Auberchicourt British Cemetery, Nord, France, II. F. 16. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Smith, Percy
Stoker 1st Class K/5374, H.M.S. "Queen Mary", Royal Navy. Died on 31st May 1916. Grandson of Mary Smith, of Butts House, Bootham Stray, Wigginton Rd., York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 19. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Ralph Milbanke
Rifleman R/17323, 17th Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Die 20th September 1917. Aged 31. Son of A. Smith, of Moor Lea Cottage, Dringhouses, York, and the late Charles R. Smith. Buried Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XX. H. 15. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Richard Ernest
Private 33359, "E" Coy., Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 20th November 1914. Son of Annie Margaret Newby (formerly Smith), of Garrow Hill Cottage, Heslington Rd., York, and the late William Henry Smith. Buried Aldershot Military Cemetery, Hampshire, AF. 1758. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Robert Henry
Private 16762, 1st Bn., Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 21st November 1914. Aged 19. Son of Mrs. Mary Lindo, of 6A, Lower Pennyman St., North Ormesby, Middlesbrough. Buried Zandvoorde British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. B. 2. Robert Smith was born in York and enlisted in Middlesbrough. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in the King’s Book.

Smith, Robert Ronald Tate
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lieutenant. No information currently.

Smith, Samuel
Private 91290, 11th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment), formerly 101426, RAMC. Killed in action 23rd October 1918. Aged 38. Son of Mrs. James Smith; husband of Maria Smith, of Mappleton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Native of Mayfield, Ashbourne. Buried Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, Nord, France, IV. B. 1. Samuel Smith enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Michael le Belfry Church War Memorial.

Smith, Stanley Robert
Gunner 312062, 1st/1st (West Riding) Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 17th January 1918. Aged 24. Son of Harry and Elizabeth Smith; husband of Mildred Smith, of 21, Falsgrave Crescent, York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXVI. C.C. 11A. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smith, Thomas
Gunner 104012, 304th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 8th June 1918. Buried Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, R. 28. Thomas Smith was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book. Possibly commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Smith, William
Lance Corporal 1599, 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 31st October 1915. Aged 21. Son of William and S. M. Smith, of Toft Green, York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. C. 9. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial and the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in the King’s Book.

Smith, William Henry
Serjeant 3/9344, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 31st July 1917. Aged 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, of 23, Farrar St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Road) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Smithyes, William J.
Thought to be private 88073, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 21st July 1920. Buried Peshawar (Left) B.C. VIII. 453 and commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), India, Face 1. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Smorfit, Robert Henry
Rifleman 57306, 2nd/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 22nd November 1917. Aged 28. Husband of Mrs. Florence Smorfit, of 6, Wide Yard, Hungate, York. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France, Panel 5. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Snowball, Louis
Driver CHT/1052, Base H.T. Depot (Salonika), Army Service Corps. Died at sea 2nd June 1917. Commemorated Chatby Memorial, Egypt. Louis Snowball was born and lived in York and enlisted in Westow.

Snowden, George Fred.
Private 19605, 1st/4th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 26th March 1918. Aged 20. Son of William and Annie Snowden, of 6, Dale St., Nunnery Lane, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 27 and 28. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Snowden, John Robert
Lance Corporal 9840, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 6th October 1914. Aged 24. Son of Mr. F. Snowden, of 38, Finsbury St., Bishopsthorpe Rd., York. Buried St. Nazaire (Toutes-Aides) Cemetery, Loire-Atlantique, France, D. 65. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Snowden, Robert William
Corporal 235071, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 6th September 1917. Buried Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais, France, IV. B. 71. Robert Snowdon was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Snowden, Robert William
Private 17515, 8th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 27th September 1917. Aged 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Snowden, of 6, Dale St., Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. F. 21. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Solk, Samuel Louis
Serjeant 27006, 4th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action 17th April 1918. Buried Meteren Military Cemetery, Nord, France, II. K. 269. Samuel Solk was born, lived and enlisted in York.

Sollitt, Edward
Private 50228, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 9th April 1917. Buried Roclincourt Valley Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. D. 12. Edward Sollitt was born in York and enlisted in Acomb. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Sollitt, Joseph
Private 12261, 2nd Bn., Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 4th August 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 15 C. Joseph Sollitt was born in Hull and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sollitt, Thomas Henry
Private 42198, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds 23rd December 1917. Buried Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France, V. C. 13. Thomas Sollitt was born and enlisted in York, he previously served in the Northumberland Fusiliers with the service number 32/776.

Southwood, Sidney
Private 7209, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 12th March 1915. Aged 25. Son of Charles and Jemima Southwood, of York. Buried Estaires Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, III. B. 17. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Sparling, Reginald Baker
Signaller 312472, 1st/1st West Riding Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 8th February 1919. Aged 22. Son of Mr. J. B. and Mrs. M. H. Sparling, of "Belleville," Chestnut Avenue, York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. B. Grave 3. 3729. Commemorated on the St Michael Le Belfry Church War Memorial, the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth (as Sparing) and in The King’s Book.

Speck, Henry Percival
Acting Bombardier 47351, 211th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 17th June 1917. Aged 28. Son of John and Margaret Speck, of York; husband of E. Speck, of 30, Upper Newborough St., Bootham, York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XV. F. 9A. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial.

Speck, Robert Henry
Private 241597, 1st/5th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 20th September 1916. Son of the late John Speck. Buried Serre Road Cemetery, No. 1, Pas de Calais, France, V. H. 7. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial.

Spence, Anthony Crosby
Gunner 152412, "B" Bty. 113th Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 15th October 1918. Buried Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Moorslede, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. D. 36. Anthony Spence was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Spence, Henry
Gunner 70091, 368th Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 27th June 1915. Aged 22. Son of William Spence, of Sheriff Hutton, York. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 21 and 22. Henry Spence was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Spencer, Edward Daniel
Private 3457, 2nd Bn., Scots Guards. Killed in action 28th October 1914. Buried Zandvoorde British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. J. 14. Edward Spencer was born in Hastings and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Spencer, John Edward
Private 13427, 8th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 16th June 1916. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VIII. A. 30.
Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Spofforth, Edward Reginald
Lieutenant 5th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 2nd March 1916. Aged 24. Son of Mary D. and the late Edward Spofforth, of York. Buried Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. G. 27. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stabler, Robert Hildreth
Corporal 201914, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 17th February 1917. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Robert Stabler was born in York and lived in Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Stabler, Thomas William
Private 71019, 103rd Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died of wounds 29th April 1917. Aged 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Stabler, of 11, Redeness St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried St. Nicolas British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. H. 13. Thomas Stabler also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 25505. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Stacey, John Henry
Private 201536, "C" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 1st November 1918. Aged 29. Husband of Gladys Beatrice Dickinson (formerly Stacey), of 138, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, Heworth, York. Buried in York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 9. 2611. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Stamp, Tom Wade
Lance Serjeant 7865, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 18th April 1915. Aged 41. Brother of Mr. R. W. Stamp, of 36, Newton St., Gorton, Manchester. Native of York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 22. Thomas Wade Stamp was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Cuthberts Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Stanger, George
Private 69812, 13th Field Amb., Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 9th November 1918. Aged 29. Son of James and Alice Stanger, of York; husband of Gertrude Stanger, of 2, Middle Eldon St., York. Buried Pont-sur-Sambre Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, A. 15. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stead, Frank
Private 2261, "D" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 18th August 1915. Aged 21. Son of Elizabeth Cundell and the late Francis Stead, of Selby. Buried Hospital Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, B. 21. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stead, John William
Lance Corporal 242298, 1st/4th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 10th November 1918. Aged 21. Son of Thomas and Kate Stead, of 49, Newbro' St., York. Native of York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XLIX. E. 27. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Stead, Louis Stephen
Lance Corporal 25425, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 16th August 1917. Buried Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XXV. C. 12. Louis Stead was born in Poppleton and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Stead, Thomas
Private 9518, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 13th October 1915. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51. Thomas Stead was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book. Possibly commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Stead, Tom
Commemorated in the King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Steel, William
Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial. No information currently

Stephenson, Alfred
Private 46036, 7th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 25th March 1918. Aged 19. Son of Thomas and Eliza Stephenson, of 13, Railway Terrace, Holgate, York. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 8. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Stephenson, Maynard
Private 24972, 13th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 8th September 1916. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France, Bay 5. Maynard Stephenson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stephenson, Thomas
Rifleman 235222, 2nd/7th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 10th April 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Thomas Stephenson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stephenson, Thomas Edward
Lance Corporal 201199, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th July 1918. Aged 22. Son of Thomas and Eliza Stephenson, of 13, Railway Terrace, Holgate, York. Buried Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France, II. F. 1. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Stevenson, Betty
Civilian Young Men's Christian Association. Died 30th May 1918. Aged 21. Croix de Guerre avec Palme (France). Daughter of Arthur G. and Catherine Grace Stevenson, of Harrogate, Yorks. Born at York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XXVIII. M. 6. Commemorated on the Harrogate War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Stevenson, George Francis
Serjeant 10680, 1st Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 11th August 1915. Aged 19. Son of Emma Stevenson, of 28, Haverhill Rd., Balham, London, and the late Pipe Major Stevenson (1st Bn. K.O.S.B.). Born in the Regiment at York. Buried Hill 10 Cemetery, Turkey, V. B. 2. George Stevenson was born in York, lived and enlisted in Khartoum.

Stewart, Charles
Gunner 152809, "B" Bty. 331st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 21st March 1918. Aged 29. Husband of Emily Stewart, of 36, Curzon Terrace, The Mount, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 7 to 10. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stewart, John
Private 37140, 9th Bn., South Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 18th September 1916. Aged 28. Son of James and Sarah Stewart; husband of Edith Stewart, of 1, Granville Terrace, Hull Rd., York. Born at York. Commemorated Doiran Memorial, Greece. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate (shown as John Steward) and in the King’s Book.

Stier, John Henry
Private 1498, 4th Bn., Guards Machine Gun Regiment, formerly 14881 Coldstream Guards. Killed in action 30th March 1918. Aged 34. Husband of Blanche Stier, of 7, James St., Lawrence St., York. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 1. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stimpson, Walter
Lance Serjeant 201489, 2nd/6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 13th September 1917. Buried Favreuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 15. Walter Stimpson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stockdale, John Thomas
Private 48029, 2nd Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 28th September 1918. Buried Flesquieres Hill British Cemetery, Nord, France, I. G. 8. John Stockdale was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stockell, R.
Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate. No information currently.

Stokes, Alfred
Private 32649, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 18th October 1916. Aged 36. Son of Mrs. Eliza Stokes. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D. Alfred Stokes was born in Woolwich and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Storry, Cedric William Jubb
Private 425666, 31st Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment). Died 12th July 1916. Aged 26. Son of Richard and Sara Ann Storry (nee Jubb); husband of Jessie E. Storry, of East End, Sheriff Hutton, Yorkshire, England. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VII. C. 16. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Story, Walter J.
Driver T4/040069, 4th Aux. Horse Transport Coy., Army Service Corps. Died 8th January 1917. Aged 29. Son of James B. and Mary J. Story, of 45, Farrar St., York. Buried Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, France, III. A. 7. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Stott, William Charles Herbert
Second Lieutenant, 3rd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 29th September 1918. Aged 39. Son of William Frederic and Alice Stott; husband of Agnes Louisa Stott, of 4, St. Peter's Terrace, Clifton, York. Buried Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, Somme, France, A. 3.

Stratford, Frederick Ernest
Private 230871, 2nd Bn., London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Died 11th July 1916. Aged 21. Son of Mr. C. and Mrs. K. Stratford, of 25, Gordon St., Heslington Rd., York. Buried Caudry Old Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, A. 13. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in the King’s Book.

Strodder, William Henry Morton
Gunner 207673, 71st Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 18th October 1918. Aged 19. Son of William Morton Strodder and Annie Elizabeth Strodder, of 12, White Cross Rd., York. Buried Premont British Cemetery, Aisne, France, V. A. 18. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Stroughair, Stanley
Rifleman G/1570, 11th Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 4th September 1916. Aged 21. Son of the late Robert Rymer Stroughair and Jessie Stroughair. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B. Stanley Stroughair was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Suffield, John Henry
Private 30798, 8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. Died 15th February 1920. Aged 21. Son of Thomas and Jessie Suffield, of 106, Fern Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Born at Nether Poppleton, York. Buried Nether Poppleton (St. Everilda) Churchyard, near South-West corner of Church.

Suffield, Percy Alexander
Gunner 143566, 100th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 23rd February 1918. Buried Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France, VI. A. 33. Percy Suffield enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sullivan, Francis
Possibly Private 23284, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st November 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Francis Sullivan was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Sullivan, Michael
Private 14096, "B" Coy. 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1915. Aged 38. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, of 5, Ebor Buildings, Goodramgate, York; husband of Ellen Sullivan, of 12, St. Maurice's Rd., Monkgate, York. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 39 and 40.

Sunley, James
Private 3704, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th July 1916. Aged 21. Son of Ernest G. and Margaret Sunley, of 78, Lowther St., York. Buried A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, XV. H. 31. James Sunley was born in Kirbymoorside and lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sunley, Victor Oswald
Private 27258, 10th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 29th August 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. Victor Sunley was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Sunman, Frederick
Private 13404, 12th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 30th September 1915. Aged 32. Son of William and Lizzie Sunman, of York, husband of Annie Sunman, of 674, Gallowgate, Glasgow. Buried Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. E. 68. Frederick Sunman was born in York, enlisted in Leith and lived in Glasgow.

Sutcliffe, George Edward
Private 35086 2nd/6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 13th September 1917. Aged 39. Son of William and Frances Maria Sutcliffe, of Boroughbridge, Yorks; husband of Alice Sutcliffe, of 1, Eastern Terrace, Heworth, York. Buried Favreuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 19. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth and in the King’s Book.

Sutton, Arthur Morwood
Private 32486, 14th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 26th October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 23 to 28 and 163A. Arthur Sutton was born in Hunmanby, enlisted in York and lived in New Earswick, he also served in the Lancers with the service number 4411. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sutton, Charles Ernest
Commemorated on Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book as a sergeant. No information currently.

Sutton, Charles Frederick
Private 9826, 11th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in Action 28th June 1918. Buried Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin, Nord, France, I. A. 18. Charles Sutton was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sutton, John Ernest
Bombardier 57442, 24th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 27th February 1916. Aged 20. Son of Mrs. A. Sutton, of 3, Holly Terrace, New Walk, York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. D. 37A. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Swaby, Charles Reginald
Private 35174, 137th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 27th June 1917. Aged 24. Son of C. Swaby, of St. John St., The Groves, York; husband of M. A. Swaby, of 60, Linton St., Poppleton Rd., York. Buried Loos British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XIX. D. 18. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and St Paul’s Church, Holgate War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Swales, Arthur Burley
Private 238252, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 29th September 1918. Aged 25. Son of John R. Swales, of 17, Low Ousegate, York. Buried Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, Pas de Calais, France, II. K. 29. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth and in the King’s Book.

Swann, Bertie
Corporal M2/074977, 986th M.T. Coy. (3rd Water Tank Coy.), Army Service Corps. Killed in action 3rd September 1918. Buried Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, Pas de Calais, France, I. J. 11. Bertie Swann was born and lived in York, he enlisted in London. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Swetenham, Foster
Major 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Killed in action 28th August 1914. Aged 38. Husband of Muriel Gladys Swetenham. Served in the South African War. Buried Moy-de-L'Aisne Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France, South-West corner. Commemorated in the King’s Book.

Sykes, Benjamin Arthur
Private 889, 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars. Died 13th May 1915. Aged 30. Son of William Henry and Annie Sykes of Acomb, Yorkshire. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Addenda Panel 60. Commemorated in the King’s Book.