DANBY, James of Sowerby, Yorkshire Band Sergeant of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Born June 15th 1855 and died February 13th 1898. Erected by his comrades. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire.
STEPHENSON, John William , Private 237, 4th Yorkshire Regiment, died 13th January 1916 aged 36 He was the son of George and Jane, of Norby, Thirsk, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire.
SMITH, Alexander, Leading Aircraftman 1020713, Royal Air Force (VR) died 3rd February 1945 aged 36. He was the son of Alexander and Caroline and the husband of Ethel May, of Norby, Thirsk. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire along with his wife.
DANBY, Cyril, Private, G/44233, 23rd Middlesex Regiment, formerly 4375, Durham Light Infantry killed in action in France March 22nd 1918 aged 24. he was the son of James and Mary Ann of Sowerby, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire.
His late...
CLARKSON, Herbert, Private 1/47203, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly C/12574, King's Royal Rifle Corps, died 22nd July 1918 aged 22. He was the son of John and Jane Elizabeth of St James Green, Thirsk, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was a Tea Grocers apprentice. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery...
UTLEY, Arthur Frankland, Bandsman 318002 470th Coy, Labour Corps, formerly 3/9223, Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd April 1918 aged 40. he was the husband of Effie of 10, North Eastern Terrace, Dringhouses, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire. Some notes from what remains of...
SMEDLEY, William Alan, Driver, T/11425063 606 Coy (M.T.) Royal Army Service Corps, of Brook House, Ingramgate, Thirsk died 16th December 1946 aged 23 at the Military Hospital, Catterick Camp, Yorkshire. He was the son of William, (Egg merchant) and Ruth. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire
ROBSON, George, Leading Aircraftman 952840, Royal Air Force (VR) died 2nd May 1942 aged 26. He was the son of George Robson and of Jane Robson (nee Welsh)and husband of Margaret Elizabeth Robson, of Thirsk. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire. with his wife who died in 1972.
Mc GARRY, James, Private 4830, 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment, died 19th September 1919 aged 48. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of John and Anne McGarry, of Thirsk and husband of Amy Helena Dukes (formerly McGarry), of Willow Farm, Scagglethorpe, Malton, Yorks. King and Queen's South...
KILPATRICK, Leslie Charles, Sergeant, Wireless Operator, Air Gunner 2206500, Royal Air Force (VR), died 30th March 1944. He was the son of Robert and Annie of Thirsk. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire
HORNER, George Henry, Private S4/161848, Reserve Supply Personnel Depot (Prees Heath) Royal Army Service Corps. He died 19th April 1918 aged 38 at Prees Heath Hospital, Whitchurch, Shropshire. He was the son of William James (Butcher) and Mary Ann, of Market Place Thirsk and husband of Isabel...
HARKER, Maurice, Sergeant, Pilot 147379, Royal Air Force (VR) died 3rd May 1943 aged 21. He was the son of George and Florence of Thirsk. He is at rest in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire.
WELLS, William, Corporal 104170, 300th Electrical and Mechanical Coy, Royal Engineers, died at Bangalore India, 30th October 1918 aged 30. He was the son of John and Sarah of Long Street, Thirsk and husband of Jessie Ida King (formerly Wells), of 45A, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire...
DRAKE, George, Flying Officer, Navigator 136363, 166 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) killed in action 16th December 1943 aged 20. He is commemorated on the memorial of his grandparents Henry and Ellen Rose of Thirsk who are buried in Thirsk Cemetery, Yorkshire and he is at rest in Hanover War...
LEE, Harry, who fought for King and Country. Born January 26th 1884 and died in the Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Orpington, Kent 4th August 1924. He was the son of Robert and Jane of Thirsk, Yorkshire. At the time of his death he was living at Market Place, Thirsk . His effects went to his...
BELL, Jack, Chief Engineer, Royal Navy, drowned 28th September 1918 aged 30. He was the son of John and Ann of Mill Gate, Thirsk and brother ofHerbert who also fell. His occupation in 1911 was a Motor Fire Engine Driver and he was living at 39, Park Street, Leeds. CWGC have, Chief Motor...
BELL, Herbert, Chief Engineer, Royal Navy drowned July 29th 1918 aged 23.
He was the son of John and Ann of Mill Gate, Thirsk and brother of Jack who also fell. His occupation in 1911 was a Cycle and Motor Repairers Apprentice to his father who was a Cycle and Master Agent and repairer. CWGC...
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