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Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Adamson James 647 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Manchester 8th Battalion Private 270185 Husband of Edith Occupation in 1911 Census - No Edward Regiment. (Territorial). Ellen Adamson of General Labourer (Lead Boltsburn, Rookhope Production Worker) - Also 2/6th Manchester Regiment (270185) Private & 24th Manchester Regiment (270185) Agar James 422 Frosterley R.O.D. Royal Acting 109534 No Robert Engineers (Railways) Corporal (253003)

Airey John 400 The Butts Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 11th Battalion Sergeant 13665 ( No (Pioneers) 9/13054) Alderson John 338 Stanhope Station Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 21 Battalion Private 21/292 Son of William & Occupation on enlistment - No George Terrace Infantry (Reserve), Jane Ann Alderson Limestone Quarry Clerk of Station Terrace, Stanhope

Allan Joshua 710 Wolsingham Wolsingham Argyll & Sutherland 2nd Battalion Lance 1447 Yes Joseph Highlanders Sergeant (F.M.P.)

Allen James 507 23/02/1916Bedlington 19Forrest Wolsingham Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 1st Foot Private 33209 Son of Andrew & Occupation on enlistment - Pen Lodge Battalion Agnes Allen of Miner(Putter) - Joined 24th Wolsingham Hall, May 1918 - Previously of Wolsingham Allinson William 463 06/10/1916Newcastle 36Angate Wolsingham Wolsingham Yorkshire Regiment 3rd Battalion Private 38357 Husband of Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (7) Street Margaret Alinson of Labourer - Discharged Angate Street, 10/12/1917 being not fit for Wolsingham active service Allinson John 711 Wolsingham 29 Wolsingham 14349 Yes Thomas (F.M.P.) Allison Joseph 648 St. Johns 29/04/1915 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison 115th. Heavy. Gunner 56684 Son of John & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Nixon Chapel Chapel Artillery Battrey Margaret Ann Horseman on Farm Boarding Allison of Low at Billing Shields Farm, Chesters, St. Johns Eastgate - Served in France Chapel Ambler Willie 464 30/01/1917Bishop 21 Market Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 47th (Home Private 316908 Son of John Ambler Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Auckland Place Infantry Service of Market Place, Clerk Employment Wolsingham Company) Angus George 103 01/11/1914 22 Westgate Westgate Westgate Durham Light 6th Battalion Captain Son of Michael Occupation on Enlistment - No Roddam House Infantry Garthorn & Frances Solicitor - Awarded Military Angus of Westgate Cross in June 1916 for his House, Westgate bravery in rescuing men buried in a collapsed trench near Ypres - During the Second World War commanded the 16th (Weardale) Battalion Durham Home Guard. Armer William 417 18/08/1915London 46Glebe Frosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers 4th Labour Pioneer 115587 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) Terrace (Pioneers) Battalion Hannah Armer of Quarryman - Embarked with Glebe Terrace, B.E.F. 20/8/1915 - Attached Frosterley for duty with Bell Brothers Ltd, Stanhope5/10/1916

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Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Armer Wiliam 712 18/08/1915Wolsingham 46Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 4th Labour Pioneer 115587 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes Street Batallion Anna Armer of Quarryman with Bell Brothers Anngate Street, at Stanhope, living at Glebe Wolsingham terrace, Frosterley - Transferred to Quarry work with Bell Bro, Stanhope (4/10/1916 - 17/6/1918) were he received a double hernia - Transferred to Reserves "Class Z" (8/2/1919)

Armoury Robert 339Stanhope 18/09/1915Bishop 40 Ravensfield Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 3/6th Battalion Private 4303 Brother of George Embodied 18/9/1915 - Yes (25) Auckland Infantry Armory of Released for munitions work Ravensfield, with Mrs Ord & Maddison Stanhope Ltd, Layburn, Yorks. Ganister Quarry, Stanhope (3/4/1916)

ArmstrongFredrick 33 Queens Wearhead Heatherycleugh London Regiment 5 Battalion/1st 45302 Nephew of James Occupation in 1911 Census - No Head Hotel line (London Henry Armstrong of Un-Employed living at the Rifle Brigade) Queens Head Hotel, Queens Head Hotel, Wearhead Wearhead Armstrong George 337 20/01/1914 Stanhope 17 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 4th Battalion Private 202339 Son of Elizabeth Born 1897 - Occupation on Yes (34) William Infantry Armstrong of Enlistment - Sorter in Quarry - Crawleyside, Transferred to 2/4th Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment (5913) Captured 23/3/1918 at Masy Detained at Famlein returned to Home 8/12/1918

ArmstrongOliver 659 22/11/1915 Paragon Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 16th Battalion Private 1396 Also 26th & 1st No Street Fusiliers (Newcastle Northumberland Fusiliers. Commercials). (16/1396) - Served in France

Atkinson Cecil 104 Station Westgate Westgate Northumberland (Hussars). Trouper 270998 Son of William & Died 14th January 1959 at No Herbert House Yeomanry Headquarters Jessie Atkinson of Leeds Station House, Westgate Atkinson Jonathan 340 Stanhope Stanhope No Backhouse George 341 Boston Spa, 19/04/1915 Bondisle Stanhope Stanhope Army Cycle Corp Warent 2907 Son of John & Emily Occupation in 1911 Census - No Edward Yorkshire Terrace Officer Backhouse Primary School Teacher at Stanhope C of E school - Commissioned to D.L.I. 29/07/1915 - Previously Regiment Northumbrian D C C - Later Machine Gun Corp

Bainbridge William 106 Dalehead Westgate Westgate Northumberland Labour Corp Sapper 247646 Son of Thomas & 18/09/1976 Westgate Occupation in 1911 Census - No James Fusilers Margaret Bainbridge Farmers son aged 18 of Dalehead Farm, Westgate

Bainbridge Henry 167 30/11/1915 Stanhope 38 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Tank Corp 22nd Light Tank Private 313192 Husband of Pricilla Occupation on enlistment - Yes (14) Dawson Battalion Bainbridge of Front Master Painter- Previously Street, Stanhope with D.L.I. Discharged 1913 - Never served in France (with reserves until end of war)

Bainbridge Joseph 342 Stanhope 20/04/1915 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/6th Battalion C.Q.M.S. 408 Son of Sarah Occupation on enlistment - No Thomas Infantry Elizabeth Bainbridge House Painter aged 30 - of Front Street, Achieved rank of Company Stanhope Quartermaster Sergeant - Discharged 28/1/1924

Baker John 670 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 204th Seige. Gunner 113639 (8) No Artillery Battry Batty William 650 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 3rd Battalion Lieutenant Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - Arnold M.C. Infantry (Reserve) Mary Jane Batty of Architects Assistant living at Ivy House, Hull - Attended Woodhouse Wolsingham Grove School in Yorkshire as a Border (1901 Census)

Batty Joseph 679 Wolsingham Ivy House, Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Lieutenant Son of Thomas & 02/07/1974 Hale Barns, Occupation in 1911 Census - No Collinson West End Infantry Mary J Batty of West Cheshire Jewellers Assistant living at End, Wolsingham 54, Briggate, Leeds - Also Royal Air Force (Lieutenant) Squadron No. 102

Batty Arthur 680Wolsingham 04/01/1918Leeds 2954, BriggateLeeds Wolsingham Army Service Corps Expiditionary Private M2/101084 Husband of Edith Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (14) Dudley Force Canteen Ellan Batty (Wilson) Jewellers Assistant - of 61, Clarendon Occupation on enlistment - Road, Leeds Salesman - Married 16 June 1917 at Leeds

Baty Alfred 34 Killhope Killhope Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Driver 115052 Son of Mary Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Baty of Killhope Lead Ore Washer aged 18

Baty Thomas 344 Newfield Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 1/5th Battalion Private 46529 Son of Jane Baty of Occupation in 1911 Census - Henry Farm Fusiliers (Territorial). Newfield Farm, Son working on Farm - Also Stanhope 24th/27th Northumberland Fusiliers Baty George 530 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Royal Air Force Squadron no. Air 79685 Son of Thomas Occupation in 1911 Census - No Vickers 89 Mechanic Dickenson & Hannah Student 3rd Class Baty of Boltsburn, Rookhope

Baty George 531 Broad Dale Rookhope Wolsingham Durham Light 20th Batallion Private 20/845 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No William House Infantry Ann Baty of Lead Ore Dresser, Weardale Broardale House, Lead Company Rookhope Baylis John 459 13/12/1915Sunderland 304, Ridley Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 3/7th Battalion Private 6036 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (19) Wilfred Building Infantry (307228) Baylis of 3, Glebe General Dealer & Sub View, Frosterley Postmaster - Wounded in France (Shrapnel wound in Left Hand 12/4/1917 - Transferred to West Yorkshire Regiment 1/7 T.F. 28/7/1916

Beadle Alfred 345 Wear Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 20th Batallion Private 205062 Son of Annie Beadle Occupation in 1911 Census - No Edward Terrace Infantry & 7th Battalion of Wear Terrace, Washer at Spar Mine aged 15- Stanhope Also 89148 (Royal Defence Corp) Beadle Thomas 532 Upper Town Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Battery no. 192 Gunner 64441 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Gibson Artillery (Heavy) Lucy Beadle of Cartman in Ganister Quarry - Upper Town, Born at Westgate Wolsingham

Bee John 453 04/01/1916 28 Harthopebu St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy K30236 Occupation on enlistment - William rn Chapel Watchmaker - Served on "Victory 11" & "Princess Royal" Bell John 35 Low Allers Cowshill Heatherycleugh Labour Corp 365064 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Charles Caroline Bell of Low Feeding Whinstone Crusher Grain, Cowshill at Cowshill aged 18 (1901 Census)

Bell John Joseph 37 21/10/1916 18Copthill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 38919 Son of Annie Bell of Occupation on enlistment - Copthill, Cowshill Labourer -Served in France - Wounds (Gunshot Wound to arms & shrapnel to Right Buttocks - Pension received from 18/10/1918 22s

Bell Thomas 38 Lanehead Heatherycleugh Duke of Wellington’s 39668 (West Riding Regiment).

Bell Roger 346 Shittlehope Stanhope Stanhope South Irish Horse Private H/73358 burn Bell S 347 Stanhope Bell Thomas 376 16/09/1914Stockton 20West Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/5th Battalion Private 2718 Gunshot wound to eye Yes (28) Sidney Terrace Infantry (202712) 20/6/1915 admitted to hospital at Ypres - 1/9/1915 Transferred to Horse Transport- Later lived at Fairfield Cottages, Stanhope - Also mentioned on Heatherycleugh Roll of Honour

Bell Thomas 533 9, Durham Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Private 250314 Son of Thomas & Scholar on the 1911 Census - No Road Infantry Mary Jane Bell of Also 2nd Royal Dublin Durham Road, Fusiliers (43867) Wolsingham Bell George 534 Daddry St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Lincolnshire Private 40954 Also 1st North Staffordshire No Thomas Shield Chapel Regiment Regiment (37266)

Bellamy Alfred 430 The Batts Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillary Driver 111415 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Jane Maria Bellamy Limestone Quarryman aged of Frosterley 24

Bennet Henry 39 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Machine Gun Corp Private 156087 Best George 348 26/03/1914Stanhope 21Paragon Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 6/1822 Son of John Best of Occupation at Enlisting - Yes William Street Infantry Crosshill, Stanhope Quarryman with Bell Brothers - Discharged from service due to being no longer physically fit for war service (Hernia) 5th July 1915 from Hornsey

Best Joseph 349 07/07/1908 Rippon 20 Paragon Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 446 (250010) Son of John Best of Occupation at Enlisting - Yes Pattinson Street Infantry Crosshill, Stanhope Quarryman with Bell Brothers - Continually in D.L.I. from 1908-1919. Wounded 24/4/1915 (Gunshot wound to Left Hand)

Best Thomas 454 24Heather Stanhope Stanhope 23rd Provisional "A" Company Private 1822 Occupation on enlistment - William View Battalion Quarryman - Territorial Force - Discharged as being unfit for war service 5/8/1915 (Vautral Hernia) done prior to war service in 1913 when he had a appendicitis

Bewley John James 508 23/06/1917Newcastle & 17 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Coldstream Guards Reserve Guardsman 1469 (28108) Son of Matthew Occupation on enlistment - Pen (13) Horn Wolsingham Battalion William & Louisa Fitter & Turner (Apprentice) Bewley of East End, at Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham Wolsingham - did not serve overseas and was demobilised 31/3/1920 - Re enlisted with D.L.I. - 6th Battalion (No 4440279) 7/7/921 then living at Melbourne Place, Wolsingham - Discharged at his own request 1/7/1922

Blades John 350 23/01/1912Stanhope 1712, West Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 25051(1458) Son of William Isaac Occupation at Enlisting - Yes (48) Richard Terrace Infantry Blades of 12, West Quarryman - Gunshot Wound Terrace, Stanhope to leg 28/4/1915 also Cellulitis in Foot - 27th June 1916 - Admitted to hospital for bayonet wound to right eyeball whilst in the trenches in France

Blades William 351 12, West Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 22nd Service Private 22/754 Son of William Isaac Occupation in 1911 Census - No Hodgson Terrace Infantry Battalion Blades of 12, West Limestone Quarryman aged Terrace, Stanhope 19

Boal John 713 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Alexandra, Princess 3rd Batallion 39612 Yes of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Bolam James 651Buffalo, U.S.A. 15, Lister Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air 106315 Son of Elizabeth Jane Born in Buffalo, U.S.A. 1896 - Yes (FOLD Cansfield Terrace Mechanic (401146) Bolam of East End, Occupation in 1911 Census - II) 2nd Class Wolsingham Apprentice Fitter & Turner at Steelworks Bowe John 509 01/01/1916Bishop 33 Angate Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 16th Battalion Private 22/381 Son of Dennis & Occupation on enlistment - Pen (8) Auckland Street, East Infantry Elizabeth Bowe of Labourer at Limestone Quarry End East End, - Discharged 13th July 1916 Wolsingham for not likely to become an efficient soldier due to being unable to do any work after a fall from a horse 10 years age causing his left arm to be broken and never repaired fully - Absent without leave on several occasions

Bowe James 535 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Home Service Private 483873 Son of Dennis & Occupation in 1911 Census - Employment Elizabeth Bowe of Labourer at Steelworks Company no. East End, 525, Wolsingham Bowes John 186 31/01/1915 Cowshill 21 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 18th Service Private 1373 Son of Emerson Born in Dipton - 1911 Census Yes Philipson Infantry Battalion Bowes of Lanehill, Living at Lanehill and working Ireshopeburn as a Cartman for Whinstone Quarry - Served in Italy & France - Also 20th Battalion

Bowes James 465 01/04/1912 Wolsingham 19 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Lance 1588 Husband of Rhoda Occupation at Enlisting - Yes (18) Infantry Corporal (483873) Bowes of East End, Puddler with Rogerson & Wolsingham Sons Ltd, East End, Wolsingham (Steelworks) - Territorial Force - Served at home - Injured with "Synivitis Knee" sustained from a fall from horse & air raid at Margate Hospital - later serving with 525th Labour Corp Bowes William 536 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Siege Battery Gunner 348543 Son of Emerson At School on 1911 Census No Artillery no. 21 Bowes of Lanehill, Ireshopeburn Bowman John Whit 689 Rookhope Rookhope King’s Own Yorkshire 2nd Battalion 38807 Light Infantry (Pioneers).

Bradley Thomas H 40 Heatherycleugh No Briggs Ernest 702 Bridge Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 21st Battalion Private 31917 House Fusiliers (2 Tyneside Scottish) Briggs James 703 Bridge Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse Guards Guards Trooper 1606 William House Machine Gun Battalion Brogden Wilfred 105 Westgate Westgate Royal Air Force Private 308289 Son of Matthew & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Emily Ann Brogden Engine Cleaner aged 18 - Born of Westgate 8th July 1892 at Barnard Castle Brown Alfred 352 Stanhope Brown Charles 353 28/06/1918Sunderland 191, Paragon Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire & 4th Battalion Private 61589 Son of Harry Brown Occupation at Enlisting - Yes ( Street Lancashire of Paragon Street, Quarry Labourer - Posted to Stanhope France 7/11/1918 till 28/2/1919 Brown R 354 Stanhope

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Brown John Dryden 537 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Royal Fusiliers 12th Battalion Private G/5330 Son of John & Occupation in 1911 Census - No (1901) (Service) (1966) Isabella Brown of Driver at Coal Mine - 38, (235297) Boltsburn, Rookhope School Terrace, South Moor (1911 Census) - Also D.L.I. & Lancashire Fusiliers

Brown James 714 Wolsingham 28 Wolsingham Durham Light 4th, 7th 276298 Yes Infantry Battalion Bruce Charles 367 07/08/1915Bishop 21, Victoria Darlington Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 4170 Son of Fredrick Born 1896 - Territorial Force Yes Hobson Auckland Road Infantry (245082) William Bruce of Attestation - Served in France Fernleigh, Stanhope - Transferred to 11th Battalion D.L.I. 26/3/1917 - Wounded in Action (Gunshot Wound to Right Shoulder)

Burch William 715 17 Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps No 2nd Water Yes Tank Company M/315896

Burke Joseph 473 07/09/1914 33 Wolsingham Northumberland Private Husband of Mary Born in Wolsingham - Served Yes (16) Fusiliers Jane Burke of 50, in the East Yorkshire Huddlestone Street, Regiment & Labour Corp Cullercoates

Burn Joseph 667 Howden - le - 11/09/1915 High Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 19th Battalion Corporal 26985 Husband of Eliza Served in France - Also 14th No James Wear Fawnlees Infantry (Durham Burn of Fawnlees, Battalion D.L.I. Bantams). Wolsingham Burrup Joseph 393 07/09/1914 19The Batts Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 9th Battalion Private 13103 Son of Mary Burrup Occupation in 1911 Census - No of the Batts, Limestone Quarryman aged Frosterley 16 - later served in the 11th Battalion

Butterill John 705 24, High Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Ordnance Private O/39630 Esmond Street Corps Caldow Edward 674 Heatherlees Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Private M/2 166791 27/02/1964Chestergart No Cottage Transport h, Heavy Repair Wolsingha Shop No. 2 m Call Thomas 466 12/11/1914 Darlington 22 Garden Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 6th Heavy Gunner 52392 Son of William Call Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (16) Cottage Artillery Battrey (242415) of Garden Cottage, Labourer - Later Angate Wolsingham Street, Wolsingham (1919)

Carr Thomas 41 01/08/1916Farnborough 25Cowshill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Flying Corp 6th Battalion Private 663449 Son of John Thomas Occupation at Enlisting - Yes Post Office (61513) Carr of Cowshill Tailor for Sailmaker - (41011) Previously with 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (Territorial Force) for 4 years - Compulsory transferred to the 112th Training Reserve Battalion owing to the experience of service (6/6/1917) - Also served in the London Regiment, The Labour Corp, The Royal London Fusiliers & The Irish Connaught

Cave Ernest 392 Kiln House Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 5655 Husband of Hannah Occupation in 1911 Census - No George Cave of Kiln House, Limestone Quarryman aged Frosterley 30

Chapman Clarence 421 East End Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 1/6 Battalion Private 70686 Son of Robert & Occupation in 1911 Census - No (Batts) Infantry Mary Chapman Limestone Quarry Labourer aged 17 - Also served in the 14th & 9th D.L.I.

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Charlton George 42 Heatherycleugh Charlton Obadiah 539 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 9th Labour Pioneer 294414 Son of Phoebe Occupation in 1911 Census - No Corp (122651) Humble Masons Labourer Discharged Class Z 4/3/1919 - Born 1873 at Wolsingham

Clark Robert 538 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Cyclist Corps Canadian 6941 No Brown Cyclist Battalion no. 12

Clarkson William 429 16/10/1915Stockton 34Croft Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers No. 1 Depot Driver 111416 Husband of Sarah Occupation at Enlisting - Yes (14) Henry Terrace Artillary Elizabeth Clarkson of Quarryman - Posted as a Croft Terrace, driver with the B.E.F. Frosterley 16/3/1916 - Released for munitions duty with Bell Brothers, Parson Byres Quarry, Stanhope 16/10/1916 - Demobilised 14/12/1918 and living at Kiln Houses, Frosterley Cleasby Arnott 355 Cowgarth Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 5 Battalion 302017 Son of Wales & Also Labour Corp No 644416 No Hill Infantry (Reserve). (644416) Sophia Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope

Cleasby Gilbert 356 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope North Staffordshire 5th & 9th Private 51066 Son of John & Mary J No (Prince of Wales's) Battalion Cleasby of East Lane, Regiment Stanhope

Cleasby John 357 Cowgarth Stanhope Stanhope Sherwood Foresters 106142 Son of Wales & Hill Sophia Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope

Cleasby Wales 358 19/04/1915 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6 Battalion Private 2293 Husband of Sophia Occupation in 1911 Census - No Infantry (Territorial) (250191) Cleasby of East Lane, Limestone Quarryman aged Stanhope 40 - Served in France and also with Labour Corp (419131) - Discharged 23/4/1919

Clinton Michael 716 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Durham Light 19th Service 19/1288 Yes Infantry Battalion Coates William 467 09/08/1915Bishop 19 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 5th Reserve Private 467 (204084) Son of William Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (23) Angus Auckland Infantry Battalion (6th Coates of East End, Steel Dresser - Territorial Battalion) Wolsingham Force - Released for munitions work with F H Lloyd & Co Ltd, James Bridge Steelworks, Wednesbury (7/1/1916) released after 6 weeks then re-released for munitions work with Beyan Peacock & Co Ltd, Foundry for 13 months - Served in France & Italy for 21 months - injuries (I.C.T. in leg gas burn 6/6/1918)

Colling Herbert 107 Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Private 256396 Company

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Colling Norman 146 25/01/1915 Cowshill 18 Woodbine St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 18th Battalion Private 1337 Son of Whitfield Served in Egypt (6th Yes Featherston Cottage Chapel Infantry (3rd Battalion) Colling of Woodbine December 1915 to 4th March e Cottage, St. Johns 1916) France (5th March Chapel 1916 to 15th September 1916) Wound- Gunshot wound to left leg 14th August 1917 Colling William 526 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 3rd Reserve Corporal 3/8655 Transferred to To 13th & No Chapel Fusiliers 12/13th Bns - Discharged to Special Army Reserve Colling Thomas 540 Harthopebu St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Cyclist Corps 15th Battalion Private 7326 Son of Cuthbert & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Whitfield rn Chapel Mary Colling of Grocers Shop Assistant Harthopeburn, St. Johns Chapel Collinson Waldo 678Wolsingham 08/11/1915 Bank Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Brigade No. 58 Driver 17648 Son of Joseph & At School in the 1911 Census No Cottage Jessie Collinson of aged 13 - Served in France 51, Sidney Road, Enfield (1911 Census) Collinson Arthur 717 Wolsingham 19 Darlington Wolsingham Royal Engineers 234th Field 131378 Yes Royal Engineers Company Royal Engineers Cooke John 510 23/11/1914 Dunston 41 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 9th Battalion Private 3676 (5123) Husband of Emily Transferred to Pen (9) Street Infantry Cooke of Meadhope Northumberland Fusiliers Street, Wolsingham 25/9/1915 - Transferred to Royal Defence Corp 29/4/1916 - Discharged 31/10/1917 as being no longer physically fit for army duties - Sustained shrapnel wound to left thigh in 1914 in France also gunshot wounds to eyes due to service non attribute (20% vision) also defective vision - awarded a gratuity of £32 on 26/9/1919 - giving a pension of 6s/week for 26 weeks from 21/9/1918

Copley Harold 474 18/02/1918Newcastle 18Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 53rd Private (64865) Son of Joseph Occupation on enlistment - Yes (15) Fusiliers (Y.S.)Battalion William Copley of Grocer - Transferred to 6th Training Uppertown, Battalion Yorkshire Regiment Reserve Wolsingham (10/5/1918) Corbett Arnold 649 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Siege Brigade Gunner 214184 Husband of Lucy 31/03/1940 Barrington No Artillery No. 3 (Artillery Corbett (Ridge) of Hall, Reserve) East Lane, Stanhope Wearhead

Coston Henry 718 Wolsingham Reading Wolsingham Rifle Brigade (Prince 25th (Reserve) 3935 Yes Consort's Own) Battalion

Coulson Marshell 475 01/07/1916Ripon 19Redgate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillary 36th Battary Driver 151784 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (11 Coulson of Redgate Cartman - Farm, Wolsingham

Coulson William 541 Lanehead Lanehead Royal Air Force Gunner 118421 No Coulson James 542 Redgate Wolsingham Wolsingham West Yorkshire 2nd Battalion Private 53170 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Regiment (Regulars). Elizabeth Coulson of Cartman (General Contractor) Redgate, - Also 10th Yorkshire Wolsingham Regiment (204654) - Attached to 20th Entrenching Battalion

Coulthard John 527 09/12/1915 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 4th(Reserve) Private 205710 Transferred to 12/13th & No Chapel Fusiliers 4th(Res)Bns - Discharged 25/10/1918 (Gun Shot Wound) - Awarded Silver War Badge No.B/35546 Coulthard Emmerson 543 Huntshieldf St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 20th Battalion Corporal 842 Son of John & Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - No ord Chapel Infantry (Wearside). Coulthard of Fairhill, Lead Ore Washer St. Johns Chapel

CoverdalePercival 446 Frosterley R.O.D. Royal Saper 138324 (WR Son of Annie L Occupation in 1911 Census - No Engineers 202409) Coverdale Railway Clerk at West Hartlepool aged 20 Craggs Henry 709 Thornley Wolsingham Wolsingham

Craig Ernest 362 Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery Gunner 270614 Son of Ernest & Scholar in 1911 Census No Margaret Anne Craig of Front Street, Stanhope Craig John 363 26/01/1912 Stanhope 18 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion` Private 1441 Son of John Craig of Occupation on enlistment - Yes (10) Edward Infantry East Lane, Stanhope Quarryman - Released for Munitions work with Consett Iron Co 27/9/1916 Craig Joseph 364 13/11/1915Bishop 19 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 252666 Son of John Craig of 1/11/1916 - Transferred Yes (14) Auckland Infantry High Street, home to munitions work with Stanhope the Consett Iron Co, Living at Chapel Square, Stanhope

Craig H 191 Stanhope Craig Matthew 380 29/06/1918Newcastle 18Jolly Body Stanhope Stanhope York & Lancaster 1/4th Battalion Private 61596 Son of Matthew Occupation on enlistment - Farm Regiment Craig of Jolly Body Quarryman Farm, Stanhope Craig John 544 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 2nd D.L.I. 295043 1/9th. Durh. L.I. 4081. Pte., No Infantry (4081) 1/7th. Durh. L.I. 4081., 1/6th. Durh. L.I. 295043. Craig Joseph 545 The Batts Frosterley Frosterley West Riding Corporal 20791 Son of Joseph & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Walter Regiment (13820) Craig of East Bridge Working on Farm (Farmers End Farm Frosterley Son) - Also Labour Corps (13820)

Crawhall John 192 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers. Field Company Major 406 Son of John & Annie Occupation in 1911 Census - No Stanhope Crawhall of The At North Eastern School for (M.C.) Square, Stanhope Boys ay Barnard Castle, aged 13 - Fought at Gallipoli (30/06/1915) - British Newspapers Report from the Newcastle Journal 1st September 1915 "News has just reached Stanhope That Lieutenant J S Crawhall, Royal Engineers has been wounded at the "Dardanelles", and is now in the General Hospital at Alexandria progressing Favourably"

Currah William 193 16/02/1916 Stanhope 36 Heatherdale Stanhope Stanhope Royal Kent Regiment 2/5th Battalion Private 5696 Husband of Eleanor Occupation on enlistment - Yes (7) John Ridley (242145) M Currah of Farmer & Butcher - Heatherdale, Discharged as being no longer Stanhope fit for service - 26/2/1917 - Heart Problems

Currey George 194 Rose Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Railways Pioneer 347082 Son of Christopher & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Watson Terrace (WR/201824) Elizabeth Currey of Limestone Quarryman - Stone Houses, Previously 32/North'd. Stanhope Fusiliers. 661. Pte., 1/5th York & Lancs Rgt. 6157., Yorks & Lancs Rgt. 242267.,

Dalkin J 108 Westgate Royal Army Service Private Company Dalton Joseph 110 Spot House Westgate Westgate East Yorks 10th Battalion Private 37075 Son of Andrew & At school on 1911 Census No Elizabeth Dalton of Spot House, Westgate Dalton J W 547 Westgate Training Reserve 35051 No Davidson Robert 386 01/03/1911 Stanhope 19 Bishoply Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 6th Battalion Lance 1341 Son of Albert Occupation on enlistment - Yes (11) Infantry (Admin Center) Corporal Davidson of Quarryman for Harop Mining Bishoply, Frosterley & Quarrying Co, Bishoply, Frosterley - Territorial Force - Discharged 10/3/1916 (End of Term) Served with B.E.F. in France

Davidson George 551 Hollywood Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Sapper 257331 Wallace Hall Davison John Joseph 384 Frosterley Durham Light 6th Battalion Wounded & Gassed Infantry

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Davison Ralph 468 15/09/1915 London 43 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Labour Pioneer 119607 Husband of Jane Occupation on enlistment - Yes (10) Battalion Davison of East End, Labourer - Served in France Wolsingham (Sept 1915 - Jun 1916) - Discharged as being no longer Physically fit for war (19/9/1916) - Died 21/2/1923 then living at Plewsworth, Durham of T.B.

Davison Wilfred 549 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion Private 13948 Son of Ralph & Jane Born at Satley - Schoolboy on No (Pioneers). Davison of 49, 1911 Census - "Class Z" Inkerman, Towlaw Discharged 23/05/1919

Davison Joseph 550 08/12/1915Newcastle 19South Park Tow Law Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Batallion Corporal 81178 Son of John & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Pen) Infantry Davison of South Occupation on enlistment - Park, Tow Law Assistant Forester - Gun Shot Wound to Left Leg - Left leg amputated below knee on 6 July 1918

Dawson John Ralph 43 Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh K.O.Y.L.I. 2nd Batallion Private 42143 Son of John & At School on the 1911 Census No Yorks L.I. Hannah Dawson of aged 13 - Grain, Cowshill Dawson John 146 25/01/1918Sunderland 183, Station St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineer 39th Company Sapper 341714 Son of John William Occupation on enlistment - Yes Thomas Road Chapel (Signels) Dawson of Burnfoot, Porter on North East Railways St. Johns Chapel

Dawson Frank Foster 552 The Post St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Private 65137 Son of Mary Dawson Occupation in 1911 Census - No (Photo) Office Chapel Infantry of The Post Office, Grocer - Also Royal Army St. Johns Chapel Medical Corps (65137) & Labour Corp (22079)

Denham Norman 195 01/06/1912 Scockton??? 19 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Private 1442 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (7) Infantry (203207) Margaret Jane Plumber - Territorial Force Denham of Front Attestation - Promoted to Street, Stanhope Lance Corporal 15/2/1915, Promoted to Corporal 15/6/1915, appointed Warrant Officer Class 2 11/2/1919

Dennison Thomas 423 08/10/1915Aldershot 23Limetree Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical 28th Company Private 69490 Son of John Dobson Occupation on enlistment - Yes (2) William House Corp (30100) Dennison of Quarryman - later transferred Royal Engineers (3292) Limetree House, to Royal Engineers 5/5/1917 Frosterley (Sapper) to 328th Quarrying Company

Dennison Douglas 424 Limetree Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Private 69489 Son of John Dobson Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Corp (C/14046) Dennison of At School aged 13 - Later Limetree House, transferred to the Surry Frosterley Yeomanry (C/14046)

Dent Robert 690 Market Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 56th Anti- Gunner 186904 William Place Artillery Aircraft Section, Battery T

Devey John Hardy 664 Wolsingham 03/05/1915 Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Monmouthshire 1/3rd Battalion Lieutenant Son of Joseph James Taunton, At School in the 1911 Census No Jeremiah Regiment (Territorial) Devey (Solicitor) of Somerset Aged 16 - Served in France - Charles Wolsingham Also served with the Durham Light Infantry & 4th Tank Battalion - Married Edith D Carter (1930) at Brampton

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Devey William 665 Witton - le - 09/04/1915 Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 2nd Volunteer 2nd Husband of Sarah J 11/05/1948 Occupation in 1911 Census - No Henry Dixon Wear Infantry Battalion Lieutenant Devey (Anslow) Law student, Articled Clerk - (Married 1916) Later living at 11 Kings Road, Monkseaton, Northumberland (1925?, medal card)

Devey Joseph 666 Wolsingham Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Canadian Infantry 48th Batallion Private 76090 Son of Rachel Devey In 1901 Joseph James, aged No James St. A/C.S.M of Elm House, 14, was a pupil at Christ’s John Wolsingham Hospital School in London - Whiting Emigrating to Canada in March 1909 as an engineer - Later joined D.L.I. (16th & 11th Battalions) first as a Temporary Second Lieutenant, Acting Captain and then Temporary Lieutenant

Dobson James 553 East Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Gunner 286743 Son of Robert & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Simpson Artillery Annie Dobson of Moulder in the Steel Trade - Durham Road, Wolsongham Dobson John 477 06/12/1915 Bishop 39 Angate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers J.W.D. Lance 272578, Husband of Matilda Occupation on enlistment - Yes (12) Auckland Street Corporal (506388), Dobson of Angate Club Steward - later living at (269753) Street, Wolsingham Constitutional Club, Wolsingham (5/3/1919)

Dobson Fredrick 511 30/11/1914 Consett 29 East Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 23rd Battalion Private 23/230 Son of Robert Occupation on enlistment - Pen (5) George Fusiliers (21616) Dobson of East Lane, Labourer - Later 4th Battalion Wolsingham Tyneside Scottish - Discharged after 28 days service (Kings Regulations 392 - 3) 28/12/1914

Dobson John 554 Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Private 108725 Thomas Square Dobson George 719 Wolsingham 29 Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 23rd, 4th 23/230 Yes Fusiliers Battalion, 23/230 Tyneside 23/230 Scottish Dodd James 196 15/05/1916Sunderland 18Fairfield Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire & 4th Battalion Private 61471 Son of Robert & May Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Cottage Lancashire Regiment Dodd of Fairfield Quarryman Cottages, Stanhope

Dodd Robert 197 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Field Private 62305 Son of Robert & May Occupation in 1911 Census - Parker Corps Ambulance no. Dodd of Fairfield Limestone Quarryman 12 Cottages, Stanhope

Dodd Henry 478 28/01/1918Bishop 18 Low Wolsingham Wolsingham Yorkshire & 13th Private 57502 Son of Margaret Occupation on enlistment - Yes (11) Edwin Auckland Wiserley Lancashire Jane Dodd of Low Farmer Farm Regement Wiserley Farm, Wolsngham Dougill A 198 Stanhope Dove Joseph 425 02/10/1915Bishop 28 Croft Frosterley Frosterley Tynemouth Royal Gunner 986 (316508) Son of John George Born in Evenwood - Yes( Norman Auckland Terrace Garrison Artillary (490493) Dove of 12, New Occupation on enlistment - Row, Eppleby Quarryman - Living at Eppleby, Winston, Darlington 16/12/1918 Dowson John 629 Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Agricultural Private No Walton Company Drummond William 652 11/02/1916 25Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Searchlight Lieutenant 184 (472111) Son of Henry 01/12/1954 Westlands Occupation on enlistment - Yes (35) Bond Street Company (Sapper) (472171) Drummond of North Road, Draughtsman - Living at 31, Bridge Wolsingham Darlington Alderman Street, West Hartlepool on Enlistment www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Dyson Sidney 701 Penrose Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion Private 13944 House (Pioneers). Egglestone John Morley 111 Sidefoot Daddry Shield Westgate Royal Engineers Railways Sapper WR.256305o Brother of Hannah Received British War Medal r 168997 Lee Egglestone of and Victory Medal - 1911 Sidefoot, Daddry Census Occupation - Shield Yardsman with North East Railway Co aged 26 Egglestone JosephTho 199 Graham Stanhope Stanhope Royal Scots (Lothian 8th Battalion Private 331040 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - mas Street Regiment) (Territorial), (2274) Mary Jane Stone Mason living at Cross Company E Egglestone of Hill, Stanhope Also 6th. D.L.I. Crosshill, Stanhopex 2274

EgglestoneMorley 555 St. Johns Wolsingham Liverpool Regiment 17th Battalion Sapper 51308 Son of Sarah Occupation in 1911 Census - Chapel (Service). Egglestone of St. Newsagent & Stationer - Also Johns Chapel Durham L. Infty. 40340. Pte., Royal Engineers. 338946 - RW205614 (Railways)

Egglestone John 720 Wolsingham 21 Darlington Wolsingham Royal Army Medical 2nd 1312 Yes William Corps Northumbrian Field Ambulance Elliott Henry 47 02/03/1916 Sunderland 20 High Rigg Wearhead Heatherycleugh North Staffordshire 3rd Battalion Driver 65290(T4440 Son of Henry Elliott Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Regiment 77) of High Rigg, Carting Ironstone - Called up Wearhead for service 28/6/1918 - Attached to the 4th Royal Berkshire Regiment (1/7/1918) - Posted to Army Service Corp 1121 (Company) - Discharged from Woolwich Dockyard (28/7/1919)-

Elliott James 112 ShallowfordWestgate Westgate Royal Horse Artillary Corporal 3737567 Son of James & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Elliott of Shallow Butcher Ford, Westgate

Elliott Robert 113 High Westgate Westgate Northumberland 19th Batallion Private 1115 Grandson of Hannah Occupation in 1911 Census - William Westgate Fusilers Elliott of High Stone Breaker at Limestone Westgate Quarry Elliott T 114 Westgate RoyalArmyMedical Driver Corp. Elliott William 115 Westgate Durham Light 20th Battalion Corporal 317 Infantry (Wearside) (Lance Sergeant) Elliott William 149 12/11/1915Bishop 22 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison 47th Company Corporal 67093 Son of William Elliott Occupation at Enlisting - Shop Yes James Auckland Chapel Artillary of St. Johns Chapel Grocers Assistant with Co-op

Elliott John Gilbert 162 Hole Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Kings Own Yorkshire Private 36741 Son of Joseph Ralph Also Private 2/4th Yorks Light. Regiment & Mary Elliott of Infantry (36741) Hole, Ireshopeburn

Elliott Alfred 163 Hole IreshopeburnSt. Johns Chapel Argyll & Sutherland Son of Joseph Ralph Kitchener & Mary Elliott of Hole, Ireshopeburn

Elliott George 200 10/11/1911 Stanhope 19 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 25th Reserve Private 6/1439 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (11) Thomas Infantry Battalion Elliott of Quarryman - Territorial Force - Crawleyside, 11/11/1916 Transferred to Stanhope Parson Byres Quarry for war duties - Wounded in action (contusion Right Ear & Right Hand)

Elliott M 201 Stanhope www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Elliott Percy Ritson 202 07/05/1918Sunderland 18Chapel Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 53st Y S Private TR/6/52085 Son of Frank Elliott Occupation on enlistment - Yes (19) Square Fusilliers Bragade of Chapel Square, Shoemaker Training Stanhope Reserve Elliott John 203 07/08/1915Bishop 19 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 3/6th Battalion Private 4169(525104 Son of Frank Elliott Occupation on enlistment - Yes (15) Thomas Auckland Infantry ) of Chapel Square, Fireman - Transferred for Stanhope munitions work with Consett Iron Co Ltd 4/12/1916

Elliott Charles 721 Wolsingham Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 2/5th Battalion 4211 Yes Infantry Ellwood Harrison 385 Frosterley Durham Light 6th Battalion Infantry Ellwood Matthew 415 White Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Private 3857 (98114) Husband of Hannah Occupation in 1911 Census - No Kirkley Infantry Ellwood of White Limestone Quarryman - Also Kirkley, Frosterley 98114 Northumberland Fusiliers Ellwood John 435 09/10/1915Spennymoor 21East End Wolsingham Frosterley Durham Light 11th Batallion Private 252111 Son of Thomas Occupation at Enlisting - Yes (20) Thomas Infantry (Pioneers) (4338) Ellwood of White Quarryman - Married at Kirkley, Frosterley Wolsingham 30/12/1916 - Also 6th D.L.I. (4338) Ellwood Joseph 556 05/09/1916Sunderland 18Wearside Wolsingham Wolsingham Leinster Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 15215 Son of Mrs R Occupation on enlistment - Yes (Pen) Cottage, (39037) Mowbray of Masons Labourer - Previously 9 East End Wearside Cottage, D.L.I. & Posted with B.E.F. to Wolsingham France - Transferred to 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment & promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 27/5/1917- Tried for Desertion & found Not Guilty of Desertion but guilty of Absence without leave & sentenced to 6 months 23/8/1917 - Wounded in Action 12/8/1917- Discharged 4/12/1918 as being physically unfit for service

Emerson Robert 10 Heatherycleugh Emerson Joseph 84 Sunderland Hood Street St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillary No.1 Depot Gunner 71924 Son of Joseph Ralph Birthplace -Frosterley Yes Albert Chapel Emerson of Hood St, Occupation - Quarryman (Pension) St. Johns Chapel (Weardale Steel Coke & Coal Ltd) Joined 6/1/1915 aged 23yrs - 0 Months - Discharged 6/4/1918 Emerson Joseph 204 25/03/1913Stanhope 20Dale Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Lance 1820 Son of Joseph Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Collingwood Cottage Infantry Sergeant (650226) Emmerson of Dale Blacksmith with Consett Iron Cottage, Stanhope Co -Territorial Force - Discharged to work at home with Consett Iron Co (16/9/1916) EmersonThomas 206 Dale Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/6th Batallion Company 250097 Son of Nicholas & Cottage Infantry Sergeant Jane Ann Emerson of Major Dale Cottage, Stanhope Emerson George 394 Frosterley Border Regiment William Emerson Harold 395 Frosterley Border Regiment

Emerson Henry 558 Frosterley Labour Corp Agricultural No Company Emerson Sidney 205 23/01/1912 Stanhope 18 Paragon Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Lance 250052 Son of George Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) (Jones) Street Infantry Corporal Emerson of Paragon Spar Washer with Weardale Street, Stanhope Lead Co - Gunshot wound to Left Thigh in France 1918

Emmerson Charles 470 11/08/1904Bishop 22 Angate Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 8865 (90671) Brother of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Auckland Street Infantry Emmerson Cartman - Injuries - Gunshot wound to Head in France 1918 Emmerson Harry 557 St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison 255th Seige Lance 41731 Occupation in 1911 Census - No Artillery Battry Corporal EmmersonHerbert 559 Wearhead Wearhead Army Service Corps Private S/290838 No

Emmerson William 560 09/12/1915Consett 331, Barr Consett Stanhope Royal Engineers 5th Battalion Saper 166469 Son of George Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) Alfred House (Reserve). Emmerson of Painter Avenue Paragon Street, Stanhope English John 1 Heatherycleugh Royal Field ArtillaryBattery No 38Private 115050 No

English Emerson 44 Dyke House Ireshopeburn Heatherycleugh Welsh Regiment. 1/5th Battalion, Private 59116 Son of Margaret Occupation in 1911 Census - No Thompson Company B English (Widow) of Carter at Spa Mine - Also 80th Dyke House, Training Reserve Battalion. Ireshopedburn TR/5/41896 & Royal Engineers - Railways (WR/286004)

English Stanley 45 Heatherycleugh English William 46 Cowshill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison Gunner 65625 Son of Joseph & Jane No Edward Artillery Annie English of Cowshill

English John 561 Lanehead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 72937 Infantry EtheringtonJohn 471 27/11/1915Bishop 36 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Army Service Sapper 23226 Brother of Annie Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) Auckland Corp (M/353593) Isabel of East Traction Engine Driver - (Mechanical End, Wolsingham Transport) No 285 Etherington John 672West Auckland 27/11/1915Bishop 36 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Private M/353593 Son of Carter Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (17) Auckland Transport no. (1071) Etherington of East General Labourer - 285 (23226) End, Wolsingham Occupation on enlistment - Traction Engine Driver - Previous Regiment Royal Engineers (1071) - Joined Army Service Corp (2/9/1918) at Swindon - Transferred to Reserves (21/6/1919)

EtheringtonJohn 692 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Private M/353593 Transport No. 285 Fairless J Harriman 48 Heatherycleugh

Fairless Thomas 117 06/11/1915 Barnard 23 Front Street Westgate Westgate Durham Light 20th Battalion Private 20/816 Son of William 1911 Census - Living at Brier Yes William Castle Infantry (30119) Fairless of Front Hill, Westgate working as a Street, Westgate "Delver" in a Limestone Quarry -Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman - Transferred to Royal Engineers 20/4/1916 posted to 328 Quarrying Company as a Sapper - Reg No WR/30119

Fairless Wilfred 118 06/07/1917Bishop 26 High Kitty Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Troup Sapper 289695,(W.R. Husband of Hannah Occupation on Enlistment - Yes Auckland Cragg Depot 290055) Ethel Fairless of Kitty Platelayer - 30th October Cragg, Westgate 1917 "Whilst on active service failed to salute an Officer whilst on Guard - Forfeited 5 days pay" Fairless Hugh 207 20/05/1916Newcastle 185, Paragon Stanhope Stanhope North Staffordshire 5th Battalion Private 96655 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes (14) Street Regiment Fairless of Paragon Stone Builder - later Street, Stanhope transferred to 12th Battalion D.L.I. Fairless Herbert 208 Stanhope Featherston John 49 31/12/1917Sunderland 19Ivy Bank, Wearhead Heatherycleugh Serwood Forresters 6th Battalion Private 99041, Son of Mary Born at Cowshill - Occupation Yes e Edward Cornriggs 62719, Featherstone of Ivy on enlistment - Quarry Lawson 204869 Bank, Wearhead Labourer - Enlisted 7/9/1917 aged 17yrs 8months Transferred to 52nd West Yorkshire Regiment - Training Reserve. L/204869

Featherston John 50 Bridge End Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light 4th Battalion Son of Ralph & Sarah Occupation on Enlistment - e William Infantry Hannah Working on Farm Featherstone of Bridge End, Cowshill

Featherston Joseph 151 15/09/1916Bishop 18 East St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 6th Battalion Private 8745 Brother of Frances Occupation on enlistment - Yes (35) e William Auckland Blackdean Chapel Fusilers (13th Battalion) (63006)(2114 Jane Featherstone of Lead Washer - Permanently 4) East Blackdean, St. Transferred to Yorkshire Johns Chapel Regiment (63934)13th September 1918 - 5th February 1918 Posted and attached to 11th Cycle Brigade Featherston George 164 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light e Infantry

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Featherston Harold 165 10/01/1916Australia 33Towers Queensland, St. Johns Chapel Australian Forces Australian 1st Private SERN 3292 Son of Sarah & Occupation on Enlistment - Yes e (M.M.) Street, Australia Tunnelling Joseph Robinson Miner in Australia - Won Charters Company (Deceased) of Military Medal as Sergeant on Towers Hawkwell Head 29th September 1917 at Messines - His citation told how whilst in charge of a party repairing roads, following the infantry’s advance, he went forward on three occasions, despite coming under heavy fire, to make a reconnaissance of the area for which his unit was responsible. “His coolness and courage were a great example to the men and inspired to no small degree”.

Featherston Septimus 166 28/06/1917Sunderland 18High Ling Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel South Staffordshire 5th Battalion Private 59407 Son of Mary Ann Occupation on enlistment - Yes e Riggs Featherstone of High Blacksmith - On home duties Ling Riggs, only Ireshopeburn Featherston Sylvester 168 High Ling Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 20th Battalion Private 818 (29631) Son of Mary Ann Later Private 6th Battalion e Riggs Infantry Featherstone of High Royal Dublin Fusiliers (29631) Ling Riggs, Ireshopeburn Fell William 686 Wolsingham West Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Lance 435918 Husband of Isabella Occupation in 1911 Census - No Metcalfe Thornley Company No. Corporal Fell of Thornley Coal Miner/Hewer - Also Colliery 492 Road, Tow Law Durham Light Infantry (85) Private

Fenwick J 210 Stanhope Fenwick William 211 The Poplars Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 18th Battalion Private 1745 Son of William Hall At The School, Durham as a No Infantry & Anne Marie Boarder on the 1911 Census - Fenwick of the Poplars, Stanhope Fenwick Edwin 479 17/01/1917Sunderland 18Townley Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery (Royal Gunner 197537 Son of Featherstone Occupation on enlistment - Yes (5) Arthur Lodge Horse Artillery and Fenwick of Townley Unemployed Featherston Royal Field Artillery) Lodge, Wolsingham e

Fenwick George 722 Wolsingham 19 Darlington Wolsingham Durham Light (Local Reserve), 167 Yes William Infantry 21st Battalion

Fletcher William 383 11/07/1914 19Front StreetFrosterley Frosterley York & Lancaster 2nd Bregade Private 7804 Husband of Agnes Occupation on enlistment - Yes (23) Regiment Fletcher of Spring Labourer - served from 1904 - Cottage, East Lane, 1916 - released temporally Stanhope for munitions work with the Consett Iron Co Ltd

Forrest Thomas 245 Limetree Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Battery No 135 99967 Son of John & Mary No William House Artillery (Heavy) Forrest of Shittlehopeburn, Stanhope Forster Robert 51 North Grain Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical 7th Battalion 78864 Son of John Forster Occupation in 1911 Census - Haydon Cottage Corps of Wearhead Delver in a Limestone Quarry - Driver Forster Thomas 216 05/09/1914Durham 26 Stanhope Border Regiment 9th Battalion Driver 13986 Brother of Robinson Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (18) (88651) Forster of Fir Tree, Miner - Transferred to Royal Crook Field Artillery (74th Battery) 19/11/1914 - Served in France, Salonika & Egypt

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Forster John 562 Westgate Westgate Durham Light 5th Battalion 200888 George Infantry Foster Jack 212 17/08/1915Bishop 22 Cross Hill Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 3/6th Battalion Private 4244 Husband of Ethel Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (24) Auckland Infantry (252105) Forster of Cross Hull, Fireman - Transferred to Ord Stanhope Maddison Ltd for Munitions work 3/4/1916 till 21/9/1918 (Then transferred to Consett Iron Co Ltd

Foster John 213 15/06/1917 Sunderland 18 Cross Street Stanhope Stanhope Tank Regiment 1st Training 100846 Son of Thomas Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (9) Thomas Reserve Forster of Cross Labourer - Discharged Battalion Street, Stanhope 10/11/1917 Foster H 214 Stanhope Foster Oliver Mills 215 05/09/1914 Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 350791 Previous unit 1/6th. Durh. L.I. Infantry 6/2291 Pte., Att. 50th. Div. B. Dep. 6/2291- 23rd Provisional Battalion D.L.I.& 26th Battalion D.L.I.

Frankland Charles 480 31/05/1918 Newcastle 18 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 5th Reserve Private 101021 Son of Annie Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Henry Street Infantry Battalion Frankland of Apprentice Sadler Meadhope Street, Wolsingham Franklin Andrew 723Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham King's Royal Rifle KRR/3576 Yes Corps Freeman James Slater 119 Westgate Northumberland Sergent (M.M.) Fusilers

Galley John 724 Wolsingham 23 Gateshead Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps TR/5/186761 Yes William Machine Gun Corps 20th, 116th Training Reserve Battalion, No 5th Company Gardiner George 52 Burtreeford Cowshill Heatherycleugh Son of George Occupation in 1911 Census - No Thomas Gardiner of Labourer at Whinstone Burtreeford, Quarry Cowshill Gardiner Percy 513 07/12/1915 35East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 2nd Training Private 5/4253 Husband od Occupation on enlistment - Pen (4) Infantry Reserve Elizabeth Ann Steel Cleaner - Discharged as Battalion Gardner of East End, being medically unfit for Wolsingham service (Rheumatic Fever) 27/2/1917 - awarded a gratuity of £30 plus £5 for children

Gardiner Charles 525 30/01/1915Cocken Hall, 25 Rose Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 18th Service Private 1341 Son of John Joseph Occupation on enlistment - Yes Fredrick Fencehouses Cottage, Infantry Battalion Gardiner of Rose Engineman - Served in Egypt Boltsburn Cottage, Boltsburn (6/12/1915 - 4/3/1916)

Gardner Wiliam 398 04/09/1914 Frosterley Border Regiment 9th Border 14099 Son of William & Discharged 3/6/1919 - also No Dowson Regement Margaret Gardner of 2nd Border Regiment the Fly, Frosterley

Gardner Wilfred 563 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 19th Battalion 910 Son of John Joseph Occupation in 1911 Census - No Joseph Infantry & Elizabeth Anne Ore Dresser & Engineman Gardner of Boltsburn, Rookhope

Gardner John 564 Front Street, Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Labour 11567 Son of John George William West End Company No. & Lucy Caroline Burton 132 Gardner of Front Street, Frosterley

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Garthwaite Jonathan 725 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 2nd(Reserve)Ba 134736 Yes ttery,14th Brigade Gibbon J 217 Stanhope Gibbon J 218 Stanhope Gibson William 98 West Eastgate Eastgate Son of John & Alfred Bewley Elizabeth Gibson of West Bewley, Eastgate Gibson William 219 02/04/1908Stanhope 36High Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 397 Husband of Sarah Occupation on enlistment - Yes (14) Infantry Gibson of High Quarryman with Consett Iron Street, Stanhope Co - Territorial Force - to Transferred 23rd Provisional Battalion "A" Company - Discharged 21/4/1916 - Served for 8 years

Gibson Thomas 413 Frosterley Army Veternary Corp 5600 Occupation in 1911 Census - William (Northumberland Farmers Son working on Farm Fusiliers)

Gibson Linus 481 11/12/1915Bishop 22 Frierside Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery (Royal "B" Battary Gunner 204349 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes (4) Auckland Horse Artillery and (77th Bregade) Gibson of Frierside, Farmer - Served in India & Royal Field Artillery) Wolsingham France - De Mobilised 19/10/1919 Gibson Albert 565 Dam Hill Frosterley Frosterley Northumberland 23 Battalion (4 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Fusiliers Tyneside Sarah Ann Gibson of Limestone Quarryman Scottish) Dam Hill, Frosterley

Glendennin James 726 Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham Northumberland 204753 Yes g Stanley Fusiliers Golightly John James 403 Birkshaw Stanhope Frosterley Royal Engineers Field Company 52188 No (Jack) No 79

Golightly Harold 406 Frosterley Durham Light 1/9th Batallion 92920 Infantry Golightly George 514 13/02/1911Wolsingham 182, Lister Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 1331 Son of John George Occupation on enlistment - Pen ( Terrace Infantry Valentgine Golightly Moulders Apprentice - of Lister Terrace, Territorial Attestation - Wolsingham Discharged from forces 26/5/1916 (Being Time Expired) Golightly William 669 Wolsingham 20/04/1915 Church Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 252257 Son of John George Occupation in 1911 Census - No Scott Infantry (Territorial). (1943) & Elizabeth Ann General Labourer at Golightly of Church Steelworks - Served in France - Lane, Wolsingham

Gordon Thomas 688 Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Marine Light HMS Cyclops Private Street Infantry Gowland Albert 120 01/07/1916 31Providence Westgate Westgate Labour Corp 349th Works Private 27653 Husband of Mary Occupation on Enlistment - Cottage Company (194433) Elizabeth Gowland Stone Mason Transferred of Providence from D.L.I. to Labour corp. Cottage, Westgate Released from Service on compassionate grounds 31/12/1918 Gowland A 220 Stanhope Gowland John 221 Butts Head Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 12th Battalion Private 39916 Son of John Gowland Occupation in 1911 Census - George Infantry (Service) of Prospect Place, Quarryman Stanhope

Gowland Thomas 223 20/11/1915 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 17th Battalion Private 802 Son of James & Occupation in 1911 Census - Fusiliers (North East Elizabeth Gowland Limestone Quarryman Railway of Crawleyside, Pioneers). Stanhope

Graham Ernest 2 Burnt Hills Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 965379 Son of John & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Elizabeth Graham of Lead Miner Burnt Hills, Wearhead Graham John Harley 3 01/03/1916 South Shields 20 Burnt Hills Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 3rd Battalion Private 6150, 332886 Son of John & Occupation on Enlistment - Yes Infantry Elizabeth Graham of Quarryman - Wounded (Gun Burnt Hills, Shot Wound to Head Wearhead 20/05/1917) also Highland Light Infantry (332886) 9th Battalion Graham George 53 Sedling Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 20th Battalion 38586 Son of Joseph & Occupation in 1911 Census - Emerson Infantry (Wearside), Elizabeth Graham of Farmers Son working on Farm Transport Sedling, Wearhead

Graham Thomas 54 Westfall Wearhead Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Attached 20th Driver T4/185461 Son of John Graham Occupation in 1911 Census - No William Canadian Field of Westfall, Stonebreaker at Whinstone Artillery Wearhead Quarry

Graham Tom 224 07/08/1915Bishop 19 7, Dales Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Lance 4172 Son of Tom & Alice Pensioned out for (periostitis Yes Auckland Terrace Infantry Corporal (245060) Annie Graham of 7, of the ilium) 22/4/1918 Dales Terrace, Stanhope

Graham John Isaac 566 West St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Essex Regiment 13th Battalion Private41752 No ????? Blackdene Chapel (West Ham) Gray A 96 Eastgate Gray A 225 Stanhope Gray George 226 Union Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Siege Battery Gunner 189319 Son of Robert & No Sinclair Square Artillery No. 101 Elizabeth Gray of East Lane Stanhope

Gray Dr. John 227 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Field Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Corps Ambulance Physician and Surgeon (Northumbrian) no. 3/2nd Gray Joseph 228 Rose Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 18th Battalion 32774 Also 11th & 14th D.L.I. Terrace Infantry (Durham Pals Gray John 229 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope

Green William 653 Mowbray Wolsingham Wolsingham Oxfordshire & 1st Battalion Lieutenant No house Buckinghamshire William Light Infantry Green

Lieutenant Greenwell Wilfred 404 Frosterley 1st Canadian WR.151536 Emerson Contingent

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record GreenwellOliver 419 Browns Frosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers Railways Sapper 323078 Son of John William Previously 6th.D L I (4175) House & Elizabeth Jane Private., 5th. D L I (7262) & D Greenwell of Browns L I (323018) House, Frosterley

Greenwell Cyril 727 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 3rd Battalion 103730 Yes Infantry Gregory Joseph 414 Frosterley Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 1/5th Battalion Private 241701 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Emma Gregory of Limestone Quarryman - Frosterley House, Discharged as Medically unfit Frosterley Greveson Albert 230 Raby House, Stanhope Stanhope King's Own Yorkshire Private 50219 Son of Thomas Previous units (50219) Private Summerson Paragon Light Infantry George & Margaret 2nd Yorks L.I., 2/4th Yorks L.I. Street Greveson of Raby House, Stanhope

Greveson Herbert 231 26/05/1915Stockton 28 Raby House, Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 225th Field Company 101142 Husband of Annie Born at Evenwood 1887 - Yes (24) Bowman Paragon Company Quarter (30763) Greveson of Rye 1911 Census Living at Raby Street (Roads and Master House, Barnard House, Stanhope and working Quarries) Sergeant Castle as a Clark at the Whinstone Quarry. -Qualified as a Clerk with Royal Engineers - Promoted to Corporal 25/2/1916, 20/5/1915, appointed Lance Corporal and then to 2nd Lance Corporal then raised to "Superior" 13/1/1917.

Hall John 232 Victoria Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Field Private 390544 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No William Terrace Corps Ambulance Jane Hall of The Motor Chauffeur - Member of (Northumbrian) Butts, Stanhope Stanhope Freemasons Lodge 3/2nd line aged 39 (Initiated 1921)

Hall Stephen 472 25/06/1908 Stanhope 20 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Sergeant 432 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (4??) Thomas Infantry (4438579) Hall of the Causway, Furnaceman for Rogerson Wolsingham Ltd, West End, Wolsingham - Served for 8 years - Released for Munitions work for Rogerson & Co Ltd, Wolsingham (10/3/1917)

Hall Andrew 728 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 2nd Battalion 27843 Yes Hamilton Cornelius 694 Market Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Private 237955 Place Company No. 407 Handley D 729 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 113709 Yes Infantry Harrison Thomas 4 Bishop Puddingthor Lanehead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 312 Brigade - Lance 204357 Son of Sarah Height 5ft - 6" - Enlisted Yes Vickers Auckland n 40th Reserve Bombedeer Harrison, 8/12/1915 - Trade Farm Battery - 2"C" Puddingthorn, Labourer - Age on Enlistment Reserve Lanehead (Mother) 27yrs - 6 months. Ordered to Bregade pay maintenance towards his illegitimate Child born 25 January 1914 to Elizabeth Jane Milburn, Burnt Hills, Cowshill.

Harrison John James 55 09/12/1915 26Hilltop Killhope Heatherycleugh Grenadier Guards 2nd Grenadier Private 29848 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Pen Guards Mary Harrison of Lead Miner - In France 10) Hilltop, Killhope 25/01/1918 - 3/1/1919

Harrison John E S 56 Heatherycleugh

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Harrison J 91 Eastgate Eastgate Royal Artillery Headquarters, 311206 2nd Army Harrison John 102 Eastgate George Harrison George 233 10/11/1911Stanhope 19Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 1440 Son of John Harrison Appointed Temp Lance Yes (8) Infantry (250046) of Crawleyside, Corporal 28/11/1914 - To Stanhope Reserves - Employed with The Weardale Steel Coal & Coke Ltd 20/2/1917 Harrison George 234 Stanhope Harrison John 235 19/05/1913 Stanhope 19 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 5914(202347 Son of John Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (10) Thomas Infantry ) Harrison of Quarryman with Balfour Crawleyside, Vaughan Ltd - Territorial Stanhope Force - Transferred to 2/4th Lincoln Regiment (No202347)

Harrison Mark Horne 402 Frosterley Royal Engineers

Harrison Stephen 439 23/10/1915Bishop 22 Chapel Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison "A" Bregade Gunner 113191 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes (11) Auckland Close Artilliary Harrison of Bowlees Labourer - Fought in France Farm, Wolsingham with B.E.F. 1916-17 - later transferred to "Y" Anti- Aircraft Battalion Harrison Joseph 445 Frosterley Scotish Horse 3/2nd Thompson Harrison Mark Rowe 567 27/07/1915 Harelaw Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Pontoon Park, Driver 52190 Discharged 25/2/1919 - Farm No. 5 ???

Harrison Stephen 730 22 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse & Field 113191/RH& Yes Artillery RFA Harrison William 731 Wolsingham 37 Wolsingham Royal Army Medical 2nd Battalion 51876 Yes George Corps Hart George 732 Wolsingham 19 Bishop Wolsingham Tank Corps 20th Tank 311302 Yes William Auckland Battalion Hart Nathanial 733 Wolsingham 36 Naas Wolsingham Labour Corps Northern 219126 Yes Command, 525th (Home Service) Employment Company Haygarth William 699 Bridge Inn Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse Artillery Brigade Driver 200880 Ammunition Column No. 16

Haygarth Thomas 700 Redmires Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Brigade no. 46, Private 200881 Henry Farm Battery ‘D’ Hayton Joseph 236 10/02/1916 19The Square Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery 4th Depot Gunner 103916 Son of Ellen Hayton Occupation on enlistment - Henry of the Square, Stonebreaker at Quarry - Stanhope Transferred to Royal Garrison Artillery 11/7/1916 - Released for munitions work with Bell Brothers, Parson Byres Quarry, Stanhope 16/9/1916

Hayton James 237 28/06/1918Newcastle 19Chapel Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 20th Batallion Private 96507 Son of Ellen Hayton Yes (31) Ernest Square Infantry of Chapel Square, Stanhope Heads Charles 238 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Pioneer 128355 Son of Michael Occupation in 1911 Census - No Joseph (30073) Heads of Greenhead, Farm Labourer - Other Stanhope Regiments Durham Light Infantry (30073)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Heads Thomas 239 11/12/1915 Stanhope 26 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery 41nd Reserve Gunner 204478 Son of Michael Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Pen) Battrey Heads of Greenhead, Farm Labourer - Occupation 13 Stanhope on enlistment - Billing Ganister Co Ltd, Eastgate - Posted to reserves 4/2/1917 at Catterick

Heatheringt Thomas 571 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison SR/8107 Base 2nd Son of Ozem & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No on Artillery Detail Lieutenant Heatherington of Student Teacher living at Weatherhill, Front Street, Frosterley Stanhope

Heatheringt Havelock 572 15/02/1917 Burnfoot St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy K41248 Son of William & Served on HMS Dreadnought, Yes on Chapel Jane Heatherington HMS Cormorant and HMS of St. Johns Chapel Craigie - Demobilised 20/3/1920

Hedley Charles 734 Wolsingham 18 Wolsingham Coldstream Guards 5th Battalion 26348 Yes Henry Henderson George 240 29/10/1913Morpeth 26The Post Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 7th Battalion Private 1937 Son of Annie Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (29) Andrew Office, 17, Fusilliers (463189) Henderson of The Post Office Clerk Northorne Post Office, Avenue Stanhope Henderson Joseph 568 Hollywell Wolsingham Wolsingham Allison Farm Herdman William 153 08/11/1915Bishop 24 Temperance St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison 2nd Signels Gunner 67094 Son of William & Born in York - Occupation on Yes Auckland Hotel Chapel Artillery Depot (Signeler) Elizabeth Herdman enlistment - Lead Miner - of Temperance Recalled to Home from Hotel, St. Johns France in September 1917 for Chapel special work for war effort to work at Billing Ganister & Minerals Co, Stanhope

Herdman Donald 522 07/06/1917Chatham St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy 344087 Son of William & Occupation on enlistment - Yes (1) Chapel Elizabeth Herdman Farm Driver - Served on 2 of St. Johns Chapel ships (Pembroke 1 & Bonaventure until 18/4/1919

Herdman John 569 08/05/1918 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy Royal Naval Stoker 9223 Son of Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes 1 Thomas Barracks (K51257) Herdman of Labourer in Ganister Quarries Uppertown, - Served on "Victory II, Wolsingham Birmingham & Vivid II - Last Served 22 Feb 1919

Hesp Christopher 693 1 Lister Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Gunner 206636 Terrace Artillery Hewitson John 432 16/10/1915 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary 50th Reserve Gunner 111404 Son of John & Bessie Discharged 27/10/1918 Anthony Batallion Hewitson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)

Hewitson Albert 570 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light "C" Company Corporal 16548 Son of Joseph & Later transferred to Labour No Infantry 13th Batallion Selina Hewitson of Corps, being renumbered as Crawleyside, 485346, (22/12/1917) Stanhope Hill John Alvin 187 27/10/1915Darlington 24 Quarry Level Daddry Shield St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison 157th Heavy Gunner 295824 Son of John Hill of Occupation on enlistment - Yes House Artillary Battary Daddry Shield Lead Mine Surveyor - Posted overseas 19th June 1916 - 8th October 1917 Transferred back home for war work with Weardale Lead Co Ltd

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Hill Jonathan 573 Harthopebu St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Company No. 37498 Husband Of Maria Occupation in 1911 Census - No Brown rn Chapel 30 Hannah Hill of Stone Mason - Also11th Harthopeburn, St. South Lancashire Rangers Johns Chapel 37498& 1/4th South Lancashire Rangers 37498

Hill Edward 735 Wolsingham Middlesborou Wolsingham Durham Light 4th Batallion 9343 Yes gh Infantry Hill Fred 736 Wolsingham 26 Middlesborou Wolsingham Alexandra, Princess 6th Batallion 10892 Yes gh of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)

Hird F 242 Stanhope Hodgson Thomas 57 21/08/1917 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Navy 7020 Son of Phoebe Ann Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Navy) William (J76391) Hodgson of Clerk for North Easter J76391 Wearhead Railways at Wearhead - Sailed on - Demobilised 6/3/1919 Victory I Victory I

Hodgson John Edwin 169 24/09/1917Bishop 17 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Battalion Sergent 40036 Son of Emma Occupation on enlistment - Yes Auckland (Green Howards) (110039) Hodgson of Clerk - Appointed Acting Ireshopeburn Sergeant whilst acting as instructor Hogarth Robert 409 Chapel Row Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 53rd Battalion 172521 Son of George & No James Infantry Ellen Lucy Hogarth of Chapel Row, Rookhope Hogarth Roy 440 23/10/1915Bishop 19 6, Glebe Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artilliary 16th Bregade Gunner 113192 Son of Robert Occupation on enlistment - Yes (7) Auckland View Hogarth of Glebe Labourer - Fought in France View, Frosterley with B.E.F.(19/2/1916) - 1919

Hogarth William 574 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Notts and Derby 1st Batallion Private 971417 Son of J T & Clara No (Sherwood (97317) Hogarth of Foresters) Regiment Boltsburn, Rookhope

Holliday George 619 21/12/1916 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 13th Battalion Private 46497 Also Royal Defence Corp No Fredrick Fusiliers (Service) (86001) (86001) Smith Hopper John 438 19/10/1915Stockton 201, Glebe Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Gunner 1444 Step Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( William View Artillary & Virtue Mitchell of Quarryman - Discharged from Glebe View, active service to work on Frosterley munitions work with Bell Brothers, Parson Byres Quarry, Stanhope (15/6/1917) Hopper John 483 23/11/1915 Beaumaris 27 Canterbury Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Royal Anglesey Sapper 398431 Son of James Hopper Occupation on enlistment - Yes (10) William House, of Canterbury Joiner - Served in France House, Wolsingham

Hopper Fred 575 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 52th Battalion Private 11523 Son of Henry Occupation in 1911 Census - Fusiliers (Graduated), Margaret Jane Steel Foundry Labourer Company B. Hopper of Uppertown, Wolsingham Hopper Francis 576 Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Field Company Sapper 398702 Son of James & No Charles Street No 406 (8702) Sarah Ann Hopper of Anngate Street, Wolsingham Hopper Thomas 737 Wolsingham Wolsingham Bedfordshire 3rd Battalion 63529 Yes Regiment 63529 Hudson John 738 35 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 16th Batallion 35720 Yes Infantry www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Hugill John James 579 Redgate Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 4th Battalion 83729 Son of John William House Fusiliers (Reserve). & Elizabeth Hugill of Redgate House, Wolsingham

Hull Herbert 426 03/12/1915 7, Holme Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Private 70190 Son of William Occupation in 1911 Census - No Mandell Field Corp Lawson & Sarah Limestone Quarryman - Isabel Hull of Holme Served in the Balkans Field, Frosterley

Hull Arthur E 427 7, Holme Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Field Corp Hull Herbert 577 11/08/1916 28Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air 43273 Husband of Ethel Occupation in 1911 Census - No Street Mechanic Hull Journeyman Taylor living at 1st Class East End, Wolsingham

Hull Sidney 578 7, Holme Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Brigade No. 92 401945 Son of William Occupation in 1911 Census - Lawson Field Artillery Lawson & Sarah Commercial Clerk Isabel Hull of Holme Field, Frosterley

Humble George 5 Sunderland 32 Croft Frosterley Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 230 Seige Gunner 154761 Husband of Eleanor Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (10) Wilfred Terrace Battrey Jane Humble (ne Co-op Store Manager - Born Wallace) of Croft 1883 - Battlefield - France - Terrace, Frosterley Service & Victory Medals awarded 1/09/1921

Hutchinson Thomas 399 22/03/1915 Frosterley Border Regiment 2nd Border Sergeant 5714 Son of Margaret Edgar Regiment Hutchinson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)

Hutchinson George 405 Frosterley Frosterley Northumberland 17th Batallion Private 923 Son of Margaret Occupation in 1911 Census - No Oswald Fusiliers Hutchinson of Front Builders Joiner Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)

HutchinsonAlbert 580 Frosterley King’s Own Yorkshire 4th 36010 Son of Margaret Light Infantry Battalion/1st Hutchinson of Front line Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)

Hutchinson Thomas 581 09/09/1914 Newcastle 19 Thornley Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 18th Batallion Acting 1567 Son of John Served in Egypt - Discharges Yes (34 ) Snowdon Infantry Sergeant Hutchinson of 11/9/1919 Thornley, Towlaw Hutton Fred Peart 484 05/12/1914Cocken Hall 28Belgrave, Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 18th Battalion Lance 358283 Husband of Ella Born in Great Ayton, Yes ( West End Infantry Corporal Hutton of Belgrave, Yorkshire - Occupation on West End, enlistment - Railway Clerk - Wolsingham Transferred to Royal Engineers Signal Depot (14/1/1918) - Served in Egypt & France Iceton Charles 401 15/09/1914Frosterley 25The Darlington Frosterley Royal Engineers 79th Field Driver 32189 Son of William Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (8) Nook,Epple Company Iceton of the Limes, Quarryman - Awarded the by Frosterley Meritorious Service Medal

Iley Joseph 95 26/04/1917Bishop 18 Holmecroft Stanhope Eastgate West Yorkshire 5th Battalion Private 59874 Son of Joseph Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (Pen William Auckland (Stanhope) Regiment (67741) Collingwood Iley of Railway Clerk - Also North Rose Terrace, Staffordshire Regiment Stanhope (67741) - Served in Belgium (7/5/1917 to 29/8/1917) as a Lewis Gunner - Suffered from "Trench Fever" (Aug 1918)

Indian William 247 Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corp Corporal 66550 Class Z (23/2/1919) Indian William 582 Lecister Stanhope Labour Corps Home Service Private 260730 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - Gardner House, Employment Elizabeth Indian of Bootmaker Stanhope Company No. Lecister House, 500 Stanhope Irwin Norman 248 10/08/1908 Stanhope Durham Light 3rd Batallion Private 10430 Infantry Ivet??? John 397 Frosterley Border Regiment William Jackson C 654 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corps Mechanical M/33961[1 No Chapel Transport Jackson William 655 Harthope Burn, Harthope St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Corporal. 128259 (464) Son of Joseph & 24/12/1960 Harthope Occupation in 1911 Census - No St. Johns Burn Chapel Mary Jackson of Road, St. Limestone Quarryman - Also Chapel Harthope Burn, St. Johns 28th. Northumberland Johns Chapel Chapel Fusiliers (464)

Jackson Thomas 656 20/11/1915 Market Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 17th Battalion Corporal. 17/431 Son of Mary Watson Occupation in 1911 Census - No Alfred Place Fusiliers (North East of Mechanics Railway Clerk - Served in Railway Institute, France Pioneers) Wolsingham

James Norman 58 Greenhill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Leicestershire 2/4th Batallion Sergeant 202216 Son of Thomas & At school on 1911 Census Regiment (2694) Mary Hannah James (Wearhead Council School) - of Greenhill, Also 1st Leicestershire Wearhead Regiment (2694)

Johnson Amos 59 09/12/1915 29 Snodbury Lanehead Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison 82nd Company Gunner 167104 Occupation on Enlistment - Artillery Game Keeper - Posted to India Johnson Stanley 155 Sunderland 19 Middle St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Veterinary 30th V P (2nd Private 2188 (46588) Son of Edward & Transferred to Salonika Yes Blackdean Chapel Corp Battalion) Sarah Ann Johnson 13/4/1917 - Transferred to of Middle Blackdean, Royal Berkshire Regiment St. Johns Chapel

Johnson Percy 189 19/09/1916Bishop 19 Middle St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 5th Reserve Private 10213 Son of Edward Occupation on enlistment - Yes Auckland Blackdean Chapel Infantry Battalion (245016) Johnson of Middle Washer - B.E.F. to France Blackdean, St. Johns 11th February 1917 to 8th Chapel May 1917 - Discharged "No longer physically fit fir war" 12th January 1918 Johnson John Swan 374 01/03/1917Newcastle 17Ward Villa, Stanhope Stanhope Coldstream Guards 11th Training Private 19196 Son of Andrew Swan Discharged (27/10/1917) Yes (Pen) Newlandsid (15th Teritorial Johnson of Ward having made a mis statement e Reseve) Villa, Newlandside, as to age on enlistment. Stanhope

Johnson John 433 20/10/1915Newcastle 21Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Gunner 111406 Son of Thomas & Occupation on Enlistment - Yes ( William Artillary Anna Johnson of Quarryman - Fought in France Front Street, 1914 - Sent to reserves then Frosterley transferred to munitions production at Pease & Partners Ltd, Rogerley Limestone Quarry, Frosterley (22/2/1917)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Johnson Charles 434 Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers 67th Brigade Driver 111431 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Artillary Battery Mary J E B Johnson Limestone Quarryman - of Frosterley Served in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

Johnson James 444 25/01/1915Bishop 25 Harperley Wolsingham Frosterley Yorkshire Regiment 3rd Battalion Private 19793 Brother of John Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (24) Sidney Auckland Cottages William Johnson of Woodman - Discharged to 10, Alice Street, Shaw Terrace, Layburn Stockton (3/1/1919) - Wounded Gun Shot Wound to Back (8/7/1916) - Transferred to "Class W" for Munitions Johnson Andrew 458 Pearl House Stanhope Stanhope Royal Defence Corps Protection Sergeant 8912 Husband of Clara Occupation in 1911 Census - Swan Company No. Jane Johnson Police Pensioners Lodging 153 House Keeper at Habrough Immingham

Johnson Alfred 528 Middle St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 16th Battalion Lance 16/1046 Black Dean Chapel Fusiliers ("D" Company) Corporal

Johnson Burnip 583 Frosterley Frosterley Army Ordnance Private 34137 Husband of Nellie Occupation in 1911 Census - No Corps Johnson (Greenwell) Platelayer in Limestone of Frosterley Quarry

Johnson Robert 584 16 Durham Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 4 Battalion Private 200508 Charles Road Fusiliers (Reserve). Johnson Thomas 739 Wolsingham 23 Stanley Wolsingham Royal Garrison 62203 Yes Arllary Royal Garrison ArtilleryRoyal Garrison ArtilleryRoyal Garrison Artillery Jopling Arthur 462 18/11/1916 Caterham 17 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Coldstream Guards 5th Battalion Lance 20194 Son of Joseph Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (10) Sergeant Jopling of Front Clerk - B.E.F. France Street, Frosterley 30/11/1917 Jopling Herbert 585 Gate House, Frosterley Frosterley West Yorkshire 9th Batallion 50499 Son of George At school in the 1911 Census - No Hill End Regiment Jopling of Gate Also 2nd & 1/6th Battalion - House, Hill End, Discharged 13/8/1918 (192 Frosterley xvi) xvi) No longer physically fit for service.

Jopling Joseph 586 4, Botolph Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical 75432 Son of Frances Occupation in 1911 Census - Terrace Corp Jopling of 4, Botolph Limestone Quarryman Terrace, Frosterley

Kidd Fredrick 121 Brotherlee Westgate Westgate Northumberland Sergent Son of Thomas 1911 Census Living at No Fusilers Henry & Annie Kidd Brotherlee, Westgate and of Brotherlee, working as a Clerk for the Westgate North East Railway Co

Kidd Nathan 587 03/01/1918 St. Johns Chapel Canadian Railway Sergeant 2503209 Son of Joseph & Emigrated to Canada 1907 No Race Troops Annie Kidd of Field and enlisted with Canadian Style forces Kirkbride Thomas 708 Post Office Wolsingham Wolsingham Highland Light 9th Battalion Private 332727 Lane Infantry (Glasgow Highland). Kirtley Robert 740 18 Wolsingham Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps Head Quarters 172765 Yes Raine Company, 49th Battalion

Lally John 588 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Son of Patrick & Occupation in 1901 Census - Street Infantry Margaret Lally of Steel Worker Upper Town, Wolsingham Lamb Thomas 97 02/03/1916 30High HorsleyEastgate Eastgate Royal Field Artillery No.5 Reserve Private 187701 Son of George Lamb Transferred to Labour Corp Yes Battalion (412 of Horsley Head, 3rd September 1919 Company) Eastgate (643243) Lambert Sidney 486 27/11/1914 Darlington 25 Angate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 22nd Company Gunner 55222 Son of Jane Lambert Born in Middlesbrough - Yes ( Street Artillery of Angate Street, Occupation on enlistment - Wolsingham Stonemason

Lambert Thomas 487 01/07/1918Newcastle 17East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Suffork Regiment 2nd Service Private 47418 Son of Mark Lambert Occupation on enlistment - Yes (20) Martin Company of East End, Hammer Driver - Originally Wolsingham with D.L.I. until compulsory transferred to Suffolk Regiment Lambert Alfred 589 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Batallion Private 250072 Brother of Elizabeth Occupation in 1911 Census - Street Infantry Lambert of 16, General Labourer at Atwood Terrace, Steelworks Wolsingham (1911 Census)

Langdale Norman 696 02/11/1914 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 22nd Batallion Private 42881 Discharged (22 October 1918)No Infantry Langdale Thomas 697 Wolsingham Gosport 19 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery Sergeant 10765 Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) & Seaman - Served nearly 25 Pen years of Service to (3/3/1912) - Married (15/8/1901) at Leith to Isabel

Langdale George 698 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Field Private 386293 Thomas Corps Ambulance (Northumbrian) No 2 Lazenby John 249 Silver Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Sapper 327761 Husband of Florence Occupation in 1911 Census - Thomas Jessie Lazenby of House Painter & Decorator Edmundbyres (1911 Census)

Lee John Joseph 122 Sidefoot Westgate Westgate Royal Army Medical Private 106303 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Corp Jane Lee of Sidefoot, Bridge Builder Daddry Shield

Lee William 408 Front StreetFrosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers Sapper 89377 Husband of Janet Occupation in 1911 Census - No Lee of Front Street, Limestone Quarry Blacksmith Frosterley Lee William 741 Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham Royal Arlary 4143 Yes Royal Arllery Royal Artillery

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Lister William 671Wolsingham 2 Wolsingham Wolsingham King’s Royal Rifle A/203667 Son of John James & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Cooperative Corps William (84134, Christina Lister of 2 Telegraph Messenger Boy for Terrace Lister 241804)(S4/1 Cooperative Terrace, the Post Office - Also Army 58456) Wolsingham Service Corps (S4/158456) & London Regiment (84134, Lance 241804) Corporal Loftus John 515 14/02/1917Bishop 20 Sunnyside Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 4th Labourer Private 63872 Son of Catherine Occupation on enlistment - Pen (13) Auckland Farm Infantry Company Loftus of Union Farm Labourer - Served in Workhouse, B.E.F. in France for 6 Weeks - Stockton Discharged as being permanently unfit due to sight problems 6/6/1917

Longstaff Stephen 368 21/04/1917Durham 3910, Mitford Newcastle Stanhope Yorkshire & 16th Battalion Private 42670 Son of William & Occupation on enlistment - Yes Dawson Street Lancashire Regiment Ann Longstaff Billposter - Born in Stanhope Thompson Lonsdale Felix 250 12/11/1915Dover 22Ferndale Crawleyside Stanhope Royal Garrison 105th Siege Gunner 67092 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (12) House Artillery Company Lonsdale of Cartman Gassed and Fearndale, discharged from service Crawleyside 21/1/1918 Lonsdale Herbert 251 08/12/1915Bishop 20 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 22nd Service Lance 22/1012 Son of Jonathan & Occupation on enlistment - Yes Auckland Infantry Battalion Corporal Margaret Lonsdale Clerk with N.E.R. (Pioneers) of the Square, Stanhope Lonsdale Lawrence 252 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Royal Navy Reserve Stoker 6479 S Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - Ann Lonsdale of Masons Labourer Crawleyside, Stanhope Lonsdale Wilfred 253 The Square Stanhope Stanhope King's Own Yorkshire Private 235400 Son of Jonathan & Also Northumberland No Light Infantry (33913) Margaret Lonsdale Fusilier(33913) of The Square, Stanhope Lowe Robert 591 Thornley WolsinghamWolsingham Royal Engineers 327418 Son of James & Mary At school on the 1911 Census No Craggs Ann Lowe of Thornley, Wolsingham Lowery Charles 657 20/09/1913Rookhope 23Strait Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 6th Batallion Bandsman 250121 Son of John & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (21) Cottage, Infantry (1959) Lowery of Strait Lead Ore Dresser - Also Boltsburn Cottage, Rookhope (1959) D.L.I.

Lowes Ralph 123 White Hall Westgate Westgate Northumberland 19th Batallion Private 19/975 Son of Henry & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Fusilers Annie Lowes of Limestone Quarryman - White Hall, Westgate Lowes John Joseph 170 High Hotts Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 22nd Battalion Private 301 Son of William 1911 Census working as a No Infantry Lowes of High Hotts, Spar Miner and living at High Ireshopeburn Hotts, Ireshopeburn - Also Attd. Transport. ASC Lowes John 254 09/02/1917York 2213, Esh Winning Stanhope West Yorkshire Corporal 11398 (H398) Son of ThomaS Born at Stanhope - Yes (Pen) Woodland Regement Lowes of Union Occupation on enlistment - Place Square, Stanhope Colliery Clerk - Transferred to Army Pay Corp - Transferred to Pay Corp (H398) - Appointed Lance Corporal 18/10/1917 and then promoted to Corporal 16/2/1918 Lowes Thomas 590 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 5th Batallion Private 325855 Son of Thomas Occupation in 1911 Census - Infantry (4253) Lowes of Union Whinstone Quarrier - Also (9/7903) Square, Stanhope 1/8th D.L.I. (4253) & 1/9th D.L.I. (9/7503)

Lythe Thomas 742Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 44786 Yes

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Mackintosh John 743 Wolsingham 32 Wolsingham Durham Light 7th Batallion 7/1969 Yes George Infantry Maddison John 156 01/06/1914Bishop 27 39, Consett St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Private 2219 Husband of Born in St. Johns Chapel - Yes William Auckland Roseberry Infantry (250171) Margaret Maddison Occupation on enlistment - Terrace of 39, Rooseberry Steelworker at Consett Iron Terrace, Consett Company

Maddison James 171 06/11/1915Bishop 26 Newhouse Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison No.1 Depot Gunner 65623 Son of James Born at Rookhope - Yes Ernest Auckland Artillary Maddison of Occupation on enlistment - Ireshopeburn Mason - Posted 11th November 1915 - Discharged 5th January 1916 - Disordered action of the heart - ( Recruit within 3 months of enlisting considered unfit for service) Disordered action of heart

Maddison John Parker 190 02/03/1916West 28 Newhouse Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 22nd Battalion ( Private 22/1076 Son of James 1911 Census working as a Yes Hartlepool Infantry - Labour Pioneers) Maddison of Cowman on farm at Corp Newhouse, Wolfcleugh in Rookhope - Ireshopeburn Occupation on enlistment - Mason Maddison James 256 23/08/1915 Newcastle 25 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical 5th N General Private 64470 Husband of Lilian Occupation on enlistment - Yes (Pen) William Corps Hospital Maddison of Front Locomotive Stoker at "Parson 13 Street, Stanhope Byres Quarry" Stanhope owned by Bell Brothers - Served in France & Belgium as a stretcher bearer from Jan 1916 - March 1918, has defective vision & "Gastritis" caused by Gas Attack at Bullecourt, France (21/3/1918)Discharged 27/6/1919 (Class"Z")

Maddison Thomas 390 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary Arthur Maddison T Herbert 418 Frosterley New Zealand Medical Corp MaddisonJohn 592 Gladstone Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Siege Battery Gunner 72303 Son of William T & Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Artillery No. 175 Jane Maddison of Secretary to Ironmonger Gladstone House, Frosterley Mann Edwin Oran 488 06/03/1915Durham 33Durham Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corp 45th Remount Lance R/4/062543 Husband of Eliza Occupation on enlistment - Yes (9) Road Service Corporal Mann of Durham Natal ??????? Police Road, Wolsingham

Mann Joshua 593 27/11/1915 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Warwickshire 1st Regiment Private H/31331 Son of George & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Yeomanry (165081) Mary Ann Mann of Assistant in a Corn Flour Wolsingham Business - Also Machine Gun Corp (165081) - Discharged 17/12/1918 -

March Charles 257 18/09/1915 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 252108 Son of Thomas & At School in the 1911 Census - No (Charlie) Infantry Henrietta March of Discharged 14/2/1919 (No Graham Street, longer physically fit for Stanhope service) March Thomas Hall 258 Graham Stanhope Stanhope Leicestershire 6th Batallion Private 42272 Son of Thomas & At School in the 1911 Census - No Street Regiment Henrietta March of Graham Street, Stanhope

Martin Richard 260 School Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Signals Pioneer 301540 Husband of Amy Married in 1908 at No James House Company (222572) Dora Martin of Tynemouth to Amy Dora Frances School House, Foster - Occupation in 1911 Stanhope Census - Head Schoolteacher at Stanhope Barrington School - Also R.F.A. (222572)

Martindale Arnold 124 09/12/1915Bishop 20 Wingate Westgate Westgate West Riding 3rd Battalion Private 22198 Son of Joseph Occupation on Enlistment - Yes Auckland House Regiment Martindale of Cowman(At Home Reserve Wingate House, from 9th December 1915 - Westgate 10th October 1917) Discharged from service as being no longer physically fit for service (Spinal Fever 10/10/1917)

Mason George 125 Westgate Westgate Yorkshire Regement Private 205394 Also Durham Light infantry No

Maugham George 388 Frosterley Durham Light 6th Battalion Ronald Infantry McCallum Daniel 255 Stanhope McClintockMichael 744Wolsingham 19 Sunderland Wolsingham Royal Garrison 205987 Artillery Mews Thomas 261 21/10/1914 Stanhope Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 2/1 Battalion Corporal 270489 Son of Henry Mews Occupation on enlistment - Yes (22) Hall Hussars of Stanhope Hall, Farm Worker - Gassed at Stanhope Ypres 1917 causing Chronic Bronchitis , Complains of shortness of breath

Middleton William 745 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Dragoon Guards 6th 2844 (Carabiniers) Milburn Charles 60 Cleugh Wearhead Heatherycleugh King’s Own (Royal 5th Batallion Private 28054 Son of Thomas & At School on 1911 Census No House Lancaster Regiment). Jane A Milburn of Cleugh House, Wearhead Milburn Wentworth 61 Cleugh Wearhead Heatherycleugh Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Jane A Milburn of Cartman at Quarry Cleugh House, Wearhead MitchelsonJames 691 11, Lister Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Battalion No. 8 Terrace (Reserve) Morley William 126 Parlour Westgate Westgate Royal Fusiliers Private 67620 Son of Mary Hannah Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Morley of Parlour Farmers Son (Working on House, Westrgate Farm)

Moses Emerson 127 24/07/1916 33 Bishop Westgate Royal Engineers Railways Troup Sapper W.R.276337 Husband of Sarah British War Medal and Coulthard Middleham Department Annie Moses of Victory Medal -Previous Bishop Middleham Regiment (Durham L.I. 37365. Pte)., Royal Engineers. 30815- Discharged 7/2/1919 No longer physically fit for war service

Murdock Elliott 62 07/10/1914Bishop 27 High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Army Service Corp 4th Lance TS/3288 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) (Peadon) Peadon Auckland Ad.Remount Corporal Murdock of High Cartman in Whinstone Quarry Squad Grain, Cowshill - Previous Regiment 6th Battalion D.L.I. - Living at West Fall on (11/12/1919)

Muschamp Gordon 128 Brotherlee Westgate Westgate Canadian Mounted 5th Battalion Private 104387 Son of George Emigrated to New York, No Norman Rifles Sowerby & Isabella U.S.A. aboard the Cunard ship Muschamp of "Mauretania" sailing from Brotherlee, Liverpool on7th December Westgate 1912 Aged 24

Myers Harrison 687 Rookhope Rookhope Army Service Corps Remounts R/233999

Nattrass Archibald 130 20/08/1917 Side Head Daddry ShieldWestgate Army Service Corps 1124 Motorised Driver 427374 Son of Lowe & At school on the1911 Census - Yes (8) Transport Elizabeth Nattras of Also D.L.I. 4th Battalion Company Sidehead, Daddry (77488) - Discharged Shield 18/1/1920 Nattrass George W 131 29/06/1917Sunderland 19High Town Westgate Westgate Durham Light 4th Battalion Private 104674 Son of Ralph Yes Infantry Nattrass of High Town, Westgate Nattrass Ralph` 132 09/12/1915Bishop 19 Newlands Stanhope Westgate Scotts Guards 2nd Battalion Captain 18513 Husband of Eleanor Born in Westgate- 1911 Yes Auckland Farm Nattrass of Census Living as a Cowman Newlands Farm, on Farm at Allergill Farm, Stanhope Stanhope -Occupation on callup (Farm Horseman) - Mobilised 23rd May 1918 - Married 11th May 1915 to Eleanor Raine

Nattrass William 134 18/01/1915Sunderland 21Daddry Westgate Westgate Royal Army Medical 68th Field Private 49911 Son of Matthew Born 1893 -1911 Census Yes Shield Corp (Transport) Ambulance Nattrass of Pleasant Living at Pleasant Row, Row, Daddry Shield, Daddry Shield and working as Westgate Shop Assistant at the Co-op - Posted to Salonika - Returned home 7th December 1917

Nattrass T 262 Stanhope Nattrass George 594 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Siege Battery Bombardier104393 No Artillery No. 229 Neesam Thomas 391 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary

Newton John 683 Wolsingham Holbeck Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Labour Private 12313 Son of John & Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - No Allinson Farm Company No. (35559) Hannah Newton of Farmers Son Working on 21 Holbeck Farm, Farm - Also Leicester Wolsingham Regiment (35559) Private

Nicholson Arthur 707 Cowgarth Stanhope Stanhope Labour Corps Agricultural 239318 George Hill Company No. 209 Noble Arthur 369 13/11/1915Newcastle 30Bond Isle Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Private 27959(12180 Son of Robert Noble Occupation on enlistment - Yes (3) Vickers Terrace Infantry ) (14323) of Sweet Wells, Labourer - Transferred to Eastgate Yorkshire Regiment 6/3/1917 - Transferred to 17th Brigade Liverpool Regiment

Oxley Arthur 489 10/12/1915Sunderland 32Ivy Cottage, Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 5th Reserve Private 62865 Husband of Occupation on enlistment - Yes (10) Uppertown Infantry Battalion Elizabeth Oxley of Grocer Manager - Transferred Ivy Cottage, to 18th Battalion Yorkshire Uppertown, Regiment (62865) Wolsingham Parker Herbert 136 Swinhopebu Westgate Westgate Royal Field Artillery 168th Brigade, Driver 33422 Son of Hannah Born 1890 at Westgate - 1911 Vincent rn Battery B Parker of Census -Living at Swinhopeburn, Swinhopeburn, Westgate Westgate with a Occupation of a Farm Labourer Parker Septimus 135 Swinhopebu Westgate Westgate Durham Light 5th Batallion 2nd Son of Hannah A student in the 1911 Census - rn Infantry Lieutenant Parker of Also East Lancashire Swinhopeburn, Regiment 5th Battalion Westgate Parker Osmonde 746 Wolsingham 20 Blaydon Wolsingham Royal Garrison 66th (Siege) 60542 Yes Hawtrey Artillery Battery Parmley Frederick 263 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 8th Batallion Lance 28/99 Son of James & Jane At school in 1911 Census - No William Fusiliers Corporal Parmley of High Also 16th & 13th Battalion Street, Stanhope (Northumberland Fusiliers)

Parvin Charlie 681Stockton on Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Ordnance Private 33435 Brother of John Occupation in 1911 Census - No Tees Street Corps George Parvin of Apprentice Engineers Fitter at Whitfield Place, Steelworks - Also D.L.I. (1521) Wolsingham Private - Discharged to Class "Z" (3/4/1919)

Patterson Albert 661 20/01/1915 South View Rookhope Rookhope Hampshire Regiment1st Battalion Private 3804 Son of Bell & Eliza Served in France - Received No Henry M.M. Jane Patterson of Military Medal (11/11/1916) & Bar South View, & Bar (21/10/1918) Rookhope Pattinson John 63 21/08/1915 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical Private 388643 Son of John & Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - No William Corps Pattinson of Pinfold Roadmaker with District House, Daddry Council Boarding at Shield (1891) Wearhead - Also 4261 Durh. L.I. - Discharged 23/9/1919

Pattinson George 137 05/10/1914 Spennymoor Lilac View Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Company 246061 Son of John & Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Pen) William Company Quarter (45750) Pattinson of Railway Clerk - Also Royal 16 Master (WR/266003) Westgate Army Medical Corp Private Sergeant (45750) & Royal Engineers Sapper (WR/266003) - Served in Gallipoli & Egypt (1 Year) & France for (2.75 Years) - Broke Radius Bone in left arm whilst playing football for regiment - Transferred to Indian Army (16/12/1920)

Pattinson Joseph 265 02/04/1908 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Defence CorpsCompany 51 39200 (413) Also 6th Durham L.I. (413) - Discharged 16/6/1918, Being no longer physically fit for war service Pattinson Jas 266 Stanhope Pattinson Jas 267 Stanhope Pattinson Septimus 370 02/02/1915Newcastle 24Crosshill Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical 10th Company Private 386419 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (30) Corp Ann Pattinson of 1, Colliery Clerk - Later living at Hollymount Avenue, 1, Hollymount Avenue, Beddlington Beddlington

Pattinson Fred 595 Westgate Lancashire Fusiliers 1/6th BattalionPrivate 241426

Pattison Harold 747 Wolsingham Sunnderland Wolsingham Durham Light 20th, 51st 113710 Yes Miller Infantry Battalion Peacock William 455 14/04/1916Newcastle 39Fearn Crawleyside Stanhope Durham Light 25th Battalion Private 30296 Brother of Annie Occupation on enlistment - Yes (5) James Cottage Infantry Brown of Bow Farm, Quarry Labourer - Discharged Westgate due to being profoundly deaf 28/8/1916

Peacock William 748 Wolsingham 39 Wolsingham Durham Light 25th (Works) 35273 Yes James Infantry Battalion Peadon John 65 04/07/1918 Sunderland 19 North Grain Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 12th Battalion 102160 Son of Thomas Fought in Italy - Posted Yes William Infantry (B Company) Peadon of North 6/11/1918 Grain, Wearhead Peadon William 147 24/03/1914Rookhope 22East St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 2017 Son of John Elliott & 1911 Census - Living at East Yes Whitfield Blackdean Chapel Infantry (250133) Mary Peadon of East Blackdean and working as a Blackdean, St. Johns Stonebreaker at a Limestone Chapel Quarry - Occupation on enlistment - Roaster at Weardale Lead Co, Rookhope

Peadon John 172 IreshopeburnSt. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp Private M2/229529 Son of Elizabeth Peadon of Ireshopeburn Peadon Elliott 596 07/10/1914Bishop 27 St. Johns Wearhead Army Service Corps Remounts 3288 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) Auckland Chapel Peadon of West Cartman - Previous Regiment Blackdene 6th Battalion D.L.I. - Later living at Westfall, Wearhead (11/12/1919)

Peart John Joseph 6 Heatherycleugh Northumberland Private 18418 Also served with the No Fusiliers following :-Royal Engineers (273969) in Egypt & King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (29002)

Peart John Calvert 8 Bishop Lanehead Lanehead Heatherycleugh Labour Corp 487 Private 30924 Son of John Peart Occupation - Postman - Yes Auckland Agrecultural Attested 11/12/1915 - Age 38 Company yrs - 9 months - Served in France 27/3/1917 to 25/12/1917 Peart Thomas 9 Heatherycleugh King’s Own Yorkshire 49639 Ralph Light Infantry

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Peart Albert 11 11/12/1915Bishop 38 Bent Head Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Engineers 6th Prov Sapper 231437 Nephew of Caleb Occupation - Mason/Waller - Yes (12) + William Auckland Company Peart of Bent Head Attested 11/12/1915 aged Pen Wearhead 38yrs - 11mths - Mobilised 2/2/1917 and posted to Chatham Discharged 12/4/1917 (No longer Physically fit for War Service due to bad Feet)

Peart Arthur 12 04/12/1914 19High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Air Force Cadet 21389 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes (Fold Annie Peart of High Labourer (Lead Washing) 3) Grain, Cowshill

Peart Cyril 13 Cowshill Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Mechanical Sergeant M2/054483 Son of John & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - Transport Peart of Cowshill Electrical Engineer (Out of Work) Peart Emerson 14 Copthill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light 22nd Batallion Private 307 Son of Penrose & Occupation in 1911 Census - Infantry Elizabeth Peart of Lead Dresser Copthill, Cowshill Peart Fredrick 15 Moss Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Engineers Driver 101140 Peart George 16 Benthead Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 15th Service Private 70953 Son of Thomas & Albert Infantry Battalion Mary Peart of Benthead, Wearhead Peart Henry 17 Heatherycleugh Durham Light 22nd Service 22/267 Infantry Battalion Peart John Henry 18 16/04/1915 Low Rush Lanehead Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Mechanical M2/054484 Son of John & Mary J Occupation in 1911 Census - No Transport Peart of Low Rush, Lead Ore Miner Lanehead

Peart John Ralph 19 06/12/1915Bishop 29 Cornriggs Wearhead Heatherycleugh Yorks & Lancashire 6th T.W. Private 36685 Husband of Violet Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) Auckland Regiment Battalion Catherine Peart of Quarryman - To Reserved Cornriggs, Wearhead 7/12/1915 - Mobilised 3/4/1917 and served at home

Peart John 20 Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 205392 Thomas Peart Leonard 21 Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical 82988 Son of John & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Corps Peart of Cowshill Smelting Agents Assistant with Weardale Lead Co

Peart Ralph 22 10/04/1918Newcastle 258, North Ryton Heatherycleugh Coldstream Guards 3rd Battalion Guardsman 21448 Son of Isaac & Mary Occupation on enlistment - Pen (11) Milburn View, (23448) Hannah Peart of Miner - Enlisted - 10th April Barmoor Row House, Killhope 1918 - Posted 7th September 1918 - Demobilised 31st January 1919

Peart Robert Beck 23 Hexham Crawcrook Ryton - on - Heatherycleugh Northumberland 4th Division Private 1274 Son of Annie Peart Enlisted 21/6/1913 - Pen (7) Tyne Fusiliers of Bents, Cowshill Mobilised 5/8/1914 - Discharged as being medically Unfit for further Military Service 25/9/1917 Peart Thomas 24 22/12/1915 Moss House Lanehead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 18th Batallion Private 18/953 Son of Henry & Mary Also Queen's Own Cameron Carr Infantry (50906) Harriett Peart of Highlanders (50906) Served in Moss House, Egypt Lanehead Peart Thomas 25 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Labour Corps Private 531706 Son of Robert & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - Edward House Chapel (1372) Ann Peart of Hood Stone Mason - Previous Unit Street, St. Johns D.L.I. (1372) Chapel Peart Thomas 26 Heatherycleugh Labour Corps Agricultural 543116 Ralph Company no. 487

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Peart Thomas 27 13/11/1915Bishop 26 Low Allers Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light 22nd (S) Private 22/299 Son of Isaac Peart of Occupation on enlistment - Yes William Auckland Infantry Batalion (WR/279432) Low Allers, Cowshill Labourer - Transferred to (Pioneers) Royal Engineers 279432 (21/12/1917 - Served in France in infantry between July 1916 to July 1917 and then in Italy between January 1918 to December 1918 as a cook- wounded with slight shrapnel wound

Peart Joseph 28 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Kings Own Yorkshire 9th Battalion Acting 38743 Son of Fredrick & At School in the 1911 Census - No Alfred Light Infantry Corporal (S/449192) Maud Peart of Transferred to Royal Army Wearhead Service Corp 24/3/1919

Peart Nicholas 30 ??????? ??????? Heatherycleugh Canadian Field Company 504296 Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes Expeditionary Force No. 15 Limestone Quarryman (Canadian lodging at Westgate )

Peart Thomas 31 Heatherycleugh Peart Ralph 32 Sunderland High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Machine Gun Corp 246th CompanyPrivate 99063 Son of William Peart Occupation on enlistment - Pen (6) of High Grain, Sheet metal Turner - Enlisted - Cowshill 13th April 1916 - Discharged 1/8/1917. - Disability Hysteria ( He had been admitted 6 times to hospital since enlisting being subject to "Fits "during infancy. Being described as being "Congenial", the war having no part in these occurring. - He was awarded £30 gratuity under Royal Warrant (1917)

Peart Joseph 157 19/08/1915Grove Park, 30 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 587 Mechanical Private M2/117434 Husband of Sarah Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) Emerson Newcastle House Chapel Transport Annie Peart of Engine Driver with Weardale Company Ireshopeburn Rural District Council - Born 1884 Occupation on enlistment -Motor Driver - Married 13/9/1913 at St. Johns Chapel Methodist Chapel - Fought in France - Service from 2nd October 1915 to 29th April 1919

Peart John Robert 173 16/09/1914 21Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 15th Bregade Private 19792 Son of Jane Ann Occupation on enlistment - House Chapel Infantry (Saper) (224010) Peart of Bridge Joiner - Posted to 16th House, St. Johns Brigade 13/1/1916 - B.E.F. - Chapel Transferred to Royal Engineers 20/12/1916 - wounded 24/1/1918 Peart Joseph 174 11/11/1915Bishop 22 Daddry St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Roads & Sapper W.R.23371 Husband of Ethel Previously Durham Light Yes (Pen) Lawrence Auckland Shield Chapel Quarries (Road (251251) Peart of Daddry Infantry (22/300) & (251251) 19 Construction Shield Private- Fought in Belgium & Company) France - Spent 24 days in Hospital (March-April 191) with influenza

Peart Frank 175 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 22nd Batallion Private 22/150 Occupation in 1911 Census - House Chapel Infantry Wagoner in Whinstone Quarry - Also 1/7th Dur. L.I. 22/150

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Peart Thomas 176 Low Hotts Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Private 270850 Son of Thomas & M At School in the 1911 Census - No Milburn Yeomanry (Hussars). (1773) A Peart of Low Also Northumberland Hussars Hotts, Ireshopeburn (1773)

Peart Joseph 437 Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Gunner Artillary Peart John Isaac 597 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Essex Regiment 13th Batallion Private 41752 Son of Jacob & At school on the 1911 Census Graham (West Ham) Euphemia Peart of Ireshopeburn Peart Robert 598 Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Brigade no. 9, Gunner 114863 Battery no. 20 Peart Thomas 599 Greenfield Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Gunner 115051 Son of Margaret Occupation in 1911 Census - No Emerson Peart of Greenfield, Farmers Son working on farm Wearhead

Peart John Ralph 600 03/12/1915 Cornriggs Wearhead Wearhead Labour Corps Company No. Private 31531 Son of Cuthbert & Occupation in 1911 Census - 53 (23627) Sarah Ann Peart of Spar Washer - Also Cornfield, Wearhead Northumberland Fusiliers (23627) - Served in France - Discharged 21/2/1919

Pentland John 177 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment Private S/388012 Also :3. North'd Fus(23629) No Phillipson House Chapel & West Yorkshire Regiment (19594) - Born at St. Johns Chapel 1874

Philipson Munro 178 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 3rd Batallion Private 23629 Son of Isaac Vickers At School in the 1911 Census - Dixon Fusilliers & Elizabeth Agnes Transferred to Royal Army Philipson of Service Corp (S/388012) Ireshopeburn 11/12/1917

Philipson Donald 268 28/06/1918Newcastle 18Bondisle Stanhope Stanhope South Staffordshire 5th Batallion Private 59362 Son of Elizabeth Occupation on enlistment - Yes (20) Dudley Terrace Regiment Phillipson of Limestone Quarryman - Living Royston Bondisle Terrace, at Chapel Street, Stanhope in Stanhope 1911 Census Philipson Thomas 269 20/04/1915 9, West Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Batallion Private 6/444 Husband of Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Terrace Infantry Eleanor Phillipson of Limestone Quarryman West Terrace, Stanhope Philipson Eric Wilfred 270 Bondisle Stanhope Stanhope East Yorkshire 12th Batallion Sergeant 29613 Son of Elizabeth Occupation in 1911 Census - No Henry Terrace Regiment Phillipson of Solicitors Clark - Also 8th Bondisle Terrace, Battalion Stanhope Phillipson Henry 601 18/09/1913Stanhope 32Princess Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 6th Batallion Lance 202817 Husband of Annie Occupation on enlistment - Yes (32) Valentine Cottages Infantry Corporal (4043) Phillipson of Princess Lead Miner - Territorial Force - Cottages, Rookhope 1/5th Durh. L.I. 7043 - Promoted to Lance Sergeant 22/6/1916 Pickering John 490 04/06/1917Newcastle 18Westfield Wolsingham Wolsingham 246th Infantry 12th Training 6/7290 Son of Thomas & At School in the 1911 Census - Yes ( William House Battalion Reserve Elizabeth Pickering Occupation on enlistment - Battalion of Westfield Farm, Assistant Gardener Wolsingham

Pickering Joseph 602 Westfield Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Field Private 90194 Son of Thomas & At School in the 1911 Census - Henry Farm Corps Ambulance No. Elizabeth Pickering 142 of Westfield Farm, Wolsingham

Pinder William 271 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Henry Elizabeth Pinder of Limestone Quarryman East Lane, Stanhope

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Pitt Thomas 749 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham South Staffordshire 2/6th Battalion 4165 Yes William Regiment South Staffordshire Regiment

Place Reuben 272 26/04/1918 18Stone Stanhope Stanhope Royal Navy Boy II J89550 Son of Reuban & Occupation on enlistment - Yes (Navy) Houses Ellen Elizabeth Place Grocers Assistant - Served on of Stone Houses, H.M.S. Powerful for 4 months Stanhope - Discharged 13/11/1919

Place John 389 19/04/1915 Bishopley Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 1881 Nephew of William Also Machine Gun Corp No William Infantry (156088) Hugh Mowbray of (156088) - Wounded April Bishopley, Frosterley 1915 (1911 Census)

Plowright John Joseph 461 15/10/1917 17Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 1st (H.S.D.) Private 95781 Son of John Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Infantry Plowright of Front Clerk Street, Frosterley Plowright Thomas 603 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 8th Batallion Private 75422 Son of John At School in the 1911 Census - No William Infantry Plowright of Front Street, Frosterley Porter Robert 436 Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillary Anti-Aircraft Gunner 111408 Son of David Hixon 13 years old in 1911 Census No William Section No. 38 of Frosterley

Potts John (M.M.) 138 High Westgate Westgate Durham Light 20th Batallion Sergent 815 Son of Joseph At School in the 1911 Census - No Westgate Infantry Vickers & Margaret Ann Potts of High Westgate

Pratt Ernest 94 Eastgate Eastgate Royal Garrison Siege Battery Gunner 168088 Artillery No. 508 Preshous Ernest 379 25/11/1915Bishop 38 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Signel Service Pioneer 211946 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) Auckland (Sapper) Preshous of Front Clerk - Embodied to Egyptian Street, Stanhope Exp Force 19/6/1917 = Qualified as a proficient Signalman 1/2/1918 with associated increase in pay from 6d per day to 1s per day

Priestman Septimus 273 20/04/1915 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 5th Batallion Corporal 250054 Son of Frances Occupation in 1911 Census - Infantry (Acting (1474) Priestman of Market Assistant Gardiner (Domestic) Sergeant) Place, Stanhope

Proud William 29 04/12/1915 Cleugh Wearhead Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 10th Batallion Private 205358 Son of Jane Ann Occupation in 1911 Census - No Henry House Proud of Cleugh Cartman at Whinstone House, Wearhead Quarry - Also 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment - Discharged 19/9/1918

Proud Harry Elliott 274 Wear Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison 82nd Company Gunner 216348 Son of Mary Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Terrace Artillery Proud of Wear Gardiner (Non Domestic) terrace, Stanhope Proud Edward 275 08/03/1918 Townfoot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Air Force 185717 Son of George At School in the 1911 Census - Fold II Wesley & Elizabeth Proud of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope

Proudfoot Charles 85 Rose Eastgate Eastgate Canadian Canadian 440572 Son of Margaret Occupation in 1911 Census - No Cottage Expeditionary Force Mounted Rifles Jane Proudfoot of Farm Servant (Cattle) Eastgate

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Proudfoot Percy 86 08/12/1915Bishop 26 Rose Eastgate Eastgate Royal Engineers Railway Troup 262301 Son of Margaret 1911 Census - Living at Rose Yes Bainbridge Auckland Cottage Depot Proudfoot of Cottage, Eastgate working as Eastgate a Platelayer for the North Eastern Railways - Died 14th July 1958 aged 69 at Eastgate

Proudfoot Arthur 87 Rose Eastgate Eastgate Northumberland 28th Battalion Private 571 Son of Margaret Occupation in 1911 Census - No Cottage Fusiliers (Transport Jane Proudfoot of Farm Labourer at Eastgate Section). Eastgate Farm ProudfootLawrence 88 1831, Richmond Eastgate Training Reserve "D" Company Private 92697 Son of Margaret Also Kings Own Yorkshire Frenchgate Battalion (Royal (62768) Proudfoot of Light Infantry (126528) & Defence Corp) (126528) Eastgate (62768) - Wounds - Gunshot wound to left forearm 31/8/1918 whilst training- In Hospital till 13/9/1918 - discharged and recommended for light duty at home. Died at Darlington 1977 Pybourne Sidney 675 Wolsingham Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Sapper 153773 Son of Thomas Occupation in 1911 Census - No Street Pybourne of Horse Shoer & General Smith Anngate Street,Wolsingham

Pybourne Ernest 676Wolsingham Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps 362 Company Driver T3/025466 Son of Thomas Occupation in 1911 Census - No Street Pybourne of Horseman on Hill Top Farm, Anngate Street, Nr Durham (Servant) Wolsingham Race George 179 St. Johns Chapel New Zealand Forces

Race John 604 09/12/1915 Middlesborou 26 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Defence Corps 168th P Lance 66896 Husband of Ethel Occupation on enlistment - Yes (Pen) George gh House Chapel Company Sergeant May Race of Spring Goods Clerk (N.E.R.C.) - 23 (Provisional Bank, Hull Previously D.L.I. (23/388) - Protection Wounded 20/5/1917 (Gun Company) Shot Wound to Left Shoulder) 26 days in hospital - Discharged 31/3/1919 (Surplus to military requirements) Raine George 377 31/10/1914Newcastle 21Crawcrook Crawcrook Stanhope York & Lancaster 20th Tyneside 20/464 Son of George Raine Born in Stanhope - 1911 Yes William Cottages Regiment Scotish of Graham Street, Census working as a Lead Battalion Stanhope Mining Labourer and living at Graham Street, Stanhope Occupation on enlistment - Miner Raine John James 491 10/12/1915 Sunderland 29 Rosedale Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Railway Troup Sapper 262607 Son of Joseph Raine Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) Cottage, Depot of Bank Side, Platelayer with N.E.R. - Later West End Mickleton, Yorkshire of Orchard House, Wolsingham Raisbeck John 682Frosterley Frosterley Frosterley Loyal North 1st Battalion 26699 Son of Martha 14/12/1957 12, Rose Occupation in 1911 Census - No Lancashire Regiment (Regulars). Raisbeck of Kirk Side Terrace, Limestone Quarry Clerk - Also Farm, Frosterley Stanhope 8th Durham Light Infantry (4985) Private

Raw Paul 277 09/11/1915Bishop 37 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 3/6th Battalion Private 4374 Son of Nathan Raw Occupation on enlistment - Yes Auckland Infantry (252112) of Crawleyside, Limestone Quarryman - Stanhope Released for munitions work with Ord & Maddison Ltd, Layburn 3/4/1916. Released from service from 11th D.L.I. 10/12/1921 - Death certificate from fathers death 1919

Readshaw John 139 Middlehope Westgate Westgate Durham Light 1/7th Batallion Private 85223(TR/5/ Son of Jacob George At School in the 1911 Census - No William Lodge Infantry 118186) & Sarah Readshaw Previous Units 52nd. Grad. of Middlehope Bn. Durh. L.I. TR/5/118186., Lodge Farm, 1/7th. Durh. L.I. 85223 Pte - Westgate Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal

Reed John 93 30/12/1916Newcastle 36Brookside Eastgate Eastgate Millitary Mounted 11th Batallion Lance 57838 Husband of Mary Served in the West Yorkshire Yes (39) William House Police Corporal Hannah Reed of Police (Jan - May 1902) Gibson Brookside House, resigned due to ill health - Eastgate Occupation on enlistment - Timber Cutter - Also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment - Served in Italy

Reed William 523 20/09/1915 High House Rookhope St. Johns Chapel Northumberland 1st Batallion Private H/270865 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Farm Yeomanry (1797) Margaret Ann Reed Stone Mason's Labourer (In of High House Farm, Building Trade) - Served in Rookhope France - Also Northumberland Hussars (1797) - Discharged 15/3/1919 (Being no longer fit for military service)

Reed Robert 605 27/06/1915 3 Simpson Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 1/6th Batallion Corporal 252300 Son of Thomas & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Bartholome Terrace Infantry (1949) Mary Elizabeth Reed Lead Dresser - Also 1/6th w of Simpson Terrace, D.L.I. (1949) Rookhope

Renahan Lawrence 492 30/04/1914 Wolsingham 16 Garden Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Bugler 2115 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Cottage, Infantry (250153) Renahan of Garden Apprentice Fitter & Turner at East End Cottage, Steelworks - Injured on Wolsingham 1/11/1918 with Burns to hands & face due to falling asleep in tent and falling into fire - Released for munitions work with Rogersons for 3 weeks in 1916 - Re-enlisted to D.L.I. in 1921

Renahan James 493 25/02/1913 Wolsingham 17 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 1789 Son of John Renahan Occupation on enlistment - Yes (2) Arthur Infantry of East End, Steel Dresser - Territorial Wolsingham Force - Reported Missing 20/2/1917 in France and subsequently reported as a P.O.W.

Richardson Percy 494 04/09/1913 Wolsingham 17 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Lance 1938 Son of Jaob Wounds - Gunshot Wound to Yes (25) Infantry Corporal (203822) Richardson of Right Knee - Released for Causway, Munitions works with Mrs Wolsingham Rogerson, (Steelworks) (20/11/1915) - Later 4th Battalion - De-mobilised 11/3/1919 RichardsonJohn 606 The Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 49th Division Pioneer 267748 Causway

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Richie Fredrick 750 Wolsingham 36 Wolsingham Royal Garrison 3rd Batallion 2465 Yes James Regiment 3rd Battalion Ridley George 279 01/04/1908Stanhope 33Victoria Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Sergeant 596 (350175) Husband of Florie Occupation on enlistment - Yes (13) Terrace Infantry (68th Territorial Ridley of Victoria Quarryman with Bell Force) Terrace, Stanhope Brothers, Stanhope - Territorial Force (only served in the home front) Ridley James 449 11/12/1915Stanhope 39White Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire Regiment 2nd/5th Sergeant 6892 Brother of John Occupation on enlistment - Yes (25) Robson House Battalion (27550)2430 Thomas Ridley of 11, Surveyor/ Inspector - Served 48 Park Terrace, Kirby in France - Mentioned in Stephen Dispatches (11/5/1920) Transferred to Royal Engineers (Road Troup Depot) Became Director of Roads - Also Royal Engineers. Canadian Forestry Corps

Robertson R 291 Stanhope Robinson Bainbridge 66 Heatherycleugh Robinson Edward 67 11/12/1915Bishop 26 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Garison of 4th Batallion Bombadier 117624 Son of Bainbridge & 02/11/1923 Occupation - Quarryman - Yes (8) Emerson Auckland Artillery (261 Siege Margaret Robinson Attested 11/12/1915 age Battery) 26yrs - 4 months- Mobilised 2/9/1916 - Died of injuries suffered to the head accidentally received through being struck by facing stone whilst at work in a quarry - Received Victory Medal & British War Medal

Robinson Thomas 68 Hollin Hill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 20th Battalion Sergeant 821 Son of George & At School in the 1911 Census - No Featherston Infantry (Wearside), Jane Ann Robinson e (D.C.M.) Transport of Hollin Hill, Wearhead

Robinson William 69 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh Labour Corps. Agricultural Private 531705 Son of Bainbridge & Also D.L.I. 18th Battalion No Company No. Margaret Robinson (1338) 487 of Burnhope, Wearhead

Robinson George 82 18/11/1916 Sunderland 18 Hollin Hill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 20th Battalion Private 96383 Occupation on enlistment - Yes Richard Infantry Farmer - To Reserves first then posted to France (9/11/1918) - discharged November 1919

Robinson Thomas 83 Barnard Hood Street St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Labour Corp 580 Private 20/819 Son of Thomas Born 1893 at Failsworth, Yes Urban Castle Chapel Agrecultural 430248 Robinson of Hood St, Lancashire - Joined Company St. Johns Chapel 6/11/1915 aged 22yrs - 5 Months - Occupation Signal Porter - Durham Light Infantry No 45658(20th Battalion) Medically Discharged due to severe case of Flat Feet .Transferred to 2/6 Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers 21/7/1917. Transferred to Labour Corp 27/10/1917 - Discharged 13/3/1919

Robinson Thomas 160 09/12/1915Bishop 20 Hawkwellhe St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillary Gunner 205443 Son of Esther Occupation on enlistment - Yes William Auckland ad Chapel Robinson of Farmer & Quarryman Hawkwellhead, St. Johns Chapel www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Robinson John 371 07/08/1915Bishop 20 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 4173 Son of Joseph Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( William Auckland Infantry (250502) Robinson of The Quarryman (Labourer) - Sent Butts, Stanhope to reserves after severe case of trench foot Robinson John 456 01/09/1915Newcastle 182, Towlaw Stanhope Durham Light Private 27769 Son of Fredrick Born in Stanhope - Yes ( Hedleyhope Infantry Robinson of 12 Occupation on enlistment - Colliary Hedley Hope, Miner - Discharged due to Towlaw having mis stated age 7/9/1915 Robinson Albert 476 16/03/1916Bishop 35 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Lance 4472 Husband of Occupation on enlistment - Yes (9) Whitfield Auckland Infantry Corporal Elizabeth Ann Shopkeeper & Quarryman - Robinson of High Wounded with Gunshot Street, Wolsingham wound to ear - Bullet entered ear and travelled down the neck causing problems hearing on the Somme on 5th November 1916

Robson George 431 16/10/1915Stocketn 24Mill Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers 66th Battrey, Gunner 111410 Husband of Sarah Occupation on enlistment - Yes (64) Henry Cottages Artillary 4th Bregade Robson of Mill Quarryman - Transferred to Cottages, Frosterley munitions work with Pease & Partners, Rogerley Quarry, Frosterley (24/2/1917)

Robson H 607 05/07/1915 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Military Foot Police Foot Branch Lance P1621 Discharged 2/1/1916 - House Chapel Corporal Meddles returned under Kings Regulation 1743 (1912)

Robson George 608 Low Towlaw Wolsingham King’s Own Yorkshire Private 36200 Son of George & Also 40442 Pte 19th Durh. No Albert Houselop Light Infantry Hannah Robson of L.I., 36200, 9th Yorks L.I., 1st (Wrong on Low Houselop, Yorks L.I., 5th Yorks L.I list) Towlaw Robson Thomas 609 26/02/1917Newcastle 24Low Towlaw Wolsingham Essex Regement 1st Batallion Private 41917 Son of George & Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes ( William Houselop (30652) Hannah Robson of Labourer at a Coal Mine Pit (Wrong on Low Houselop, Head - Also Norfolk Regiment list) Towlaw Private (30652)

Rodham Thomas 140 06/12/1915 Gateshead 29 West Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers RailwayOperati Sergent WR/202425 Brother of William Occupation upon enlistment - Yes Haswicks ng Depot Rodham of West Station Master with the Haswicks, Westgate N.E.R. -Wounded 29th October 1917 (Gunshot wound in right leg) on active service Rodham William 141 02/12/1915Blaydon 23West Westgate Westgate Durham Light 16th Battalion Private 30402 Brother of Thomas Occupation at Enlisting - Yes Lonsdale Haswicks Infantry (6th Yorks) (65128) Rodham of West School Teacher - Transferred Haswicks, Westgate to Yorkshire Regiment (6th Battalion) - Promoted to Sergeant - Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal

Rowe Henry 89 02/11/1912 18School Eastgate Eastgate Tank Corps 5th Batallion Sergeant 91800 Son of Mary Rowe of Occupation on enlistment Yes (28) Herbert House (23rd Batallion Cross Keys, Eastgate (Territorial - Student - Tank Corp) Previous Unit 5th Reserve Battalion D.L.I. Sergeant (10556) Machine Gun Corp - Became Tank Mechanic (29/7/1917) - Demobilised (5/2/1919)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Rowe John 90 School Eastgate Eastgate Son of Mary Rowe of Charles House Cross Keys, Eastgate

Rowe Paul 610 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 11th Batallion Private 252112 Infantry "D" Company Rowell Edgar 70 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh West Yorkshire Private 17/355 Enlisted 15/12/1914 - Regiment Discharged 13/3/1917 due to Wounds Rowell Thomas 158 21/06/1918Newcastle 18Huntshieldf St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 3rd Battalion Private 96382 Son of Edward Born 1896 -Occupation on Yes Hodgson ord Chapel Infantry Rowell of enlistment - Farmer Huntshieldford, St. (Cowman) - Transferred to Johns Chapel 415 Agricultural Labour Corp - Worked on Home Service

Rowell Joseph 611 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corps Private T290051 Husband of Annie No Chapel Rowell of St. Johns Chapel Rowell Joseph 612 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison Battery No.151 103913 Edgar Artillery (Heavy).

Russell Alexander 292 3, Dale Stanhope Stanhope Princess Louise's 8th Battalion Lance 3300784 Appointed to a commission in Street (Argyll and Corporal the Northumberland Fusiliers Sutherland 29/1/1918 - Discharge papers Highlanders) only

Rutherford Allan 71 28/09/1914Cockenhall 26Hillsdon Nenthead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Corporel 20583 Son of William Born at Wearhead - Yes Terrace Infantry Rutherford of Occupation on enlistment - Hillsdon Terrace, Railway Clerk Transferred to Nenthead Army Pay Corp (20583)

RutherfordNorman 613 28/10/1915 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 22nd Batallion Private 151 Son of Elizabeth Discharged 23/12/1918 No House Chapel Infantry Rutherford of West (Being unfit for military Blackdean service) Rutter Albert 396 07/09/1914Darlington 25Holmefield Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment Private 15041 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (7) Whitfield Rutter of Holme Quarryman - Discharges as Field, Frosterley medical unfit (Incontinence)

Rutter John 428 Frosterley Royal Army Medical William Corp Rutter Ernest 614 10/04/1917Bishop 24 Croft Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 1/7th Batallion Private 202861 Son of Ralph Rutter Occupation on enlistment - Yes (23) Thompson Auckland Terrace Infantry of Croft Terrace, Quarryman - Frosterley

Rutter William 615 Little Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Tank Corps Central Private 69676 Redgate Workshops Sanderson J 101 Eastgate Sanderson John 282 Ward Villa Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 2nd Batallion 26538 Son of John & Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - Martindale Fusiliers Ann Sanderson of Apprentice in a Grocery Ward Villa, Stanhope Business -

Sanderson Joseph 283 30/05/1918Richmond 18Crosshill Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire Regiment 4th Battalion Private 60831 Son of Ambrose Occupation on enlistment - Yes William Sanderson of Limestone Quarry Labourer - Crosshill, Stanhope Transferred to 4th Reserve Battalion Dorset Regiment

Sanderson Thomas 284 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope York and Lancaster 4th Batallopn Private 61487 Norman Regiment Sanderson T 285 Stanhope

Sanderson John 516 07/09/1914Darlington 31Raines Yard Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment Army Reserve Private 15689 Son of Frances Occupation on enlistment - Pen (7) (Special Sanderson of Raines Moulders Labourer at Reservists) Yard Steelworks - Posted14/9/1914 - Discharged 17/11/1914 for not likely to become an efficient soldier (defective vison) - 72 days service

Sanderson John 616 14, Atwood Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Labour Private 207956 Terrace Company No. 152 Sanderson John 617 Meadhope Wolsinghan Wolsingham Royal Navy Temporary Coastguard 25724 Son of Joseph & At School in the 1911 Census George Street Leading Annie Sanderson of Telegraphist Meadhope Street, Wolsingham

Sandilands Robert 72 Travellers Lanehead Heatherycleugh Army Veterinary TT/01178 Husband of Jane 02/07/1936 Newcastle - Occupation in 1911 Census - No Lindsey Rest Corps Sandilands (Walton) upon - Tyne Shepherd Living at Travellers of Cowshill Rest, Lanehead

Scott Henry 668 Wolsingham Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Private 526118 Husband of Martha Occupation in 1911 Census - No Street Company No. Scott of Meadhope General Labourer at 534 Street, Wolsingham Steelworks

Shaddick Rev Henry 286 Barnstable, 19/04/1915 Curatage Stanhope Stanhope 50th Div Army Chaplin 3rd Husband of Ellen 31/10/1944 Darlington Occupation in 1911 Census - No (O.B.E.) George North Devon Ordnance Corps Class Lilian Shaddick Clergyman in the Established Hastings (Cawsey) married 27 Church - Served in France Aug 1913 from 1915 till 1921 being twice mentioned in dispatches and later awarded the O.B.E. (24th June 1932)

Shaw John 497 03/12/1915Bishop 31 Norham Wolsingham Wolsingham Honourable Artillary 1st Reserve Private 11243 Son of William Shaw Occupation on enlistment - Yes (25) George Auckland House Company Battalion of Trodbeck House, Bank Manager - In reserves Wolsingham until 27/7/1917 - Posted to France (4th January 1918 to 22nd August 1918)

Shaw Arthur 498 12/11/1914Darlington 26Trodbeck Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 21st Heavy Gunner 52504 Son of William Shaw Occupation on enlistment - Yes (24) Henry House Artillery Battrey of Trodbeck House, Joiner -Served 3 Years in Wolsingham France - Demobilised (1/4/1919) - Had 4d per day taken off his wages for the maintenance of his Bastard child to Miss Annie Thompson of Blades House, Crook and was ordered by magistrate to pay 2/6d per week until the age of 13 years (30/3/1915) - (lots of doc on this subject)

Shuttleswor George 499 24/06/1916 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Sergeant 60229 (3/3/1917) Transferred to 1st Yes (24) th Street Infantry (23793) Lincolnshire Regiment (Chinese Labour Company) - 4/11/1918 Discharged as being medically unfit for service (Albuminiria)

Shuttleswor William 704 Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps 50th Battalion Signaller 24798 th Street Simkin Edward 496 17/11/1914Sunderland 21Station Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garison Fitter 52654 Son of Edward Occupation on enlistment - Yes (23) Road Artillary Gunner Simkin of Station Fitter & Turner - Applied to re- Road, Wolsingham enlist as a Fitter Gunner in 1923 but was turned down owing to have been demobilised due to being medically unfit

Simkin Edward 517 17/11/1914Sunderland 21Station Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 17th New Fitter 52654 Son of Edward Occupation on enlistment - Pen (5) Road Artillery Heavy Battrey Simkin (Sen) of Fitter & Turner - Served in Station Road, B.E.F. in France for 2 years - Wolsingham Married Mabel Birling from Kent in 1917 - Discharged 29/1 1918 and moved to Kent

Sisson Robert 372 10/06/1916Newcastle 23Gray Bull Stanhope Stanhope Royal Artilliary Battrey No 49 Driver 91750 (1589) Husband of Florence Occupation on enlistment - Yes Railton Inn (Royal Field Artillary) (Reserves) Esther Sisson Blacksmith - First Enlisted (Stephenson) of 30/6/1912 - Transferred from Crawleyside married 6th Battalion D.L.I. (No 1589) Dec 1916 Corporal - Re-Enlisted from 17/12/1918 up to 31st march 1923 (Indian Army)

Sisson Robert 373 Stanhope Rammon Skilbeck Samuel 751Wolsingham 39 West Wolsingham Northumberland 32nd (Reserve), 17/1278 Yes Hartlepool Fusiliers 17th Service Battalion

Slack Robert 288 05/09/1914Bishop 34 Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion 6/2305 Son of George Slack Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) Auckland Infantry of Crawleyside, Quarryman Stanhope

Smith David 416 04/07/1915Bishop 39 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 5th Battalion Private 4004 (66082) Occupation on enlistment - Yes (91) Auckland Infantry "B" Company Quarryman - Territorial Force - Transferred to the Yorkshire Regiment (1st Garrison Battalion) 40027 - Note 91 images of Service Records mentioned but several David Smiths are included

Smith Charles 500 14/01/1915Bishop 19 Thistlewood Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 2nd Army Driver 71197 Son of Herbert Smith Occupation on enlistment - Yes ( Herbert Auckland Bregade of Brunton Street, Farm Labourer John Bank Top, Darlington

Smith W A 618 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 15th Service Quaster No House Chapel Infantry Batallion Master Sergeant. Smith George 752Wolsingham 17 Colwyn Bay Wolsingham Inns of Court Officer 20th Battalion 12924 Yes Training Corps

Snaith Francis 181 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry Spark John 410 20/09/1915 Frosterley Frosterley Frosterley Army Service Corp Acting 82/SR/03653 Son of Robert & Occupation on enlistment - No Fredrick Station Sergeant ( Elizabeth Ann Spark Student - Later Royal Field of Frosterley Station, Artillery - Served in Egypt Frosterley

Spark Hugh 620 Frosterley Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillery 129306 Son of Robert & Occupation in 1911 Census - No George Station Elizabeth Ann Spark Railway Clerk of Frosterley Station, Frosterley

Spedding John 519 10/12/1915Bishop 19 High Doctor Wolsingham Wolsingham Scotts Guards 1st Battalion Guardsman 18070 Son of George Occupation on enlistment - Pen (15) Auckland Pasture Spedding of High Farmer - To Doctor Pasture, reserves11/12/1915 - Wolsingham Mobilized 22/5/1918 Spedding George 753Wolsingham 19 WolsinghamWolsingham Scots Guards 1st Batallion 18070 Yes

SpotiswoodFrancis 182 High Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel East Yorkshire Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Earnwell Regiment Agnes Spottiswood At School of High Earnwell, Ireshopeburn

Staley John 148 14/10/1915Bishop 28 Harthope St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 99th Company ( Wheeler TS/9024 Husband of Emily Occupation on enlistment - Yes Auckland Burn Chapel 1041) Lee Staley (ne Wheelwright & Waggon Bainbridge) of Builder - Originally with 6th Harthope Bunr Battalion Durham Light Infantry - in reserves - Inquiry into injuries sustained whilst unloading wheels - hernia

Stark Robert 289 Stanhope Stark R 290 Stanhope Stark James 293 Stanhope Steel John 695 Wolsingham Wolsingham Sherwood Foresters Lieutenant. (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment).

Stephenson E 294 Stanhope

Stephenson Jonathan 407 27/11/1914 Darlington 20 Woodbine Frosterley Frosterley Yorkshire Regiment 11th (2nd Private 17673 Son of Jonathan Occupation on enlistment - Yes (9) Cottage (Darlington Pals) Reserve Stephenson of Clerk - Served in U.K. only - Battalion) Woodbine Cottage, Discharges as being no longer Frosterley fit for war service 13/8/1915

Stephenson John Harold 411 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Son of Jane Artillary Stephenson of Front Street, Frosterley

Stephenson Joseph 412 15/05/1915Darlington 19Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 18th (Reserve) Private 1532 Son of Jane Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) Wilfred Infantry Battalion (242844) Stephenson of Front Clerk - Transferred to West Street, Frosterley Yorkshire Regiment 1/6th (13/7/1916) 242844 StephensonBertram 754Wolsingham 23 Newcastle Wolsingham Royal Army Service No 2 T2/14323 Yes Corps Reinforcement Training Camp, 31st Depot

Stewart George 501 12/12/1915Wigton 25Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Regiment of Artillary 6th Reserve Gunner 231811 Husband of Martha Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) Street Battalion Stewart of Horse Dealer - Discharged Meadhope Street, due to being surplus to Wolsingham requirements (14/12/1918)

Stobbs Ernest 662 Harelaw Wolsingham Wolsingham East Yorkshire 4th Battalion Private 54615 Son of Mary Jane At School in the 1911 Census No Arthur Farm Regiment (Reserve). Stobbs of Harelaw, Wolsingham

Stockdale Joseph 520 27/01/1910 Wolsingham 17 Durham Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 1154 Son of Robert & Occupation on enlistment - Pen (11) Road Infantry Sarah Jane Stockdale Moulder with Rogersons Ltd, of Durham Road, Wolsingham - Territorial Wolsingham Force - Home duties 1910 - 1915, B.E.F. 27/6/1915- 23/3/1916 - Discharged 31/3/1916 (Termination of his period of engagement)

Storey William 450 11/12/1915 Stanhope 26 Ridden Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Private 26707 Son of William Born at Wolsingham - Yes (22) Thomas House Regiment (32624) Storey of Rudy Car, Occupation on enlistment - Wolsingham Horseman & Shepherd Strong James 451 08/09/1914Caxton Hall 20 Stanhope Royal Engineers 48684 Son of Ellen Storey Born at Stanhope Yes ( of 185 East India Dock Road, London

Suffield Bernard 529 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Larbour Corp Private 34445 Harold House Chapel Fusiliers (619417) Suttle George 443 25/10/1915 35Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical 71573 Husband of Jane Suffered Malaria & shell Yes (9) Henry Corp Margaret Suttle of shock in October 1916 Front Street, (having attacks up to 1920) Frosterley Swales William 755 Wolsingham 31 Wolsingham Durham Light 20919 Yes (Pen) Infantry Swallow Charles 756 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 252733 Yes

Swatten Thomas 299 08/04/1908 Stanhope 32 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion 457 Husband of Maiha Territorial Force - Occupation Yes (9) Infantry Swatten of The on enlistment - Quarryman Butts, Stanhope Tait John 757Wolsingham 39 Ash Vale, Wolsingham Royal Army 04645 Yes Herbert Surrey Ordnance Corps Teasdale Albert 758 Wolsingham Middlesborou Wolsingham York and Lancaster 2/4th Battalion 235978 Yes gh Regiment TemperleyIsaac 300 21/07/1916 37Rose Stanhope Stanhope Border Regiment Private 19000 Husband of Annie Occupation in 1911 Census - Fold II Terrace (R.A.F.) (38637) Temperley Taylor - (Smurthwaite) of Rose Terrace, Stanhope Thompson Joseph 73 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 14th Batallion Private 959 Occupation on 1911 Census - No Infantry (Service Co B) Quarryman at Whinstone Quarry - Also served in the 20th D.L.I. Thompson Archibald 159 14/10/1915Woolwich 40Hood Street St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 579th Company Sadler 8997 Husband of Hannah Occupation on enlistment - Yes Chapel Thompson of Hood Saddler & Harness Maker - Street, St. Johns Embarked "S S Olympic" at Chapel Liverpool 14th November 1915 and Disembarked in Salonika 25th November 1915. Thompson A 301 25/11/1915 St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp Company No. Driver TS/8997 Discharged 14/3/1919 No 579 Thompson John 302 Stanhope Thompson William 303 23/06/1913 39 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison 1st Reserve Gunner 283811 Husband of Frances Yes (15) Ernest Artillary Battary Annetta Thompson of Front Street, Stanhope

Thompson Joseph 452 02/03/1916 Newcastle 21 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 5th Company Sapper 326433 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes (17) Henry Ernest Thompson of Fitter & Turner - Called for Front Street, service 31/5/1918 and posted Stanhope to Woolwich ThompsonNorman 621 Bridge St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillery 906383 Occupation in 1911 Census - No House Chapel Shopkeepers Assistant

Thompson Adam 622 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Seaforth Highlanders 5th Batallion Private s/11704 Son of Joseph & Occupation on 1911 Census - No Margaret Thompson Labourer at Limestone Quarry of East Lane, - Also served in the 2nd Stanhope Battalion -

Tinkler Fredrick 304 30/09/1916 24Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 448th Field Sapper 459844 Brother of Frances Occupation on enlistment - Yes Company Baden Powel Tinkler Joiner & Carpenter - Suffered of Front Street, from malaria Stanhope Tinkler George 306 18/09/1915Bishop 19 Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Private 4306 (10702) Brother of Annie Wound - Gunshot Wound to Yes (7) Auckland Infantry Tinkler of Townfoot, Chest 29/7/1916 in France Stanhope

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Tinkler John 307 08/04/1916Bishop 25 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope West Yorkshire 1st Infantry Private 2717, 27313, Husband of Ethel Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (3) 2 William Auckland Regement Labour 146220 Tinkler of Front Joiner & Carpenter - off ??? Company Street, Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Machine Gun Corps, Linc Regiment(Territorial Forces) - Wounded on action in France twice- Reported missing as a Prisoner of War

Todd Albert 673Norfolk East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Royal Engineers Private 399064 Occupation in 1911 Census - No Garrison Guard (15710) Cartman on Farm (Boarder) Company no (GS/106612) at Uppertown, Wolsingham - 791 Also Border Regiment (15710) & Royal Fusiliers (GS/106612) Troughton Frederick 623 Halfway Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Welch Fusiliers8th Battalion Private 49099 Also D. L. I. (103188) Thompson House Tulloh Alan 706Bishop 05/08/1914 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Regiment of Cavalry 5th Reserve Corporal 3645 Weardale Occupation in 1911 Census - No Wearmouth, Cavelry (1920) At Military Collage at Aliwal Co. Durham Military Barracks, South Tadsworth, Hampshire (Rank Corporal) - Discharged (14/10/1918) then living at Hollywood Hall Sanatorium, Wolsingham - Also 18th Hussars - Awarded Silver War Badge (26/3/1919) given after being honourably discharged because of illness or injury.

Turnbull Charles 74 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Turnbull Charles 624 30/07/1917 36Rose Stanhope Stanhope Royal Air Force 234400 Son of Jonathan Occupation in 1911 Census - Yes Norman Cottage Turnbull of Contractor & Joiner (FOLD3) Frosterley Varley John Robert 759 Wolsingham 27/12/1901 Bishop 18 Hamilton Wolsingham Highland Light 7764 Michael Varley of Occupation on Enlistment - Yes (Pen) Auckland Infantry North Bondgate, Miner - Married Sarah Ann Bishop Auckland Slater (5/4/1909 at Bishop Auckland) Served in Egypt (1903-04) & East Indies (1904 - 06) Sent to Reserves (1906 - 14) - B.E.F. (29/11/1914 to 7/10/1915) and also (30/11/1915 to 27/11/1916)

Vasey John 677 Wolsingham Back Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Loyal North 4th Battalion Private 26511 Son of John & Jane At School in the 1911 Census No William Lancashire Regiment (4438567)(30 Vasey of Back Lane, aged 14 - Also Durham Light 76) Wolsingham Infantry (4438567)(3076)

Vickers F 99 Eastgate Vickers C 100 Eastgate Vickers William 142 Westgate Westgate King's Own Yorkshire 2nd, 10th and Private 42136 Son of Joseph & At School at Westgate on the No Light Infantry 9th Battalions (55421) Mary Vickers of 1911 Census - Reported Westgate POW: 7 September 1918

Vickers Thomas 310 Horn Hall Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion 250100 No William Infantry Vickers George 625 Belle Vue Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Sapper 600195 Vipond James 308 Stanhope

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Vipond George 309 01/03/1917Bishop 28 Crawley Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Private 24465LC Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes (3) William Auckland Engine Regiment Vipond of Crawley Grocers Assistant - Engine, Stanhope Transferred to Durham Light Infantry Labour Corp 1/3/1917 - served in France

Wake William 658 9, Balisbury Sunderland Westgate Royal Naval Division R.V. 2/37 Husband of Eleanor No Morgan Street, Wake of Hendon, Hendon Sunderland

Walker John 312 Station Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corps 84th Battalion

Walker Peter 313 Stanhope Walker Walter 626 Frosterley Frosterley Army Service CorpsSquadron B 359328 No

Wall Thomas 143 28/06/1918 Seaham 18 Swinhope Westgate Westgate Durham Light 20th Battalion Private 96534 Son of George & Born at Bedlington, Yes (29 Harbour House Infantry Isabella Wall of Northumberland -Specialist images) Swinhope House, Military Qualifications - Rifle Westgate Bomber - Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal

Wallace Arthur 311 25/05/1916Stanhope 182, Dales Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Private 31541 Grandson of John Occupation on enlistment - Yes (16) Street Regiment Wallace of 2, Dales Weigh Clerk - Wounds Street, Stanhope (Gunshot Wound to Thigh)

Wallace John James 378 18/12/1911 Stanhope 17 School Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light 1/6th Battalion Company 1449 Son of William Occupation on enlistment - Yes House Infantry Sergant (250048) Wallace of Front Blacksmith with Harehope Major S M Street, Frosterley Mining & Quarrying Co - Territorial Force

Wallace George 627 07/09/1915 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion Private 15202 Discharged 1/3/1919 Class No Street (Pioneers). "Z" - Served in France Waller Lancelot 663 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Labour 9826 (29615) Son of William K & 17/03/1950 58, South Occupation in 1911 Census - No Company No. Annie Waller of View, High Grocer at Co-Op Store - Was 17 Frosterley Street, attached to the Lincolnshire Stanhope Regiment (29615)

Walton John 75 Heatherycleugh Walton John 144 Fairhills, St. Johns Westgate Royal Army Medical Field Private 1991 Son of Charlotte No William Huntshieldf Chapel Corp Ambulance Walton of Fairhills, ord (Northumbrian) St. Johns Chapel

Walton John Sidney 152 27/07/1916Consett 21Newholme St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp "K" Supply Private 54/217323 Son of Phoebe Jane Occupation on enlistment - Yes Philipson Chapel Company Featherstone of Clerk for Consett Iron Co - Newholme, St. Johns Born in Stockton - on - Tees Chapel

Walton John 314 Bondisle Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery Brigade No. 7 Gunner 270749 Son of John F & At School in the 1911 Census - William Terrace (Reserve). Elizabeth Walton of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope Walton T S 315 Stanhope Walton S 316 Stanhope Walton George 628 High HouseSt. Johns St. Johns Chapel Labour Corp Company No. Colour 25211 Step Son of George At School in the 1911 Census - No Alfred Chapel 43 Sergeant (30369) & Hannah Walton of Previously Durham Light High House, St.Johns Infantry (30369) Chapel

Walton Lionel 630 26/09/1916Newcastle 19Mount Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 3rd Battalion Private 100877 Son of Alice Walton Occupation on enlistment - Yes (24) William Pleasant Infantry (Reserve), of Lally Moor Farm, Blacksmiths Striker - Company no. 5 Tofthill

Ward William 375 22/12/1915 Beech Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 18th Batallion Private 1444 Served in Egypt House Infantry www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Ward Joseph 632 22/12/1915 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 18th Battalion Private 1340 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Nevin Infantry (Durham Pals) Emily Ward of Lead Dresser - Served in Boltsburn, Rookhope Egypt

Ward Bernard 760Wolsingham Wolsingham Derbyshire Regiment4th Battalion 6332 Yes

Wardhaugh Oliver 761 Wolsingham 20 Wolsingham Durham Light 6th Battalion 854 Yes Infantry Watson Ernest 76 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Dorset Regiment 4th Battalion 29465 Son of Stephen & Occupation on 1911 Census - Mary Jane Watson Farm Labourer of Wearhead Watson Percy 77 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light 5th Battalion 73328 Son of Stephen & Occupation on 1911 Census - No Infantry Mary Jane Watson Solicitor's Clerk - Also 1/7th of Wearhead Durh. L.I. 73328. Pte., 20th Durh. L.I. 73328

Watson John Ralph 78 Eastville Wearhead Heatherycleugh Labour Corps Labour Acting 387567 Husband of Occupation on 1911 Census - No Company No. Corporal (39697) Elizabeth Annie Shop Assistant in Drapery & 412 Watson of Eastville, Grocery Shop - Also attached Wearhead to Durham Light Infantry (39697) Watson William 183 Low Burn IreshopeburnSt. Johns Chapel North Staffordshire 7th Battalion Private 32448 Husband of Herbert Regiment Margaret Ann Watson of Low Burn, Ireshopeburn

Watson Joseph 184 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Army Medical Corp Watson John Joseph 185 Ireshopebur St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 4th Battalion Private 73961 Discharged category "Z" No n Chapel Infantry Watson A 317 Stanhope Watson John 318 Dale’s Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Siege Battery 2nd Terrace Artillery no. 549 Lieutenant Watson John 319 02/04/1908 Stanhope 37 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 6th Battalion Sargeant 350206 (401) Husband of Martha Occupation on enlistment - Yes (12) Wheatley Infantry Watson of the Butts, Quarryman with Bell Stanhope Brothers, Stanhope - Enlisted to Territorial Forces 1908 - Re- Engaged 30/4/1912

Watson Matthew 320 10/11/1910Stanhope 19Stone Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire 8th Battalion Sergeant 202359 Son of John Occupation on 1911 Census - Yes (21) Thompson Houses Regiment (Service) (1441) Wheatley & Martha Horse Driver Spar Mine - Watson of the Butts, Occupation on enlistment - Stanhope Spar Miner (Cutter) with Weardale Coke & Coal Ltd, The Butts, Stanhope (Territorial Force)- Enlisted with 6th Battalion D.L.I.(1441) - Also 2/4th Lincolnshire Regiment - Demobilised 6/4/1919

Watson T 321 Stanhope Watson W 322 Stanhope Watson W 323 Stanhope

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Watson Arthur 502 12/11/1914 Darlington 22 Meadhope Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison No. 3 Bomber 52525 Son of George Occupation on enlistment - Yes (7) Westgarth Street Artillery Reinforcement William Watson of Fitter - Living at Bishops Oak, Wooler Co meadhope Street, Wolsingham on discharge Wolsingham (25/2/1919) - wounds (gunshot Wound to left thigh and injuries to both knees)

Watson George 503 14/01/1915Bishop 19 Bradley Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillary 159th Brigade Driver 71347 Son of George Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) Auckland Burn Watson of Farm Labourer - Discharged Darlington as being Physically unfit for service 1918

Watson John 521 01/05/1912 Wolsingham 17 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 1/6th Battalion 1655 (7520) Son of Tom Watson Occupation on enlistment - Pen (13) Thomas Infantry (203902) of West End, Moulder with Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham Wolsingham - Territorial Force - posted 8/10/1915 to 1/9/1916 (B.E.F. France) - Wounded in both arms due to Shrapnel Wound 27/4/1915 - Transferred to Reserve Battalion to work with Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham - Discharged 14/9/1917 due to Termination of Engagement

Watson Tom 633 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air Mechanic 1st Class Watson John 634 02/11/1915 St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Durham Light 10th Batallion Private 36288 Discharged 11/2/1918 - No Chapel Infantry (Service) Watson John 635 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Scots (Lothian 8th Battalion No Thomas Regiment).

Watson Thomas 636 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland 13th Battalion Private 35368 Son of William & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Newton Fusiliers (Service). Phoebe Jane Watson Apprentice Joiner at of High Street, Steelworks - Also D. L I. 1/6th Wolsingham (3520) Private Attached to the 2nd Entrenching Battalion

1/6th Durh. L.I. 3530 Pte, 1/6th Durh. L.I. Att. 2nd Entren. Bn. 3530 Watson William 637 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Private M/167901 Frederick Transport Company No. 728 Watson Arthur 762 Wolsingham 25 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison 52525 Yes Artillery 17th Fire Command Watson John 763 Wolsingham 24 Byres Green Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 27844 Yes William 3rd Battalion Waugh John 672 Wolsingham Snipe Gate Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Private 427806 Son of Mary Ann Occupation in 1911 Census - No Farm Company No. Waugh of Snipe Roadman/Labourer working 412 Gate Farm, for Weardale Council Wolsingham

Wearmouth John 92 Eastgate Eastgate North Staffordshire 4th BatallionPrivate 48226 No George Regiment

Wearmouth A 324 Stanhope

Wearmouth Joseph 325 Ryton Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 22tn Battalion Private 30132 Son of Oliver & Occupation in 1911 Census - No Turnbull House, Infantry (Pioneers). Margaret Apprentice House Joiner - Paragon Wearmouth of Also 1/7th D.L.I. Street Paragon Street, Stanhope Wearmouth Thomas 326 27/04/1916 Grantham 23 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corps 66th Battalion Sargeant 32995 Son of Annie Occupation on enlistment - Yes (53) Wearmouth of High Bricklayer working for Mr Street, Stanhope Richardson of Front Street, Stanhope - Previously with 6th Battalion D.L.I. (1473) Attested 1/8/1912 - Married to Rhoda Elliott on 19/5/1917 - Rhoda Died 19/11/1918 of T.B.

Wearmouth Fredrick 638 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light 18th Battalion Lance 417 Husband of Mary Occupation in 1911 Census - No Watson Infantry (Durham Pals). Corporal Wearmouth of Dredger Bucket Counter Sink Uppertown, Driller at Steelworks Wolsingham Westgarth William 524 13/11/1915Bishop 29 Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light 518th Field Private 213349 Husband of Sarah Occupation on enlistment - Yes (Willie) Auckland Infantry Company (R.E.) Ellen Westgarth Bricklayer - Transferred to (Whitfield) of Royal Engineers as a Sapper Rookhope (Training Centre, Newark) Taken Prisoner of War (18/4/1918) Wharton Thomas 504 03/05/1917Newcastle 17Belgrave, Wolsingham Wolsingham East Yorkshire 7th Training Private 5/27035 Son of Lucy Janet Occupation on enlistment - Yes (21) West End Regiment Reserve (361387) Wharton of Bank Clerk - Later transferred Battalion Belgrave, West End, to Rhine Signals Battalion, Wolsingham Royal Engineers (Sapper) 1918 Wharton Bertram 639 17/04/1915 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 50 Division Sergeant 463207 Son of Lucy Sarah Occupation in 1911 Census - M.M. (Pioneers). Wharton of West Grocers Assistant - Also Royal End, Wolsingham Engineers (2090) - Received M.M. whilst with the 50 Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers

Wharton John 640 22/04/1918 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy Engine M30805 Son of Lucy Sarah Occupation in 1911 Census - No Charles Room Wharton of West Fitter & Turner at Steelworks - Artificer End, Wolsingham Served on "Victory" & "Maidstone" - Dispersed after end of war

White Norman 327 30/11/1915Stanhope 22Chapel Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillary No.5 Reserve Private 200380 Husband of Born 1893 - Occupation at Yes (3) Street Battalion (Gunner) (110010) Margaret White of 7 Enlisting - Butcher - Station Terrace, Transferred to Machine Gun Stanhope Corp (Heavy Branch) 2/7/1917 Woolwich - Transferred to Tank Depot 26/10/1918 (12th Battalion Tank Corp) www.durhamatwar.org.uk CC BY-NC-ND You can download this work and share it with others as long as it is credited, but you can’t change it in any way or use it commercially © Les Blackett, Email contact: [email protected] Les Blackett database First World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record White Dr. V 328 Stanhope White Edward 641 6, Attwood Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy 4th Terrace Engineer Whitfield John W 80 Heatherycleugh Whitfield William 154 20/11/1915Sunderland 32Station St. Johns St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment 5th Battalion Private 38939 Husband of Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes Shield Cottage, Chapel (9th Battalion) Ann Whitfield of Head Counter Man - Married Burnfoot Burnfoot, St. Johns Mary Ann Johnson 1906 - Chapel Posted to France from 10/1/1917 to 19/5/1917 - Gunshot Wound to Right Foot11/5/1917 - Posted to Reserves at West Hartlepool25/1/1918 - Suffered from shell shock & French Fever Died 12th June 1951 at Frosterley-

Whitfield Henry Allan 329 Albert Stanhope Stanhope Prince of Wales's 6th Battalion Private 307325 Son of Jacob & Jane Occupation in 1911 Census - No Cottage,Tow Own (West Whitfield of Clerk at Co-op Store - Also nfoot Yorkshire) Regiment Townfoot, Stanhope 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment (6143) Private

Whitfield William G 381 Frosterley Royal Navy Whitfield John Joseph 441 Frosterley Royal Vetinary Corp Discharged Medically unfit

Whitfield Robert 448 Frosterley Northumberland Walter Fusiliers WhitfieldWilliam 642 Market Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Acting W O 106463 Place Corps 2 Wilkinson John 330 Stanhope William Wilkinson N 331 Stanhope Wilkinson N 332 Stanhope Wilkinson Fredrick 505 13/12/1915Bishop 18 Bradley Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Regiment of 12th Company Gunner 84305 Son of John George Occupation on enlistment - Yes (32) George Auckland Burn Farm Artillary Wilkinson of Angate Farm Labourer - Discharged Street, Wolsingham 18/2/1919

Wilkinson James 764 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Yorkshire Regiment 15076 Yes

Willan George 333 15/09/1914 Darlington 30 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light 5th Battalion Private 2712 Son of Ann Tombes Discharged 8/12/1914 as Yes (6) Infantry of Crawleyside, Being Medically unfit Stanhope

Williams Phillip 684 29/06/1916 31Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Southern Air 35033 Husband of Mabel Yes Street Aeroplane Mechanic Williams (Fold3) Repair Depot, 2nd Class Farnborough Williams John Henry 685 Anngate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Acting 83659 No Street Corps Corporal Wilson Walter 145 25/11/1917Bishop 36 East Westgate Westgate Royal Field Artillery Gunner 646533 Husband of Ethel 1911 Census - Working on Yes (12) Auckland Hasswicks Wilson of East Farm living at East Haswicks, Haswicks, Westgate Westgate -Occupation on Enlistment - Woodman

Wilson William 506 12/05/1915Sunderland 251, Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Household & "B" Battrey/160 Gunner 12585 Son of Thomas Occupation on enlistment - Yes (18) Meadhope Royal Field Artillary Bragade Wilson of 1, Painter - later moved to 49, Street Meadhope Street, Brooke Street, Coundon Wolsingham Grange Wilson Harry 643 22/02/1918Crook 20Railway Wolsingham Wolsingham Tank Corp & 5th Reserve Private (331983)690 Son of John & Mary Occupation on enlistment - Yes (24) Cottage, Machine Gun Cavelry 30 Wilson of High Ganister Cartman - High Stoop Company Stoop, Towlaw Occupation in 1911 Census - Colliery Labourer (Above Ground) - Later 2nd Tank Battalion

Surname Forenames Database Place of Birth Date of Place of Age on Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Next of Kin Date of Place of Notes War reference Enlistment Enlistment Enlistment Number Death Death Record Wilson Fred 644 03/12/1915 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Field Private 77823 Served in the Balkans - No Corps Ambulance No. 147 Wilson John 645 Scotch Isle Wolsingham Wolsingham King’s Own Scottish 1st Batallion Private 202181 Also 2/9th Royal. Scots. IBD. No George Borderers (352084) (352084) Pte Woodall William 335 West Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland 36th Battalion 315886 Terrace Fusiliers Woodhall Thomas 334 30/11/1915 Sunderland 34 Rose Crawleyside Stanhope K.O.Y.L.I. 1st Battalion Private 48279 Husband of Rosanna Occupation on enlistment - Yes (19) Cottage Woodhall of Rose Grocery Manager - Cottage, Crawleyside Transferred to South Staffordshire Regiment (No 48279) Woodhall John 366 19/10/1914 Consett 29 Stanhope Durham Light Service 20856 Son of Joseph Occupation on enlistment - Yes (8) George Infantry Battalion Woodhall of High Labourer - Discharged Hope Street, Crook 24/10/1914 ( Not likely to become an efficient soldier- Medically Unfit) Wright William 81 15/02/1916 Wearhead Heatherycleugh East Yorkshire 8th Battalion Private 205783 Husband of Eliza Occupation in 1911 Census - No Forster Regiment (Territorial) Hannah Wright of Farm Labourer living at Rigg Wearhead Side Farm, Harwood, Middleton - in - Teesdale - Also 8th, 1/4th E. York- Wounded in the Head 4th December 1917 - Discharged 12/10/1918 Wright E 336 Stanhope Wright Thomas 646 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Gunner 187711

Young John 161 15/03/1916 Durham 24 Westgate Westgate Durham Light 2/8th Battalion Private 29785 Son of James Young Also Royal Warwickshire Yes Infantry of Westgate Regiment - Declared a deserter from 27th December 1917 Young Emerson 765 Wolsingham 23 Ashington Wolsingham Northumberland 28th (Reserve) 19/1686 Yes Cuthbert Fusiliers Battalion