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Les Blackett databaseFirst World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)
Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Adamson James Edward
647 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Manchester Regiment.
8th Battalion (Territorial).
Private 270185 Husband of Edith Ellen Adamson of Boltsburn, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - General Labourer (Lead Production Worker) - Also 2/6th Manchester Regiment (270185) Private & 24th Manchester Regiment (270185)
No
Agar James Robert
422 Frosterley R.O.D. Royal Engineers (Railways)
Acting Corporal
109534 (253003)
No
Airey John 400 The Butts Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment (Pioneers)
11th Battalion Sergeant 13665 ( 9/13054)
No
Alderson John George
338 Stanhope Station Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
21 Battalion (Reserve),
Private 21/292 Son of William & Jane Ann Alderson of Station Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Limestone Quarry Clerk
No
Allan Joshua Joseph
710 Wolsingham Wolsingham Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
2nd Battalion Lance Sergeant
1447 Yes (F.M.P.)
Allen James 507 23/02/1916 Bedlington 19 Forrest Lodge
Wolsingham Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 1st Foot Battalion
Private 33209 Son of Andrew & Agnes Allen of Wolsingham Hall, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Miner(Putter) - Joined 24th May 1918 - Previously of
Pen
Allinson William 463 06/10/1916 Newcastle 36 Angate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Yorkshire Regiment 3rd Battalion Private 38357 Husband of Margaret Alinson of Angate Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on Enlistment - Labourer - Discharged 10/12/1917 being not fit for active service
Yes (7)
Allinson John Thomas
711 Wolsingham 29 Wolsingham 14349 Yes (F.M.P.)
Allison Joseph Nixon
648 St. Johns Chapel
29/04/1915 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillery
115th. Heavy. Battrey
Gunner 56684 Son of John & Margaret Ann Allison of Low Chesters, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Horseman on Farm Boarding at Billing Shields Farm, Eastgate - Served in France
No
Ambler Willie 464 30/01/1917 Bishop Auckland
21 Market Place
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
47th (Home Service Employment Company)
Private 316908 Son of John Ambler of Market Place, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk
Yes (
Angus George Roddam
103 01/11/1914 22 Westgate House
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Captain Son of Michael Garthorn & Frances Angus of Westgate House, Westgate
Occupation on Enlistment - Solicitor - Awarded Military Cross in June 1916 for his bravery in rescuing men buried in a collapsed trench near Ypres - During the Second World War commanded the 16th (Weardale) Battalion Durham Home Guard.
No
Armer William 417 18/08/1915 London 46 Glebe Terrace
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers (Pioneers)
4th Labour Battalion
Pioneer 115587 Husband of Mary Hannah Armer of Glebe Terrace, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Embarked with B.E.F. 20/8/1915 - Attached for duty with Bell Brothers Ltd, Stanhope5/10/1916
Yes (8)
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Armer Wiliam 712 18/08/1915 Wolsingham 46 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 4th Labour Batallion
Pioneer 115587 Husband of Mary Anna Armer of Anngate Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Bell Brothers at Stanhope, living at Glebe 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)
Yes
Armoury Robert 339 Stanhope 18/09/1915 Bishop Auckland
40 Ravensfield Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
3/6th Battalion Private 4303 Brother of George Armory of Ravensfield, Stanhope
Embodied 18/9/1915 - Released for munitions work with Mrs Ord & Maddison Ltd, Layburn, Yorks. Ganister Quarry, Stanhope (3/4/1916)
Yes (25)
Armstrong Fredrick 33 Queens Head Hotel
Wearhead Heatherycleugh London Regiment 5 Battalion/1st line (London Rifle Brigade)
45302 Nephew of James Henry Armstrong of Queens Head Hotel, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Un-Employed living at the Queens Head Hotel, Wearhead
No
Armstrong George William
337 20/01/1914 Stanhope 17 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
4th Battalion Private 202339 Son of Elizabeth Armstrong of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Born 1897 - Occupation on Enlistment - Sorter in Quarry -Transferred to 2/4th Lincolnshire Regiment (5913) Captured 23/3/1918 at Masy Detained at Famlein returned to Home 8/12/1918
Yes (34)
Armstrong Oliver 659 22/11/1915 Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusiliers
16th Battalion (Newcastle Commercials).
Private 1396 Also 26th & 1st Northumberland Fusiliers. (16/1396) - Served in France
No
Atkinson Cecil Herbert
104 Station House
Westgate Westgate Northumberland Yeomanry
(Hussars). Headquarters
Trouper 270998 Son of William & Jessie Atkinson of Station House, Westgate
Died 14th January 1959 at Leeds
No
Atkinson Jonathan 340 Stanhope Stanhope NoBackhouse George
Edward341 Boston Spa,
Yorkshire19/04/1915 Bondisle
TerraceStanhope Stanhope Army Cycle Corp Warent
Officer2907 Son of John & Emily
BackhouseOccupation in 1911 Census - 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
No
Bainbridge William James
106 Dalehead Westgate Westgate Northumberland Fusilers
Labour Corp Sapper 247646 Son of Thomas & Margaret Bainbridge of Dalehead Farm, Westgate
18/09/1976 Westgate Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers son aged 18
No
Bainbridge Henry Dawson
167 30/11/1915 Stanhope 38 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Tank Corp 22nd Light Tank Battalion
Private 313192 Husband of Pricilla Bainbridge of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Master Painter- Previously with D.L.I. Discharged 1913 - Never served in France (with reserves until end of war)
Yes (14)
Bainbridge Joseph Thomas
342 Stanhope 20/04/1915 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion C.Q.M.S. 408 Son of Sarah Elizabeth Bainbridge of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - House Painter aged 30 - Achieved rank of Company Quartermaster Sergeant - Discharged 28/1/1924
No
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Bainbridge Percy 343 Stanhope 02/03/1914 Stanhope 17 6, Graham Street
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion (9th Battalion Pioneers)
Private 203220 (2001)
Son of William Henry Bainbridge of Graham Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Painter at Bainbridge Forge - Posted to France
Yes (13)
Bainbridge Andrew Matthew
447 West Bridge End
Frosterley Frosterley Northumberland Fusiliers
16th Battalion Private 32/145 Son of John & Margaret Ann Bainbridge of Bridge End, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmer Worker aged 15 - Previous Regiment 9th Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry also 13th Northumberland Fusiliers
No
Baker John 670 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
204th Seige. Battry
Gunner 113639 (8) No
Batty William Arnold M.C.
650 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
3rd Battalion (Reserve)
Lieutenant Son of Thomas & Mary Jane Batty of Ivy House, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Architects Assistant living at Hull - Attended Woodhouse Grove School in Yorkshire as a Border (1901 Census)
Batty Joseph Collinson
679 Wolsingham Ivy House, West End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
Lieutenant Son of Thomas & Mary J Batty of West End, Wolsingham
02/07/1974 Hale Barns, Cheshire
Occupation in 1911 Census - Jewellers Assistant living at 54, Briggate, Leeds - Also Royal Air Force (Lieutenant) Squadron No. 102
No
Batty Arthur Dudley
680 Wolsingham 04/01/1918 Leeds 29 54, Briggate Leeds Wolsingham Army Service Corps Expiditionary Force Canteen
Private M2/101084 Husband of Edith Ellan Batty (Wilson) of 61, Clarendon Road, Leeds
Occupation in 1911 Census - Jewellers Assistant - Occupation on enlistment - Salesman - Married 16 June 1917 at Leeds
Yes (14)
Baty Alfred 34 Killhope Killhope Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Driver 115052 Son of Mary Jane Baty of Killhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Ore Washer aged 18
No
Baty Thomas Henry
344 Newfield Farm
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusiliers
1/5th Battalion (Territorial).
Private 46529 Son of Jane Baty of Newfield Farm, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Son working on Farm - Also 24th/27th Northumberland Fusiliers
Baty George Vickers
530 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Royal Air Force Squadron no. 89
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
79685 Son of Thomas Dickenson & Hannah Baty of Boltsburn, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Student
No
Baty George William
531 Broad Dale House
Rookhope Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
20th Batallion Private 20/845 Son of William & Ann Baty of Broardale House, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Ore Dresser, Weardale Lead Company
No
Baylis John Wilfred
459 13/12/1915 Sunderland 30 4, Ridley Building
Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
3/7th Battalion Private 6036 (307228)
Son of Thomas Baylis of 3, Glebe View, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - General Dealer & Sub Postmaster - Wounded in France (Shrapnel wound in Left Hand 12/4/1917 - Transferred to West Yorkshire Regiment 1/7 T.F. 28/7/1916
Yes (19)
Beadle Alfred Edward
345 Wear Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
20th Batallion & 7th Battalion
Private 205062 Son of Annie Beadle of Wear Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Washer at Spar Mine aged 15- Also 89148 (Royal Defence Corp)
No
Beadle Thomas Gibson
532 Upper Town Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
Battery no. 192 (Heavy)
Gunner 64441 Son of Thomas & Lucy Beadle of Upper Town, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Cartman in Ganister Quarry - Born at Westgate
No
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Bee Norman Sidney
150 10/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
24 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment Training Reserve Battalion (1st Battalion)
Private TR/5/73445 (44412)
Husband of Mary Bee of St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Hand - 1911 Census Living with parents Joseph & Elizabeth Bee and working as a Watch Repairer & Jeweller - In Reserves from 11th December 1915 - 22nd January 1917, posted to India from 7th April 1917 - 16th December 1919. Discharged 16th January 1920
Yes
Bee John William
453 04/01/1916 28 Harthopeburn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy K30236 Occupation on enlistment - Watchmaker - Served on "Victory 11" & "Princess Royal"
Bell John Charles
35 Low Allers Cowshill Heatherycleugh Labour Corp 365064 Son of William & Caroline Bell of Low Grain, Cowshill (1901 Census)
Occupation in 1911 Census - Feeding Whinstone Crusher at Cowshill aged 18
No
Bell John Joseph 37 21/10/1916 18 Copthill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 38919 Son of Annie Bell of Copthill, Cowshill
Occupation on enlistment - 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 (West Riding Regiment).
39668
Bell Roger 346 Shittlehopeburn
Stanhope Stanhope South Irish Horse Private H/73358
Bell S 347 StanhopeBell Thomas
Sidney376 16/09/1914 Stockton 20 West
TerraceStanhope Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry1/5th Battalion Private 2718
(202712)Gunshot wound to eye 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
Yes (28)
Bell Thomas 533 9, Durham Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Private 250314 Son of Thomas & Mary Jane Bell of Durham Road, Wolsingham
Scholar on the 1911 Census - Also 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers (43867)
No
Bell George Thomas
534 Daddry Shield
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Lincolnshire Regiment
Private 40954 Also 1st North Staffordshire Regiment (37266)
No
Bellamy Alfred 430 The Batts Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillary Driver 111415 Son of William & Jane Maria Bellamy of Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman aged 24
No
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Bendelow Albert 460 29/07/1916 Newcastle 24 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
3/9 Battalion 6459 (200897)
Husband of Isabella Bendelow of 3 Glebe View, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Master Painter - Reported Missing 12/4/1918 - Reported as being a Prisoner of war in Germany - Living at 35, Church Street, Shildon on discharge
Yes (15)
Bennet Henry 39 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Machine Gun Corp Private 156087Best George
William348 26/03/1914 Stanhope 21 Paragon
StreetStanhope Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry6th Battalion Private 6/1822 Son of John Best of
Crosshill, StanhopeOccupation at Enlisting - Quarryman with Bell Brothers - Discharged from service due to being no longer physically fit for war service (Hernia) 5th July 1915 from Hornsey
Yes
Best Joseph Pattinson
349 07/07/1908 Rippon 20 Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 446 (250010) Son of John Best of Crosshill, Stanhope
Occupation at Enlisting - Quarryman with Bell Brothers - Continually in D.L.I. from 1908-1919. Wounded 24/4/1915 (Gunshot wound to Left Hand)
Yes
Best Thomas William
454 24 Heather View
Stanhope Stanhope 23rd Provisional Battalion
"A" Company Private 1822 Occupation on enlistment - 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 Horn
508 23/06/1917 Newcastle & Wolsingham
17 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Coldstream Guards Reserve Battalion
Guardsman 1469 (28108) Son of Matthew William & Louisa Bewley of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Fitter & Turner (Apprentice) at Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham - did not serve overseas and was de-mobilised 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
Pen (13)
Blades John Richard
350 23/01/1912 Stanhope 17 12, West Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 25051(1458) Son of William Isaac Blades of 12, West Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation at Enlisting - Quarryman - Gunshot Wound 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
Yes (48)
Blades William Hodgson
351 12, West Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
22nd Service Battalion
Private 22/754 Son of William Isaac Blades of 12, West Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman aged 19
No
Boal John 713 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
3rd Batallion 39612 Yes
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Bolam James Cansfield
651 Buffalo, U.S.A. 15, Lister Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air Mechanic 2nd Class
106315 (401146)
Son of Elizabeth Jane Bolam of East End, Wolsingham
Born in Buffalo, U.S.A. 1896 - Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice Fitter & Turner at Steelworks
Yes (FOLD II)
Bowe John 509 01/01/1916 Bishop Auckland
33 Angate Street, East End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
16th Battalion Private 22/381 Son of Dennis & Elizabeth Bowe of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer at Limestone Quarry - Discharged 13th July 1916 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
Pen (8)
Bowe James 535 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Home Service Employment Company no. 525,
Private 483873 Son of Dennis & Elizabeth Bowe of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Labourer at Steelworks
Bowes John Philipson
186 31/01/1915 Cowshill 21 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
18th Service Battalion
Private 1373 Son of Emerson Bowes of Lanehill, Ireshopeburn
Born in Dipton - 1911 Census Living at Lanehill and working as a Cartman for Whinstone Quarry - Served in Italy & France - Also 20th Battalion
Yes
Bowes James 465 01/04/1912 Wolsingham 19 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Corporal
1588 (483873)
Husband of Rhoda Bowes of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation at Enlisting - Puddler with Rogerson & 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
Yes (18)
Bowes William 536 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillery
Siege Battery no. 21
Gunner 348543 Son of Emerson Bowes of Lanehill, Ireshopeburn
At School on 1911 Census No
Bowman John Whit 689 Rookhope Rookhope King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion (Pioneers).
38807
Bradley Thomas H 40 Heatherycleugh NoBriggs Ernest 702 Bridge
HouseWolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland
Fusiliers21st Battalion (2 Tyneside Scottish)
Private 31917
Briggs James William
703 Bridge House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse Guards Guards Machine Gun Battalion
Trooper 1606
Brogden Wilfred 105 Westgate Westgate Royal Air Force Private 308289 Son of Matthew & Emily Ann Brogden of Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Engine Cleaner aged 18 - Born 8th July 1892 at Barnard Castle
No
Brown Alfred 352 StanhopeBrown Charles 353 28/06/1918 Sunderland 19 1, Paragon
StreetStanhope Stanhope Yorkshire &
Lancashire4th Battalion Private 61589 Son of Harry Brown
of Paragon Street, Stanhope
Occupation at Enlisting - Quarry Labourer - Posted to France 7/11/1918 till 28/2/1919
Yes (
Brown R 354 Stanhope
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Brown John Dryden 537 Boltsburn (1901)
Rookhope Rookhope Royal Fusiliers 12th Battalion (Service)
Private G/5330 (1966) (235297)
Son of John & Isabella Brown of Boltsburn, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Driver at Coal Mine - 38, School Terrace, South Moor (1911 Census) - Also D.L.I. & Lancashire Fusiliers
No
Brown James 714 Wolsingham 28 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
4th, 7th Battalion
276298 Yes
Bruce Charles Hobson
367 07/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
21, Victoria Road
Darlington Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 4170 (245082)
Son of Fredrick William Bruce of Fernleigh, Stanhope
Born 1896 - Territorial Force Attestation - Served in France - Transferred to 11th Battalion D.L.I. 26/3/1917 - Wounded in Action (Gunshot Wound to Right Shoulder)
Yes
Burch William 715 17 Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps No 2nd Water Tank Company
M/315896
Yes
Burke Joseph 473 07/09/1914 33 Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
Private Husband of Mary Jane Burke of 50, Huddlestone Street, Cullercoates
Born in Wolsingham - Served in the East Yorkshire Regiment & Labour Corp
Yes (16)
Burn Joseph James
667 Howden - le - Wear
11/09/1915 High Fawnlees
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
19th Battalion (Durham Bantams).
Corporal 26985 Husband of Eliza Burn of Fawnlees, Wolsingham
Served in France - Also 14th Battalion D.L.I.
No
Burrup Joseph 393 07/09/1914 19 The Batts Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 9th Battalion Private 13103 Son of Mary Burrup of the Batts, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman aged 16 - later served in the 11th Battalion
No
Butterill John Esmond
705 24, High Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Ordnance Corps
Private O/39630
Caldow Edward 674 Heatherlees Cottage
Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport Heavy Repair Shop No. 2
Private M/2 166791 27/02/1964 Chestergarth, Wolsingham
No
Call Thomas 466 12/11/1914 Darlington 22 Garden Cottage
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
6th Heavy Battrey
Gunner 52392 (242415)
Son of William Call of Garden Cottage, Wolsingham
Occupation on Enlistment - Labourer - Later Angate Street, Wolsingham (1919)
Yes (16)
Carr Thomas 41 01/08/1916 Farnborough 25 Cowshill Post Office
Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Flying Corp 6th Battalion Private 663449 (61513) (41011)
Son of John Thomas Carr of Cowshill
Occupation at Enlisting - Tailor for Sailmaker - 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
Yes
Cave Ernest George
392 Kiln House Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 5655 Husband of Hannah Cave of Kiln House, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman aged 30
No
Chapman Clarence 421 East End (Batts)
Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
1/6 Battalion Private 70686 Son of Robert & Mary Chapman
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarry Labourer aged 17 - Also served in the 14th & 9th D.L.I.
No
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Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Charlton George 42 HeatherycleughCharlton Obadiah 539 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 9th Labour
CorpPioneer 294414
(122651)Son of Phoebe Humble
Occupation in 1911 Census - Masons Labourer Discharged Class Z 4/3/1919 - Born 1873 at Wolsingham
No
Clark Robert Brown
538 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Cyclist Corps Canadian Cyclist Battalion no. 12
6941 No
Clarkson William Henry
429 16/10/1915 Stockton 34 Croft Terrace
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
No. 1 Depot Driver 111416 Husband of Sarah Elizabeth Clarkson of Croft Terrace, Frosterley
Occupation at Enlisting - Quarryman - Posted as a driver with the B.E.F. 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
Yes (14)
Cleasby Arnott 355 Cowgarth Hill
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
5 Battalion (Reserve).
302017 (644416)
Son of Wales & Sophia Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope
Also Labour Corp No 644416 No
Cleasby Gilbert 356 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales's) Regiment
5th & 9th Battalion
Private 51066 Son of John & Mary J Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope
No
Cleasby John 357 Cowgarth Hill
Stanhope Stanhope Sherwood Foresters 106142 Son of Wales & Sophia Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope
Cleasby Wales 358 19/04/1915 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6 Battalion (Territorial)
Private 2293 (250191)
Husband of Sophia Cleasby of East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman aged 40 - Served in France and also with Labour Corp (419131) - Discharged 23/4/1919
No
Clinton Michael 716 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
19th Service Battalion
19/1288 Yes
Coates William Angus
467 09/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve Battalion (6th Battalion)
Private 467 (204084) Son of William Coates of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on Enlistment - Steel Dresser - Territorial 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)
Yes (23)
Colling Herbert 107 Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Company
Private 256396
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Place of Death
Notes War Record
Colling Norman Featherstone
146 25/01/1915 Cowshill 18 Woodbine Cottage
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion (3rd Battalion)
Private 1337 Son of Whitfield Colling of Woodbine Cottage, St. Johns Chapel
Served in Egypt (6th December 1915 to 4th March 1916) France (5th March 1916 to 15th September 1916) Wound- Gunshot wound to left leg 14th August 1917
Yes
Colling William 526 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusiliers
3rd Reserve Corporal 3/8655 Transferred to To 13th & 12/13th Bns - Discharged to Special Army Reserve
No
Colling Thomas Whitfield
540 Harthopeburn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Cyclist Corps 15th Battalion Private 7326 Son of Cuthbert & Mary Colling of Harthopeburn, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Grocers Shop Assistant
No
Collinson Waldo 678 Wolsingham 08/11/1915 Bank Cottage
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Brigade No. 58 Driver 17648 Son of Joseph & Jessie Collinson of 51, Sidney Road, Enfield (1911 Census)
At School in the 1911 Census aged 13 - Served in France
No
Collinson Arthur 717 Wolsingham 19 Darlington Wolsingham Royal Engineers Royal Engineers Royal Engineers
234th Field Company
131378 Yes
Cooke John 510 23/11/1914 Dunston 41 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
9th Battalion Private 3676 (5123) Husband of Emily Cooke of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Transferred to Northumberland Fusiliers 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
Pen (9)
Copley Harold 474 18/02/1918 Newcastle 18 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
53rd (Y.S.)Battalion Training Reserve
Private (64865) Son of Joseph William Copley of Uppertown, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Grocer - Transferred to 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (10/5/1918)
Yes (15)
Corbett Arnold 649 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Artillery
Siege Brigade No. 3 (Artillery Reserve)
Gunner 214184 Husband of Lucy Corbett (Ridge) of East Lane, Stanhope
31/03/1940 Barrington Hall, Wearhead
No
Coston Henry 718 Wolsingham Reading Wolsingham Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
25th (Reserve) Battalion
3935 Yes
Coulson Marshell 475 01/07/1916 Ripon 19 Redgate Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillary 36th Battary Driver 151784 Son of Thomas Coulson of Redgate Farm, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Cartman -
Yes (11
Coulson William 541 Lanehead Lanehead Royal Air Force Gunner 118421 NoCoulson James 542 Redgate Wolsingham Wolsingham West Yorkshire
Regiment2nd Battalion (Regulars).
Private 53170 Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Coulson of Redgate, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Cartman (General Contractor) - Also 10th Yorkshire Regiment (204654) - Attached to 20th Entrenching Battalion
No
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Place of Death
Notes War Record
Coulthard Dixon 109 20/08/1915 Back Green Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Corporal 3340 (250378)
Son of William & Mary Coulthard of Back Green, Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - At School aged 14
No
Coulthard Alfred 359 03/03/1917 Newcastle 17 Victoria Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
11th Battalion Private 81907 Son of William & Mary Coulthard of Victoria Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Pupil Teacher
Yes (14)
Coulthard Fred 360 Martin Street
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Artillery
Siege Battery no. 1
Gunner 103726 Son of Thomas & Mary Hannah of Bridge End, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Quarryman in Limestone Quarry -
Coulthard Fenwick 361 12/01/1915 Darlington 26 Fern House Stanhope Stanhope Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)
72nd Bragade Gunner 72943 Son of Fenwick Coulthard Sen of Fearn House, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Gunshot wound to face head & Right Knee - Served in Italy & France - Discharged from service 2/6/1919
Yes
Coulthard John 527 09/12/1915 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusiliers
4th(Reserve) Private 205710 Transferred to 12/13th & 4th(Res)Bns - Discharged 25/10/1918 (Gun Shot Wound) - Awarded Silver War Badge No.B/35546
No
Coulthard Emmerson 543 Huntshieldford
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion (Wearside).
Corporal 842 Son of John & Mary Coulthard of Fairhill, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Ore Washer
No
Coverdale Percival 446 Frosterley R.O.D. Royal Engineers
Saper 138324 (WR 202409)
Son of Annie L Coverdale
Occupation in 1911 Census - Railway Clerk at West Hartlepool aged 20
No
Craggs Henry 709 Thornley Wolsingham Wolsingham
Craig Ernest 362 Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery Gunner 270614 Son of Ernest & Margaret Anne Craig of Front Street, Stanhope
Scholar in 1911 Census No
Craig John Edward
363 26/01/1912 Stanhope 18 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion` Private 1441 Son of John Craig of East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Released for Munitions work with Consett Iron Co 27/9/1916
Yes (10)
Craig Joseph 364 13/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 252666 Son of John Craig of High Street, Stanhope
1/11/1916 - Transferred home to munitions work with the Consett Iron Co, Living at Chapel Square, Stanhope
Yes (14)
Craig H 191 StanhopeCraig Matthew 380 29/06/1918 Newcastle 18 Jolly Body
FarmStanhope Stanhope York & Lancaster
Regiment1/4th Battalion Private 61596 Son of Matthew
Craig of Jolly Body Farm, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman
Craig John 544 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
2nd D.L.I. 295043 (4081)
1/9th. Durh. L.I. 4081. Pte., 1/7th. Durh. L.I. 4081., 1/6th. Durh. L.I. 295043.
No
Craig Joseph Walter
545 The Batts Frosterley Frosterley West Riding Regiment
Corporal 20791 (13820)
Son of Joseph & Jane Craig of East Bridge End Farm Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Working on Farm (Farmers Son) - Also Labour Corps (13820)
No
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Place of Death
Notes War Record
Craig George Thomas Edwin
546 11/11/1915 23 Meadowfield House
Daddry Shield St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy HMS Pyramus Carpenter’s Crew
M16431 Son of George & Ann Craig of Daddry Shield
Born at Bishop Wearmouth 11th October 1892 - Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice Carpenter - He was seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia on 19 October 1918 - Demobilisation on 2 March 1919
Yes
Crawhall John Stanhope (M.C.)
192 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers. Field Company Major 406 Son of John & Annie Crawhall of The Square, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - At North Eastern School for 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"
No
Currah William John Ridley
193 16/02/1916 Stanhope 36 Heatherdale Stanhope Stanhope Royal Kent Regiment 2/5th Battalion Private 5696 (242145)
Husband of Eleanor M Currah of Heatherdale, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Farmer & Butcher - Discharged as being no longer fit for service - 26/2/1917 - Heart Problems
Yes (7)
Currey George Watson
194 Rose Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Railways Pioneer 347082 (WR/201824)
Son of Christopher & Elizabeth Currey of Stone Houses, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Previously 32/North'd. Fusiliers. 661. Pte., 1/5th York & Lancs Rgt. 6157., Yorks & Lancs Rgt. 242267.,
No
Dalkin J 108 Westgate Royal Army Service Company
Private
Dalton Joseph 110 Spot House Westgate Westgate East Yorks 10th Battalion Private 37075 Son of Andrew & Elizabeth Dalton of Spot House, Westgate
At school on 1911 Census No
Dalton J W 547 Westgate Training Reserve 35051 NoDavidson Robert 386 01/03/1911 Stanhope 19 Bishoply Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light
Infantry6th Battalion (Admin Center)
Lance Corporal
1341 Son of Albert Davidson of Bishoply, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman for Harop Mining & Quarrying Co, Bishoply, Frosterley - Territorial Force - Discharged 10/3/1916 (End of Term) Served with B.E.F. in France
Yes (11)
Davidson George Wallace
551 Hollywood Hall
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Sapper 257331
Davison John Joseph 384 Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Wounded & Gassed
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Notes War Record
Davison Ralph 468 15/09/1915 London 43 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Labour Battalion
Pioneer 119607 Husband of Jane Davison of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Served in France (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.
Yes (10)
Davison Wilfred 549 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion (Pioneers).
Private 13948 Son of Ralph & Jane Davison of 49, Inkerman, Towlaw
Born at Satley - Schoolboy on 1911 Census - "Class Z" Discharged 23/05/1919
No
Davison Joseph 550 08/12/1915 Newcastle 19 South Park Tow Law Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Batallion Corporal 81178 Son of John & Jane Davison of South Park, Tow Law
Occupation in 1911 Census - Occupation on enlistment - Assistant Forester - Gun Shot Wound to Left Leg - Left leg amputated below knee on 6 July 1918
Yes (Pen)
Dawson John Ralph 43 Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh K.O.Y.L.I. 2nd Batallion Yorks L.I.
Private 42143 Son of John & Hannah Dawson of Grain, Cowshill
At School on the 1911 Census aged 13 -
No
Dawson John Thomas
146 25/01/1918 Sunderland 18 3, Station Road
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineer (Signels)
39th Company Sapper 341714 Son of John William Dawson of Burnfoot, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Porter on North East Railways
Yes
Dawson Frank Foster (Photo)
552 The Post Office
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
Private 65137 Son of Mary Dawson of The Post Office, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Grocer - Also Royal Army Medical Corps (65137) & Labour Corp (22079)
No
Denham Norman 195 01/06/1912 Scockton??? 19 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Private 1442 (203207)
Son of William & Margaret Jane Denham of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Plumber - Territorial Force Attestation - Promoted to Lance Corporal 15/2/1915, Promoted to Corporal 15/6/1915, appointed Warrant Officer Class 2 11/2/1919
Yes (7)
Dennison Thomas William
423 08/10/1915 Aldershot 23 Limetree House
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp Royal Engineers
28th Company Private 69490 (30100) (3292)
Son of John Dobson Dennison of Limetree House, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - later transferred to Royal Engineers 5/5/1917 (Sapper) to 328th Quarrying Company
Yes (2)
Dennison Douglas 424 Limetree House
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
Private 69489 (C/14046)
Son of John Dobson Dennison of Limetree House, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - At School aged 13 - Later transferred to the Surry Yeomanry (C/14046)
No
Dent Robert William
690 Market Place
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
56th Anti-Aircraft Section, Battery T
Gunner 186904
Devey John Hardy Jeremiah Charles
664 Wolsingham 03/05/1915 Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Monmouthshire Regiment
1/3rd Battalion (Territorial)
Lieutenant Son of Joseph James Devey (Solicitor) of Wolsingham
Taunton, Somerset
At School in the 1911 Census Aged 16 - Served in France - Also served with the Durham Light Infantry & 4th Tank Battalion - Married Edith D Carter (1930) at Brampton
No
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Place of Death
Notes War Record
Devey William Henry Dixon
665 Witton - le - Wear
09/04/1915 Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
2nd Volunteer Battalion
2nd Lieutenant
Husband of Sarah J Devey (Anslow) (Married 1916)
11/05/1948 Occupation in 1911 Census - Law student, Articled Clerk - Later living at 11 Kings Road, Monkseaton, Northumberland (1925?, medal card)
No
Devey Joseph James St. John Whiting
666 Wolsingham Elm House Wolsingham Wolsingham Canadian Infantry 48th Batallion Private A/C.S.M
76090 Son of Rachel Devey of Elm House, Wolsingham
In 1901 Joseph James, aged 14, was a pupil at Christ’s Hospital School in London - 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
No
Dobson James Simpson
553 East Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
Gunner 286743 Son of Robert & Annie Dobson of Durham Road, Wolsongham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Moulder in the Steel Trade -
No
Dobson John 477 06/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
39 Angate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers J.W.D. Lance Corporal
272578, (506388), (269753)
Husband of Matilda Dobson of Angate Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Club Steward - later living at Constitutional Club, Wolsingham (5/3/1919)
Yes (12)
Dobson Fredrick George
511 30/11/1914 Consett 29 East Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
23rd Battalion Private 23/230 (21616)
Son of Robert Dobson of East Lane, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Later 4th Battalion Tyneside Scottish - Discharged after 28 days service (Kings Regulations 392 - 3) 28/12/1914
Pen (5)
Dobson John Thomas
554 Anngate Square
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Private 108725
Dobson George 719 Wolsingham 29 Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
23rd, 4th Battalion, Tyneside Scottish
23/230 23/230 23/230
Yes
Dodd James 196 15/05/1916 Sunderland 18 Fairfield Cottage
Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire & Lancashire Regiment
4th Battalion Private 61471 Son of Robert & May Dodd of Fairfield Cottages, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman
Yes (
Dodd Robert Parker
197 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance no. 12
Private 62305 Son of Robert & May Dodd of Fairfield Cottages, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
Dodd Henry Edwin
478 28/01/1918 Bishop Auckland
18 Low Wiserley Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Yorkshire & Lancashire Regement
13th Private 57502 Son of Margaret Jane Dodd of Low Wiserley Farm, Wolsngham
Occupation on enlistment - Farmer
Yes (11)
Dougill A 198 StanhopeDove Joseph
Norman425 02/10/1915 Bishop
Auckland28 Croft
TerraceFrosterley Frosterley Tynemouth Royal
Garrison ArtillaryGunner 986 (316508)
(490493)Son of John George Dove of 12, New Row, Eppleby
Born in Evenwood - Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Living at Eppleby, Winston, Darlington 16/12/1918
Yes(
Dowson John Walton
629 Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Agricultural Company
Private No
Drummond William Bond
652 11/02/1916 25 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Searchlight Company
Lieutenant (Sapper)
184 (472111) (472171)
Son of Henry Drummond of North Bridge Wolsingham
01/12/1954 Westlands Road, Darlington
Occupation on enlistment - Draughtsman - Living at 31, Alderman Street, West Hartlepool on Enlistment
Yes (35)
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Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Dyson Sidney 701 Penrose House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion (Pioneers).
Private 13944
Egglestone John Morley 111 Sidefoot Daddry Shield Westgate Royal Engineers Railways Sapper WR.256305or 168997
Brother of Hannah Lee Egglestone of Sidefoot, Daddry Shield
Received British War Medal and Victory Medal - 1911 Census Occupation - Yardsman with North East Railway Co aged 26
Egglestone JosephThomas
199 Graham Street
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
8th Battalion (Territorial), Company E
Private 331040 (2274)
Son of Thomas & Mary Jane Egglestone of Crosshill, Stanhopex
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stone Mason living at Cross Hill, Stanhope Also 6th. D.L.I. 2274
Egglestone Morley 555 St. Johns Chapel
Wolsingham Liverpool Regiment 17th Battalion (Service).
Sapper 51308 Son of Sarah Egglestone of St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Newsagent & Stationer - Also Durham L. Infty. 40340. Pte., Royal Engineers. 338946 - RW205614 (Railways)
Egglestone John William
720 Wolsingham 21 Darlington Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance
1312 Yes
Elliott Henry 47 02/03/1916 Sunderland 20 High Rigg Wearhead Heatherycleugh North Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion Driver 65290(T444077)
Son of Henry Elliott of High Rigg, Wearhead
Occupation on enlistment - Carting Ironstone - Called up 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)-
Yes (
Elliott James 112 Shallowford Westgate Westgate Royal Horse Artillary Corporal 3737567 Son of James & Jane Elliott of Shallow Ford, Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Butcher
No
Elliott Robert William
113 High Westgate
Westgate Westgate Northumberland Fusilers
19th Batallion Private 1115 Grandson of Hannah Elliott of High Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stone Breaker at Limestone Quarry
Elliott T 114 Westgate RoyalArmyMedical Corp.
Driver
Elliott William 115 Westgate Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion (Wearside)
Corporal (Lance Sergeant)
317
Elliott William James
149 12/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillary
47th Company Corporal 67093 Son of William Elliott of St. Johns Chapel
Occupation at Enlisting - Shop Grocers Assistant with Co-op
Yes
Elliott John Gilbert 162 Hole Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Kings Own Yorkshire Regiment
Private 36741 Son of Joseph Ralph & Mary Elliott of Hole, Ireshopeburn
Also Private 2/4th Yorks Light. Infantry (36741)
Elliott Alfred Kitchener
163 Hole Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Argyll & Sutherland Son of Joseph Ralph & Mary Elliott of Hole, Ireshopeburn
Elliott George Thomas
200 10/11/1911 Stanhope 19 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
25th Reserve Battalion
Private 6/1439 Son of Thomas Elliott of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Territorial Force - 11/11/1916 Transferred to Parson Byres Quarry for war duties - Wounded in action (contusion Right Ear & Right Hand)
Yes (11)
Elliott M 201 Stanhope
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Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Elliott Percy Ritson 202 07/05/1918 Sunderland 18 Chapel Square
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusilliers
53st Y S Bragade Training Reserve
Private TR/6/52085 Son of Frank Elliott of Chapel Square, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Shoemaker
Yes (19)
Elliott John Thomas
203 07/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
3/6th Battalion Private 4169(525104)
Son of Frank Elliott of Chapel Square, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Fireman - Transferred for munitions work with Consett Iron Co Ltd 4/12/1916
Yes (15)
Elliott Charles 721 Wolsingham Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
2/5th Battalion 4211 Yes
Ellwood Harrison 385 Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Ellwood Matthew 415 White Kirkley
Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
Private 3857 (98114) Husband of Hannah Ellwood of White Kirkley, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Also 98114 Northumberland Fusiliers
No
Ellwood John Thomas
435 09/10/1915 Spennymoor 21 East End Wolsingham Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
11th Batallion (Pioneers)
Private 252111 (4338)
Son of Thomas Ellwood of White Kirkley, Frosterley
Occupation at Enlisting - Quarryman - Married at Wolsingham 30/12/1916 - Also 6th D.L.I. (4338)
Yes (20)
Ellwood Joseph 556 05/09/1916 Sunderland 18 Wearside Cottage, East End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Leinster Regiment 2nd Battalion Private 15215 (39037)
Son of Mrs R Mowbray of Wearside Cottage, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Masons Labourer - Previously D.L.I. & Posted with B.E.F. to 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
Yes (Pen) 9
Emerson Robert 10 HeatherycleughEmerson Joseph
Albert84 Sunderland Hood Street St. Johns
ChapelSt. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillary No.1 Depot Gunner 71924 Son of Joseph Ralph
Emerson of Hood St, St. Johns Chapel
Birthplace -Frosterley Occupation - Quarryman (Weardale Steel Coke & Coal Ltd) Joined 6/1/1915 aged 23yrs - 0 Months - Discharged 6/4/1918
Yes (Pension)
Emerson Joseph Collingwood
204 25/03/1913 Stanhope 20 Dale Cottage
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Lance Sergeant
1820 (650226)
Son of Joseph Emmerson of Dale Cottage, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Blacksmith with Consett Iron Co -Territorial Force - Discharged to work at home with Consett Iron Co (16/9/1916)
Yes (
Emerson Thomas 206 Dale Cottage
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Batallion Company Sergeant Major
250097 Son of Nicholas & Jane Ann Emerson of Dale Cottage, Stanhope
Emerson George William
394 Frosterley Border Regiment
Emerson Harold 395 Frosterley Border Regiment
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Place of Enlistment
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Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Emerson Thomas 469 14/02/1910 Wolsingham 22 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1157 Son of Thomas & Mary Ann Emerson of Lister Terrace, Wolsingham
Occupation on Enlistment - Blacksmiths Striker with Steelworks - Territorial Force - Served in France - Hospitalised for19 days due to a Gas Burn to Abdominal Wall (14/5/1917)
Yes (24)
Emerson Henry 558 Frosterley Labour Corp Agricultural Company
No
Emerson (Jones)
Sidney 205 23/01/1912 Stanhope 18 Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Lance Corporal
250052 Son of George Emerson of Paragon Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Spar Washer with Weardale Lead Co - Gunshot wound to Left Thigh in France 1918
Yes (18)
Emmerson Charles 470 11/08/1904 Bishop Auckland
22 Angate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 8865 (90671) Brother of Thomas Emmerson
Occupation on enlistment - Cartman - Injuries - Gunshot wound to Head in France 1918
Yes (
Emmerson Harry 557 St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillery
255th Seige Battry
Lance Corporal
41731 Occupation in 1911 Census - No
Emmerson Herbert 559 Wearhead Wearhead Army Service Corps Private S/290838 No
Emmerson William Alfred
560 09/12/1915 Consett 33 1, Barr House Avenue
Consett Stanhope Royal Engineers 5th Battalion (Reserve).
Saper 166469 Son of George Emmerson of Paragon Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Painter
Yes (8)
English John 1 Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary Battery No 38 Private 115050 No
English Emerson Thompson
44 Dyke House Ireshopeburn Heatherycleugh Welsh Regiment. 1/5th Battalion, Company B
Private 59116 Son of Margaret English (Widow) of Dyke House, Ireshopedburn
Occupation in 1911 Census - Carter at Spa Mine - Also 80th Training Reserve Battalion. TR/5/41896 & Royal Engineers - Railways (WR/286004)
No
English Stanley 45 HeatherycleughEnglish William
Edward46 Cowshill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison
ArtilleryGunner 65625 Son of Joseph & Jane
Annie English of Cowshill
No
English John 561 Lanehead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
72937
Etherington John 471 27/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
36 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Army Service Corp (Mechanical Transport) No 285
Sapper 23226 (M/353593)
Brother of Annie Isabel of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Traction Engine Driver -
Yes (17)
Etherington John 672 West Auckland 27/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
36 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport no. 285
Private M/353593 (1071) (23226)
Son of Carter Etherington of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - General Labourer - 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)
Yes (17)
Etherington John 692 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport No. 285
Private M/353593
Fairless J Harriman 48 Heatherycleugh
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Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Fairless George William
116 06/11/1915 Barnard Castle
33 High Town Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion Sergent 65573 Son of Hugh Fairless of High Town, Westgate
1911 Census - Living at Woodbine Cottage and working as a Limestone Quarryman - Died in 1946 aged 78 years -Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman - 14th September 1917 - Posted to No.7 Chinese Labour Company
Yes
Fairless Thomas William
117 06/11/1915 Barnard Castle
23 Front Street Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion Private 20/816 (30119)
Son of William Fairless of Front Street, Westgate
1911 Census - Living at Brier Hill, Westgate working as a "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
Yes
Fairless Wilfred 118 06/07/1917 Bishop Auckland
26 High Kitty Cragg
Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Troup Depot
Sapper 289695,(W.R.290055)
Husband of Hannah Ethel Fairless of Kitty Cragg, Westgate
Occupation on Enlistment - Platelayer - 30th October 1917 "Whilst on active service failed to salute an Officer whilst on Guard - Forfeited 5 days pay"
Yes
Fairless Hugh 207 20/05/1916 Newcastle 18 5, Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope North Staffordshire Regiment
5th Battalion Private 96655 Son of William Fairless of Paragon Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Stone Builder - later transferred to 12th Battalion D.L.I.
Yes (14)
Fairless Herbert 208 StanhopeFeatherstone
John Edward Lawson
49 31/12/1917 Sunderland 19 Ivy Bank, Cornriggs
Wearhead Heatherycleugh Serwood Forresters 6th Battalion Private 99041, 62719, 204869
Son of Mary Featherstone of Ivy Bank, Wearhead
Born at Cowshill - Occupation on enlistment - Quarry Labourer - Enlisted 7/9/1917 aged 17yrs 8months Transferred to 52nd West Yorkshire Regiment - Training Reserve. L/204869
Yes
Featherstone
John William
50 Bridge End Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
4th Battalion Son of Ralph & Sarah Hannah Featherstone of Bridge End, Cowshill
Occupation on Enlistment - Working on Farm
Featherstone
Joseph William
151 15/09/1916 Bishop Auckland
18 East Blackdean
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusilers
6th Battalion (13th Battalion)
Private 8745 (63006)(21144)
Brother of Frances Jane Featherstone of East Blackdean, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Lead Washer - Permanently Transferred to Yorkshire Regiment (63934)13th September 1918 - 5th February 1918 Posted and attached to 11th Cycle Brigade
Yes (35)
Featherstone
George 164 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Featherstone
Harold (M.M.)
165 10/01/1916 Australia 33 Towers Street, Charters Towers
Queensland, Australia
St. Johns Chapel Australian Forces Australian 1st Tunnelling Company
Private SERN 3292 Son of Sarah & Joseph Robinson (Deceased) of Hawkwell Head
Occupation on Enlistment - Miner in Australia - Won Military Medal as Sergeant on 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”.
Yes
Featherstone
Septimus 166 28/06/1917 Sunderland 18 High Ling Riggs
Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel South Staffordshire 5th Battalion Private 59407 Son of Mary Ann Featherstone of High Ling Riggs, Ireshopeburn
Occupation on enlistment - Blacksmith - On home duties only
Yes
Featherstone
Sylvester 168 High Ling Riggs
Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion Private 818 (29631) Son of Mary Ann Featherstone of High Ling Riggs, Ireshopeburn
Later Private 6th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (29631)
Fell William Metcalfe
686 Wolsingham West Thornley Colliery
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Company No. 492
Lance Corporal
435918 Husband of Isabella Fell of Thornley Road, Tow Law
Occupation in 1911 Census - Coal Miner/Hewer - Also Durham Light Infantry (85) Private
No
Fenwick J 210 StanhopeFenwick William 211 The Poplars Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry18th Battalion Private 1745 Son of William Hall
& Anne Marie Fenwick of the Poplars, Stanhope
At The School, Durham as a Boarder on the 1911 Census -
No
Fenwick Edwin Arthur Featherstone
479 17/01/1917 Sunderland 18 Townley Lodge
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)
Gunner 197537 Son of Featherstone Fenwick of Townley Lodge, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Unemployed
Yes (5)
Fenwick George William
722 Wolsingham 19 Darlington Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
(Local Reserve), 21st Battalion
167 Yes
Fletcher William 383 11/07/1914 19 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley York & Lancaster Regiment
2nd Bregade Private 7804 Husband of Agnes Fletcher of Spring Cottage, East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - served from 1904 - 1916 - released temporally for munitions work with the Consett Iron Co Ltd
Yes (23)
Forrest Thomas William
245 Limetree House
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Artillery
Battery No 135 (Heavy)
99967 Son of John & Mary Forrest of Shittlehopeburn, Stanhope
No
Forster Robert Haydon
51 North Grain Cottage
Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical Corps
7th Battalion 78864 Son of John Forster of Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Delver in a Limestone Quarry - Driver
Forster Thomas 216 05/09/1914 Durham 26 Stanhope Border Regiment 9th Battalion Driver 13986 (88651)
Brother of Robinson Forster of Fir Tree, Crook
Occupation on Enlistment - Miner - Transferred to Royal Field Artillery (74th Battery) 19/11/1914 - Served in France, Salonika & Egypt
Yes (18)
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Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Forster John George
562 Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
5th Battalion 200888
Foster Jack 212 17/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Cross Hill Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
3/6th Battalion Private 4244 (252105)
Husband of Ethel Forster of Cross Hull, Stanhope
Occupation on Enlistment - Fireman - Transferred to Ord Maddison Ltd for Munitions work 3/4/1916 till 21/9/1918 (Then transferred to Consett Iron Co Ltd
Yes (24)
Foster John Thomas
213 15/06/1917 Sunderland 18 Cross Street Stanhope Stanhope Tank Regiment 1st Training Reserve Battalion
100846 Son of Thomas Forster of Cross Street, Stanhope
Occupation on Enlistment - Labourer - Discharged 10/11/1917
Yes (9)
Foster H 214 StanhopeFoster Oliver Mills 215 05/09/1914 Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry6th Battalion Private 350791 Previous unit 1/6th. Durh. L.I.
6/2291 Pte., Att. 50th. Div. B. Dep. 6/2291- 23rd Provisional Battalion D.L.I.& 26th Battalion D.L.I.
Frankland Charles Henry
480 31/05/1918 Newcastle 18 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve Battalion
Private 101021 Son of Annie Frankland of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Apprentice Sadler
Yes (
Franklin Andrew 723 Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham King's Royal Rifle Corps
KRR/3576 Yes
Freeman James Slater (M.M.)
119 Westgate Northumberland Fusilers
Sergent
Galley John William
724 Wolsingham 23 Gateshead Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps Machine Gun Corps
20th, 116th Training Reserve Battalion, No 5th Company
TR/5/186761 Yes
Gardiner George Thomas
52 Burtreeford Cowshill Heatherycleugh Son of George Gardiner of Burtreeford, Cowshill
Occupation in 1911 Census - Labourer at Whinstone Quarry
No
Gardiner Percy 513 07/12/1915 35 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
2nd Training Reserve Battalion
Private 5/4253 Husband od Elizabeth Ann Gardner of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Steel Cleaner - Discharged as being medically unfit for service (Rheumatic Fever) 27/2/1917 - awarded a gratuity of £30 plus £5 for children
Pen (4)
Gardiner Charles Fredrick
525 30/01/1915 Cocken Hall, Fencehouses
25 Rose Cottage, Boltsburn
Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
18th Service Battalion
Private 1341 Son of John Joseph Gardiner of Rose Cottage, Boltsburn
Occupation on enlistment - Engineman - Served in Egypt (6/12/1915 - 4/3/1916)
Yes
Gardner Wiliam Dowson
398 04/09/1914 Frosterley Border Regiment 9th Border Regement
14099 Son of William & Margaret Gardner of the Fly, Frosterley
Discharged 3/6/1919 - also 2nd Border Regiment
No
Gardner Wilfred Joseph
563 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
19th Battalion 910 Son of John Joseph & Elizabeth Anne Gardner of Boltsburn, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Ore Dresser & Engineman
No
Gardner John William Burton
564 Front Street, West End
Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Labour Company No. 132
11567 Son of John George & Lucy Caroline Gardner of Front Street, Frosterley
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Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Garthwaite Jonathan 725 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 2nd(Reserve)Battery,14th Brigade
134736 Yes
Gibbon J 217 StanhopeGibbon J 218 StanhopeGibson William
Alfred98 West
BewleyEastgate Eastgate Son of John &
Elizabeth Gibson of West Bewley, Eastgate
Gibson William 219 02/04/1908 Stanhope 36 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 397 Husband of Sarah Gibson of High Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Consett Iron Co - Territorial Force - to Transferred 23rd Provisional Battalion "A" Company - Discharged 21/4/1916 - Served for 8 years
Yes (14)
Gibson Thomas William
413 Frosterley Army Veternary Corp (Northumberland Fusiliers)
5600 Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers Son working on Farm
Gibson Linus 481 11/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Frierside Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)
"B" Battary (77th Bregade)
Gunner 204349 Son of William Gibson of Frierside, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Farmer - Served in India & France - De Mobilised 19/10/1919
Yes (4)
Gibson Albert 565 Dam Hill Frosterley Frosterley Northumberland Fusiliers
23 Battalion (4 Tyneside Scottish)
Son of Thomas & Sarah Ann Gibson of Dam Hill, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
No
Glendenning
James Stanley
726 Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
204753 Yes
Golightly John James (Jack)
403 Birkshaw Stanhope Frosterley Royal Engineers Field Company No 79
52188 No
Golightly Harold 406 Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
1/9th Batallion 92920
Golightly George 514 13/02/1911 Wolsingham 18 2, Lister Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1331 Son of John George Valentgine Golightly of Lister Terrace, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Moulders Apprentice - Territorial Attestation - Discharged from forces 26/5/1916 (Being Time Expired)
Pen (
Golightly William Scott
669 Wolsingham 20/04/1915 Church Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion (Territorial).
Private 252257 (1943)
Son of John George & Elizabeth Ann Golightly of Church Lane, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - General Labourer at Steelworks - Served in France -
No
Gordon Thomas 688 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Cyclops Private
Gowland Albert 120 01/07/1916 31 Providence Cottage
Westgate Westgate Labour Corp 349th Works Company
Private 27653 (194433)
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Gowland of Providence Cottage, Westgate
Occupation on Enlistment - Stone Mason Transferred from D.L.I. to Labour corp. Released from Service on compassionate grounds 31/12/1918
Gowland A 220 StanhopeGowland John
George221 Butts Head Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry12th Battalion (Service)
Private 39916 Son of John Gowland of Prospect Place, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Quarryman
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Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Gowland Joseph 222 03/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Gatehouse, Park Head
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
9th Battalion (Teritorial Force)
Private 327466 (7259)
Son of Joseph Gowland of Black Road, Witton Park
Wounded twice in France including shrapnel in the back of the neck, Gunshot wounds to eyes & knee & shell shock - Discharged 28/8/1917 at York (Being not physically fit for war service
Yes
Gowland Thomas 223 20/11/1915 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusiliers
17th Battalion (North East Railway Pioneers).
Private 802 Son of James & Elizabeth Gowland of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
Graham Ernest 2 Burnt Hills Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 965379 Son of John & Elizabeth Graham of Burnt Hills, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Miner
No
Graham John Harley 3 01/03/1916 South Shields 20 Burnt Hills Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
3rd Battalion Private 6150, 332886 Son of John & Elizabeth Graham of Burnt Hills, Wearhead
Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman - Wounded (Gun Shot Wound to Head 20/05/1917) also Highland Light Infantry (332886) 9th Battalion
Yes
Graham George Emerson
53 Sedling Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion (Wearside), Transport
38586 Son of Joseph & Elizabeth Graham of Sedling, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers Son working on Farm
Graham Thomas William
54 Westfall Wearhead Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Attached 20th Canadian Field Artillery
Driver T4/185461 Son of John Graham of Westfall, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stonebreaker at Whinstone Quarry
No
Graham Tom 224 07/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 7, Dales Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Corporal
4172 (245060)
Son of Tom & Alice Annie Graham of 7, Dales Terrace, Stanhope
Pensioned out for (periostitis of the ilium) 22/4/1918
Yes
Graham John Isaac ?????
566 West Blackdene
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Essex Regiment 13th Battalion (West Ham)
Private 41752 No
Gray A 96 EastgateGray A 225 StanhopeGray George
Sinclair226 Union
SquareStanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison
ArtillerySiege Battery No. 101
Gunner 189319 Son of Robert & Elizabeth Gray of East Lane Stanhope
No
Gray Dr. John 227 The Butts House
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance (Northumbrian) no. 3/2nd
Occupation in 1911 Census - Physician and Surgeon
No
Gray Joseph 228 Rose Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion (Durham Pals
32774 Also 11th & 14th D.L.I.
Gray John 229 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope
Green William 653 Mowbray house
Wolsingham Wolsingham Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion Lieutenant William Green Lieutenant
No
Greenwell Wilfred Emerson
404 Frosterley 1st Canadian Contingent
WR.151536
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Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Greenwell Oliver 419 Browns House
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers Railways Sapper 323078 Son of John William & Elizabeth Jane Greenwell of Browns House, Frosterley
Previously 6th.D L I (4175) Private., 5th. D L I (7262) & D L I (323018)
Greenwell Cyril 727 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
3rd Battalion 103730 Yes
Gregory Joseph 414 Frosterley House
Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment 1/5th Battalion Private 241701 Son of William & Emma Gregory of Frosterley House, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Discharged as Medically unfit
No
Greveson Albert Summerson
230 Raby House, Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Private 50219 Son of Thomas George & Margaret Greveson of Raby House, Stanhope
Previous units (50219) Private 2nd Yorks L.I., 2/4th Yorks L.I.
Greveson Herbert Bowman
231 26/05/1915 Stockton 28 Raby House, Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 225th Field Company (Roads and Quarries)
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
101142 (30763)
Husband of Annie Greveson of Rye House, Barnard Castle
Born at Evenwood 1887 - 1911 Census Living at Raby House, Stanhope and working 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.
Yes (24)
Hall John William
232 Victoria Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance (Northumbrian) 3/2nd line
Private 390544 Son of Thomas & Jane Hall of The Butts, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Motor Chauffeur - Member of Stanhope Freemasons Lodge aged 39 (Initiated 1921)
No
Hall Stephen Thomas
472 25/06/1908 Stanhope 20 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Sergeant 432 (4438579)
Husband of Mary Hall of the Causway, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Furnaceman for Rogerson Ltd, West End, Wolsingham - Served for 8 years - Released for Munitions work for Rogerson & Co Ltd, Wolsingham (10/3/1917)
Yes (4??)
Hall Andrew 728 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 2nd Battalion 27843 YesHamilton Cornelius 694 Market
PlaceWolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural
Company No. 407
Private 237955
Handley D 729 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
113709 Yes
Harrison Thomas Vickers
4 Bishop Auckland
Puddingthorn
Lanehead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 312 Brigade - 40th Reserve Battery - 2"C" Reserve Bregade
Lance Bombedeer
204357 Son of Sarah Harrison, Puddingthorn, Lanehead (Mother)
Height 5ft - 6" - Enlisted 8/12/1915 - Trade Farm Labourer - Age on Enlistment 27yrs - 6 months. Ordered to pay maintenance towards his illegitimate Child born 25 January 1914 to Elizabeth Jane Milburn, Burnt Hills, Cowshill.
Yes
Harrison John James 55 09/12/1915 26 Hilltop Killhope Heatherycleugh Grenadier Guards 2nd Grenadier Guards
Private 29848 Son of Thomas & Mary Harrison of Hilltop, Killhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Miner - In France 25/01/1918 - 3/1/1919
Yes (Pen 10)
Harrison John E S 56 Heatherycleugh
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Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Harrison J 91 Eastgate Eastgate Royal Artillery Headquarters, 2nd Army
311206
Harrison John George
102 Eastgate
Harrison George 233 10/11/1911 Stanhope 19 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1440 (250046)
Son of John Harrison of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Appointed Temp Lance Corporal 28/11/1914 - To Reserves - Employed with The Weardale Steel Coal & Coke Ltd 20/2/1917
Yes (8)
Harrison George 234 StanhopeHarrison John
Thomas235 19/05/1913 Stanhope 19 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light
Infantry6th Battalion Private 5914(202347
)Son of John Thomas Harrison of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Balfour Vaughan Ltd - Territorial Force - Transferred to 2/4th Lincoln Regiment (No202347)
Yes (10)
Harrison Mark Horne 402 Frosterley Royal Engineers
Harrison Stephen 439 23/10/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Chapel Close
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Artilliary
"A" Bregade Gunner 113191 Son of William Harrison of Bowlees Farm, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Fought in France with B.E.F. 1916-17 - later transferred to "Y" Anti-Aircraft Battalion
Yes (11)
Harrison Joseph Thompson
445 Frosterley Scotish Horse 3/2nd
Harrison Mark Rowe 567 27/07/1915 Harelaw Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Pontoon Park, No. 5 ???
Driver 52190 Discharged 25/2/1919 -
Harrison Stephen 730 22 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse & Field Artillery
113191/RH&RFA
Yes
Harrison William George
731 Wolsingham 37 Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd Battalion 51876 Yes
Hart George William
732 Wolsingham 19 Bishop Auckland
Wolsingham Tank Corps 20th Tank Battalion
311302 Yes
Hart Nathanial 733 Wolsingham 36 Naas Wolsingham Labour Corps Northern Command, 525th (Home Service) Employment Company
219126 Yes
Haygarth William 699 Bridge Inn Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Horse Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column No. 16
Driver 200880
Haygarth Thomas Henry
700 Redmires Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Brigade no. 46, Battery ‘D’
Private 200881
Hayton Joseph Henry
236 10/02/1916 19 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery 4th Depot Gunner 103916 Son of Ellen Hayton of the Square, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Stonebreaker at Quarry - Transferred to Royal Garrison Artillery 11/7/1916 - Released for munitions work with Bell Brothers, Parson Byres Quarry, Stanhope 16/9/1916
Hayton James Ernest
237 28/06/1918 Newcastle 19 Chapel Square
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
20th Batallion Private 96507 Son of Ellen Hayton of Chapel Square, Stanhope
Yes (31)
Heads Charles Joseph
238 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Pioneer 128355 (30073)
Son of Michael Heads of Greenhead, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farm Labourer - Other Regiments Durham Light Infantry (30073)
No
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Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Heads Thomas 239 11/12/1915 Stanhope 26 Greenhead Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery 41nd Reserve Battrey
Gunner 204478 Son of Michael Heads of Greenhead, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farm Labourer - Occupation on enlistment - Billing Ganister Co Ltd, Eastgate - Posted to reserves 4/2/1917 at Catterick
Yes (Pen) 13
Heatherington
Thomas 571 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Artillery
SR/8107 Base Detail
2nd Lieutenant
Son of Ozem & Jane Heatherington of Weatherhill, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Student Teacher living at Front Street, Frosterley
No
Heatherington
Havelock 572 15/02/1917 Burnfoot St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy K41248 Son of William & Jane Heatherington of St. Johns Chapel
Served on HMS Dreadnought, HMS Cormorant and HMS Craigie - Demobilised 20/3/1920
Yes
Hedley Charles Henry
734 Wolsingham 18 Wolsingham Coldstream Guards 5th Battalion 26348 Yes
Henderson George Andrew
240 29/10/1913 Morpeth 26 The Post Office, 17, Northorne Avenue
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusilliers
7th Battalion Private 1937 (463189)
Son of Annie Mary Henderson of The Post Office, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Post Office Clerk
Yes (29)
Henderson Joseph Allison
568 Hollywell Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham
Herdman William 153 08/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
24 Temperance Hotel
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillery
2nd Signels Depot
Gunner (Signeler)
67094 Son of William & Elizabeth Herdman of Temperance Hotel, St. Johns Chapel
Born in York - Occupation on enlistment - Lead Miner - Recalled to Home from France in September 1917 for special work for war effort to work at Billing Ganister & Minerals Co, Stanhope
Yes
Herdman Donald 522 07/06/1917 Chatham St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Navy 344087 Son of William & Elizabeth Herdman of St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Driver - Served on 2 ships (Pembroke 1 & Bonaventure until 18/4/1919
Yes (1)
Herdman John Thomas
569 08/05/1918 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy Royal Naval Barracks
Stoker 9223 (K51257)
Son of Jane Herdman of Uppertown, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Labourer in Ganister Quarries - Served on "Victory II, Birmingham & Vivid II - Last Served 22 Feb 1919
Yes 1
Hesp Christopher 693 1 Lister Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
Gunner 206636
Hewitson John Anthony
432 16/10/1915 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary 50th Reserve Batallion
Gunner 111404 Son of John & Bessie Hewitson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)
Discharged 27/10/1918
Hewitson Albert 570 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
"C" Company 13th Batallion
Corporal 16548 Son of Joseph & Selina Hewitson of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Later transferred to Labour Corps, being renumbered as 485346, (22/12/1917)
No
Hill John Alvin 187 27/10/1915 Darlington 24 Quarry Level House
Daddry Shield St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillary
157th Heavy Battary
Gunner 295824 Son of John Hill of Daddry Shield
Occupation on enlistment - Lead Mine Surveyor - Posted overseas 19th June 1916 - 8th October 1917 Transferred back home for war work with Weardale Lead Co Ltd
Yes
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Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Hill Jonathan Brown
573 Harthopeburn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Company No. 30
37498 Husband Of Maria Hannah Hill of Harthopeburn, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stone Mason - Also11th South Lancashire Rangers 37498& 1/4th South Lancashire Rangers 37498
No
Hill Edward 735 Wolsingham Middlesborough
Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
4th Batallion 9343 Yes
Hill Fred 736 Wolsingham 26 Middlesborough
Wolsingham Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
6th Batallion 10892 Yes
Hird F 242 StanhopeHodgson Thomas
William57 21/08/1917 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Navy 7020
(J76391) J76391
Son of Phoebe Ann Hodgson of Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Clerk for North Easter Railways at Wearhead - Sailed on - Demobilised 6/3/1919 Victory I Victory I
Yes (Navy)
Hodgson John Edwin 169 24/09/1917 Bishop Auckland
17 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)
2nd Battalion Sergent 40036 (110039)
Son of Emma Hodgson of Ireshopeburn
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk - Appointed Acting Sergeant whilst acting as instructor
Yes
Hogarth Robert James
409 Chapel Row Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
53rd Battalion 172521 Son of George & Ellen Lucy Hogarth of Chapel Row, Rookhope
No
Hogarth Roy 440 23/10/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 6, Glebe View
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artilliary 16th Bregade Gunner 113192 Son of Robert Hogarth of Glebe View, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Fought in France with B.E.F.(19/2/1916) - 1919
Yes (7)
Hogarth William 574 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Notts and Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment
1st Batallion Private 971417 (97317)
Son of J T & Clara Hogarth of Boltsburn, Rookhope
No
Holliday George Fredrick Smith
619 21/12/1916 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
13th Battalion (Service)
Private 46497 (86001)
Also Royal Defence Corp (86001)
No
Hopper John William
438 19/10/1915 Stockton 20 1, Glebe View
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
Gunner 1444 Step Son of William & Virtue Mitchell of Glebe View, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Discharged from active service to work on munitions work with Bell Brothers, Parson Byres Quarry, Stanhope (15/6/1917)
Yes (
Hopper John William
483 23/11/1915 Beaumaris 27 Canterbury House,
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Royal Anglesey Sapper 398431 Son of James Hopper of Canterbury House, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Joiner - Served in France
Yes (10)
Hopper Fred 575 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
52th Battalion (Graduated), Company B.
Private 11523 Son of Henry Margaret Jane Hopper of Uppertown, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Steel Foundry Labourer
Hopper Francis Charles
576 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Field Company No 406
Sapper 398702 (8702)
Son of James & Sarah Ann Hopper of Anngate Street, Wolsingham
No
Hopper Thomas 737 Wolsingham Wolsingham Bedfordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion 63529 63529
Yes
Hudson John 738 35 Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
16th Batallion 35720 Yes
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Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Hugill John James 579 Redgate House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
4th Battalion (Reserve).
83729 Son of John William & Elizabeth Hugill of Redgate House, Wolsingham
Hull Herbert Mandell
426 03/12/1915 7, Holme Field
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
Private 70190 Son of William Lawson & Sarah Isabel Hull of Holme Field, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Served in the Balkans
No
Hull Arthur E 427 7, Holme Field
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
Hull Herbert 577 11/08/1916 28 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air Mechanic 1st Class
43273 Husband of Ethel Hull
Occupation in 1911 Census - Journeyman Taylor living at East End, Wolsingham
No
Hull Sidney Lawson
578 7, Holme Field
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Artillery
Brigade No. 92 401945 Son of William Lawson & Sarah Isabel Hull of Holme Field, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Commercial Clerk
Humble George Wilfred
5 Sunderland 32 Croft Terrace
Frosterley Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillary 230 Seige Battrey
Gunner 154761 Husband of Eleanor Jane Humble (ne Wallace) of Croft Terrace, Frosterley
Occupation on Enlistment - Co-op Store Manager - Born 1883 - Battlefield - France - Service & Victory Medals awarded 1/09/1921
Yes (10)
Hutchinson Thomas Edgar
399 22/03/1915 Frosterley Border Regiment 2nd Border Regiment
Sergeant 5714 Son of Margaret Hutchinson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)
Hutchinson George Oswald
405 Frosterley Frosterley Northumberland Fusiliers
17th Batallion Private 923 Son of Margaret Hutchinson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)
Occupation in 1911 Census - Builders Joiner
No
Hutchinson Albert 580 Frosterley King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
4th Battalion/1st line
36010 Son of Margaret Hutchinson of Front Street, Frosterley (1901 Census)
Hutchinson Thomas Snowdon
581 09/09/1914 Newcastle 19 Thornley Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
18th Batallion Acting Sergeant
1567 Son of John Hutchinson of Thornley, Towlaw
Served in Egypt - Discharges 11/9/1919
Yes (34 )
Hutton Fred Peart 484 05/12/1914 Cocken Hall 28 Belgrave, West End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion Lance Corporal
358283 Husband of Ella Hutton of Belgrave, West End, Wolsingham
Born in Great Ayton, Yorkshire - Occupation on enlistment - Railway Clerk - Transferred to Royal Engineers Signal Depot (14/1/1918) - Served in Egypt & France
Yes (
Iceton Charles 401 15/09/1914 Frosterley 25 The Nook,Eppleby
Darlington Frosterley Royal Engineers 79th Field Company
Driver 32189 Son of William Iceton of the Limes, Frosterley
Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman - Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal
Yes (8)
Iley Joseph William
95 26/04/1917 Bishop Auckland
18 Holmecroft Stanhope Eastgate (Stanhope)
West Yorkshire Regiment
5th Battalion Private 59874 (67741)
Son of Joseph Collingwood Iley of Rose Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation on Enlistment - Railway Clerk - Also North Staffordshire Regiment (67741) - Served in Belgium (7/5/1917 to 29/8/1917) as a Lewis Gunner - Suffered from "Trench Fever" (Aug 1918)
Yes (Pen
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Iley Edward 243 01/04/1908 Stanhope 38 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Sergeant
399 Husband of Elizabeth Iley of Front Street, Stanhope
Re-Engaged for Territorial Forces 12/3/1912 - Gunshot wound to Right Foot 19/5/1915 also Bayonet wound to Shoulder
Yes (14)
Indian William 247 Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corp Corporal 66550 Class Z (23/2/1919)Indian William
Gardner582 Lecister
House, Stanhope
Stanhope Labour Corps Home Service Employment Company No. 500
Private 260730 Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Indian of Lecister House, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Bootmaker
Irwin Norman 248 10/08/1908 Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
3rd Batallion Private 10430
Ivet??? John William
397 Frosterley Border Regiment
Jackson C 654 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport
M/33961[1 No
Jackson William 655 Harthope Burn, St. Johns Chapel
Harthope Burn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Corporal. 128259 (464) Son of Joseph & Mary Jackson of Harthope Burn, St. Johns Chapel
24/12/1960 Harthope Road, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Also 28th. Northumberland Fusiliers (464)
No
Jackson Thomas Alfred
656 20/11/1915 Market Place
Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
17th Battalion (North East Railway Pioneers)
Corporal. 17/431 Son of Mary Watson of Mechanics Institute, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Railway Clerk - Served in France
No
James Norman 58 Greenhill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Leicestershire Regiment
2/4th Batallion Sergeant 202216 (2694)
Son of Thomas & Mary Hannah James of Greenhill, Wearhead
At school on 1911 Census (Wearhead Council School) - Also 1st Leicestershire Regiment (2694)
Johnson Amos 59 09/12/1915 29 Snodbury Lanehead Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison Artillery
82nd Company Gunner 167104 Occupation on Enlistment - Game Keeper - Posted to India
Johnson Stanley 155 Sunderland 19 Middle Blackdean
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Veterinary Corp
30th V P (2nd Battalion)
Private 2188 (46588) Son of Edward & Sarah Ann Johnson of Middle Blackdean, St. Johns Chapel
Transferred to Salonika 13/4/1917 - Transferred to Royal Berkshire Regiment
Yes
Johnson Percy 189 19/09/1916 Bishop Auckland
19 Middle Blackdean
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve Battalion
Private 10213 (245016)
Son of Edward Johnson of Middle Blackdean, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Washer - B.E.F. to France 11th February 1917 to 8th May 1917 - Discharged "No longer physically fit fir war" 12th January 1918
Yes
Johnson John Swan 374 01/03/1917 Newcastle 17 Ward Villa, Newlandside
Stanhope Stanhope Coldstream Guards 11th Training (15th Teritorial Reseve)
Private 19196 Son of Andrew Swan Johnson of Ward Villa, Newlandside, Stanhope
Discharged (27/10/1917) having made a mis statement as to age on enlistment.
Yes (Pen)
Johnson John William
433 20/10/1915 Newcastle 21 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
Gunner 111406 Son of Thomas & Anna Johnson of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman - Fought in France 1914 - Sent to reserves then transferred to munitions production at Pease & Partners Ltd, Rogerley Limestone Quarry, Frosterley (22/2/1917)
Yes (
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Johnson Charles 434 Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
67th Brigade Battery
Driver 111431 Son of Thomas & Mary J E B Johnson of Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman - Served in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
No
Johnson James Sidney
444 25/01/1915 Bishop Auckland
25 Harperley Cottages
Wolsingham Frosterley Yorkshire Regiment 3rd Battalion Private 19793 Brother of John William Johnson of 10, Alice Street, Stockton
Occupation on Enlistment - Woodman - Discharged to Shaw Terrace, Layburn (3/1/1919) - Wounded Gun Shot Wound to Back (8/7/1916) - Transferred to "Class W" for Munitions
Yes (24)
Johnson Andrew Swan
458 Pearl House Stanhope Stanhope Royal Defence Corps Protection Company No. 153
Sergeant 8912 Husband of Clara Jane Johnson
Occupation in 1911 Census - Police Pensioners Lodging House Keeper at Habrough Immingham
Johnson Alfred 528 Middle Black Dean
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusiliers
16th Battalion ("D" Company)
Lance Corporal
16/1046
Johnson Burnip 583 Frosterley Frosterley Army Ordnance Corps
Private 34137 Husband of Nellie Johnson (Greenwell) of Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Platelayer in Limestone Quarry
No
Johnson Robert Charles
584 16 Durham Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
4 Battalion (Reserve).
Private 200508
Johnson Thomas 739 Wolsingham 23 Stanley Wolsingham Royal Garrison Ar llary Royal Garrison ArtilleryRoyal Garrison ArtilleryRoyal Garrison Artillery
62203 Yes
Jopling Arthur 462 18/11/1916 Caterham 17 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Coldstream Guards 5th Battalion Lance Sergeant
20194 Son of Joseph Jopling of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation on Enlistment - Clerk - B.E.F. France 30/11/1917
Yes (10)
Jopling Herbert 585 Gate House, Hill End
Frosterley Frosterley West Yorkshire Regiment
9th Batallion 50499 Son of George Jopling of Gate House, Hill End, Frosterley
At school in the 1911 Census - Also 2nd & 1/6th Battalion - Discharged 13/8/1918 (192 xvi) xvi) No longer physically fit for service.
No
Jopling Joseph 586 4, Botolph Terrace
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
75432 Son of Frances Jopling of 4, Botolph Terrace, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
Kidd Fredrick 121 Brotherlee Westgate Westgate Northumberland Fusilers
Sergent Son of Thomas Henry & Annie Kidd of Brotherlee, Westgate
1911 Census Living at Brotherlee, Westgate and working as a Clerk for the North East Railway Co
No
Kidd Nathan Race
587 03/01/1918 St. Johns Chapel Canadian Railway Troops
Sergeant 2503209 Son of Joseph & Annie Kidd of Field Style
Emigrated to Canada 1907 and enlisted with Canadian forces
No
Kirkbride Thomas 708 Post Office Lane
Wolsingham Wolsingham Highland Light Infantry
9th Battalion (Glasgow Highland).
Private 332727
Kirtley Robert Raine
740 18 Wolsingham Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps Head Quarters Company, 49th Battalion
172765 Yes
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Lally Arthur 485 21/02/1910 Wolsingham 18 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Corporal 200026 Son of Margaret Lally of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Territorial Force - Many instances of Absent without leave throughout his army service which including a sentence of 3 years penal servitude - served in B.E.F. in France from 27/6/1915 - Gunshot wound to left wrist and hand & mildly gassed Also served in 11th & 18th D.L.I. - Served until at least 1930
Yes (18)
Lally John 588 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
Son of Patrick & Margaret Lally of Upper Town, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1901 Census - Steel Worker
Lamb Thomas 97 02/03/1916 30 High Horsley Eastgate Eastgate Royal Field Artillery No.5 Reserve Battalion (412 Company)
Private 187701 Son of George Lamb of Horsley Head, Eastgate
Transferred to Labour Corp 3rd September 1919 (643243)
Yes
Lambert Sidney 486 27/11/1914 Darlington 25 Angate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
22nd Company Gunner 55222 Son of Jane Lambert of Angate Street, Wolsingham
Born in Middlesbrough - Occupation on enlistment - Stonemason
Yes (
Lambert Thomas Martin
487 01/07/1918 Newcastle 17 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Suffork Regiment 2nd Service Company
Private 47418 Son of Mark Lambert of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Hammer Driver - Originally with D.L.I. until compulsory transferred to Suffolk Regiment
Yes (20)
Lambert Alfred 589 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Batallion Private 250072 Brother of Elizabeth Lambert of 16, Atwood Terrace, Wolsingham (1911 Census)
Occupation in 1911 Census - General Labourer at Steelworks
Langdale Norman 696 02/11/1914 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
22nd Batallion Private 42881 Discharged (22 October 1918) No
Langdale Thomas 697 Wolsingham Gosport 19 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Artillery Sergeant 10765 Occupation on enlistment - Seaman - Served nearly 25 years of Service to (3/3/1912) - Married (15/8/1901) at Leith to Isabel
Yes (17) & Pen
Langdale George Thomas
698 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance (Northumbrian) No 2
Private 386293
Lazenby John Thomas
249 Silver Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Sapper 327761 Husband of Florence Jessie Lazenby of Edmundbyres (1911 Census)
Occupation in 1911 Census - House Painter & Decorator
Lee John Joseph 122 Sidefoot Westgate Westgate Royal Army Medical Corp
Private 106303 Son of Thomas & Jane Lee of Sidefoot, Daddry Shield
Occupation in 1911 Census - Bridge Builder
No
Lee William 408 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Engineers Sapper 89377 Husband of Janet Lee of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarry Blacksmith
No
Lee William 741 Wolsingham 24 Wolsingham Royal Ar lary Royal Ar llery Royal Artillery
4143 Yes
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Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Lister William 671 Wolsingham 2 Cooperative Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham King’s Royal Rifle Corps
William Lister Lance Corporal
A/203667 (84134, 241804)(S4/158456)
Son of John James & Christina Lister of 2 Cooperative Terrace, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Telegraph Messenger Boy for the Post Office - Also Army Service Corps (S4/158456) & London Regiment (84134, 241804)
No
Loftus John 515 14/02/1917 Bishop Auckland
20 Sunnyside Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
4th Labourer Company
Private 63872 Son of Catherine Loftus of Union Workhouse, Stockton
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Labourer - Served in B.E.F. in France for 6 Weeks - Discharged as being permanently unfit due to sight problems 6/6/1917
Pen (13)
Longstaff Stephen Dawson Thompson
368 21/04/1917 Durham 39 10, Mitford Street
Newcastle Stanhope Yorkshire & Lancashire Regiment
16th Battalion Private 42670 Son of William & Ann Longstaff
Occupation on enlistment - Billposter - Born in Stanhope
Yes
Lonsdale Felix 250 12/11/1915 Dover 22 Ferndale House
Crawleyside Stanhope Royal Garrison Artillery
105th Siege Company
Gunner 67092 Son of Thomas Lonsdale of Fearndale, Crawleyside
Occupation on enlistment - Cartman Gassed and discharged from service 21/1/1918
Yes (12)
Lonsdale Herbert 251 08/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
20 The Square Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
22nd Service Battalion (Pioneers)
Lance Corporal
22/1012 Son of Jonathan & Margaret Lonsdale of the Square, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk with N.E.R.
Yes
Lonsdale Lawrence 252 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Royal Navy Reserve Stoker 6479 S Son of Thomas & Ann Lonsdale of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Masons Labourer
Lonsdale Wilfred 253 The Square Stanhope Stanhope King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Private 235400 (33913)
Son of Jonathan & Margaret Lonsdale of The Square, Stanhope
Also Northumberland Fusilier(33913)
No
Lowe Robert Craggs
591 Thornley Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 327418 Son of James & Mary Ann Lowe of Thornley, Wolsingham
At school on the 1911 Census No
Lowery Charles 657 20/09/1913 Rookhope 23 Strait Cottage, Boltsburn
Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Batallion Bandsman 250121 (1959)
Son of John & Jane Lowery of Strait Cottage, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Ore Dresser - Also (1959) D.L.I.
Yes (21)
Lowes Ralph 123 White Hall Westgate Westgate Northumberland Fusilers
19th Batallion Private 19/975 Son of Henry & Annie Lowes of White Hall, Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman -
No
Lowes John Joseph 170 High Hotts Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
22nd Battalion Private 301 Son of William Lowes of High Hotts, Ireshopeburn
1911 Census working as a Spar Miner and living at High Hotts, Ireshopeburn - Also Attd. Transport. ASC
No
Lowes John 254 09/02/1917 York 22 13, Woodland Place
Esh Winning Stanhope West Yorkshire Regement
Corporal 11398 (H398) Son of ThomaS Lowes of Union Square, Stanhope
Born at Stanhope - Occupation on enlistment - 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
Yes (Pen)
Lowes Thomas 590 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
5th Batallion Private 325855 (4253) (9/7903)
Son of Thomas Lowes of Union Square, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Whinstone Quarrier - Also 1/8th D.L.I. (4253) & 1/9th D.L.I. (9/7503)
Lythe Thomas 742 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 44786 Yes
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Mackintosh John George
743 Wolsingham 32 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
7th Batallion 7/1969 Yes
Maddison John William
156 01/06/1914 Bishop Auckland
27 39, Roseberry Terrace
Consett St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Private 2219 (250171)
Husband of Margaret Maddison of 39, Rooseberry Terrace, Consett
Born in St. Johns Chapel - Occupation on enlistment - Steelworker at Consett Iron Company
Yes
Maddison James Ernest
171 06/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
26 Newhouse Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Garrison Artillary
No.1 Depot Gunner 65623 Son of James Maddison of Ireshopeburn
Born at Rookhope - Occupation on enlistment - 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
Yes
Maddison John Parker 190 02/03/1916 West Hartlepool
28 Newhouse Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry - Labour Corp
22nd Battalion ( Pioneers)
Private 22/1076 Son of James Maddison of Newhouse, Ireshopeburn
1911 Census working as a Cowman on farm at Wolfcleugh in Rookhope - Occupation on enlistment - Mason
Yes
Maddison James William
256 23/08/1915 Newcastle 25 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical Corps
5th N General Hospital
Private 64470 Husband of Lilian Maddison of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Locomotive Stoker at "Parson 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")
Yes (Pen) 13
Maddison Thomas Arthur
390 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary
Maddison T Herbert 418 Frosterley New Zealand Medical Corp
Maddison John 592 Gladstone House
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Artillery
Siege Battery No. 175
Gunner 72303 Son of William T & Jane Maddison of Gladstone House, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Secretary to Ironmonger
No
Mann Edwin Oran 488 06/03/1915 Durham 33 Durham Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corp 45th Remount Service
Lance Corporal
R/4/062543 Husband of Eliza Mann of Durham Road, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Natal ??????? Police
Yes (9)
Mann Joshua 593 27/11/1915 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Warwickshire Yeomanry
1st Regiment Private H/31331 (165081)
Son of George & Mary Ann Mann of Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Assistant in a Corn Flour Business - Also Machine Gun Corp (165081) - Discharged 17/12/1918 -
No
March Charles (Charlie)
257 18/09/1915 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 252108 Son of Thomas & Henrietta March of Graham Street, Stanhope
At School in the 1911 Census - Discharged 14/2/1919 (No longer physically fit for service)
No
March Thomas Hall 258 Graham Street
Stanhope Stanhope Leicestershire Regiment
6th Batallion Private 42272 Son of Thomas & Henrietta March of Graham Street, Stanhope
At School in the 1911 Census - No
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Surname Forenames Database reference
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
March George Henry
259 14/11/1911 Stanhope 18 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1442 (250047)
Son of Thomas & Henrietta March of Graham Street, Stanhope
Occupation on Enlistment - Quarryman -Territorial Force - Wounded with Gunshot Wound to Chest 9/8/1918
Yes (27)
Martin Richard James Frances
260 School House
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Signals Company
Pioneer 301540 (222572)
Husband of Amy Dora Martin of School House, Stanhope
Married in 1908 at Tynemouth to Amy Dora Foster - Occupation in 1911 Census - Head Schoolteacher at Stanhope Barrington School - Also R.F.A. (222572)
No
Martindale Arnold 124 09/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
20 Wingate House
Westgate Westgate West Riding Regiment
3rd Battalion Private 22198 Son of Joseph Martindale of Wingate House, Westgate
Occupation on Enlistment - Cowman(At Home Reserve from 9th December 1915 - 10th October 1917) Discharged from service as being no longer physically fit for service (Spinal Fever 10/10/1917)
Yes
Mason George 125 Westgate Westgate Yorkshire Regement Private 205394 Also Durham Light infantry No
Maugham George Ronald
388 Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion
McCallum Daniel 255 StanhopeMcClintock Michael 744 Wolsingham 19 Sunderland Wolsingham Royal Garrison
Artillery205987
Mews Thomas 261 21/10/1914 Stanhope Hall
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Hussars
2/1 Battalion Corporal 270489 Son of Henry Mews of Stanhope Hall, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Worker - Gassed at Ypres 1917 causing Chronic Bronchitis , Complains of shortness of breath
Yes (22)
Middleton William 745 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)
6th 2844
Milburn Charles 60 Cleugh House
Wearhead Heatherycleugh King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).
5th Batallion Private 28054 Son of Thomas & Jane A Milburn of Cleugh House, Wearhead
At School on 1911 Census No
Milburn Wentworth 61 Cleugh House
Wearhead Heatherycleugh Son of Thomas & Jane A Milburn of Cleugh House, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Cartman at Quarry
No
Mitchelson James 691 11, Lister Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Battalion No. 8 (Reserve)
Morley William 126 Parlour House
Westgate Westgate Royal Fusiliers Private 67620 Son of Mary Hannah Morley of Parlour House, Westrgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers Son (Working on Farm)
No
Moses Emerson Coulthard
127 24/07/1916 33 Bishop Middleham
Westgate Royal Engineers Railways Troup Department
Sapper W.R.276337 Husband of Sarah Annie Moses of Bishop Middleham
British War Medal and Victory Medal -Previous Regiment (Durham L.I. 37365. Pte)., Royal Engineers. 30815- Discharged 7/2/1919 No longer physically fit for war service
Murdock (Peadon)
Elliott Peadon
62 07/10/1914 Bishop Auckland
27 High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Army Service Corp 4th Ad.Remount Squad
Lance Corporal
TS/3288 Husband of Mary Murdock of High Grain, Cowshill
Occupation on enlistment - Cartman in Whinstone Quarry - Previous Regiment 6th Battalion D.L.I. - Living at West Fall on (11/12/1919)
Yes (8)
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Muschamp Thomas Nelson
129 21/05/1912 Wolsingham 17 East End Wolsingham Westgate Durham Light Infantry
1/th Battalion Private 6/1681 Son of George Sowerby & Isabella Muschamp of Brotherlee, Westgate
4th June 1916 - Released from service for ammunitions work J Rogersons Steelworks, Wolsingham
Yes
Muschamp Gordon Norman
128 Brotherlee Westgate Westgate Canadian Mounted Rifles
5th Battalion Private 104387 Son of George Sowerby & Isabella Muschamp of Brotherlee, Westgate
Emigrated to New York, U.S.A. aboard the Cunard ship "Mauretania" sailing from Liverpool on7th December 1912 Aged 24
No
Myers Harrison 687 Rookhope Rookhope Army Service Corps Remounts R/233999
Nattrass Archibald 130 20/08/1917 Side Head Daddry Shield Westgate Army Service Corps 1124 Motorised Transport Company
Driver 427374 Son of Lowe & Elizabeth Nattras of Sidehead, Daddry Shield
At school on the1911 Census - Also D.L.I. 4th Battalion (77488) - Discharged 18/1/1920
Yes (8)
Nattrass George W 131 29/06/1917 Sunderland 19 High Town Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
4th Battalion Private 104674 Son of Ralph Nattrass of High Town, Westgate
Yes
Nattrass Ralph` 132 09/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 Newlands Farm
Stanhope Westgate Scotts Guards 2nd Battalion Captain 18513 Husband of Eleanor Nattrass of Newlands Farm, Stanhope
Born in Westgate- 1911 Census Living as a Cowman on Farm at Allergill Farm, Stanhope -Occupation on callup (Farm Horseman) - Mobilised 23rd May 1918 - Married 11th May 1915 to Eleanor Raine
Yes
Nattrass William 134 18/01/1915 Sunderland 21 Daddry Shield
Westgate Westgate Royal Army Medical Corp (Transport)
68th Field Ambulance
Private 49911 Son of Matthew Nattrass of Pleasant Row, Daddry Shield, Westgate
Born 1893 -1911 Census Living at Pleasant Row, Daddry Shield and working as Shop Assistant at the Co-op - Posted to Salonika - Returned home 7th December 1917
Yes
Nattrass T 262 StanhopeNattrass George 594 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison
ArtillerySiege Battery No. 229
Bombardier 104393 No
Neesam Thomas 391 Frosterley Royal Field Artillary
Newton John Allinson
683 Wolsingham Holbeck Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Labour Company No. 21
Private 12313 (35559)
Son of John & Mary Hannah Newton of Holbeck Farm, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers Son Working on Farm - Also Leicester Regiment (35559) Private
No
Nicholson Arthur George
707 Cowgarth Hill
Stanhope Stanhope Labour Corps Agricultural Company No. 209
239318
Noble Arthur Vickers
369 13/11/1915 Newcastle 30 Bond Isle Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
Private 27959(12180) (14323)
Son of Robert Noble of Sweet Wells, Eastgate
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Transferred to Yorkshire Regiment 6/3/1917 - Transferred to 17th Brigade Liverpool Regiment
Yes (3)
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Oliver Alfred 660 05/04/1917 Newcastle Hylton Terrace
Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
11th Battalion (Pioneers).
202583 Husband of Ellan Ann Oliver (James) of Hylton Terrace, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Ore Roaster at Weardale Lead Company, Rookhope - Married Ellan Ann James (12/4/1915) at Portsea - Reported missing in France (23/3/1918) - Prisoner of War in Germany - Discharge 7/11/1919 -
Yes (15)
Oxley Arthur 489 10/12/1915 Sunderland 32 Ivy Cottage, Uppertown
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve Battalion
Private 62865 Husband of Elizabeth Oxley of Ivy Cottage, Uppertown, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Grocer Manager - Transferred to 18th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (62865)
Yes (10)
Parker Herbert Vincent
136 Swinhopeburn
Westgate Westgate Royal Field Artillery 168th Brigade, Battery B
Driver 33422 Son of Hannah Parker of Swinhopeburn, Westgate
Born 1890 at Westgate - 1911 Census -Living at Swinhopeburn, Westgate with a Occupation of a Farm Labourer
Parker Septimus 135 Swinhopeburn
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
5th Batallion 2nd Lieutenant
Son of Hannah Parker of Swinhopeburn, Westgate
A student in the 1911 Census - Also East Lancashire Regiment 5th Battalion
Parker Osmonde Hawtrey
746 Wolsingham 20 Blaydon Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
66th (Siege) Battery
60542 Yes
Parmley Frederick William
263 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusiliers
8th Batallion Lance Corporal
28/99 Son of James & Jane Parmley of High Street, Stanhope
At school in 1911 Census - Also 16th & 13th Battalion (Northumberland Fusiliers)
No
Parvin Charlie 681 Stockton on Tees
Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Ordnance Corps
Private 33435 Brother of John George Parvin of Whitfield Place, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice Engineers Fitter at Steelworks - Also D.L.I. (1521) Private - Discharged to Class "Z" (3/4/1919)
No
Patterson Albert Henry M.M. & Bar
661 20/01/1915 South View Rookhope Rookhope Hampshire Regiment 1st Battalion Private 3804 Son of Bell & Eliza Jane Patterson of South View, Rookhope
Served in France - Received Military Medal (11/11/1916) & Bar (21/10/1918)
No
Pattinson John William
63 21/08/1915 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical Corps
Private 388643 Son of John & Mary Pattinson of Pinfold House, Daddry Shield (1891)
Occupation in 1911 Census - Roadmaker with District Council Boarding at Wearhead - Also 4261 Durh. L.I. - Discharged 23/9/1919
No
Pattinson George William
137 05/10/1914 Spennymoor Lilac View Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers Railway Company
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
246061 (45750) (WR/266003)
Son of John & Mary Pattinson of Westgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Railway Clerk - Also Royal Army Medical Corp Private (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)
Yes (Pen) 16
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Pattinson Joseph 264 09/06/1908 Stanhope 30 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Corporal 205353 Husband of Florence Pattinson of East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Bell Brothers - Served at Home for 6 years from enlistment - Served in France with B.E.F. in 1915
Yes (29)
Pattinson Joseph 265 02/04/1908 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Defence Corps Company 51 39200 (413) Also 6th Durham L.I. (413) - Discharged 16/6/1918, Being no longer physically fit for war service
Pattinson Jas 266 StanhopePattinson Jas 267 StanhopePattinson Septimus 370 02/02/1915 Newcastle 24 Crosshill Stanhope Stanhope Royal Army Medical
Corp10th Company Private 386419 Husband of Mary
Ann Pattinson of 1, Hollymount Avenue, Beddlington
Occupation on enlistment - Colliery Clerk - Later living at 1, Hollymount Avenue, Beddlington
Yes (30)
Pattinson Fred 595 Westgate Lancashire Fusiliers 1/6th Battalion Private 241426
Pattison Harold Miller
747 Wolsingham Sunnderland Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
20th, 51st Battalion
113710 Yes
Peacock William James
455 14/04/1916 Newcastle 39 Fearn Cottage
Crawleyside Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
25th Battalion Private 30296 Brother of Annie Brown of Bow Farm, Westgate
Occupation on enlistment - Quarry Labourer - Discharged due to being profoundly deaf 28/8/1916
Yes (5)
Peacock William James
748 Wolsingham 39 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
25th (Works) Battalion
35273 Yes
Peadon John William
65 04/07/1918 Sunderland 19 North Grain Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
12th Battalion (B Company)
102160 Son of Thomas Peadon of North Grain, Wearhead
Fought in Italy - Posted 6/11/1918
Yes
Peadon William Whitfield
147 24/03/1914 Rookhope 22 East Blackdean
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 2017 (250133)
Son of John Elliott & Mary Peadon of East Blackdean, St. Johns Chapel
1911 Census - Living at East Blackdean and working as a Stonebreaker at a Limestone Quarry - Occupation on enlistment - Roaster at Weardale Lead Co, Rookhope
Yes
Peadon John 172 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp Private M2/229529 Son of Elizabeth Peadon of Ireshopeburn
Peadon Elliott 596 07/10/1914 Bishop Auckland
27 St. Johns Chapel
Wearhead Army Service Corps Remounts 3288 Husband of Mary Peadon of West Blackdene
Occupation on enlistment - Cartman - Previous Regiment 6th Battalion D.L.I. - Later living at Westfall, Wearhead (11/12/1919)
Yes (8)
Peart John Joseph 6 Heatherycleugh Northumberland Fusiliers
Private 18418 Also served with the following :-Royal Engineers (273969) in Egypt & King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (29002)
No
Peart John Calvert 8 Bishop Auckland
Lanehead Lanehead Heatherycleugh Labour Corp 487 Agrecultural Company
Private 30924 Son of John Peart Occupation - Postman - Attested 11/12/1915 - Age 38 yrs - 9 months - Served in France 27/3/1917 to 25/12/1917
Yes
Peart Thomas Ralph
9 Heatherycleugh King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
49639
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Peart Albert William
11 11/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
38 Bent Head Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Engineers 6th Prov Company
Sapper 231437 Nephew of Caleb Peart of Bent Head Wearhead
Occupation - Mason/Waller - Attested 11/12/1915 aged 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)
Yes (12) + Pen
Peart Arthur 12 04/12/1914 19 High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Air Force Cadet 21389 Son of William & Annie Peart of High Grain, Cowshill
Occupation in 1911 Census - Labourer (Lead Washing)
Yes (Fold 3)
Peart Cyril 13 Cowshill Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport
Sergeant M2/054483 Son of John & Jane Peart of Cowshill
Occupation in 1911 Census - Electrical Engineer (Out of Work)
Peart Emerson 14 Copthill Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
22nd Batallion Private 307 Son of Penrose & Elizabeth Peart of Copthill, Cowshill
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Dresser
Peart Fredrick 15 Moss Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Engineers Driver 101140Peart George
Albert16 Benthead Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light
Infantry15th Service Battalion
Private 70953 Son of Thomas & Mary Peart of Benthead, Wearhead
Peart Henry 17 Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
22nd Service Battalion
22/267
Peart John Henry 18 16/04/1915 Low Rush Lanehead Heatherycleugh Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport
M2/054484 Son of John & Mary J Peart of Low Rush, Lanehead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Ore Miner
No
Peart John Ralph 19 06/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
29 Cornriggs Wearhead Heatherycleugh Yorks & Lancashire Regiment
6th T.W. Battalion
Private 36685 Husband of Violet Catherine Peart of Cornriggs, Wearhead
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - To Reserved 7/12/1915 - Mobilised 3/4/1917 and served at home
Yes (17)
Peart John Thomas
20 Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 205392
Peart Leonard 21 Cowshill Heatherycleugh Royal Army Medical Corps
82988 Son of John & Jane Peart of Cowshill
Occupation in 1911 Census - Smelting Agents Assistant with Weardale Lead Co
No
Peart Ralph Milburn
22 10/04/1918 Newcastle 25 8, North View, Barmoor
Ryton Heatherycleugh Coldstream Guards 3rd Battalion Guardsman 21448 (23448)
Son of Isaac & Mary Hannah Peart of Row House, Killhope
Occupation on enlistment - Miner - Enlisted - 10th April 1918 - Posted 7th September 1918 - Demobilised 31st January 1919
Pen (11)
Peart Robert Beck 23 Hexham Crawcrook Ryton - on - Tyne
Heatherycleugh Northumberland Fusiliers
4th Division Private 1274 Son of Annie Peart of Bents, Cowshill
Enlisted 21/6/1913 - Mobilised 5/8/1914 - Discharged as being medically Unfit for further Military Service 25/9/1917
Pen (7)
Peart Thomas Carr
24 22/12/1915 Moss House Lanehead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
18th Batallion Private 18/953 (50906)
Son of Henry & Mary Harriett Peart of Moss House, Lanehead
Also Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (50906) Served in Egypt
Peart Thomas Edward
25 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Labour Corps Private 531706 (1372)
Son of Robert & Jane Ann Peart of Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stone Mason - Previous Unit D.L.I. (1372)
Peart Thomas Ralph
26 Heatherycleugh Labour Corps Agricultural Company no. 487
543116
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Peart Thomas William
27 13/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
26 Low Allers Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
22nd (S) Batalion (Pioneers)
Private 22/299 (WR/279432)
Son of Isaac Peart of Low Allers, Cowshill
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Transferred to 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
Yes
Peart Joseph Alfred
28 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
9th Battalion Acting Corporal
38743 (S/449192)
Son of Fredrick & Maud Peart of Wearhead
At School in the 1911 Census - Transferred to Royal Army Service Corp 24/3/1919
No
Peart Nicholas 30 ??????? ??????? Heatherycleugh Canadian Expeditionary Force
Field Company No. 15
504296 Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman lodging at Westgate
Yes (Canadian)
Peart Thomas 31 HeatherycleughPeart Ralph 32 Sunderland High Grain Cowshill Heatherycleugh Machine Gun Corp 246th Company Private 99063 Son of William Peart
of High Grain, Cowshill
Occupation on enlistment - Sheet metal Turner - Enlisted - 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)
Pen (6)
Peart Joseph Emerson
157 19/08/1915 Grove Park, Newcastle
30 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 587 Mechanical Transport Company
Private M2/117434 Husband of Sarah Annie Peart of Ireshopeburn
Occupation on enlistment - Engine Driver with Weardale 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
Yes (18)
Peart John Robert 173 16/09/1914 21 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
15th Bregade Private (Saper)
19792 (224010)
Son of Jane Ann Peart of Bridge House, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Joiner - Posted to 16th Brigade 13/1/1916 - B.E.F. - Transferred to Royal Engineers 20/12/1916 - wounded 24/1/1918
Peart Joseph Lawrence
174 11/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Daddry Shield
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Engineers Roads & Quarries (Road Construction Company)
Sapper W.R.23371 (251251)
Husband of Ethel Peart of Daddry Shield
Previously Durham Light Infantry (22/300) & (251251) Private- Fought in Belgium & France - Spent 24 days in Hospital (March-April 191) with influenza
Yes (Pen) 19
Peart Frank 175 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
22nd Batallion Private 22/150 Occupation in 1911 Census - Wagoner in Whinstone Quarry - Also 1/7th Dur. L.I. 22/150
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Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Peart Thomas Milburn
176 Low Hotts Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Yeomanry (Hussars).
Private 270850 (1773)
Son of Thomas & M A Peart of Low Hotts, Ireshopeburn
At School in the 1911 Census - Also Northumberland Hussars (1773)
No
Peart Joseph 437 Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
Gunner
Peart John Isaac Graham
597 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Essex Regiment 13th Batallion (West Ham)
Private 41752 Son of Jacob & Euphemia Peart of Ireshopeburn
At school on the 1911 Census
Peart Robert 598 Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Brigade no. 9, Battery no. 20
Gunner 114863
Peart Thomas Emerson
599 Greenfield Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Field Artillery Gunner 115051 Son of Margaret Peart of Greenfield, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farmers Son working on farm
No
Peart John Ralph 600 03/12/1915 Cornriggs Wearhead Wearhead Labour Corps Company No. 53
Private 31531 (23627)
Son of Cuthbert & Sarah Ann Peart of Cornfield, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Spar Washer - Also Northumberland Fusiliers (23627) - Served in France - Discharged 21/2/1919
Pentland John Phillipson
177 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment Private S/388012 Also :3. North'd Fus(23629) & West Yorkshire Regiment (19594) - Born at St. Johns Chapel 1874
No
Philipson Munro Dixon
178 Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusilliers
3rd Batallion Private 23629 Son of Isaac Vickers & Elizabeth Agnes Philipson of Ireshopeburn
At School in the 1911 Census - Transferred to Royal Army Service Corp (S/388012) 11/12/1917
Philipson Donald Dudley Royston
268 28/06/1918 Newcastle 18 Bondisle Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope South Staffordshire Regiment
5th Batallion Private 59362 Son of Elizabeth Phillipson of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Limestone Quarryman - Living at Chapel Street, Stanhope in 1911 Census
Yes (20)
Philipson Thomas 269 20/04/1915 9, West Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Batallion Private 6/444 Husband of Jane Eleanor Phillipson of West Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
No
Philipson Eric Wilfred Henry
270 Bondisle Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope East Yorkshire Regiment
12th Batallion Sergeant 29613 Son of Elizabeth Phillipson of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Solicitors Clark - Also 8th Battalion
No
Phillipson Henry Valentine
601 18/09/1913 Stanhope 32 Princess Cottages
Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Batallion Lance Corporal
202817 (4043)
Husband of Annie Phillipson of Princess Cottages, Rookhope
Occupation on enlistment - Lead Miner - Territorial Force - 1/5th Durh. L.I. 7043 - Promoted to Lance Sergeant 22/6/1916
Yes (32)
Pickering John William
490 04/06/1917 Newcastle 18 Westfield House
Wolsingham Wolsingham 246th Infantry Battalion
12th Training Reserve Battalion
6/7290 Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Pickering of Westfield Farm, Wolsingham
At School in the 1911 Census - Occupation on enlistment - Assistant Gardener
Yes (
Pickering Joseph Henry
602 Westfield Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance No. 142
Private 90194 Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Pickering of Westfield Farm, Wolsingham
At School in the 1911 Census -
Pinder William Henry
271 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Pinder of East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarryman
No
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Pitt Thomas William
749 Wolsingham 26 Wolsingham South Staffordshire Regiment South Staffordshire Regiment
2/6th Battalion 4165 Yes
Place Reuben 272 26/04/1918 18 Stone Houses
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Navy Boy II J89550 Son of Reuban & Ellen Elizabeth Place of Stone Houses, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Grocers Assistant - Served on H.M.S. Powerful for 4 months - Discharged 13/11/1919
Yes (Navy)
Place John William
389 19/04/1915 Bishopley Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1881 (156088)
Nephew of William Hugh Mowbray of Bishopley, Frosterley (1911 Census)
Also Machine Gun Corp (156088) - Wounded April 1915
No
Plowright John Joseph 461 15/10/1917 17 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
1st (H.S.D.) Private 95781 Son of John Plowright of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk
Yes (
Plowright Thomas William
603 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
8th Batallion Private 75422 Son of John Plowright of Front Street, Frosterley
At School in the 1911 Census - No
Porter Robert William
436 Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillary Anti-Aircraft Section No. 38
Gunner 111408 Son of David Hixon of Frosterley
13 years old in 1911 Census No
Potts John (M.M.) 138 High Westgate
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
20th Batallion Sergent 815 Son of Joseph Vickers & Margaret Ann Potts of High Westgate
At School in the 1911 Census - No
Pratt Ernest 94 Eastgate Eastgate Royal Garrison Artillery
Siege Battery No. 508
Gunner 168088
Preshous Ernest 379 25/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
38 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Signel Service Pioneer (Sapper)
211946 Husband of Mary Preshous of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk - Embodied to Egyptian 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
Yes (18)
Priestman Septimus 273 20/04/1915 Union Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
5th Batallion Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
250054 (1474)
Son of Frances Priestman of Market Place, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Assistant Gardiner (Domestic)
Proud William Henry
29 04/12/1915 Cleugh House
Wearhead Heatherycleugh Yorkshire Regiment 10th Batallion Private 205358 Son of Jane Ann Proud of Cleugh House, Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Cartman at Whinstone Quarry - Also 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment - Discharged 19/9/1918
No
Proud Harry Elliott 274 Wear Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison Artillery
82nd Company Gunner 216348 Son of Mary Jane Proud of Wear terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Gardiner (Non Domestic)
No
Proud Edward 275 08/03/1918 Townfoot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Air Force 185717 Son of George Wesley & Elizabeth Proud of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope
At School in the 1911 Census - Fold II
Proudfoot Charles 85 Rose Cottage
Eastgate Eastgate Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Mounted Rifles
440572 Son of Margaret Jane Proudfoot of Eastgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farm Servant (Cattle)
No
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Proudfoot Percy Bainbridge
86 08/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
26 Rose Cottage
Eastgate Eastgate Royal Engineers Railway Troup Depot
262301 Son of Margaret Proudfoot of Eastgate
1911 Census - Living at Rose Cottage, Eastgate working as a Platelayer for the North Eastern Railways - Died 14th July 1958 aged 69 at Eastgate
Yes
Proudfoot Arthur 87 Rose Cottage
Eastgate Eastgate Northumberland Fusiliers
28th Battalion (Transport Section).
Private 571 Son of Margaret Jane Proudfoot of Eastgate
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farm Labourer at Eastgate Farm
No
Proudfoot Lawrence 88 18 31, Frenchgate
Richmond Eastgate Training Reserve Battalion (Royal Defence Corp)
"D" Company Private 92697 (62768) (126528)
Son of Margaret Proudfoot of Eastgate
Also Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (126528) & (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 Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Sapper 153773 Son of Thomas Pybourne of Anngate Street,Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Horse Shoer & General Smith
No
Pybourne Ernest 676 Wolsingham Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps 362 Company Driver T3/025466 Son of Thomas Pybourne of Anngate Street, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Horseman on Hill Top Farm, Nr Durham (Servant)
No
Race George 179 St. Johns Chapel New Zealand Forces
Race John George
604 09/12/1915 Middlesborough
26 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Defence Corps 168th P Company (Provisional Protection Company)
Lance Sergeant
66896 Husband of Ethel May Race of Spring Bank, Hull
Occupation on enlistment - Goods Clerk (N.E.R.C.) - Previously D.L.I. (23/388) - Wounded 20/5/1917 (Gun Shot Wound to Left Shoulder) 26 days in hospital - Discharged 31/3/1919 (Surplus to military requirements)
Yes (Pen) 23
Raine George William
377 31/10/1914 Newcastle 21 Crawcrook Cottages
Crawcrook Stanhope York & Lancaster Regiment
20th Tyneside Scotish Battalion
20/464 Son of George Raine of Graham Street, Stanhope
Born in Stanhope - 1911 Census working as a Lead Mining Labourer and living at Graham Street, Stanhope Occupation on enlistment - Miner
Yes
Raine John James 491 10/12/1915 Sunderland 29 Rosedale Cottage, West End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Railway Troup Depot
Sapper 262607 Son of Joseph Raine of Bank Side, Mickleton, Yorkshire
Occupation on enlistment - Platelayer with N.E.R. - Later of Orchard House, Wolsingham
Yes (17)
Raisbeck John 682 Frosterley Frosterley Frosterley Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion (Regulars).
26699 Son of Martha Raisbeck of Kirk Side Farm, Frosterley
14/12/1957 12, Rose Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Limestone Quarry Clerk - Also 8th Durham Light Infantry (4985) Private
No
Raw Paul 277 09/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
37 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
3/6th Battalion Private 4374 (252112)
Son of Nathan Raw of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Limestone Quarryman - 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
Yes
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Raw Thomas 278 18/09/1915 Bishop Auckland
42 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 4305 Son of Nathan Raw of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Limestone Quarryman for Bolcok & Vaughan at Newlandside Quarry - Released for munitions work with Ord & Maddison Ltd, Layburn 3/4/1916
Yes (23)
Readshaw John William
139 Middlehope Lodge
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
1/7th Batallion Private 85223(TR/5/118186)
Son of Jacob George & Sarah Readshaw of Middlehope Lodge Farm, Westgate
At School in the 1911 Census - Previous Units 52nd. Grad. Bn. Durh. L.I. TR/5/118186., 1/7th. Durh. L.I. 85223 Pte - Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal
No
Reed John William Gibson
93 30/12/1916 Newcastle 36 Brookside House
Eastgate Eastgate Millitary Mounted Police
11th Batallion Lance Corporal
57838 Husband of Mary Hannah Reed of Brookside House, Eastgate
Served in the West Yorkshire Police (Jan - May 1902) resigned due to ill health - Occupation on enlistment - Timber Cutter - Also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment - Served in Italy
Yes (39)
Reed William 523 20/09/1915 High House Farm
Rookhope St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Yeomanry
1st Batallion Private H/270865 (1797)
Son of William & Margaret Ann Reed of High House Farm, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Stone Mason's Labourer (In Building Trade) - Served in France - Also Northumberland Hussars (1797) - Discharged 15/3/1919 (Being no longer fit for military service)
No
Reed Robert Bartholomew
605 27/06/1915 3 Simpson Terrace
Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Batallion Corporal 252300 (1949)
Son of Thomas & Mary Elizabeth Reed of Simpson Terrace, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Dresser - Also 1/6th D.L.I. (1949)
No
Renahan Lawrence 492 30/04/1914 Wolsingham 16 Garden Cottage, East End
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Bugler 2115 (250153)
Son of William Renahan of Garden Cottage, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Apprentice Fitter & Turner at Steelworks - Injured on 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
Yes (
Renahan James Arthur
493 25/02/1913 Wolsingham 17 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1789 Son of John Renahan of East End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Steel Dresser - Territorial Force - Reported Missing 20/2/1917 in France and subsequently reported as a P.O.W.
Yes (2)
Richardson Percy 494 04/09/1913 Wolsingham 17 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Corporal
1938 (203822)
Son of Jaob Richardson of Causway, Wolsingham
Wounds - Gunshot Wound to Right Knee - Released for Munitions works with Mrs Rogerson, (Steelworks) (20/11/1915) - Later 4th Battalion - De-mobilised 11/3/1919
Yes (25)
Richardson John 606 The Causway
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 49th Division Pioneer 267748
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Richie Fredrick James
750 Wolsingham 36 Wolsingham Royal Garrison Regiment
3rd Batallion 3rd Battalion
2465 Yes
Ridley George 279 01/04/1908 Stanhope 33 Victoria Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion (68th Territorial Force)
Sergeant 596 (350175) Husband of Florie Ridley of Victoria Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Bell Brothers, Stanhope - Territorial Force (only served in the home front)
Yes (13)
Ridley James Robson
449 11/12/1915 Stanhope 39 White House
Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire Regiment 2nd/5th Battalion
Sergeant 6892 (27550)243048
Brother of John Thomas Ridley of 11, Park Terrace, Kirby Stephen
Occupation on enlistment - Surveyor/ Inspector - Served in France - Mentioned in Dispatches (11/5/1920) Transferred to Royal Engineers (Road Troup Depot) Became Director of Roads - Also Royal Engineers. Canadian Forestry Corps
Yes (25)
Robertson R 291 StanhopeRobinson Bainbridge 66 HeatherycleughRobinson Edward
Emerson67 11/12/1915 Bishop
Auckland26 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Garison of
Artillery4th Batallion (261 Siege Battery)
Bombadier 117624 Son of Bainbridge & Margaret Robinson
02/11/1923 Occupation - Quarryman - Attested 11/12/1915 age 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
Yes (8)
Robinson Thomas Featherstone (D.C.M.)
68 Hollin Hill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion (Wearside), Transport
Sergeant 821 Son of George & Jane Ann Robinson of Hollin Hill, Wearhead
At School in the 1911 Census - No
Robinson William 69 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh Labour Corps. Agricultural Company No. 487
Private 531705 Son of Bainbridge & Margaret Robinson of Burnhope, Wearhead
Also D.L.I. 18th Battalion (1338)
No
Robinson George Richard
82 18/11/1916 Sunderland 18 Hollin Hill Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion Private 96383 Occupation on enlistment - Farmer - To Reserves first then posted to France (9/11/1918) - discharged November 1919
Yes
Robinson Thomas Urban
83 Barnard Castle
Hood Street St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Labour Corp 580 Agrecultural Company
Private 20/819 430248
Son of Thomas Robinson of Hood St, St. Johns Chapel
Born 1893 at Failsworth, Lancashire - Joined 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
Yes
Robinson Thomas William
160 09/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
20 Hawkwellhead
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillary Gunner 205443 Son of Esther Robinson of Hawkwellhead, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Farmer & Quarryman
Yes
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Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Robinson William Urban
180 06/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
22 Hood Street St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion 430248 Son of Thomas Robinson of Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel
Born in Failsworth, Lancashire - Occupation on enlistment - Signal Porter - Posted to 580 Agricultural Company
Yes
Robinson John William
371 07/08/1915 Bishop Auckland
20 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 4173 (250502)
Son of Joseph Robinson of The Butts, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman (Labourer) - Sent to reserves after severe case of trench foot
Yes (
Robinson John 456 01/09/1915 Newcastle 18 2, Hedleyhope Colliary
Towlaw Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
Private 27769 Son of Fredrick Robinson of 12 Hedley Hope, Towlaw
Born in Stanhope - Occupation on enlistment - Miner - Discharged due to having mis stated age 7/9/1915
Yes (
Robinson Albert Whitfield
476 16/03/1916 Bishop Auckland
35 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Corporal
4472 Husband of Elizabeth Ann Robinson of High Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Shopkeeper & Quarryman - Wounded with Gunshot wound to ear - Bullet entered ear and travelled down the neck causing problems hearing on the Somme on 5th November 1916
Yes (9)
Robson George Henry
431 16/10/1915 Stocketn 24 Mill Cottages
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Fusiliers Artillary
66th Battrey, 4th Bregade
Gunner 111410 Husband of Sarah Robson of Mill Cottages, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Transferred to munitions work with Pease & Partners, Rogerley Quarry, Frosterley (24/2/1917)
Yes (64)
Robson H 607 05/07/1915 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Military Foot Police Foot Branch Lance Corporal
P1621 Discharged 2/1/1916 - Meddles returned under Kings Regulation 1743 (1912)
Robson George Albert (Wrong on list)
608 Low Houselop
Towlaw Wolsingham King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Private 36200 Son of George & Hannah Robson of Low Houselop, Towlaw
Also 40442 Pte 19th Durh. L.I., 36200, 9th Yorks L.I., 1st Yorks L.I., 5th Yorks L.I
No
Robson Thomas William (Wrong on list)
609 26/02/1917 Newcastle 24 Low Houselop
Towlaw Wolsingham Essex Regement 1st Batallion Private 41917 (30652)
Son of George & Hannah Robson of Low Houselop, Towlaw
Occupation in 1911 Census - Labourer at a Coal Mine Pit Head - Also Norfolk Regiment Private (30652)
Yes (
Rodham Thomas 140 06/12/1915 Gateshead 29 West Haswicks
Westgate Westgate Royal Engineers RailwayOperating Depot
Sergent WR/202425 Brother of William Rodham of West Haswicks, Westgate
Occupation upon enlistment - Station Master with the N.E.R. -Wounded 29th October 1917 (Gunshot wound in right leg) on active service
Yes
Rodham William Lonsdale
141 02/12/1915 Blaydon 23 West Haswicks
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
16th Battalion (6th Yorks)
Private 30402 (65128)
Brother of Thomas Rodham of West Haswicks, Westgate
Occupation at Enlisting - School Teacher - Transferred to Yorkshire Regiment (6th Battalion) - Promoted to Sergeant - Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal
Yes
Rowe Henry Herbert
89 02/11/1912 18 School House
Eastgate Eastgate Tank Corps 5th Batallion (23rd Batallion Tank Corp)
Sergeant 91800 Son of Mary Rowe of Cross Keys, Eastgate
Occupation on enlistment (Territorial - Student - Previous Unit 5th Reserve Battalion D.L.I. Sergeant (10556) Machine Gun Corp - Became Tank Mechanic (29/7/1917) - Demobilised (5/2/1919)
Yes (28)
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Rowe John Charles
90 School House
Eastgate Eastgate Son of Mary Rowe of Cross Keys, Eastgate
Rowe Paul 610 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
11th Batallion "D" Company
Private 252112
Rowell Edgar 70 Burnhope Wearhead Heatherycleugh West Yorkshire Regiment
Private 17/355 Enlisted 15/12/1914 - Discharged 13/3/1917 due to Wounds
Rowell Thomas Hodgson
158 21/06/1918 Newcastle 18 Huntshieldford
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
3rd Battalion Private 96382 Son of Edward Rowell of Huntshieldford, St. Johns Chapel
Born 1896 -Occupation on enlistment - Farmer (Cowman) - Transferred to 415 Agricultural Labour Corp - Worked on Home Service
Yes
Rowell Joseph 611 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corps Private T290051 Husband of Annie Rowell of St. Johns Chapel
No
Rowell Joseph Edgar
612 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Royal Garrison Artillery
Battery No.151 (Heavy).
103913
Russell Alexander 292 3, Dale Street
Stanhope Stanhope Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)
8th Battalion Lance Corporal
3300784 Appointed to a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers 29/1/1918 - Discharge papers only
Rutherford Allan 71 28/09/1914 Cockenhall 26 Hillsdon Terrace
Nenthead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
Corporel 20583 Son of William Rutherford of Hillsdon Terrace, Nenthead
Born at Wearhead - Occupation on enlistment - Railway Clerk Transferred to Army Pay Corp (20583)
Yes
Rutherford Norman 613 28/10/1915 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
22nd Batallion Private 151 Son of Elizabeth Rutherford of West Blackdean
Discharged 23/12/1918 (Being unfit for military service)
No
Rutter Albert Whitfield
396 07/09/1914 Darlington 25 Holmefield Frosterley Frosterley Border Regiment Private 15041 Son of Thomas Rutter of Holme Field, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Discharges as medical unfit (Incontinence)
Yes (7)
Rutter John William
428 Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
Rutter Ernest Thompson
614 10/04/1917 Bishop Auckland
24 Croft Terrace
Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
1/7th Batallion Private 202861 Son of Ralph Rutter of Croft Terrace, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman -
Yes (23)
Rutter William 615 Little Redgate
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Tank Corps Central Workshops
Private 69676
Sanderson J 101 EastgateSanderson John
Martindale282 Ward Villa Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland
Fusiliers2nd Batallion 26538 Son of John & Mary
Ann Sanderson of Ward Villa, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice in a Grocery Business -
Sanderson Joseph William
283 30/05/1918 Richmond 18 Crosshill Stanhope Stanhope Yorkshire Regiment 4th Battalion Private 60831 Son of Ambrose Sanderson of Crosshill, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Limestone Quarry Labourer - Transferred to 4th Reserve Battalion Dorset Regiment
Yes
Sanderson Thomas Norman
284 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope York and Lancaster Regiment
4th Batallopn Private 61487
Sanderson T 285 Stanhope
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Sanderson Thomas 495 09/09/1913 Wolsingham 18 19, Atwood Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Sergeant 1940(250119) (4443324)
Husband of Caroline Sanderson of Bridge Cottage, Uppertown, Wolsingham
Son of Emerson Sanderson of Uppertown, Wolsingham - Occupation on enlistment - Labourer at Steelworks -Territorial Force - First Discharged 2/3/1919 -Re - Attested into D.L.I. 4/2/1924 - Discharged from service 10/8/1929
Yes (20)
Sanderson John 516 07/09/1914 Darlington 31 Raines Yard Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment Army Reserve (Special Reservists)
Private 15689 Son of Frances Sanderson of Raines Yard
Occupation on enlistment - Moulders Labourer at Steelworks - Posted14/9/1914 - Discharged 17/11/1914 for not likely to become an efficient soldier (defective vison) - 72 days service
Pen (7)
Sanderson John 616 14, Atwood Terrace
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Labour Company No. 152
Private 207956
Sanderson John George
617 Meadhope Street
Wolsinghan Wolsingham Royal Navy Temporary Leading Telegraphist
Coastguard 25724 Son of Joseph & Annie Sanderson of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
At School in the 1911 Census
Sandilands Robert Lindsey
72 Travellers Rest
Lanehead Heatherycleugh Army Veterinary Corps
TT/01178 Husband of Jane Sandilands (Walton) of Cowshill
02/07/1936 Newcastle - upon - Tyne
Occupation in 1911 Census - Shepherd Living at Travellers Rest, Lanehead
No
Scott Henry 668 Wolsingham Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Company No. 534
Private 526118 Husband of Martha Scott of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - General Labourer at Steelworks
No
Shaddick (O.B.E.)
Rev Henry George Hastings
286 Barnstable, North Devon
19/04/1915 Curatage Stanhope Stanhope 50th Div Army Ordnance Corps
Chaplin 3rd Class
Husband of Ellen Lilian Shaddick (Cawsey) married 27 Aug 1913
31/10/1944 Darlington Occupation in 1911 Census - Clergyman in the Established Church - Served in France from 1915 till 1921 being twice mentioned in dispatches and later awarded the O.B.E. (24th June 1932)
No
Shaw John George
497 03/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
31 Norham House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Honourable Artillary Company
1st Reserve Battalion
Private 11243 Son of William Shaw of Trodbeck House, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Bank Manager - In reserves until 27/7/1917 - Posted to France (4th January 1918 to 22nd August 1918)
Yes (25)
Shaw Arthur Henry
498 12/11/1914 Darlington 26 Trodbeck House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
21st Heavy Battrey
Gunner 52504 Son of William Shaw of Trodbeck House, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Joiner -Served 3 Years in 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)
Yes (24)
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Shield Fred Norman
287 19/04/1915 Bridge End Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1339 Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Shield of Bridge End, Stanhope
Occupation on 1911 Census - Lead Miner - Later Notts and Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment (127168)
No
Shuttlesworth
George 499 24/06/1916 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
Sergeant 60229 (23793)
(3/3/1917) Transferred to 1st Lincolnshire Regiment (Chinese Labour Company) - 4/11/1918 Discharged as being medically unfit for service (Albuminiria)
Yes (24)
Shuttlesworth
William 704 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Machine Gun Corps 50th Battalion Signaller 24798
Simkin Edward 496 17/11/1914 Sunderland 21 Station Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garison Artillary
Fitter Gunner
52654 Son of Edward Simkin of Station Road, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Fitter & Turner - Applied to re-enlist as a Fitter Gunner in 1923 but was turned down owing to have been de-mobilised due to being medically unfit
Yes (23)
Simkin Edward 517 17/11/1914 Sunderland 21 Station Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
17th New Heavy Battrey
Fitter 52654 Son of Edward Simkin (Sen) of Station Road, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Fitter & Turner - Served in B.E.F. in France for 2 years - Married Mabel Birling from Kent in 1917 - Discharged 29/1 1918 and moved to Kent
Pen (5)
Sisson Robert Railton
372 10/06/1916 Newcastle 23 Gray Bull Inn
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Artilliary (Royal Field Artillary)
Battrey No 49 (Reserves)
Driver 91750 (1589) Husband of Florence Esther Sisson (Stephenson) of Crawleyside married Dec 1916
Occupation on enlistment - Blacksmith - First Enlisted 30/6/1912 - Transferred from 6th Battalion D.L.I. (No 1589) Corporal - Re-Enlisted from 17/12/1918 up to 31st march 1923 (Indian Army)
Yes
Sisson Robert Rammon
373 Stanhope
Skilbeck Samuel 751 Wolsingham 39 West Hartlepool
Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
32nd (Reserve), 17th Service Battalion
17/1278 Yes
Slack Robert 288 05/09/1914 Bishop Auckland
34 Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion 6/2305 Son of George Slack of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman
Yes (8)
Smith David 416 04/07/1915 Bishop Auckland
39 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
5th Battalion "B" Company
Private 4004 (66082) Occupation on enlistment - 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
Yes (91)
Smith Charles Herbert John
500 14/01/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 Thistlewood Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery 2nd Army Bregade
Driver 71197 Son of Herbert Smith of Brunton Street, Bank Top, Darlington
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Labourer
Yes (
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Smith Thomas 518 15/02/1910 Wolsingham 34 Dye House Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Lance Corporal
5/1880 (1160)
Husband of Annie Isabella Smith of Dye House, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Hewer for Mr T Finley - Previously served with 34th Border Regiment - Territorial Force - To reserves 28/11/1914 and reduced in rank to private at own request - Discharges30/4/1915 as being mentally unfit for further military service and moved to 11, Havelock Street, Darlington
Pen (6)
Smith W A 618 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
15th Service Batallion
Quaster Master Sergeant.
No
Smith George 752 Wolsingham 17 Colwyn Bay Wolsingham Inns of Court Officer Training Corps
20th Battalion 12924 Yes
Snaith Francis 181 St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
Spark John Fredrick
410 20/09/1915 Frosterley Station
Frosterley Frosterley Army Service Corp Acting Sergeant
82/SR/03653 (
Son of Robert & Elizabeth Ann Spark of Frosterley Station, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Student - Later Royal Field Artillery - Served in Egypt
No
Spark Hugh George
620 Frosterley Station
Frosterley Frosterley Royal Field Artillery 129306 Son of Robert & Elizabeth Ann Spark of Frosterley Station, Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Railway Clerk
No
Spedding John 519 10/12/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 High Doctor Pasture
Wolsingham Wolsingham Scotts Guards 1st Battalion Guardsman 18070 Son of George Spedding of High Doctor Pasture, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Farmer - To reserves11/12/1915 - Mobilized 22/5/1918
Pen (15)
Spedding George 753 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Wolsingham Scots Guards 1st Batallion 18070 Yes
Spotiswood Francis 182 High Earnwell
Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel East Yorkshire Regiment
Son of William & Agnes Spottiswood of High Earnwell, Ireshopeburn
Occupation in 1911 Census - At School
No
Staley John 148 14/10/1915 Bishop Auckland
28 Harthope Burn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 99th Company ( 1041)
Wheeler TS/9024 Husband of Emily Lee Staley (ne Bainbridge) of Harthope Bunr
Occupation on enlistment - Wheelwright & Waggon Builder - Originally with 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry - in reserves - Inquiry into injuries sustained whilst unloading wheels - hernia
Yes
Stark Robert 289 StanhopeStark R 290 StanhopeStark James 293 StanhopeSteel John 695 Wolsingham Wolsingham Sherwood Foresters
(Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment).
Lieutenant.
Stephenson E 294 Stanhope
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Stephenson Felix 295 08/08/1914 Bishop Auckland
30 East Lane Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 22613 (2266) (351122)
Husband of Mary Stephenson of Moor House, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Territorial Force - Served in 2nd D.L.I. (1905-1908) & 6th D.L.I. (1908-1912)
Yes
Stephenson W 297 Stanhope
Stephenson Jonathan 407 27/11/1914 Darlington 20 Woodbine Cottage
Frosterley Frosterley Yorkshire Regiment (Darlington Pals)
11th (2nd Reserve Battalion)
Private 17673 Son of Jonathan Stephenson of Woodbine Cottage, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk - Served in U.K. only - Discharges as being no longer fit for war service 13/8/1915
Yes (9)
Stephenson John Harold 411 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Garrison Artillary
Son of Jane Stephenson of Front Street, Frosterley
Stephenson Joseph Wilfred
412 15/05/1915 Darlington 19 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
18th (Reserve) Battalion
Private 1532 (242844)
Son of Jane Stephenson of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk - Transferred to West Yorkshire Regiment 1/6th (13/7/1916) 242844
Yes (18)
Stephenson Bertram 754 Wolsingham 23 Newcastle Wolsingham Royal Army Service Corps
No 2 Reinforcement Training Camp, 31st Depot
T2/14323 Yes
Stewart George 501 12/12/1915 Wigton 25 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Regiment of Artillary 6th Reserve Battalion
Gunner 231811 Husband of Martha Stewart of Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Horse Dealer - Discharged due to being surplus to requirements (14/12/1918)
Yes (17)
Stobbs Ernest Arthur
662 Harelaw Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham East Yorkshire Regiment
4th Battalion (Reserve).
Private 54615 Son of Mary Jane Stobbs of Harelaw, Wolsingham
At School in the 1911 Census No
Stockdale Joseph 520 27/01/1910 Wolsingham 17 Durham Road
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 1154 Son of Robert & Sarah Jane Stockdale of Durham Road, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Moulder with Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham - Territorial Force - Home duties 1910 - 1915, B.E.F. 27/6/1915-23/3/1916 - Discharged 31/3/1916 (Termination of his period of engagement)
Pen (11)
Storey William Thomas
450 11/12/1915 Stanhope 26 Ridden House
Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment
Private 26707 (32624)
Son of William Storey of Rudy Car, Wolsingham
Born at Wolsingham - Occupation on enlistment - Horseman & Shepherd
Yes (22)
Strong James 451 08/09/1914 Caxton Hall 20 Stanhope Royal Engineers 48684 Son of Ellen Storey of 185 East India Dock Road, London
Born at Stanhope Yes (
Suffield Bernard Harold
529 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Northumberland Fusiliers
Larbour Corp Private 34445 (619417)
Suttle George Henry
443 25/10/1915 35 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Royal Army Medical Corp
71573 Husband of Jane Margaret Suttle of Front Street, Frosterley
Suffered Malaria & shell shock in October 1916 (having attacks up to 1920)
Yes (9)
Swales William 755 Wolsingham 31 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
20919 Yes (Pen)
Swallow Charles 756 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 252733 Yes
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Swatten Charles Albert
298 06/10/1915 Bishop Auckland
23 Union Square
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 4328 Son of Charles Swatten of Union Square, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman - Served in France in 1916 till 25/9/1916 and then recalled to home for munitions work with Consett Iron Co Ltd
Yes (23)
Swatten Thomas 299 08/04/1908 Stanhope 32 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion 457 Husband of Maiha Swatten of The Butts, Stanhope
Territorial Force - Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman
Yes (9)
Tait John Herbert
757 Wolsingham 39 Ash Vale, Surrey
Wolsingham Royal Army Ordnance Corps
04645 Yes
Teasdale Albert 758 Wolsingham Middlesborough
Wolsingham York and Lancaster Regiment
2/4th Battalion 235978 Yes
Temperley Isaac 300 21/07/1916 37 Rose Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Border Regiment (R.A.F.)
Private 19000 (38637)
Husband of Annie Temperley (Smurthwaite) of Rose Terrace, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Taylor -
Fold II
Thompson Joseph 73 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
14th Batallion (Service Co B)
Private 959 Occupation on 1911 Census - Quarryman at Whinstone Quarry - Also served in the 20th D.L.I.
No
Thompson Archibald 159 14/10/1915 Woolwich 40 Hood Street St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp 579th Company Sadler 8997 Husband of Hannah Thompson of Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Saddler & Harness Maker - Embarked "S S Olympic" at Liverpool 14th November 1915 and Disembarked in Salonika 25th November 1915.
Yes
Thompson A 301 25/11/1915 St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp Company No. 579
Driver TS/8997 Discharged 14/3/1919 No
Thompson John 302 StanhopeThompson William
Ernest303 23/06/1913 39 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison
Artillary1st Reserve Battary
Gunner 283811 Husband of Frances Annetta Thompson of Front Street, Stanhope
Yes (15)
Thompson Joseph Henry
452 02/03/1916 Newcastle 21 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 5th Company Sapper 326433 Son of William Ernest Thompson of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Fitter & Turner - Called for service 31/5/1918 and posted to Woolwich
Yes (17)
Thompson Norman 621 Bridge House
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Royal Field Artillery 906383 Occupation in 1911 Census - Shopkeepers Assistant
No
Thompson Adam 622 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Seaforth Highlanders 5th Batallion Private s/11704 Son of Joseph & Margaret Thompson of East Lane, Stanhope
Occupation on 1911 Census - Labourer at Limestone Quarry - Also served in the 2nd Battalion -
No
Tinkler Fredrick 304 30/09/1916 24 Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers 448th Field Company
Sapper 459844 Brother of Frances Baden Powel Tinkler of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Joiner & Carpenter - Suffered from malaria
Yes
Tinkler George 306 18/09/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 Town Foot Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Private 4306 (10702) Brother of Annie Tinkler of Townfoot, Stanhope
Wound - Gunshot Wound to Chest 29/7/1916 in France
Yes (7)
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Tinkler John William
307 08/04/1916 Bishop Auckland
25 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope West Yorkshire Regement
1st Infantry Labour Company
Private 2717, 27313, 146220
Husband of Ethel Tinkler of Front Street, Stanhope
Occupation on Enlistment - Joiner & Carpenter - 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
Yes (3) 2 off ???
Todd Albert 673 Norfolk East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Royal Engineers Garrison Guard Company no 791
Private 399064 (15710) (GS/106612)
Occupation in 1911 Census - Cartman on Farm (Boarder) at Uppertown, Wolsingham - Also Border Regiment (15710) & Royal Fusiliers (GS/106612)
No
Troughton Frederick Thompson
623 Halfway House
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Welch Fusiliers 8th Battalion Private 49099 Also D. L. I. (103188)
Tulloh Alan 706 Bishop Wearmouth, Co. Durham
05/08/1914 Causeway Wolsingham Wolsingham Regiment of Cavalry 5th Reserve Cavelry
Corporal 3645 Weardale (1920)
Occupation in 1911 Census - At Military Collage at Aliwal 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.
No
Turnbull Charles 74 Wearhead HeatherycleughTurnbull Charles
Norman624 30/07/1917 36 Rose
CottageStanhope Stanhope Royal Air Force 234400 Son of Jonathan
Turnbull of Frosterley
Occupation in 1911 Census - Contractor & Joiner
Yes (FOLD3)
Varley John Robert 759 Wolsingham 27/12/1901 Bishop Auckland
18 Hamilton Wolsingham Highland Light Infantry
7764 Michael Varley of North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland
Occupation on Enlistment - Miner - Married Sarah Ann 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)
Yes (Pen)
Vasey John William
677 Wolsingham Back Lane Wolsingham Wolsingham Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
4th Battalion Private 26511 (4438567)(3076)
Son of John & Jane Vasey of Back Lane, Wolsingham
At School in the 1911 Census aged 14 - Also Durham Light Infantry (4438567)(3076)
No
Vickers F 99 EastgateVickers C 100 EastgateVickers William 142 Westgate Westgate King's Own Yorkshire
Light Infantry2nd, 10th and 9th Battalions
Private 42136 (55421)
Son of Joseph & Mary Vickers of Westgate
At School at Westgate on the 1911 Census - Reported POW: 7 September 1918
No
Vickers Thomas William
310 Horn Hall Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion 250100 No
Vickers George 625 Belle Vue Stanhope Stanhope Royal Engineers Sapper 600195Vipond James 308 Stanhope
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Vipond George William
309 01/03/1917 Bishop Auckland
28 Crawley Engine
Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment
Private 24465LC Son of William Vipond of Crawley Engine, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Grocers Assistant - Transferred to Durham Light Infantry Labour Corp 1/3/1917 - served in France
Yes (3)
Wake William Morgan
658 9, Balisbury Street, Hendon
Sunderland Westgate Royal Naval Division R.V. 2/37 Husband of Eleanor Wake of Hendon, Sunderland
No
Walker John 312 Station Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corps 84th Battalion
Walker Peter 313 StanhopeWalker Walter 626 Frosterley Frosterley Army Service Corps Squadron B 359328 No
Wall Thomas 143 28/06/1918 Seaham Harbour
18 Swinhope House
Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
20th Battalion Private 96534 Son of George & Isabella Wall of Swinhope House, Westgate
Born at Bedlington, Northumberland -Specialist Military Qualifications - Rifle Bomber - Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal
Yes (29 images)
Wallace Arthur 311 25/05/1916 Stanhope 18 2, Dales Street
Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment
Private 31541 Grandson of John Wallace of 2, Dales Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Weigh Clerk - Wounds (Gunshot Wound to Thigh)
Yes (16)
Wallace John James 378 18/12/1911 Stanhope 17 School House
Frosterley Frosterley Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Company Sergant Major S M
1449 (250048)
Son of William Wallace of Front Street, Frosterley
Occupation on enlistment - Blacksmith with Harehope Mining & Quarrying Co - Territorial Force
Yes
Wallace George 627 07/09/1915 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Border Regiment 9th Battalion (Pioneers).
Private 15202 Discharged 1/3/1919 Class "Z" - Served in France
No
Waller Lancelot 663 Front Street Frosterley Frosterley Labour Corps Labour Company No. 17
9826 (29615) Son of William K & Annie Waller of Frosterley
17/03/1950 58, South View, High Street, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Grocer at Co-Op Store - Was attached to the Lincolnshire Regiment (29615)
No
Walton John 75 HeatherycleughWalton John
William144 Fairhills,
Huntshieldford
St. Johns Chapel
Westgate Royal Army Medical Corp
Field Ambulance (Northumbrian)
Private 1991 Son of Charlotte Walton of Fairhills, St. Johns Chapel
No
Walton John Sidney Philipson
152 27/07/1916 Consett 21 Newholme St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Army Service Corp "K" Supply Company
Private 54/217323 Son of Phoebe Jane Featherstone of Newholme, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk for Consett Iron Co - Born in Stockton - on - Tees
Yes
Walton John William
314 Bondisle Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillery Brigade No. 7 (Reserve).
Gunner 270749 Son of John F & Elizabeth Walton of Bondisle Terrace, Stanhope
At School in the 1911 Census -
Walton T S 315 StanhopeWalton S 316 StanhopeWalton George
Alfred628 High House St. Johns
ChapelSt. Johns Chapel Labour Corp Company No.
43Colour Sergeant
25211 (30369)
Step Son of George & Hannah Walton of High House, St.Johns Chapel
At School in the 1911 Census - Previously Durham Light Infantry (30369)
No
Walton Lionel William
630 26/09/1916 Newcastle 19 Mount Pleasant
Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
3rd Battalion (Reserve), Company no. 5
Private 100877 Son of Alice Walton of Lally Moor Farm, Tofthill
Occupation on enlistment - Blacksmiths Striker -
Yes (24)
Ward William 375 22/12/1915 Beech House
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
18th Batallion Private 1444 Served in Egypt
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Ward Richard 457 26/02/1916 Newcastle 18 Cross Hill Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
285359 Son of William Ward of Crosshill, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Clerk - Later living at Beech House, Front Street, Stanhope
Yes (
Ward Charles William
631 Waterside Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers Saper 471908 (7490) (RE176639)
Son of Arthur Thomas & Mary Ann Ward of Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Coal Miner (Heaper Up)Previously Durham Light Infantry (7490)
No
Ward Joseph Nevin
632 22/12/1915 Boltsburn Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion (Durham Pals)
Private 1340 Son of William & Emily Ward of Boltsburn, Rookhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Lead Dresser - Served in Egypt
No
Ward Bernard 760 Wolsingham Wolsingham Derbyshire Regiment 4th Battalion 6332 Yes
Wardhaugh Oliver 761 Wolsingham 20 Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion 854 Yes
Watson Ernest 76 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Dorset Regiment 4th Battalion 29465 Son of Stephen & Mary Jane Watson of Wearhead
Occupation on 1911 Census - Farm Labourer
Watson Percy 77 Wearhead Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
5th Battalion 73328 Son of Stephen & Mary Jane Watson of Wearhead
Occupation on 1911 Census - Solicitor's Clerk - Also 1/7th Durh. L.I. 73328. Pte., 20th Durh. L.I. 73328
No
Watson John Ralph 78 Eastville Wearhead Heatherycleugh Labour Corps Labour Company No. 412
Acting Corporal
387567 (39697)
Husband of Elizabeth Annie Watson of Eastville, Wearhead
Occupation on 1911 Census - Shop Assistant in Drapery & Grocery Shop - Also attached to Durham Light Infantry (39697)
No
Watson William Herbert
183 Low Burn Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel North Staffordshire Regiment
7th Battalion Private 32448 Husband of Margaret Ann Watson of Low Burn, Ireshopeburn
Watson Joseph 184 Lanehill Ireshopeburn St. Johns Chapel Royal Army Medical Corp
Watson John Joseph 185 Ireshopeburn
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
4th Battalion Private 73961 Discharged category "Z" No
Watson A 317 StanhopeWatson John 318 Dale’s
TerraceStanhope Stanhope Royal Garrison
ArtillerySiege Battery no. 549
2nd Lieutenant
Watson John Wheatley
319 02/04/1908 Stanhope 37 The Butts Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
6th Battalion Sargeant 350206 (401) Husband of Martha Watson of the Butts, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Quarryman with Bell Brothers, Stanhope - Enlisted to Territorial Forces 1908 - Re-Engaged 30/4/1912
Yes (12)
Watson Matthew Thompson
320 10/11/1910 Stanhope 19 Stone Houses
Stanhope Stanhope Lincolnshire Regiment
8th Battalion (Service)
Sergeant 202359 (1441)
Son of John Wheatley & Martha Watson of the Butts, Stanhope
Occupation on 1911 Census - Horse Driver Spar Mine - Occupation on enlistment - 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
Yes (21)
Watson T 321 StanhopeWatson W 322 StanhopeWatson W 323 Stanhope
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Watson Arthur Westgarth Wooler
502 12/11/1914 Darlington 22 Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 3 Reinforcement Co
Bomber 52525 Son of George William Watson of meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Fitter - Living at Bishops Oak, Wolsingham on discharge (25/2/1919) - wounds (gunshot Wound to left thigh and injuries to both knees)
Yes (7)
Watson George 503 14/01/1915 Bishop Auckland
19 Bradley Burn
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillary 159th Brigade Driver 71347 Son of George Watson of Darlington
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Labourer - Discharged as being Physically unfit for service 1918
Yes (18)
Watson John Thomas
521 01/05/1912 Wolsingham 17 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion 1655 (7520) (203902)
Son of Tom Watson of West End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Moulder with Rogersons Ltd, 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
Pen (13)
Watson Tom 633 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Air Mechanic 1st Class
Watson John 634 02/11/1915 St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Durham Light Infantry
10th Batallion (Service)
Private 36288 Discharged 11/2/1918 - No
Watson John Thomas
635 Front Street Stanhope Stanhope Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).
8th Battalion No
Watson Thomas Newton
636 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
13th Battalion (Service).
Private 35368 Son of William & Phoebe Jane Watson of High Street, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice Joiner at Steelworks - Also D. L I. 1/6th (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
No
Watson William Frederick
637 High Street Wolsingham Wolsingham Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport Company No. 728
Private M/167901
Watson Arthur 762 Wolsingham 25 Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Garrison Artillery
17th Fire Command
52525 Yes
Watson John William
763 Wolsingham 24 Byres Green Wolsingham Grenadier Guards 3rd Battalion
27844 Yes
Waugh John 672 Wolsingham Snipe Gate Farm
Wolsingham Wolsingham Labour Corps Agricultural Company No. 412
Private 427806 Son of Mary Ann Waugh of Snipe Gate Farm, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Roadman/Labourer working for Weardale Council
No
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Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Wearmouth John Robert 79 06/12/1914 Cocken Hall 22 Freemasons Arms
Cowshill Heatherycleugh Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion Private 1090 Son of Isaac & Elizabeth Wearmouth of Freemasons Arms, Cowshill
Served in Egypt from 6/12/1915 to 4/3/1916 & in France from 5/3/1916 to 12/3/1917 - Released for employment 5/4/1918 for work with the Weardale Coal & Coke Co Ltd, Stanhope
Yes (2)
Wearmouth John George
92 Eastgate Eastgate North Staffordshire Regiment
4th Batallion Private 48226 No
Wearmouth A 324 Stanhope
Wearmouth Joseph Turnbull
325 Ryton House, Paragon Street
Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
22tn Battalion (Pioneers).
Private 30132 Son of Oliver & Margaret Wearmouth of Paragon Street, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Apprentice House Joiner - Also 1/7th D.L.I.
No
Wearmouth Thomas 326 27/04/1916 Grantham 23 High Street Stanhope Stanhope Machine Gun Corps 66th Battalion Sargeant 32995 Son of Annie Wearmouth of High Street, Stanhope
Occupation on enlistment - Bricklayer working for Mr 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.
Yes (53)
Wearmouth Fredrick Watson
638 Uppertown Wolsingham Wolsingham Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion (Durham Pals).
Lance Corporal
417 Husband of Mary Wearmouth of Uppertown, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Dredger Bucket Counter Sink Driller at Steelworks
No
Westgarth William (Willie)
524 13/11/1915 Bishop Auckland
29 Rookhope Rookhope Durham Light Infantry
518th Field Company (R.E.)
Private 213349 Husband of Sarah Ellen Westgarth (Whitfield) of Rookhope
Occupation on enlistment - Bricklayer - Transferred to Royal Engineers as a Sapper (Training Centre, Newark) Taken Prisoner of War (18/4/1918)
Yes
Wharton Thomas 504 03/05/1917 Newcastle 17 Belgrave, West End
Wolsingham Wolsingham East Yorkshire Regiment
7th Training Reserve Battalion
Private 5/27035 (361387)
Son of Lucy Janet Wharton of Belgrave, West End, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Bank Clerk - Later transferred to Rhine Signals Battalion, Royal Engineers (Sapper) 1918
Yes (21)
Wharton Bertram M.M.
639 17/04/1915 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Engineers 50 Division (Pioneers).
Sergeant 463207 Son of Lucy Sarah Wharton of West End, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Grocers Assistant - Also Royal Engineers (2090) - Received M.M. whilst with the 50 Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers
Wharton John Charles
640 22/04/1918 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy Engine Room Artificer
M30805 Son of Lucy Sarah Wharton of West End, Wolsingham
Occupation in 1911 Census - Fitter & Turner at Steelworks - Served on "Victory" & "Maidstone" - Dispersed after end of war
No
White Norman 327 30/11/1915 Stanhope 22 Chapel Street
Stanhope Stanhope Royal Field Artillary No.5 Reserve Battalion
Private (Gunner)
200380 (110010)
Husband of Margaret White of 7 Station Terrace, Stanhope
Born 1893 - Occupation at Enlisting - Butcher - Transferred to Machine Gun Corp (Heavy Branch) 2/7/1917 Woolwich - Transferred to Tank Depot 26/10/1918 (12th Battalion Tank Corp)
Yes (3)
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Les Blackett databaseFirst World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)
Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
White Dr. V 328 StanhopeWhite Edward 641 6, Attwood
TerraceWolsingham Wolsingham Royal Navy 4th
EngineerWhitfield John W 80 HeatherycleughWhitfield William
Shield154 20/11/1915 Sunderland 32 Station
Cottage, Burnfoot
St. Johns Chapel
St. Johns Chapel Yorkshire Regiment 5th Battalion (9th Battalion)
Private 38939 Husband of Mary Ann Whitfield of Burnfoot, St. Johns Chapel
Occupation on enlistment - Head Counter Man - Married Mary Ann Johnson 1906 - 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-
Yes
Whitfield Henry Allan 329 Albert Cottage,Townfoot
Stanhope Stanhope Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
6th Battalion Private 307325 Son of Jacob & Jane Whitfield of Townfoot, Stanhope
Occupation in 1911 Census - Clerk at Co-op Store - Also 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment (6143) Private
No
Whitfield William G 381 Frosterley Royal NavyWhitfield John Joseph 441 Frosterley Royal Vetinary Corp Discharged Medically unfit
Whitfield Robert Walter
448 Frosterley Northumberland Fusiliers
Whitfield William 642 Market Place
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
Acting W O 2
106463
Wilkinson John William
330 Stanhope
Wilkinson N 331 StanhopeWilkinson N 332 StanhopeWilkinson Fredrick
George505 13/12/1915 Bishop
Auckland18 Bradley
Burn FarmWolsingham Wolsingham Royal Regiment of
Artillary12th Company Gunner 84305 Son of John George
Wilkinson of Angate Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Farm Labourer - Discharged 18/2/1919
Yes (32)
Wilkinson James 764 Wolsingham 19 Wolsingham Yorkshire Regiment 15076 Yes
Willan George 333 15/09/1914 Darlington 30 Crawleyside Stanhope Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
5th Battalion Private 2712 Son of Ann Tombes of Crawleyside, Stanhope
Discharged 8/12/1914 as Being Medically unfit
Yes (6)
Williams Phillip 684 29/06/1916 31 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Air Force Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot, Farnborough
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
35033 Husband of Mabel Williams
Yes (Fold3)
Williams John Henry 685 Anngate Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
Acting Corporal
83659 No
Wilson Walter 145 25/11/1917 Bishop Auckland
36 East Hasswicks
Westgate Westgate Royal Field Artillery Gunner 646533 Husband of Ethel Wilson of East Haswicks, Westgate
1911 Census - Working on Farm living at East Haswicks, Westgate -Occupation on Enlistment - Woodman
Yes (12)
Wilson William 506 12/05/1915 Sunderland 25 1, Meadhope Street
Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Household & Royal Field Artillary
"B" Battrey/160 Bragade
Gunner 12585 Son of Thomas Wilson of 1, Meadhope Street, Wolsingham
Occupation on enlistment - Painter - later moved to 49, Brooke Street, Coundon Grange
Yes (18)
Wilson Harry 643 22/02/1918 Crook 20 Railway Cottage, High Stoop
Wolsingham Wolsingham Tank Corp & Machine Gun Company
5th Reserve Cavelry
Private (331983)69030
Son of John & Mary Wilson of High Stoop, Towlaw
Occupation on enlistment - Ganister Cartman - Occupation in 1911 Census - Colliery Labourer (Above Ground) - Later 2nd Tank Battalion
Yes (24)
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Les Blackett databaseFirst World War men from Weardale who served and survived (1914-1918)
Surname Forenames Database reference
Place of Birth Date of Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Age on Enlistment
Hamlet Village Parish Regiment Battalion Rank Regimental Number
Next of Kin Date of Death
Place of Death
Notes War Record
Wilson Fred 644 03/12/1915 East End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Army Medical Corps
Field Ambulance No. 147
Private 77823 Served in the Balkans - No
Wilson John George
645 Scotch Isle Wolsingham Wolsingham King’s Own Scottish Borderers
1st Batallion Private 202181 (352084)
Also 2/9th Royal. Scots. IBD. (352084) Pte
No
Woodall William 335 West Terrace
Stanhope Stanhope Northumberland Fusiliers
36th Battalion 315886
Woodhall Thomas 334 30/11/1915 Sunderland 34 Rose Cottage
Crawleyside Stanhope K.O.Y.L.I. 1st Battalion Private 48279 Husband of Rosanna Woodhall of Rose Cottage, Crawleyside
Occupation on enlistment - Grocery Manager - Transferred to South Staffordshire Regiment (No 48279)
Yes (19)
Woodhall John George
366 19/10/1914 Consett 29 Stanhope Durham Light Infantry
Service Battalion
20856 Son of Joseph Woodhall of High Hope Street, Crook
Occupation on enlistment - Labourer - Discharged 24/10/1914 ( Not likely to become an efficient soldier- Medically Unfit)
Yes (8)
Wright William Forster
81 15/02/1916 Wearhead Heatherycleugh East Yorkshire Regiment
8th Battalion (Territorial)
Private 205783 Husband of Eliza Hannah Wright of Wearhead
Occupation in 1911 Census - Farm Labourer living at Rigg Side Farm, Harwood, Middleton - in - Teesdale - Also 8th, 1/4th E. York- Wounded in the Head 4th December 1917 - Discharged 12/10/1918
No
Wright E 336 StanhopeWright Thomas 646 West End Wolsingham Wolsingham Royal Field Artillery Gunner 187711
Young John 161 15/03/1916 Durham 24 Westgate Westgate Durham Light Infantry
2/8th Battalion Private 29785 Son of James Young of Westgate
Also Royal Warwickshire Regiment - Declared a deserter from 27th December 1917
Yes
Young Emerson Cuthbert
765 Wolsingham 23 Ashington Wolsingham Northumberland Fusiliers
28th (Reserve) Battalion
19/1686 Yes
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