Roll of Honour - Co. Durham

Ministry of Defence

Lest We Forget

The Royal British Legion

BARNARD CASTLE WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Detailed Information
Compiled and copyright © Transcribed Revd. Robert J. Jackson 2005
additional information Graeme Smith and Malcolm McCallum

The memorial is located in John and Josephene Bowes Museum Park, to the right of the park entrance. It takes the form of an obelisk surmounting a plinth with five steps. The First World War names are inscribed on the plinth; the Second World War names can be found on a separate granite slab placed on the steps

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBERANCE OF THE MEN OF BARNARD CASTLE OF ALL RANKS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR FOR GOD AND KING AND COUNTRY THEY GAVE THEIR ALL.

ALLISON	Frederick	Private 45683, 24th Battalion (Tyneside Irish), Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 28th April 1917. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, ROEUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 35. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ASHMORE	Fred	Private 250335, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 17th July 1918. Enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in VAILLY BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot I Row AA. Grave 20. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ASHMORE	Joseph	Private 6/2149, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 9th March 1916. Aged 25. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ashmore, of Thorngate, Barnard Castle; husband of Beatrice Croom (formerly Ashmore), of Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (TRANSPORT FARM), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row J. Grave 5. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BAILEY	John	Private 46685, 19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 9th August 1918. Aged 18. Born and resident Barnard Castle, enlisted Newcastle. Only son of John and Mary Elizabeth Bailey, of 4, Wood St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in LINDENHOEK CHALET MILITARY CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row A. Grave 10. See also Barnard Castle Post Office and Barnard Castle St Mary.
BARKER	Norman	Private 250146, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 5th November 1916. Born Loftus, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 31. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BEADLE	A	No further information currently available H BEADLE on St Mary's
BERRY	George Wilfred	Second Lieutenant, 19th Battalion [CWGC] ro 5th Battalion (territorial) [SDGW], Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 25 August 1917. Aged 33. Son of Thomas and Margaret S. Berry, of 11, Montalbo Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Mother's address on medal card, of 22 King Street, Barnard Castle. Embarked France 23 April 1917. Buried in VILLERS-FAUCON COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot/Row/Section E. Grave 27. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BLENKINSOP	Cecil William	[Spelt BLENKINSOPP on SDGW] Private 63668, 1/6th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 11th October 1918. Aged 18. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop Auckland. Baptised 29 November 1899 at Barnard Castle, Durham, son of William and MAry Ellen Blenkinsop. Son of William and M. E. Blenkinsopp, of 8, Wood St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. In the 1911 census he was aged 11, son of William and Mary Blenkinsop, born Barnard castle, resident Newgale, Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 4. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BREEN	Fred	Private 40361, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 28th March 1918. Aged 35. Born and enlisted Barnard castle. Formerly 33242, Durham Light Infantry. Son of Samuel Breen, of 18, Galgate, Barnard Castle; husband of Selina Breen, of I, Coach and Horses Cottage, Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 2 and 3. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BROWN	George Alfred	Lance Corporal 3/12234, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 15th october 1916. Aged 23. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop Auckland, resident Crook. Son of John and Elizabeth Brown, of 15, Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BROWN	Thomas William	Lance Corporal 203841, 1/5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 28th March 1918. Aged 23. Enlisted Bishop Auckland, resident Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Emma Metham, of 1, Bridge Inn Yard, Thorngate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 68 to 72. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BUCKLE	R J	[Listed as J R BUCKLE on Barnard Castle St Mary's] Captain. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
BURN	Arthur Roland	Second Lieutenant, 14th Battalion attached 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 26 March 1918. Aged 21. Son of Thomas and Sarah Alice Burn, of Montalbo Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 68 to 72. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
CHANDLER	Thomas	Private 27226, 1/4th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Killed in action 20th November 1917. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of William and Jane Chandler, of 28, King St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
CHAPMAN	Thomas	Private 250585, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 14th April 1917. Enlisted Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. bay 8. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
CHATT	Tom	Private 17/1125, 17th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers), Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 15th March 1916. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted York. Buried in AVELUY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot/Row/Section D. Grave 14. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
COATES	Alfred	Lance Corporal 270166, 12th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Died of wounds 6th November 1918. Aged 33. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle, resident Darlington. Husband of Olive Mary Coates, of 27, Chandos St., Hope Town, Darlington. Native of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Formerly 4908, Durham Light Infantry. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XLIX. Row C. Grave 21. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
COATES	William [Johnson]	Private 93790, 1st/8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Died in United Kingdom 1st November 1918. Aged 19. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of William and Annie Elizabeth Coates, of 38, Newgate, Barnard Castle. Buried near the entrance in BARNARD CASTLE NONCONFORMIST CEMETERY, Durham.
CONNELL	G	No further information currently available
CROFT, MM	George [William]	Private 21/318, 15th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 27. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.) and Croix de Guerre with palms (France). Son of Mrs. Mary Croft, of 4, Pearson's Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in COJEUL BRITISH CEMETERY, ST. MARTIN-SUR-COJEUL, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section C. Grave 66. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
DENT	Joseph	Lance Corporal 20151, 15th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 23rd January 1916. Born Darlington, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot IX. Row E. Grave 83.
DODDS	Bert	Private 20/695, 20th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died in United Kingdom 24th July 1916. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Robert and Margaret Annie Dodds. Born at Startforth. Buried south-west of the church in STARTFORTH (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Yorkshire. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ELLIOTT	D	No further information currently available
EMMERSON	A W	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
EMMERSON	J H	Second Lieutenant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ERRINGTON	James	Captain, 7th Battalion (Territorial), Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 30 August 1915. Aged 45. Son of William and Ann Jane Errington, of Northumberland; husband of Edith Errington, of 54 Maloneaux St., Heaton, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Served in the South African War. Buried in CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES OLD MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot/Row/Section C. Grave 5. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ETHERINGTON	Robert Henry	Private 201021, 1/5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 31st October 1917. Born Cotherstone, Yorkshire, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in CANADA FARM CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row F. Grave 7.
EVANS	Herbert	Private 270006, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 11th April 1918. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Jonathan and Polly Evans, of 29, Thorngate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 54. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
FEATHAM	Frederick James	Private 709920, Northern Command Labour Centre, Labour Corps previously served as (Sto. 8559/S) H.M.S. "Inflexible." Royal Naval Reserve. Died 26 June 1919. Aged 44. Son of the late James Featham; husband of Elizabeth Featham, of "West View," The Bank, Barnard Castle. Born at Darlington. Buried in RIPON CEMETERY, Yorkshire. Plot/Row/Section D. Grave 726. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
FINN	John	Private 202501, 10th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 22nd August 1917. Aged 26. Enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of the late Patrick Finn, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham; husband of Ada Coke (formerly Finn), of 8, Delaval St., Seaton Sluice, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. Brother Patrick John (below). In the 1901 census he is listed as Jack, aged 11, son of Patrick and Kate Finn, born Barnard Castle, resident Thorngate, Barnard Castle. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No. 4 Plot VIII. Row G. Grave 29. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
FINN, DCM, MM	Patrick	Acting Company Sergeant Major 250449, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 27th May 1918. Aged 23. Enlisted Bishop Auckland, resident Barnard Castle. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) and the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1901 census he was aged 8, son of Patrick and Kate Finn, born Barnard Castle, resident Thorngate, Barnard Castle. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, a Cheffeur (sic), brother of Winifred Finn, born Barnard Castle, resident Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. Brother of John (above). Embarked France 18 November 1915. Formerly Private 3846, Durham Light Infantry. Buried in LA VILLE-AUX-BOIS BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 7. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's UK, Citations of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-1920: 250449 Sjt. P. FINN MM (Barnard Castle) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the officers of his company became casualties he took command, and led his men under very heavy shell fire, holding on to successive positions in the face of overwhelming numbers, and offering the most determined resistance. [LG 3 September 1918]
FLEET	Walter	Private 22696, 4th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 27th May 1918. Aged 26. Born Greatham, Durham, enlisted Stockton-on-Tess, resident Barnard Castle. Son of Richard Fleet; husband of Ada Fleet, of Bridge Inn Yard, Thorngate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France.
FORCETT	R	Lance Coporal. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
GALLIE	S	Captain. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
GILLMORE	John	[Spelt GILMORE on CWGC and SDGW and Barnard Castle Post Office] Sergeant 8403, 6th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action at Gallipoli 21st August 1915. Born and resident Barnard Castle, enlisted Richmond, Yorkshire. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 55 to 58. See also Barnard Castle Post Office and Barnard Castle St Mary.
GRAHAM	Austin [Graham]	Major temporary Lieutenant Colonel, 5th Battalion attached 4th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Died of wounds 11 April 1918. Aged 48. Son of John and Margaret Ely Graham, of 17, Montalbo Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. In the 1881 census he was aged 9, son of John and Margaret Graham, born Barnard Castle, resident Bank, Barnard Castle. In the 1911 census he is the son of John Graham, aged 38, and Electrical Engineer, born and resident Barnard Castle. Buried in HAVERSKERQUE BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot/Row/Section E. Grave 17. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
GRAY	Hugh Andrew	[Spelt GREY on St Mary's] Private 19124, 12th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 7th December 1915. Aged 29. Born Alnwick, Northumberland, enlisted Barnard Castle. Husband of Lidia Stobbs (formerly Gray), of 28, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. Buried in LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 22. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HALL	J	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HALL	Sydney	Lance Corporal 201975, 5th/6th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action 8th May 1918. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Formerly 31460, Durham Light Infantry. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 68 to 70 and 162 and 162A. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HARRISON	L	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HEBDON	Ralph	Corporal 2211, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 5th November 1916. Born barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop Auckland. Buried in WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 6. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HENDERSON	Fred	Corporal 19/1190, 19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 27th February 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Thomas and Mary Henderson, of I, Baliol St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HERON	F	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HERON	J	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HESLOP	Walter	Lieutenant, 8th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Died 5 April 1918. Aged 27. Son of William Heslop, of I, Coronation St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in DARLINGTON WEST CEMETERY, Durham. Grave reference R. 7 P. 53. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HEWITSON	Wilfred	Private S4/217318, Lines of Communication Field Butchery, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 30th August 1918. Born, resident and enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in BOIS-GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot/Row/Section F. Grave 24A. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HIGGINBOTTOM	Gordon S M	[Spelt HIGGINBOTHAM on SDGW and CWGC, initials on CWGC Gordon G M] Pioneer 156555, 1st Special Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 22nd August 1917. Aged 19. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Captain Ernest Higginbotham and Ada M. Higginbotham, of "Alma Dene," 4, Vere Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Formerly 8014, Royal Fusiliers. Buried in RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row B. Grave 34.
HIRD	James Walter Bainbridge	Serjeant 42132, 2nd Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Killed in action 11 February 1917. Aged 32. Born Cockfield, Durham, enlisted York. Son of William Kellett Hird and Isobella Hird, of Barnard Castle; husband of Lizzie Jane Hird, of 20, Queen St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Formerly 520, Northumberland Fusiliers. Buried in TEN TREE ALLEY CEMETERY, PUISIEUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section A. Grave 31.
HODGESON	W	possibly William HODGSON, Private 30795, 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in action 15th May 1918. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop Auckland. Buried in DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row G. Grave 3. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HOLMES, DCM	William Edward	Regiment Serjeant Major 9672, 7th Battalion (formerly 2nd Battalion), Durham Light Infantry. Died 16 May 1920. Aged 33. Third son of Mary Ann Holmes, of 6, Hall St., Barnard Castle, and the late Walter Holmes. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.). Buried in north-west part of BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HOPSON	James Frederick	Private 5/81870, 90th Training Reserve Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Died in United Kingdom 22nd March 1917. Aged 18. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Robert and Sarah Jane Hopson, of Hole in the Wall, Newgate, Barnard Castle. Served in France. Buried neqar the entrance in BARNARD CASTLE NONCONFORMIST CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HUGHES	J W	Lieutenant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HULL	John Joseph	Private 22/371, 22nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 14th November 1916. Born Starforth, Yorkshire, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS, Somme, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 13.
HUNT	John William	Lance Corporal 17728, 11th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died in United Kingdom 11th January 1916. Aged 23. Born Middleton, Barnard Castle, enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of George and Mary Hunt; husband of Frances Hilda Hunt, of 44, Galgate, Barnard Castle. Born at Middleton-in-Teesdale [CWGC]. Buried south of the Chapel in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
HUNTER	T S	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
JEMMESON	J	There is a George Edwin JMMESON, Second Lieutenant, 221st Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died 15 May 1919. Aged 20. Son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Jemmeson, of 10, Baliol St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on HAIDAR PASHA MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli).
JEMMISON	Fred	[Spelt JEMMESON on CWGC and SDGW but St Mary's has JEMMISON] Private 38371, 4th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 22nd March 1918. Born Marwood, Durham, enlisted Sunderland, resident Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 31 and 32. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
JEMMISON	Thomas	[Spelt JEMMESON on memorial but JEMMISION on St Mary's] Private 203575, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 4th October 1918. Born Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in ETRETAT CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot II. Row G. Grave 16. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
JOHNSON	William Edward	Sergeant 1423, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 28th February 1916. Born Low Hartford, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave lost. Commemorated on Durham Cem. Mem. 44. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
JONES	James	Private 204183, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 27th May 1918. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
KELLY	Ernest	Private 9692, 1st Battalion, Border Regiment. Killed in action at Gallipoli 21st August 1915. Aged 24. Born Middlesborough-on-Tess, enlisted Frizington, Cumberland, resident Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Sarah Kelly, of 1, St. Mary's Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
KELLY	John	Private 35266, 7th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Killed in action 7th October 1916. Aged 20. Born St. Andrew's, Middlesbrough, enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Sarah Kelly, of 1, St. Mary's Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.
KIPLING	T B	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LEE	E	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LEYLAND	[John] Thomas [Stewart]	Driver 186874, 83rd Battery, 11th Brigade, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 18th August 1917. Enlisted and resident Barnard Castle. Formerly Private T.R./5/40142, 32nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Buried in BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row D. Grave 34. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LITTLE	Arthur W	Lance Sergeant 4/8894, 10th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 9th May 1917. Born and resident Barnard Castle, enlisted Newcastle-on-Tyne. Buriedin LONDON CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-VITASSE, Pas de Calais, France. Grave lost. Neuville-Vitasse Mill Cem. Mem., Panel 4. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LODGE	B S	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LOWE	E [I]	Lieutenant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
LUMLEY	Harold [Robert]	Private PS/8964, 20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died of wounds 30th July 1916. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle, resident New Shildon. Buried in CAUDRY OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot/Row/Section A. Grave 2. See also Barnard Castle Post Office and Barnard Castle St Mary.
McCHEYNE	G W	probably John William McCheyne, private 10212, 8th Battalion, Border Regiment. Killed in action 5th Ju8ly 1916. Born barnard Castle, enlisted Manchester, resident Glasgow.
McDONAGH	J	No further information currently available
MERRYWEATHER	Fred	Private 21/266, 18th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 12th April 1918. Born Wallsend, enlisted Darlington, resident Barnard Castle. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
MOORE	G T O'Hara	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
MORLEY	Frederick	Sapper 79709, 176th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 9th July 1916. Aged 22. Enlisted in the field, resident Barnard Castle. Son of Thomas and Mary J Morley, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Husband of Elizabeth Morley (nee Watson). Buried in HERSIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 5. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
MULGREW	J W (Junior)	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
MULGREW	Thomas (Senior)	No further information currently available - there is a Thomas MULGREW [CWGC] listed as John MULGREW [SDGW], Private 18557, 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 1 July 1916. Aged 19. Born W. Auckland, Durham, enlisted North Shields, resident Newcastle, Northumberland. Son of Janet E. Mulgrew, of 26, Crispin St., Mill Lane, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and the late Thomas Mulgrew. Native of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART, Somme, France. PLot/Row/Section D. Grave 49. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
MURRY	B A	No further information currently available - there is a G A MURRAY, Second Corporal WR/290212, Royal Engineers. Died 11 August 1921. Aged 31. Son of W. and C. Murray; husband of Annie Murray, of 8, Ednam Terrace, Barnard Castle. Buried north-east of the cottage in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham.
NEVISON	Alfred Victor	Driver 199540, 205th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 23rd January 1918. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of George and Frances Nevison, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IX. Row C. Grave 39. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
NIXON	J W	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
OKEY	J	Private. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
OKEY	N	Private 1923, 2nd/6th Cyclist Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 2 December 1918. No further information currently available. Buried south-east near the path in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
PARKER	[Anthony] Edward Linton	Serjeant G/18153, 11th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West kent Regiment). Killed in action 7th October 1916. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Newcastle-on-Tyne. Formerly PS/7926, Royal Fusiliers. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
PATTISON	Robert Henry	[Listed as PATTERSON on SDGW & CWGC] Private 8756, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 3rd October 1918. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle, resident Darlington. Buried in BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot V. Row B. Grave 6. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
RAINE	Charles William	Second Lieutenant, 2rd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) attached to 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 3 November 1918. Aged 20. Son of Charles E. and Alice Raine, of 6, Horse Market, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in LANDRECIES BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot/Row/Section B. Grave 17. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
RAINE	James William	Private 72508, 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Died 10th September 1918. Aged 33. Born Bishop Auckland, resident and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Raine, of Barnard Castle; husband of Catherine Raine, of 71, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in BERLIN SOUTH-WESTERN CEMETERY, Brandenburg, Germany. Plot VIII. Row A. Grave 2. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
RAMSDEN	J	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
ROBSON	Thomas Ambrose	Private TR5/190031, Durham Light Infantry. Died 23 November 1918. Aged 18. Son of Selina Robson, of 6, York Terrace, Barnard Castle, and the late William Edward Robson. Buried in south-east corner of BARNARD CASTLE NONCONFORMIST CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
RODGERSON	J	No further information currently available
SAWYER	T E	Captain. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SHEPPERD	P	No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SISSONS	Sydney	[Listed as SISSON on memorial] Private 307051, Tank Corps. Killed in action 3rd May 1918. Aged 28. Born Brocklesley, Lincolnshire, enlisted Barnard Castle. Formerly 317698, Suffolk Regiment. Husband of Madeline Sissons, of Flatts View, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 94. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMILES	Robert Henry	Private 2136, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 19th March 1916. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMITH	Alfred	Private 250127, 1/9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 22nd July 1918. Born Hartforth, Yorkshire, enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of John McDowell Smith and Margaret Smith (nee Stout). See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMITH	Frederick	Private 252055, 20th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of the late John McDowell Smith and Margaret Smith (nee Stout) of 33 Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, Durham. His brothers George Henry and Robert also fell. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 36 and 38. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMITH	George Henry	Corporal 2264, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 5th November 1916 at the Somme. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop Auckland. Son of the late John McDowell Smith and Margaret Smith (nee Stout) of 33 Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, Durham. His brothers Frederick and Robert also fell. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMITH	J T	[Listed as J J SMITH on St Mary's] Lance Corporal 579860, King's OWn Scottish Borderers. Died 2 January 1920. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Smith, of Flatts View, Barnard Castle. Buried nort-west near Caretaker's house in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
SMITH	Robert	Private 6/3433, 1st/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 19 September 1916. Enlisted Bishop Auckland, resident Ferry Hill. Son of the late John McDowell Smith and Margaret Smith (nee Stout) of 33 Bridgegate, Barnard Castle, Durham. His brothers George Henry and Frederick also fell. Buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 26. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STEMBRIDGE	Jim	[Memorial listed him as O STEMBRIDGE] Second Lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's OWn (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 29 September 1918. Aged 27. Son of William and Emma Stembridge; husband of Florence Stembridge, of 69, Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in CHAPEL CORNER CEMETERY, SAUCHY-LESTREE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section D. Grave 16. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STODDART	P D Russell (Senior)	Corporal 31880, 1/9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 28th March 1918. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY NO.2, HEBUTERNE, Pas de Calais, France. Grave lost. Sp. Mem. A. 6. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STODDART	R Sydney	Sergeant 12038, 10th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 20th July 1915. Born Barnard Castle, enlisted Bishop AUckland, resident Trimdon. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No. 2 Plot VI. Row A. Grave 36. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STOKELD	Thomas Albert	Private 1854, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 14th July 1916. Born East Hartlepool, enlisted Barnard Castle. Buried in RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row F. Grave 7. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STOUT	G	Corporal. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
STOUT	John William	Serjeant 235609, 1/5th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Aged 37. Enlisted and resident Barnard Castle. Formerly 3148, 6th Reserve Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Son of Margaret Stout and was brought up by John McDowell Smith and Margaret. Husband of Frances A. Stout, of Bank, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 42 to 47 and 162. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
THEAKSTON	Robert William	[Listed as THEAKSON on memorial] Serjeant 250351, "Z" Company, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 9th April 1918. Aged 23. Born Bishop Auckland, enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Hannah Agnes Key, of 23, The Bank, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 8 and 9. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
URQUART	Frederick	[Spelt URQUHART on SDGW & CWGC] Private 24336, 11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 26th September 1916. Born Startforth, Yorkshire, enlisted Manchester, resident Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WAINE	George Graham	[Listed a J J on St Mary's memorial] Lance Sergeant 19117, 14th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 13th February 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Watson and Elizabeth Waine, of 25, Thorngate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in POTIJZE BURIAL GROUND CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot/Row/Section V. Grave 5. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WAINE	William	Private 273001, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 14th April 1917. Enlisted Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 8. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WALKER	Robert	Private 4/8691, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 8th January 1915. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Husband of B. Wilson, of Cappie Yard, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. Co. Durham. Buried in FERME BUTERNE MILITARY CEMETERY, HOUPLINES, Nord, France. Plot/Row/Section A. Grave 2. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WALTON	Alfred Ernest	Private 51311, 7th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action 9th April 1918. Aged 26. Born Corbridge, Northumberland, enlisted and resident Barnard Castle. Son of Mrs. Louise Walton, of Ware St. Barnard Castle; husband of Lilian Walton, of 3, Hall St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Formerly 40344, Durham Light Infantry. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 27 to 30. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WARDLE	George H	Private 1981, 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 2nd October 1916. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WATSON	Harold	Serjeant 40314, 12th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Killed in action 19th July 1918. Aged 26. Born Darlington, enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of C. H. and S. J. Watson, of Barnard Castle, Durham. Formerly 21/322, Durham Light Infantry. Buried in LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE, Nord, France. Plot 1. Row B. Grave 12. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WATSON	R	[J R on Barnard Castle St Mary's memorial] Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WEARMOUTH	T J	Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WELFORD	A	Private 75672, Depot, Tank Corps. Died 16 April 1919. Buried north-west near main gate entrance in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WELLMAN	E T	Staff Serjeant. No further information currently available. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WILKINSON	Joseph	Private 30303, 10th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 12th April 1918. Aged 35. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 4. Born Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. In the 1911 Census he is resident at The Red Well Inn, Barnard Castle. Attested 11 December 1915. Sent to the Army Reserve 12 December 1915, mobilised 18 December 1916, posted 19 December 1916. Reported missing in France [C.1552] 12 April 1918 ["Recorded for Official Purposes as having died (on or since)" E/759734/1] Transferred from Reserve (50546) to West Yorkshire Regiment 21 March 1917. Served at Home 11 December 1915 to 20 March 1918; in France 21 March 1917 to 11 October 1918; at Home (HB8749) 12 October 1917 to 29 March 1918; in France 30 March 1918 until his death. From the 'STATEMENT of addresses...' his widow, Beatrice A Wilkinson, is residing at Guys Cottage, Barnard Castle, with their five children: Louisa b. May 8 1906 John b. May 3 1908 Thomas H b. Dec 5 1911 Oliver? b. July 12 1915 Brenda b. May 2 1917 His brother John at the Red Well Inn and his sister, Catherine Hunter at 3 Victoria Terrace, Bd Castle. The statement is witnessed by the Vicar of Barnard Castle, Henry Bircham, on 1st July 1919. Details taken from the 'British Army Service Records 1914-1920' courtesy of The National Archives. See also Barnard Castle Post Office
WILKINSON	W	probably Stanley W WILKINSON, Private 72226 [CWGC] or 2226 [SDGW], 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 24 October 1917. Aged 19. Born and resident Barnard Castle, enlisted Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland. Son of Mrs. S.J. Wilkinson, of Portland Square, King St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 99 to 102 and 162 to 162A.
WILSON	George William	Private 15300, 7th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of Robert N. and Nancy M. Wilson, of Queen St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WILSON	Joseph Pearson	Private 45137, 2nd Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 29th September 1918. Aged 20. Born and resident Barnard castle, enlisted Newcastle. Son of the late Robert Wilson, of 1, Victoria Terrace East, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 5. See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
WILSON	M	No further information currently available
WILSON	William	Private 37562, 8th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). Killed in action 2nd August 1917. Aged 32. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle, resident Laslington. Son of Robert and Jane Wilson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham; husband of Mary Winifred Wilson, of "St. Mary's," Bridge St., Sunderland. Formerly 180045, Royal Engineers. Buried in ARTILLERY WOOD CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot X. Row F. Grave 16.
YOUNG	Ernest	Sergeant 250166, 1st/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 26th March 1918. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Barnard Castle. Son of the late Mrs. Mary Young; husband of Emma Brownless (formerly Young), of 1, Peason Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 68 to 72.
YOUNG	James	Private 4214, 1st/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 23rd September 1916. Aged 32. Enlisted Bishop Auckland, resident Barnard Castle. Son of James and Ann Young; husband of Frances Ann Young, of 44, Bridge Gate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C.See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
YOUNG	Robert Eliott	Private 60672, 2nd/5th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 20th July 1918. Born barnard castle, enlisted Stockton-on-Tees. Brother of Mr. F. Young, of 8, Ware St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France. Plot II. Row J. Grave 2.See also Barnard Castle St Mary's
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945
BARKER	Robert Henry	Ordinary Seaman C/JX 350669, H.M.S. Lanka, Royal Navy. Died 12 February 1944. Aged 19. Son of Robert William and Muriel Evelyn Barker, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAl, Kent. Panel 76, Column 2.
BAILES	Henry Elliott	[Spelt BAYLES on CWGC] Able Seaman P/JX 191044, H.M.S. Kipling, Royal Navy. Died 11 May 1942. Aged 22. Son of Henry Bustin Bayles and Dora Parker Bayles, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panle 63, Column 1.
BOWER	Peter Hewitson	Captain 76949, 2nd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 15 june 1942. Aged 23. Son of Dr. Alexander Hay Bower and Alice Hewitson Bower, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA, Libya. Plot 12. Row F. Grave 2.
BROWNLESS	John James	Private 4453647, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 6 October 1944. Aged 24. Son of Harry and Emma Brownless, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in BRUSSELS TOWN CEMETERY, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium. Plot X. Row 23. Grave 4.
CHAPMAN	Thomas Arnold	Sergeant 571423, 207 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died 20 May 1943. Aged 22. Son of Anthony and Mary Anne Chapman, of Barnard Castle; husband of Kathleen Mary Chapman of Lincoln. Buried in BARNARD CASTLE NONCONFORMIST CEMETERY, Durham. 7th row from east wall. 17th grave from centre of Southern part.
CHATT	Fred	Sergeant, 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 4453645, the son of Frederick and Frances Chatt of 58, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. Worked as a gardener at Barnard Castle School. Married Lily Todd at Easington, County Durham, in 1934, and lived at 4,Hecklers Row, Barnard Castle. They had one daughter. Killed in action on 21st May 1940, and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France – Plot 4, Row AA, Grave 7.
CORRIGAN	Paul Patrick	Lance Corporal in the 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, service number 4918375. Son of Patrick and Helena Pauline Alaysius Corrigan of Wolverhampton, and husband of Doris Raine Corrigan nee Waller, of Startforth. Killed in action on 8th July 1944 and buried at Cambes-en-Plaine Cemetery, Basse-Normandie, France.
CUMMINGS	Alan J	Joined the R.A.F. in 1936, on leaving King James Grammar School Bishop Auckland. Flight Sergeant Royal Air Force, son of Mrs V. Walton of Thorngate House, Barnard Castle. Married to Anne, they had a daughter. Killed on air operations in India on August 3rd 1942.
DALE	[Christopher] George [Noel]	Fusilier 4275007, 4th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 6 June 1942. Aged 23. Son of George and Margaret Dale; husband of Freda Dale, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA, Libya. Plot 10. Row J. Grave 25.
DEACON	Derrick	Signalman 2597336, 4th H.Q. Signals, Royal Corps of Signals. Died 24 August 1943. Aged 22. Son of Robert William and Eliza Jane Deacon, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. His brother Robert also died on service (see below). Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot 23. Row F. Grave 14.
DEACON	Robert	Sergeant (Bomb Aimer/Navigator) 1049243, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 5 May 1943. Aged 19. Son of Robert William and Eliza Jane Deacon, of Barnard Castle. His brother Derrick also died on service (see above). Buried in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. Section I. Grave 35.
DOWN	Frederick Henry	Pilot Officer (Observer) 119719, 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 1 August 1942. Son of Frederick and Florrie Down, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot 1. Row G. Grave 2.
DRESSER	Harry	Private in the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment), service number 14757458. Son of John William and Mable Dresser of Sacriston, County Durham. Lived at 5,Ware Street, Barnard Castle. Died of his wounds on 25th March 1945, and buried at Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery, Plot RR, Grave 51.
GOLDSMITH	Theodore	Leading Aircraftsman in the Royal Air Force, service number 576580, son of Mr & Mrs Eric Waller Goldsmith of Spring Grove Cottage, Newgate, Barnard Castle, (previously of Weeton Road, Kings Lynn). Captured on 8th March 1942 by the Japanese, he died on 29th October 1944 whilst being held prisoner of war in Java. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial, Column 438.
GREGORY	Jonathan aka Don	Petty Officer Stoker in the Royal Navy, service number D/KX 81959, son of Wallace and Christine Gregory, husband of Annie nee Young of Dawson Road, Barnard Castle. Killed in action on 2nd May 1942 whilst serving on H.M.S. Foresight. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Memorial.
HINCHCLIFFE	George Albert	Corporal 4455744, Army catering Corps attached 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 19 June 1943. Aged 39. Husband of Ethel May Hinchcliffe, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in SUEZ WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 3. Row B. Grave 4.
HOLROYD	Jack Gaunt	A Guardsman with the Coldstream Guards, service number 2657829. Husband of Belle and son of Annie and the late James Holroyd of 2, Dene Road, Barnard Castle. Killed on active service on Christmas Day 1942, he is buried in Medjez-el-Bab Cemetery, Beja, Tunisia.
HUNTER	Robert	Private 4457008, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 27 July 1946. Aged 25. Son of Robert and Edith Alice Hunter, of Barnard Castle. Buried in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. Section H. Grave 43.
JACKSON	Francis Dalton	Lieutenant, 67 Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 1 August 1945. Aged 33. Son of Robert and Emily Maude Jackson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in RANCHI WAR CEMETERY, India. Plot 4. Row A. Grave 9.
JEFFERSON	Raymond Lewis	Telegraphist P/JX 676589, H.M.L.C.G. (M) 102, Royal Navy. Died 1 November 1944. Aged 20. Son of Edgar Alfonso Jefferson and Isabel Jefferson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 84, Column 3.
JOHNSON	John	Private 3712032, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster). Died 29 June 1944. Aged 24. Son of Robert and Alice Johnson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY, Gauteng, South Africa. Miltitary Section. Grave 212.
JONES	James	Private serving with the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, service number 4454346. Son of Mr & Mrs Stobbs of Mission Yard, Bank, Barnard Castle. Wounded during the Battle of Alamein, he died of his wounds at a field ambulance on 27th September 1942, and is buried in El Alemein War Cemetery Plot XIII. Row 3. Grave 10.
KITCHEN	Rridley Joseph Alfred	Third Engineer Officer in the Merchant Navy, the son of Alfred and Helga Kitching of the Black Horse Hotel, Barnard Castle. Ridley lost his life on 3rd August 1942 when, as a crew member on M.V.Tricula, the ship was hit by three torpedoes from U-108 and sank rapidly about 250 miles north east of Trinidad. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Merchant Navy Memorial (Panel 111).
LEASKE	Jarvis Johnson Ridley	Yeoman of Signals on HMS Crispin, service number C/JX.133574, son of Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth Leaske and husband of Annie nee Robinson. Crispin was a Cargo Steamer taken over by the Admiralty early in the Second World War. On February 3rd 1941 she was torpedoed by German submarine U-107 about 500 miles west of Ireland. She sank on the following day with the loss of the Captain, 7 officers and 12 ratings, one of whom was Jarvis. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
MACKIE	Edward Henry	[Spelt McKIE on CWGC] Private 4453656, Durham Light Infantry. Died 4 February 1945. Aged 41. Son of Edward Henry and Mary Ann Elizabeth McKie, of South Shields. Buried in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. Section H. Grave 40.
MARQUISS	Thomas Henry	A Sergeant in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, service number 988208, the son of John Thomas and Hannah Todd Marquiss of 11, Vane Road, Barnard Castle. Lost his life on 9th July 1941 when, as a crew member of Handley Page Hampden AD924 on an operation over Belgium, his plane was shot down 500 metres east of Dilsen. Thomas is buried at Dilsen Churchyard, Belgium.
MILNER	Arthur	Aircraftman 1st Class 1204927, 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 17 June 1941. Aged 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Milner, of Barnard Castle. Buried in BARNARD CASTLE (ST. MARY) CHURCH CEMETERY, Durham. Section K. Grave 30.
PATTISON	George	Sergeant 640059, 211 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died 13 April 1941. Aged 26. Son of George and Esther Ann Pattison, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 243.
PICKERSGILL	Cecil Douglas	A Captain with 287 Field Company, 18th Division, Royal Engineers, service number 56815, the son of William John and Jane Ann Pickersgill of the Unicorn Hotel, Bowes. Cecil lived at 5, Dene Road, Barnard Castle with his wife Violet. Taken Prisoner of War on 15th February 1942, he died in Japanese hands on 24th October 1943 and is remembered on the Singapore Memorial (Column 37). A lychgate, which he designed shortly after his capture was re-erected in December 2003 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
RIDSDALE	Francis Ralph aka Frank	Private 4453678, The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment). Died 25 December 1943. Aged 23. Son of Charles and Mabel Ridsdale. In 1939 Charles and Mabel were living at 15 Kirk View, Barnard Castle (The 1939 Register on Findmypast) although Frank was not at home at that time. He was the husband of Eileen May Ridsdale of Bockleton, Worcestershire. Buried in CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VII. Row C. Grave 19.
ROBERTS	David	Private 5255352, 10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Soon after enlisting with the Worcestershire Regiment, he was transferred to Northern Ireland where he died in an accident on 28th August 1940. Aged 24. Son of Benjamin and Mary Annie Roberts; husband of Alice Roberts, of Cockfield. Buried in COCKFIELD CEMETERY, Durham. Line G.1. Grave 9.
ROBINSON	Joseph Norman	Serjeant 4455629, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 2 November 1942. Aged 30. Son of Joseph Robert and Florence Marian Robinson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham; husband of Marian Robinson, of Barnard Castle. Buried in EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot XVII. Row H. Grave 3.
ROCHE	Noeman	[Spelt ROCH on CWGC] Chief Officer, M.V. Northmoor (London), Merchant Navy. Died 17 May 1943. Aged 35. Son of John and Mary Roch, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 74.
SHEPPARD	Edumnd George	Captain 100048, 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 26 April 1944. Aged 26. Son of E. Sheppard and Margaret A. Sheppard, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, Myanmar. Plot 7A. Row F. Grave 23.
SMITH	William Thomas	Serheant (Flight Engineer) 1049079, 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 27 September 1943. Aged 20. Son of Wilfred Barton Smith and Elizabeth Smith, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in HANOVER WAR CEMETERY, Niedersachsen, Germany. Plot 3. Row H. Grave 13.
SPENCER	Peter	[Listed as B SPENCER on transcription] Private 4344024 , 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Died 13 october 1944. Aged 23. Son of John George and Ethel Spencer, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in MOOK WAR CEMETERY, Limburg (Netherlands), Netherlands. Plot III. Row A. Grave 5.
STANCLIFFE	Dennis Alfred	An Infantry Private with the 6th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 4470589. Son of Mr & Mrs A.H.Stancliffe of 21 Queen Street, Barnard Castle. Killed in action on 5th January 1944 whilst serving in Italy with the Central Mediterranean Forces and is buried at Cassino War Cemetery, Italy. Plot XVIII. Row A. Grave 6.
STODDART	[Albert] Edward	Royal Navy Telegraphist, service number C/SSX29880, the son of Mr & Mrs A.E.Stoddart of Acomb, Yorkshire. Serving on H.M.S.Lightning, escorting troop and supply ships between Algiers and Bone, all the crew were lost when the Lightning was sunk by German Torpedo Boat 5-55. No known grave. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
SUTHERLAND	Samuel	A ship’s carpenter, and also in service with the Royal Naval Reserve, he was the son of James Robert and Mary Sutherland at Unst, Shetland. Samuel was taken ill at sea, landed at Cape Town, and sent back to England where he died on 20th March 1940, aged 55, at the Darlington Memorial Hospital, leaving a widow and family. His funeral was held at Barnard Castle.
SWAILES	John	[Spelt SWALES on CWGC] Private 4453634, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died 7 April 1944. Aged 29. Son of William and Catherine Swales, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in PRAGUE WAR CEMETERY, Czech Republic. Plot I. Row C. Grave 13.
WAINE	William Henry Fleming	Sergeant, served with the 9th Battalion, Parachute Regiment A.A.C., service number 4279012. Son of James and Lavinia Waine of King Street, Barnard Castle, husband of Patricia of Dudley, Northumberland. Killed on active service on 24th March 1945 and buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany. Plot 32. Row D. Grave 7.
WALKER	Alan Lowther	A Sergeant/Observer with 82 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, service number 983838, the son of Henry Alderson and Agnes Walker of Elmdale, Vane Road, Barnard Castle. Alan was killed in action in the Sudan on 28th May 1941 when his plane, a Bristol Blenheim AVA, V6457, failed to return from an operational flight. He is remembered at the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey. (Panel 54).
WALKER	Robert	Private 10534528, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 19 May 1945. Aged 27. Son of Thomas and Rose Walker, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in UDINE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row E. Grave 2.
WATSON	Kenneth Hugh [F]	Gunner 1568934. 155 Battery, 52 Light A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died 8 June 1941. Aged 23. Son of John Staley Watson and Cicelia Ann Watson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. No known grave. Commemorated on ATHENS MEMORIAL, Greece. Face 3.
WILKINSON	[Arthur] Ernest Matthew	Able Seaman, service number P/JX.132148, joined the Royal Navy in 1927. Son of Mr & Mrs Charles Wilkinson of 2, Pearson Terrace, Barnard Castle. Married to Louise Gardner, resident at Copnor, Portsmouth. Killed on 17th December 1940 when his ship, H.M.S. Acheron, hit a mine off the Isle of Wight. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel29, Column 3.
WILSON	Cyril	Private 4278926, 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. Died 17 March 1943. Aged 20. Son of Andrew and Rose Wilson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in TABARKA RAS RAJEL WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 3. Row A. Grave 7.
WILSON	James	Corporal 2982294, 1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Died 10 December 1940. Aged 24. Son of William and Barbara Ann Wilson, of Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. Buried in HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 7. Row D. Grave 9.
WILSON	Matthew	Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, service number 4453646, son of William and Jane Wilson of Cleveland Road, Barnard Castle, husband of Florence Lucille and father of Margaret. The 2nd Battalion moved to France in late September 1939, moved up to the Belgium border in late March 1940, and were attacked by the Germans on 19th May 1940. Matthew became the first Barnard Castle casualty of the war when he was killed in this action. He is buried at Laurensart, Belgium.
WINTER	James	Able Seaman, service number F/JX147924, the son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Winter of 69, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle. On 23rd August 1941, whilst serving on Submarine P.32, he lost his life due to an explosion (either internal or a mine) off Tripoli, Libya. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Memorial (Panel 50, Column 1).
WINTER	Joseph Howard	A Private, originally joining the Green Howards, the son of Mr & Mrs J.H.Winter of 20, Dunelm Square, Barnard Castle. Shot in the leg on D Day, he came home on leave and was not keen to return, although he did. He was moved to the Yorks & Lancs Regiment in France. He was killed on 29th July 1944 when a mortar hit the big gun he was firing. He is buried at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
WRIGHT	Cecil [Woodward]	A Sergeant in the Royal corps of Signals, the son of Mr & Mrs H Wright of Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe. Whilst his father had retired as stationmaster at Bowes, Cecil was employed at Barnard Castle and lived at 31, Bede Road. He was killed in action on 9th August 1944 and is buried in Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery.
WRIGHT	William	Driver William Wright of the Signals Corps, son of Mr & Mrs J. Wright of Coronation Street, Barnard Castle. Died of his wounds in the Middle East on 20th March 1943.

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