Neil York
@johncopse.bsky.social
Born and raised in Barnsley. Glassworker turned Traffic Officer. Great Grandson of Henry York, Barnsley Pals who fell at Serre on the 1st July 1916. Western Front Association member.
'The Witchfinder General' comes to mind!
December 18, 2024 at 3:52 PM
'The Witchfinder General' comes to mind!
Wingfield Park in Derbyshire. The article is from the Ripley and Heanor News.
November 28, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Wingfield Park in Derbyshire. The article is from the Ripley and Heanor News.
I believe so. His Bond of Sacrifice entry mentions Warren House that is still standing in West Wickham. Incidentally it was used as a hospital during the Great War.
November 28, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I believe so. His Bond of Sacrifice entry mentions Warren House that is still standing in West Wickham. Incidentally it was used as a hospital during the Great War.
South-east of Paris I think, Paul. He died following an operation to repair his wounds. He was pat of a wealthy banking family. I'm presently unable to find the MiD in the London Gazette and the headstone personal inscription 'Of Hayes, Kent' isn't mentioned in online CWGC papers relating to him.
November 28, 2024 at 4:19 PM
South-east of Paris I think, Paul. He died following an operation to repair his wounds. He was pat of a wealthy banking family. I'm presently unable to find the MiD in the London Gazette and the headstone personal inscription 'Of Hayes, Kent' isn't mentioned in online CWGC papers relating to him.
Additional information here mentions the award of Mentioned in Dispatches for his part in rescuing a Royal Field Artillery battery at Elouges. The same action at which Captain Grenfell was awarded the Victoria Cross? livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/story/97623
Story: Julian Martin Smith's Bravery | Lives of the First World War
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November 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Additional information here mentions the award of Mentioned in Dispatches for his part in rescuing a Royal Field Artillery battery at Elouges. The same action at which Captain Grenfell was awarded the Victoria Cross? livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/story/97623