Private. 8th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own Yorkshire Regiment. Service number 42662. Early life Luther was born at Oakworth in 1884, living at Lower Laithe Farm with his parents Benjamin and Ann, plus his siblings. In 1891 he was six and they were still at Lower Laithe Farm with Benjamin a farmer The children … Read more
Private, 10th Bn. West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince of Wales’s Own) Service No: 64176. Early life: Binns was born in Oakworth in 1886, registered in Keighley in the second quarter of the year. Parents Benjamin and Alice Wilkinson. In 1891 he was five years old and living at Lower Laithe Farm with his parents, three brothers … Read more
Private. 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany’s) No. S/40506. Early life: Norman was born in Keighley in mid 1886, the eldest son of Joseph and Sarah Walbank. His younger brother Harold also served, but he survived the war. He was four years old in the 1891 census and a scholar, living … Read more
2nd Lieutenant, 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment. Early life: John was born in Oakworth in the early part of 1894 to parents Jonas and Ann Sugden. His birth was registered in Keighley in the first quarter of the year. In 1901 he was seven and was living at 9, Cackleshaw, Oakworth with … Read more
Private. 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment. Service number 1164. Early life: Thomas was born Wilsden in 1892, the birth registered in the third quarter of the year at North Bierley. His mother was Emily A. Thomas (née Stone) and his step-father was Edward C. Thomas. In 1901 he was eight and living … Read more
Private. 2nd/7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Service Number 306915. Early life: Walter was born in Oakworth in 1892, registered at Keighley in the third quarter of the year. Parents Naylor and Mary Smith. In 1901 he was eight and living at True Well Hall, near to Holme House and Gooseye in Oakworth … Read more
Private. 1/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Service number 65771. Early life: Oswald was born in Oakworth in 1899, parents Frederick and Sarah. He was one in 1901 and living at 28, Commercial Street, Oakworth with his parents, three brothers and one sister, plus a great aunt. His mother Sarah died in 1910 at the age of … Read more
Private. 2/4th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment). Service number 265897. Early life: Cecil was born in Oakworth in 1896, registered in Keighley in the second quarter of the year. His parents Frederick and Sarah Smith. Frederick was a draper, stationer and newsagent. By 1901 he was 5 years of age and living at … Read more
Sergeant, 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Service number 267654. Early life: Arthur was born in Keighley on July 30, 1891 and baptised on September 9 at St Peter’s Church in Keighley. Parents Thomas Edward and Mary Ann Smith. They lived on Arthur Street and Thomas was a mechanic. In 1901 he was … Read more
Lance Corporal. 9th Battalion, Prince of Wales’ Own West Yorkshire Regiment. Service number 28670. Early life: George was born in early 1897 and his birth was registered in Dewsbury. His parents were George and Hannah Roe and they lived in the White Lee area just a mile or so to the North East of Heckmondwike. … Read more