Tank Corps. Regimental no. 110411. Previously 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Regimental number 502. This image appeared in page 3 of the Keighley News dated 16th of September 1916. We don’t know exactly who he is and there’s no accompanying text so we’re speculating that it might be Harry. But don’t take … Read more
10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment.) Regimental number 13553. He later served with the 2nd Battalion, when he was killed in action. Early life William was born in Keighley during the second quarter of 1885. His parents were John Ackroyd and Mary Ann Ackroyd née King. They were married at St. Andrew’s Church … Read more
Corporal. Royal Air Force. Number 1092749. Early life: Jack was born at Cross Roads in 1922 with his birth registered at Keighley in the third quarter of the year. His parents were Maurice Taylor and Mary Gertrude Taylor née Dixon. They were married at St. James Church, Cross Roads cum Lees on 11th August 1918. … Read more
Private. 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Service number 7462. Early life: John was born in Cullingworth in 1882, his parents were John and Mary Ann Earnshaw. By 1891 the family had moved to 35, Station Terrace in Oakworth. John was nine and his father was a sewing machine agent. By 1901 they … Read more