York Casualty Roll of Honour - C

Cable, Henry
Private 25245, 58th Protection Coy., Royal Defence Corps. Died 10th August 1916. Aged 46. Son of J. H. Cable, of 33, Aldwark; husband of Emma Cable, of Hyrst Lodge, Cinder Lane, Heworth, York. Buried York Cemetery, 39. 15740. Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Heworth and in The King’s Book. Henry Cable also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 638.

Cable, James Henry
Corporal 202269, 2nd/4th Bn, Leicestershire Regiment. Died 22nd March 1918. Aged 18. Son of Emma Cable, of 18, Wood St., Heworth, York, and the late Henry Cable. Buried Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, XI. C. 8. Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Heworth as H. Cable and in The King’s Book.

Cade, John William
Private 4076, 1st/5th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Died 9th June 1916. Aged 24. Husband of Pauline Cade, of 7, Clementhorpe, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. F. 12. Commemorated in The King’s Book. John Cade was born in York and enlisted in Hexham.

Cahill, Joseph
Corporal 1066, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 18th June 1915. Buried Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France, D. 10. Joseph Cahill was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Cahill, Sydney
Private 12180, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 14th July 1916. Aged 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cahill, of 90, James St., York; husband of E. A. Else (formerly Cahill), of 34, Queen's Terrace, Johnson St., Sheepbridge Chesterfield. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cairns, Thomas Christopher
Bombardier 90258, 28th Bty. 6th Bde., Canadian Field Artillery. Died 8th November 1916. Aged 22. Son of The Rev. John A. Cairns and Alice Waters his wife, of Langbank, Saskatchewan. Buried Becourt Military Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France, I. Y. 36. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green.

Cairns, Robert Henry
Company Serjeant Major 6078, "C" Coy. 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 21st February 1916. Aged 29. Son of Joseph John and Charlotte Cairns, of York. Buried Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Callaghan, Charles
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Calpin, James
Private 201510, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. James Calpin was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Calpin, John
Private 3/9865, "B" Coy. 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 18th November 1916. Aged 39. Husband of Elizabeth Calpin, of 1, Rosemary Yard, Navigation Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, 161. 19819. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Calpin, Joseph Farrell
Private 14073, 11th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 19th May 1916. Buried Tranchee de Mecknes Cemetery, Aix-Nouette, Pas de Calais, France, D. 1. Joseph Calpin was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Calpin, William
Private 4/8634, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 4th May 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. William Calpin was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Calvert, Alfred
Private 36062, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 24th April 1917. Aged 37. Son of William and Jane Calvert, of York; husband of Ann Elizabeth Calvert, of 91, Brook St., Groves, York. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, II. D. 49. Alfred Calvert also served in the Army Service Corps with the service number 230603. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cambage, Harry
Private 25082, 15th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). Killed in action 20th July 1916. Aged 18. Son of Alfred and Emma Cambage, of 134, Walmgate, York. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France, Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Cammidge, Arthur
Private 201192, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 26th March 1918. Aged 20. Son of John William Cammidge, of 14, Long Close Lane, York. Commemorated on the Arras War Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4.

Cammidge, Arthur
Private 201825, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 18th February 1917. Aged 37. Son of the late G. H. Cammidge. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Arthur Cammidge was born and enlisted in York.

Cammidge, Charles William
Private 19696, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 23rd July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Charles Cammidge was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior War Memorial.

Campbell, Harry
Sapper 289654, Canadian Railway Troops, attd. Canadian Light Railway Operating Coy. Died 1st June 1918. Aged 38. Husband of Alice Campbell, of 21, Camel St., Hull Rd., York. Buried Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoint, France, I.C. 16.

Campbell, John
Captain 2nd R.M. Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry. Died 28th April 1917. Aged 25. Son of John Campbell; husband of Dora Elizabeth Campbell, of 29, Nunthorpe Avenue, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, France, Bay 1.

Campbell, Thomas Alwyn
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a sergeant. No information currently

Carey, Edward George
Private 201384, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 12th May 1917. Buried Flesquieres Hill British Cemetery, Nord, France, IV. D. 3. Edward Carey was born and enlisted in York.

Carling, Joseph
Private S/10258, 1st Bn., Seaforth Highlanders, formerly G/S 6001 5th Reserve Cavalry. Killed in action 7th January 1916. Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq, Panel 37 and 64. Joseph Carling was born in St Pauls, York and enlisted in York. Commemorated Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Carlton, Edward
Lance Corporal 498, 1st Huntingdon Cyclist Battalion. Died 19th April 1915. Buried Acomb (St. Stephen) Churchyard, east part of new ground. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Carlton, Percival
Lance Corporal 14362, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 27th September 1916. Aged 19. Son of Thomas and Emily Frances Carlton, of 117, Alcuin Avenue, Tang Hall Lane, York. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France, Panel 39 and 40. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Carlton, Thomas William
Probable - Lance Corporal 36102, 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 5th June 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France, Bay 2 and 3. Thomas Carlton was born in Marton Lordship, Yorks, he enlisted in Gosforth Park, Northumberland. He was formerly 5/41150, 80th T. Reserve. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Carmichael, Peter
Commemorated St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Carmichael, William Henry
Serjeant 60705, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 27th September 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 3. William Carmichael was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate, on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Carr, Herbert Ernest
Private D/15474, Northamptonshire Yeomanry. Died 3rd November 1918. Aged 26. Son of Herbert Carr husband of May Carr, of 8, Beresford Terrace, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, A3. 3256. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Carrack, Herbert
Private 200078, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th September 1916. Aged 21. Son of Mr. W. N. Carrack, of 4, Orchard St., York. Buried Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France, I. J. 24. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Carrall, John Edwin
Second Lieutenant 12th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 28th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 19. Son of John William and Isabella Lucy Carrall, of 5, Cygret St., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4 and 5. Commemorated St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Carrigan, James Henry
Private 21599, 2nd Bn., Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Killed in action 13th October 1916. Aged 39. Son of the late John Carrigan. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 16 C. James Carrigan was born and enlisted in York, he also served in the Royal Army Medical Corps with the service number 49412.

Carroll, Oscar Ernest Yorke
Bandsman 5368, 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's). Died whilst a prisoner of war 16th December 1914. Son of Thomas W. and Jane Carroll, of 2, Beresford Terrace, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany, XVII. A. 24. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Carter, Arthur C.
Thought to be gunner 84580, 110th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 15th August 1917. Aged 27. Son of George and Ann Carter, of Ripon, Yorks. Chorister at Ripon Cathedral. Buried Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium V. C. 14. Arthur Carter was born in Northallerton, enlisted in Poppleton and was a resident of Lower Poppleton. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Carter, Colin Arthur
Corporal 307398, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Aged 24. Son of Mary Carter, of 48, Clarence Avenue, Northampton, and the late George Edward Carter. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Colin Cater lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Carter, George Henry
Private 40122, 12th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 6th November 1917. Aged 31. Eldest son of Walter and Ada Mary Carter, of 20, Carlton St., Leeman Rd., York. Buried Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel, M. 77. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cartledge, Charles Ashforth; Second-Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant 5th Bn., Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 29th July 1916. Aged 33. Husband of Ethel Cartledge, of "St. Lawrence," Christchurch Rd., Cheltenham. Buried Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, F. 64. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cartledge, Herbert
Private 62051, 15th/17th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 12th April 1918. Aged 18. Son of Fred and Louie Cartledge, of 53, Hallfield Rd., Layerthorpe, York. Native of Bingley, Yorkshire. Buried Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck, Pas de Calais, I. I. 9. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book as Cartleage.

Catley, Charles
Gunner, H.M.S. Queen Mary, Royal Navy. Died 31st May 1916. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 21. Commemorated Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book as a Warrant Officer R. N.

Cattle, Edward
Private 21267, 1st/7th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 18847. Died of wounds 31st October 1917. Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, X. A. 12. Edward Cattle enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Cattle, John
Private 201239, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 3rd May 1917. Aged 35. Husband of Annie Eva Cattle, of 1, Yearsley Crescent, Huntington Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cawthray, Herbert
Private 77965, "F" Coy. 2nd Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Died 13th September 1918. Aged 19. Son of Joseph and Sarah Jane Cawthray, of York House, Dinnerth Rd., Colwyn Bay. Native of York. Buried Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France, I. E. 15.

Challoner, Maurice Blyton
Private 201986, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 8th May 1917. Aged 20. Son of Charles Blyton Challoner and Elizabeth Challoner, of 86, Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Croisilles Railway Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. B. 1. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Chapman, Arthur
Lance Corporal 38860, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died at sea 17th April 1917. Commemorated HollyBrook Memorial, Southampton. Arthur Chapman was born and enlisted in York. He previously served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 27864. Commemorated St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Chapman, Harry Bellwood
Private M2/202095, 781st Coy., Royal Army Service Corps. Died 1st December 1918. Aged 24. Son of Annie E, Chapman, of York, and the late George B. Chapman; husband of D. G. Chapman, of 55. Windsor Crescent, Bridlington, Yorks. Buried Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece, 521. Commemorated St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Chapman, Walter
Lance Corporal 1557, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 16th February 1917. Aged 19. Son of Mrs. M. A. Chapman, of 1, Warwick St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Ten Tree Alley Cemetery, Puisieux, Pas de Calais, France, A. 29. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Charge, William John
Driver DM2/228621, "Y" Siege Park, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 3rd December 1918. Aged 30. Son of W. J. and S. Charge, of York; husband of L. M. Charge, of Lee Farm Cottage, Priesthorpe Rd., Farsley, Leeds. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, France, XLVII. A. 2.

Charlton, Albert
Private 17/979, "C" Coy. 11th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 15th October 1915. Aged 31. Son of Sarah Ann and the late William Charlton; husband of Eva Charlton, of 59, Kensington St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, 143. 19509. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Charlton, W. A,
Possibly William Anthony Charlton Serjeant 200006, 1st/6th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 16th November 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate.

Chatfield, L.
Private 034469, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 22nd July 1921. Aged 35. Husband of Mrs. F. Chatfield, of 10, High Petergate, York. Buried Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery, Southwark, London.

Child, Joseph H.
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Childs, William
Driver T4/123916, 1st Reserve Horse Transport Depot, Army Service Corps. Died 6th March 1916. Aged 52. Son of Thomas and Jane Childs, of York. Buried Acton Cemetery, G. O. 77. Screen Wall Panel 2.

Chipchase, Arthur Leeming
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class M/19581, H.M.S. "Lassoo." Royal Navy. Died 13th August 1916. Aged 28. Son of Charles Edward and Eleanor Chipchase, of Acomb, York; husband of Margaret E. J. Chipchase, of 113, Holloway Rd., London. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, 14. Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church and Acomb War Memorials.

Churchyard, Charles
Private 33994, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 2nd May 1918. Aged 36. Husband of Edith Churchyard, of 7, Rymer St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IX. B. 14. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Clark, Aaron
Lance Corporal 131135, 233rd Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 4th October 1916. Aged 34. Husband of Mary Clark, of 100, Brunswick St., The Mount, York. Buried A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France, I. A. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, Alfred
Corporal 235073, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 23rd April 1917. Aged 38. Son of Thomas and Amanda Milvena Clark; husband of Mrs. A. Clark, of 4, Horner St., Burtonstone Lane, York. Buried Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France, V. F. 15. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial (as Clarke) and in The King’s Book.

Clark, C.
Commemorated on the York Post Office Memorial. No information currently.

Clark, Charles Frederick
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Clark, Ernest Albert
Private 9981, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 20th January 1915. Aged 18. Son of George Albert and Ada Clark, of 5, Anne St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Estaires Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, I. F. 5. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate (shown as Ernest Clarke).

Clark, Frank
Private 6281, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 18th November 1914. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 47. Frank Clark was born in Fulford and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, George
Gunner 442, 1st/1st (West Riding) Bde., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 23rd August 1916. Aged 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clark, of York. Buried Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, G. 29. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, George Henry
Serjeant 201059, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 3rd May 1917. Aged 47. Husband of Mrs. A. Clark, of 71, Lowther St., Groves, York. Buried Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 9. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, Harry
Corporal 4/8424, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 26th August 1917. Aged 38. Son of Mrs. E. Clark, of 13, Rowan Place, New Earswick, York. Buried Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France, II. L. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, Harry
Private 11648, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 16th October 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Harry Clark was born and enlisted in York

Clark, Harry Bell
Corporal 4/8424, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 26th August 1917. Aged 38. Son of Mrs. E. Clark, of 13, Rowan Place, New Earswick, York. Buried Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France, II. L. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, Herbert Henry
Private 201411, 4th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment. Died 1st November 1917. Aged 26. Son of Richard and Mary Ann Clark, of 62, Cromwell Rd., South Bank, York. Buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XIII. D. 14. Commemorated Dringhouses War Memorial.

Clark, J. W.
Private 30122, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 13th November 1916. Husband of Alice Clark, of 5, Bromley St., Leeman Rd., York. Buried Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France, III. D. 2.

Clark, Joseph Layfield
Serjeant 23555, 13th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 18th October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 128 to 131 and 162 and 162A. Joseph Clark was born in Clifton and enlisted in Darlington. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, T.
Commemorated Dringhouses War Memorial. No information currently

Clark, Thomas Edwin
Private 2618, 4th Res. Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died 18th September 1918. Aged 38. Son of Martha Clarke; husband of Mary Clarke, of 1, Cassidy's Avenue, Barrackton, Cork. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, LXVI. G. 34. Thomas Clarke was born in York, lived in Basford, Nottinghamshire and enlisted in Bolton. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, Walter
Private R/231, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 2nd February 1917. Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. C. 13A. Walter Clark was born and enlisted in York. His service number is shown as 11231 in SDGW. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clark, William
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Clark, William Bruce
Corporal 1502, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Died 12th February 1916. Aged 25. Son of James and Ann Clark; husband of Margaret Ann Clark, of 36, Whitby Terrace, Cemetery Rd., York. Born Edinburgh. Buried Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. B. 26. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clarke, Cecil George
Company Serjeant Major 3289, 1st Bn., Scots Guards. Died 24th April 1916. Aged 32. Son of George and Emily Clarke, of York. Born at Swansea. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, V. B. 11. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clarke, Harry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Clarkson, Joseph F.
Private 50840, 10th Bn., Cheshire Regiment. Killed in action 11th June 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 19 - 22. Joseph Clarkson was born in Bishophill and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, the Dringhouses War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Clarkson, William Herbert
Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church War Memorial and on the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial. No information currently.

Clayton, Ernest
Serjeant 60701 95th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 23rd March 1918. Aged 32. Husband of Frances Ida Clayton, of 23, Clarence St., York. Buried Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France, VIII. R. 10. Ernest Clayton was born St. Michael's Le Belfrey and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St. Michael Le Belfry Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Clayton, George William
Private 28856, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 30th October 1916. Aged 30. Native of York. Son of Jonah and Sarah Clayton, of 5, Westfield Terrace, Wallsend-on-Tyne. Buried Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France, II. D. 17. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cleminson, Matt.
Private 40672, 13th Bn., Royal Scots, formerly served in the Cavalry Reserve with the service number 15512. Killed in action 14th September 1918. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 10 to 13. Matthew Cleminson was born in Coxwold and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cleveland, Clarence B.
Possibly Charles Cleveland, Private 201547, 4th/5th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Killed in action 1st April 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 49 and 50. Charles Cleveland was born in York and enlisted in Edinburgh. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Cleveland, Harry
Lance Corporal 201519, 15th/17th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 8th April 1918. Aged 27. Son of Wm. H. and M. E. Cleveland; husband of Kathleen Cleveland, of 1, Foss Islands Rd., York. Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, X. B. 2A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clifton, William
Third Hand, Steam Trawler "Vulture" (Grimsby), Mercantile Marine. Died 30th September 1915. Aged 30. Son of William Clifton; husband of Hilda Clifton (nee Jewison), of 19, Hope Terrace, Walker St., Hull. Born at York. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Clint, Henry Edward
Stoker 1st Class K/2134, H.M.S. "Recruit", Royal Navy. Died 9th August 1917. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 26. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cloak, Ernest
Private 13242, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 22nd August 1915. Aged 19. Son of George Henry and Emma Cloak, of 10, Garden Terrace, York. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Close, Archibald
Gunner 158566, 120th Bty. 27th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 24th October 1917. Aged 35. Son of Mrs. John Close and the late John Close, of Stamford, Lincs.; husband of Lilian Close, of "Havercroft," Bewlay St., York. Buried la Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium, III. F. 4.

Close, Robert Frederick
Private S/10934, 2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. Died 16th October 1916. Aged 27. Son of Robert and Lily Close, of Wolesley St., York; husband of Dorothy Beatrice Close, of 110, Rawling Rd., Gateshead. Commemorated Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France, I. L. 44. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Clunie, George Young
Serjeant 6415, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Died 5th June 1917. Medaille Militaire (France). Husband of Ellen Holmes (formerly Clunie), of 5, Nicholas St., Hull Rd., York. Buried Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, Somme, France, E. 78. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Coates, Albert
Private 12074, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th August 1915. Aged 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Coates, of 252, Salisbury Terrace, Leeman Rd., York. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Coates, Arthur
Private 60734, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 36628. Killed in action 27th September 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 3. Arthur Coates was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Coates, Frank
Private 31249, 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars. Killed in action 22nd March 1918. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 5. Frank Coates was Born and enlisted in York and lived in Layerthorpe. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Coates, Harold Ashton
Private 54779, 21st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 22nd July 1918. Aged 20. Son of John and Hannah Coates, of York. Buried Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, V. F. 22. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Coates, Henry
Private 15210, 6th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th August 1915. Aged 16. Son of John and Emma Coates, of 6, Downhill St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 55 to 58. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Coates, Reginald
Private 17590, 20th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Died 15th April 1916. Son of Robert W. and Mary Ann Coates, of 9, Villiers St., Sunderland. Born at York. Buried Point 110 New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, Some, France, E. 14.

Coates, Thomas Nathaniel
Driver Farrier T4/186170, 475th Coy., Army Service Corps. Died 12th May 1917. Aged 36. Son of John and Elizabeth Coates; husband of Eleanor Coates, of 4, Nicholson's Terrace, Price St., Nunnery Lane, York. Born at Welburn, Yorks. Buried Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece, 12. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Cobb, Arthur
No information currently. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate.

Cobb, William
Private 19207, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 30th June 1915. Buried York Cemetery, 159. 19946. William Cobb was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cochrane, George
Second Lieutenant 7th Bn., Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 18th September 1917. Son of the late Henry P. and Sarah Cochrane, of York. Buried Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium, II. G. 22.

Coldridge, William Densley
Serjeant Major 12533, Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Deid 21st July 1918. Aged 49. Husband of H. K. Coldridge, of 110, Haxby Rd., York. Native of Exeter. Buried Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France, II. C. 15. William Coldridge was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Cole, Arthur
Corporal 263077, 5th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 29th September 1918. Aged 25. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Cole, of 13, Faber St., Hallfield Rd., York. Buried, Grand Ravine British Cemetery Havrincourt, Pas de Calais, C. 14. Arthur Cole was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Cole, Henry
Acting Bombardier 104651, 231st Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 10th December 1917. Buried Talana Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. J. 2.Henry Cole was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cole, John Edwin
Corporal 16420, 1st Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 9447. Died of wounds 7th January 1916. Aged 38. Husband of Eugenie Cole, of 32, Hartoft St., Fulford Rd., York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, IV. A. 30A. John Cole was born in Stanford, Rutland and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Coleman, Harry
Private D/6684, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Killed in action 31st May 1917. Buried Unicorn Cemetery, Vend'huile, Aisne, France, II. H. 16. Harry Coleman was born in Cape Town, enlisted in Stirling and lived in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Coles, Gerald Irvin
Private 37461, 16th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Gerald Coles was born and enlisted in York.

Coles, Maurice
Lance Corporal 201150, "B" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 26th July 1917. Aged 22. Of York. Adopted son of Mary Ann Battie, of 14, Hospital Lane, York. Buried Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksijde, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. L. 20.

Colley, Frederick
Private 25691, "B" Coy. 13th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 13th April 1918. Aged 33. Son of John Colley, of York. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 4. Frederick Colley was born and enlisted in York and lived in Askham Richard. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Collins, Walter
Private 49611, 1st/6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 11th October 1918. Buried Iwuy Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, C. 14. Walter Collins was born in Stainland, he lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Collyer, Thomas Augustus
Serjeant 9636, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 20th September 1916. Aged 22. Husband of Ethel Sheader (formerly Collyer), of 7, Chapman's Yard, Globe St., Scarborough, Yorkshire. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Colohan, James
Corporal 22340, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 10th October 1916. Aged 36. Son of James and Jane Mary Colohan, of 54, Havelock Terrace, Cemetery Rd., York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D.

Conmy, Robert Owen
Private 23588, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 4th July 1916. Aged 16. Son of Margaret Maude Conmy, of 20, Carmelite St., Hungate, York. Buried Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France, II. B. 8. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Connell, David
Private 3/4622, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 21st March 1918. Commemorated on Sp. Mem. B. 13, Vaulx Hill Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. David Connell was born and enlisted in York.

Connell, Thomas
Private 56235, 8th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 5th June 1919. Aged 26. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Connell, of 5, Spen Lane, York. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Kuzala Cemetery, Rijeka. Commemorated on a Special Memorial, Belgrade War Cemetery, Serbia. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Conroy, Donald Patrick
Lance Corporal 10092, "C " Coy. 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died between 22nd October and 6th November 1914. Aged 19. Son of C.S.M. T. J. Conroy (late 7th Bn. Green Howards), of 71, Goodramgate, York. Commemorated Ypres (Mein Gate) Memorial, Belgium, Addenda Panel 57.

Constable, Harry
Gunner 2681, "Z" 29th T.M. Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died 3rd May 1916. Aged 23. Son of George Henry and Harriett Constable, of Clapham Lane, Litlington, Berwick, Sussex. Born at Dringhouses, York. Buried Villers-Bocage Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, E. 4. Harry Constable was born in York and enlisted in Lewes.

Cook, Francis Robert
Rifleman C/12234, 21st Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 10th October 1916. Buried in the A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France, IX. L. 8. Francis Cook was born Gillingham, Yorkshire, enlisted York, and was a resident of Acomb. Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church and the Acomb War Memorials.

Cook, George
Driver 49552, 67th Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 16th May 1915. Son of William Patrick Cook, of Nettleton, Lincs. Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. G. 26A. George Cook was born in Clifton and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green, on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cook, John
Private 57380, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 18th September 1918. Aged 35. Husband of Florence Alice Cook, of 23, Marygate, York. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cook, John William
Private 19791, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Buried Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, V. L. 9. John Cook was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Cook, Oliver
Private 17/662, 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 30th October 1917. Buried St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V., Belgium, III. B. 9. Oliver Cook was born and enlisted in York.

Cook, William
Private 11987, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Aged 24. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Addenda Panel. William Cook was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cooper, Edmund Charles
Lance Corporal 23283 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 18th September 1916. Aged 33. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated on the St. Michael Le Belfry Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cooper, Frank
Private 38861, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 21st March 1918. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book. Frank Cooper also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 3451.

Cooper, George William
Lance Corporal 6635, 12th Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 30th November 1917. Commemorated Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France, Panel 9. George William Cooper was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cooper, John
Gunner 80718, “A" Battery, 70th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 20th February 1916. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cooper, of Sutton-on-the-Forest, Easingwold. Buried Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas De Calais, France, II. D. 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cooper, John
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Cooper, John Charles
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Copeland, John William
Private 17/203, "C" Coy. 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 16th November 1917. Aged 37. Son of John and Sarah Copeland; husband of Laura Copeland, of 22, Railway Terrace, Holgate, York. Buried Bard Cottage Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. B. 41. Commemorated on the St. Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Cordukes, George Buckle
Company Serjeant Major 321213, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 28th March 1918. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 16 to 18. Commemorated on the Stillingfleet and Kelfield War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cordukes, Robert William
Rifleman C/12715, 21st Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 20th September 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 115 to 119 and 162A and 163A. Commemorated on the Stillingfleet and Kelfield War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Corner, Walter
Private 22461, 12th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 2nd June 1917. Buried Croisilles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. B. 8. Walter Corner was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Cossins, Charles William
Private 19483, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 21st March 1918. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 59 and 60. Commemorated on the St. Michael Le Belfry Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cossins, Willie
Serjeant 200018, 8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). killed in action 27th September 1918. Buried Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, K. 43. Willie Cossins was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Costello, George Thomas
Private 7944, 1st Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 2nd February 1915. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 47. George Costello was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Coton, Joseph Henry
Gunner 167103, 59th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 2nd May 1918. Aged 35. Son of Arthur and Mary Ellen Coton, of 9, Grosvenor Rd., Scarborough; husband of Caroline Coton, of 2, Stafford Place, Halifax. Native of York. Buried Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XIII. D. 6. Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Coutts, Norman
Sapper 112320, Royal Engineers. Died 22nd January 1919. Buried York Cemetery, B6. 4535. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Covell, Bertie
Acting Bombardier 294221, 144th Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery, formerly served in the York Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery with the service number 3672. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Buried Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. F. 15. Bertie Covell was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Covell, Harold William
Private 44697, 2nd Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Died 8th October 1918. Son of Mr. B. J. Covell, of 48, Park Grove, York. Buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, Aisne, France, VI. A. 1. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cowell, John William
Private 1401, 1st/5th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Died 16th May 1915. Aged 19. Native of York. Son of George Joseph and Agnes Ann Cowell, of 106, North Edward St., Lancaster. Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, VIII. D. 7.

Cowton, Francis William
Private 42684, 4th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. Died 10th September 1918. Buried Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France, II. M. 12. Francis Cowton was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cox, Arthur
Private 60976, "B" Coy. 15/17th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th June 1918. Aged 19. Son of the late John and Hope Cox. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 3 and 4. Arthur Cox was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cox, Harold
Gunner 312284, 24th Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 16th October 1918. Buried Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XVII. C. 11. Harold Cox was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, the St Denys Church School War Memorial.Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Cox, J. S.
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Craggs, Francis
Sapper 108854, 5th (Special) Bn., Royal Engineers. Died 27th April 1917. Aged 41. Son of Frederick and Maria Craggs, of 64, Fountayne St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, R. 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crammon, George
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Crampton, Edward
Private 3/9574, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 5th September 1915. Aged 37. Husband of Mary Crampton, of 60, Regent St., Lawrence St., York. Buried La Brique Military Cemetery No. 1, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, F. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crampton, Peter
Private 3/10665, 2nd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 26th December 1917. Buried Vevey (St Martin’s) Cemetery, Switzerland, 44. Peter Crampton was born in York and enlisted in Halifax. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crane, Allen Hall
Private 75555, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 8th October 1918. Aged 19. Son of Annie Williams (formerly Crane), of 20, Whitehill Rd., Brinsworth, Rotherham, and the late John Crane. Buried Naves Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France, I. F. 16. Allen Crane was born in York and enlisted in Rotherham. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crane, John
Gunner 89717, "C" Bty. 106th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 27th June 1916. Aged 21. Son of Thomas and Jane Ann Crane, of Haxby, York. Buried Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), Nord, France, III. D. 112. John Crane was born and enlisted in York

Craven, Henry
Private 41099, 10th/11th Bn., Highland Light Infantry formerly served in the Cavalry Reserve with the service number 15432. Killed in action 23rd April 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 8. Henry Craven was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Craven, James Henry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a corporal. No information currently.

Craven, Thomas
Gunner L/12358, "C" Bty. 210th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 9th April 1918. Husband of E. Craven, of 17, Sydney St., York. Buried Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IX. B. 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Creaser, R. J.
Private 3/19885, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Richard Johnson Creaser lived and enlisted in Hull. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crisp, Walter Joseph
Private 14260, “C" Coy. 8th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. Died 23rd April 1917. Aged 26. Son of Joseph and Louisa Anne Crisp, of 126, Norwood, Beverley, Yorks. A Clerk in Barclay's Bank, York. Enlisted, Sept., 1914. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 6. Commemorated on the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Croft, Atheling
Private 39234, 16th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 26778 West Yorkshire regiment. Died of wounds 2nd September 1918. Buried Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France, XVI. AA. 4. Atheling Croft was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial, the Leeman Road Working Men’s Club Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Croft, Thomas Albert
Serjeant 8180, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), Killed in action 10th March 1915. Aged 33. Son of Mrs. Croft, and the late Mr. J. Croft. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 9 and 10. Thomas Croft was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cromack, Ernest
Private 6156, 1st/5th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 11th November 1916. Aged 26. Husband of Maud E. Cromack, of 38, Victor St., Bishop Hill, York. Buried Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France, I. J. 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crombie, Alexander Thomas
Lance Corporal 23625, 2nd/6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th November 1917. Buried Sains-les-Marquion British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. E. 2. Alexander Crombie was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate.

Crombie, James
Private 57514, 21st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th March 1918. Buried Mindel Trench British Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, Pas de Calais, France, D. 15. James Crombie was born and enlisted in York.

Crosbie, Albert
Leading Stoker K/10069, H.M. S/M. "E14.", Royal Navy. Died 28th January 1918. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 30. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Albert Crosbie was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, it was listed in the London Gazette of 13th September 1915 as follows:

“With reference to the notices which appeared in the London Gazette of the 10th April and 21st May, 1915, the following are the names of men awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for services in submarines in the Sea of Marmora:

Stoker, 1st Class, Albert Crosbie, P/K 10069”.

The London Gazette of 21st May 1915 has the Victoria Cross citation of Lt. Commander Boyle of Submarine E14 together with the statement that each member of the crew of E14 was to receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Cross, A. E.
Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Heworth as a private. No information currently.

Cross, Ernest
Private 35124, 4th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th May 1918. Aged 39. Son of Walter Cross, of 38, Mansfield St., Foss Island Rd., York. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Cross, Harold Bruce
Private 41983, "C" Coy. 3rd Bn., Worcestershire Regiment. Died of wounds 30th April 1918. Aged 19. Son of Sarah Elizabeth Cross, of 7, Beaconsfield St., Wiggington Rd., York. Buried Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, Nord, France, II. A. 26. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Crossley, Charles Wilfred
Private 81037, 7th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Died 17th July 1918. Aged 19. Son of George and Charlotte Crossley, of 15, Bewley St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Lille Southern Cemetery, Nord, France, III. B. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crow, Ernest
Serjeant 8404, 6th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 9th February 1916. Buried New Irish Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. D. 15. Ernest Crow was born and enlisted in York.

Crowe, Eric Irvine
Corporal 205021, 6th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 28th November 1917. Aged 25. Son of George and Isabella Crowe; husband of Elsie Hauxwell (formerly Crowe), of 18, Newtown Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees. Born at York. Buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Loos, Pas de Calais, France, II. E. 3. Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church and St Paul’s Church (as Eric Crow), Holgate War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Crowe, Gilbert Baldwin
Private 1693, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd September 1916. Aged 21. Son of Robert and Eliza Crowe, of York. Buried Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France, IV. M. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Crowther, Charles
Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial. No information currently

Crozier, WJC
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial. No information currently

Crummack, Alfred Geoffrey
Lieutenant, H.M. Submarine H.10, Royal Naval Reserve. Aged 24. Died 19th January 1918. Son of Alice M. Crummack, of Dudley Cottage, Fulford, York, and the late Samuel George Crummack. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, 30. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cruse, Charles William Leonard
Lance Corporal 6923, 2nd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 11th November 1914. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Addenda Panel 57. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cummins, Harry
Sapper 505167, 4th Field Coy., Canadian Engineers. Died 21st August 1917. Aged 34. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Cummins, of 2, Dewsbury Terrace, York, England; husband of H. Cummins, of Banff, Alberta. Buried Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, Pas de Calais, France, III. F. 15. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, and on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Cundall, Lawrence Henry
Private 92916, 1st/8th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 11th April 1918. Buried Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France, I. D. 72. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate. Lawrence Cundall was born in Sutton-on-Forest and enlisted in York.

Curl, Alfred
Gunner 294266, 144th Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 29th December 1917. Aged 25. Husband of Beatrice Curl, of 23, Layerthorpe, York. Buried Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France, IV. C. 15. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Curran, Ernest Anthony
Driver 44553, 63rd Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died 4th August 1916. Buried Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq, XXI. B. 48. Ernest Curran was born in Selby and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Currand, Charles
Corporal 263070, 2nd/4th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 25th August 1918. Aged 26. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Currand. Native of York. Buried Gomiecourt South Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. F. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Currie, Thomas
Lance Corporal D/5439, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Killed in action 23rd March 1918. Buried Chauny Communal Cemetery British Extension, Aisne, France, 1. I. 7. Thomas Currie was born in Lockerbie, enlisted in Dumfries and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Curry, Edwin John
Private 34995, 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 15th June 1921. Aged 43. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Curry; husband of Martha Jane Curry, of 4, Ferry St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 1.

Curtis, Walter
Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Cuss, Frank Shaw
Believed to Lance Serjeant 2333, 6th Bn., London Regiment (City of London Rifles). Killed in action 30th April 1916. Buried Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France, III. H. 5. Frank Cuss enlisted in London and lived in Penge, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

The Distinguished Conduct Medal was listed in the London Gazette on 11th January 1916. The following citation was published on 10th March 1916:

“2333 Lance-Corporal F. S. Cuss 6th (City of London Rifles) Battalion., London Regiment (Rifles) T. F. For conspicuous gallantry in leading the bombing party up to the first line enemy trench, clearing all the dugouts. Having completed this, he again led the attack up to the enemy communication trench.”

Cuss, James Leslie
Private 202142, 2nd/4th Bn., Leicestershire Regiment. Killed in action14th May 1917. Aged 19. Son of William Gladin Cuss, and Hannah Cuss, of 28, Fountayne St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France, II. C. 17. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Cussins, Cecil
Private 3557, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Cecil Cussins was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Cussons, Joseph
Private 3/5468, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 20th October 1914. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 4. Joseph Cussons was born and lived in York, he enlisted in Selby.

Cuthell, Algernon Henry
Possible – Major, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 22nd August 1915. Aged 36. Son of Lt. Col. T. G. Cuthell (late 13th Hussars and 38th S. Staffordshire Regt.) and Edith E. Cuthell, of 4, Sloane Gate Mansions, London; husband of Rhona K. Cuthell. Served in the South African War with 2nd Bn. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Cutts, Joseph
Serjeant 8936, 2nd Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 25th April 1917. Aged 27. Son of Clara and the late Francis Fox Cutts, of York. Buried Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, VI. G. 1. Joseph Cutts was awarded the Military Medal and Bar. Commemorated in The King’s Book.