York Casualty Roll of Honour - D

Daggett, Harry
CWGC - Able Seaman J/21803, H.M.S. "Tartar", Royal Navy. Died 17th June 1917. Aged 20. Son of Henry Daggett, of 28, Dale St., Nunnery Lane, York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 25.
Naval MIC - Harry Daggett was born in York on 29th July 1897.
Commemorated - St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dalby, George Henry
CWGC - Corporal 27859, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 3rd May 1917. Aged 27. Husband of Lily Dalby, of 43, Redeness St., Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4.
SDGW- born York, killed in action
MIC – entitled to the British war and Victory Medals.
Commemorated - St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Image: Arras memorial panel

Dalby, William Henry
CWGC - Private 38627, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th November 1917. Aged 19. Son of Francis John and Sarah Dalby, of 5, Brunswick Terrace, Haymarket, York. Buried Oxford Road Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, V. C. 4.
SDGW – born and enlisted in York, killed in action
MIC - entitled to the British war and Victory Medals.
Commemorated - St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green, Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Dale, Alwyne Percy
Major 4th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st March 1917. Son of Jane H. Dale, of The Avenue, Clifton, York, and the late R. Percy Dale. Buried Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, Pas de Calais, France, I. F. 3. Alwyne Dale was awarded an OBE. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dale, George Alfred
Private 204540, 2nd/5th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 31st March 1918. Aged 20. Son of the late Alfred and Mary Jane Dale, of York. Buried St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, P. IX. G. 6A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dale, Harry
Sapper 104499, 92nd Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 6th May 1917. Aged 29. Son of the late James Dale; stepson of Emma Dale, of 51, Rose St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, P. IX. G. 6A. Commemorated in The King’s Book. Harry Dale was born in York and enlisted in Barnsley.

Dale, Leo Peacock
Lance Serjeant 13047, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Leo Dale was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dale, William
Private 15208, 8th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 16th April 1916. Buried Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, French Extension, Pas de Calais, France, B. 1. William Dale was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret’s with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate, St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Dale, William Edward
Private 17/1443, 14th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 26th September 1916. Aged 20. Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Morris, Bishopthorpe, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dalton, James William
Sapper 65653, 12th Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 14th July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D. James Dalton was born in Heworth and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Martin Le Grand Church War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Daly, S. Thomas
Regimental Serjeant Major 8283, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 13th April 1917. Aged 27. Son of John Daly, of 10, Lambert Rd., North Finchley, London; husband of Louisa Daly, of I, Palace View, Fulford, York. Buried Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. E. 11. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial.

Daniel, John Boyes
Private 17287, 2nd Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Died 7th August 1918. Aged 37. Son of John William and Isabella Daniel, of York. Buried Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XV. C. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Daniel, Robert
Private 1850, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 19th December 1915. Aged 35. Son of Anthony and Maria Daniel, of 1, Rose St., Hamley Rd., York; husband of the late Florence Daniel. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. O. 12. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Image: Arras memorial panel

Davidson, William Ernest
Lance Corporal 25775, 1st Bn., Grenadier Guards. Died 14th April 1918. Aged 19. Son of Mrs. Annie Eliza Davidson, of 9, Glen Rd., Heworth, York. Buried Cabaret Rouge Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France, VIII. R. 24. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Davis, Arthur Archwell
Lance Corporal 27996, 15th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Killed in action 2nd October 1916. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. H 14. Arthur Davis was born in York, lived Moorgate, York and enlisted in Holborn, London. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Image: Essex Farm Cemetery

Davis, Herbert William
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a third-class air mechanic. No information currently

Davis, John George Edgar
Pioneer 191574, 47th Signal Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 7th June 1917. Aged 23. Son of Edgar William George Davis, of 40, Lower Ebor St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York, and the late Jane Ann Davis. Buried Chester Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III A. 1E. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Davison, William Nicholas
Private 515162, 14th Bn., London Regiment (London Scottish). Killed in action 31st August 1918. Buried H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St-Mein, Pas de Calais, France, VII. G. 9. William Davison was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Dawes, Frederick
Private 1310, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 15th July 1916. Son of Mrs. A.Dawes, of 1, Granville Terrace, Laurence St., York. Buried Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, I. G. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dawson, Arthur Robert Smart
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Dawson, E. O.
Serjeant 1654, Rifle Brigade. Died 25th August 1917. Aged 29. Son of William and Bertha Dawson, of 26, Keere St., Lewes, Sussex. Born at York. Buried Brighton and Preston Cemetery, Sussex, X. 443. E Dawson was awarded the Military Medal.

Dawson, Fred. Mitchell
Signaller 128112, 211th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 5th October 1918. Aged 32. Husband of Florence May Dawson, of 58, Millfield Rd., York. Buried Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France, VI. H. 9. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dawson, Harry
Private 23940, 2nd Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 21st April 1916. Aged 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dawson, of 1, Lower Ebor St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. L. 13. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dawson, James
Serjeant WR/125249, Railway Operating Div., Royal Engineers. Died 30th November 1918. Aged 32. Husband of Florence Dawson (nee Caine), of 16, Bilton St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France, V. E. 69.

Dawson, John Bertram
Private 35872, 5th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 39905. Died 4th August 1917. Aged 28. Son of the late John Edward and Thomasine Dawson, of York. Buried Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksijde, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. D. 25. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dawson, John William
Lance Corporal 32356, 2nd Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 31st October 1916. Aged 20. Son of T. H. and Mary Dawson, of 8, North Eastern Crescent, York. Buried Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, VI. G. 2. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dawson, Samuel Edward
Serjeant 12077, 11th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action 12th January 1916. Grandson of Mrs. M. A. Ballance, of 24, Price's Lane, Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, I. G. 6. Samuel Dawson was born and lived in York, he enlisted in Seaforth, Lancs.

Image: Essex Farm Cemetery

Dawson, Tancred
Corporal 201947, 1st/4th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Died 10th April 1918. Aged 18. Son of Joshua Dawson, of 51, Kensington St., York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, Panel 82 to 85 and 162A.

Day, James Horace Young
Acting Bombardier 71004, 71st Bty. 36th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 30th October 1914. Aged 19. Son of Sarah Ann Day, of 40, Bishophill Senior, York, and the late William Day. Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. A. 22. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Day, John William
possibly Serjeant 12189, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th June 1917. Aged 35. Son of W. O. and E. Day, of York; husband of Jane Annie Jones (formerly Day), of 55, Munition Street, Petre Street, Sheffield. Buried Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Pas de Calais, France, II. R. 11. John Day was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Day, Oliver
Second Lieutenant 17th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 3rd September 1917. Aged 31. Son of William and Eliza Jane Day, of York; husband of Edith Day, of 80, Sharp Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield. Buried Caudry British Cemetery, Nord, France, IV. C. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Day, Walter Edward
Company Serjeant Major 30517, 78th Coy., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 23rd May 1919. Aged 42. Son of Sarah Ann Day, of 2, Cromwell Rd., York, and the late William Day. Born at Skelton-in-Cleveland, Yorks. Buried Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore, 37. F. 5. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Delaine, Frederick
Bombardier 44998, "D" Bty. 115th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 27th October 1918. Aged 27. Son of Henry and Annie Delaine, of 35, Moss St., York. Buried Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece, 689. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate (shown as Frederick Delane) and in The King’s Book.

Dempsey, Daniel Hartpole
Ordinary Seaman J/49847, H.M.S. "Tipperary", Royal Navy. Died 1st June 1916. Aged 19. Son of Daniel and Catherine S. Dempsey, of "Daleside," Boroughbridge Rd., Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Native of Edinburgh. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 14. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dennitt, Sidney
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a gunner. No information currently

Dent, P. W.
Private 26001, 13th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 13th May 1917. Aged 30. Husband of Ethel Steward (formerly Dent), of 17, Prospect Gardens, Bishophill, York. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France, III. J. 8.

Dewse, Frederick William
Private 202229, 2nd/4th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 29156. Killed in action 3rd April 1917. Buried Templeux-le-Guerard Communal Extension, Somme, France, A. 13. Frederick Dewse was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dick, Harold Thomas
Gunner 312369, H.Q. 103rd Bde., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 22nd March 1919. Aged 22. Son of Thomas and Minnie Dick, of "Langholme," Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, B2. 3372. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dickinson, Frederick William
Trooper 731, Household Battalion, formerly served in the 1st Life Guards with the service number 3875. Killed in action 8th July 1917. Buried Crump Trench British Cemetery, Fampoux, Pas de Calais, France, I. A. 10. Frederick Dickinson was born in Belfast and lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dickinson, Harold Robert
Probably Gunner 64517, "C" Bty. 93rd Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 20th January 1918. Buried Hermies Hill British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. F. 19. Harold Dickinson was awarded the Military Medal. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dickinson, Harry
Lance Corporal 19120, 4th Bn., Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 19th April 1916. Buried Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, C. 13. Harry Dickinson was born in York and enlisted in Tockwith. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dickinson, Stanley
Private G/66021, 11th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Died of wounds 2nd October 1918. Aged 20. Son of John and Margaret Fernetta Dickinson, of 26, Gordon St., West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. Born at York. Buried Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France, Div. 62. V. G. 9. Stanley Dickinson was born in York, enlisted in Sunderland and lived in Ferry Hill.

Dickson, Harold
Company Serjeant Major 46210, 7th Bn., Leicestershire Regiment. Died 28th March 1918. Aged 29. Son of John Thomas and Susan Dickson, of 1 Emerald St., Park Grove, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 29 and 30. Harold Dickson also served in the 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment with the service number 1114. Commemorated St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Dinsdale, Albert E.
Private 34949, 7th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly served in the Durham Light Infantry with the service number 41562. Killed in action 22nd May 1917. Aged 30. Son of J. W. and M. Dinsdale; husband of A. G. Foulds (formerly Dinsdale), of 58, Upper Newbro' St., York. Buried Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, V. E. 16. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dinsdale, Percy
2nd Corporal 02215, 43rd Coy., Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 21st October 1918. Aged 22. Son of George and Sarah Mary Dinsdale, of 11, Cleveland St., Holgate Rd., York. Native of Thirsk, Yorkshire. Buried Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece, 644. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate.

Distance, Francis
Ordinary Seaman J/33011, H.M.S. "Defence", Royal Navy. Died 31st May 1916. Native of Buttercrambe, Yorks. Son of Arthur and Hannah Distance, of 15, Prospect Gardens, Bishophill, York. Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, 12. Francis Distance was born 15 May 1898. Commemorated St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Ditchburn, Fred.
Bombardier 45039, 77th Small Arms Ammunition Col., attd. L.T.O., Royal Field Artillery. Died 26th January 1918. Aged 24. Son of Christina Annie Ditchburn, of Buckingham House, 35, Bishophill, York, and the late George Ditchburn. Native of Green Hammerton, York. Buried Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece, 1351. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dixon, Arthur Gawthorp
Private 62695, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 15th August 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 8. Arthur Dixon was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Dixon, Henry
Private 8346, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 30th November 1915. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 44 and 45. Henry Dixon born and lived in York and enlisted in Richmond. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dixon, Henry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Dixon, John Francis
Second Lieutenant 4th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 12th April 1918. Aged 23. Son of John William and Margaret Dixon, of Hempland, Heworth, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West. Belgium, Panel 125 to 128. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Dixon, John Harold Tinson
Pioneer 167483, 4th Bn. Special Bde., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 14th July 1916. Aged 27. Born at York. Chemist and Optician, of 69, Bridge St., Worksop, Notts. Son of Walter and H. A. Dixon; husband of Nellie Dixon, of 10, Church St., Littlehampton. Buried Bienvillers Military Cemetery. Pas de Calais, France, XV. A. 6.

Dobbs, William Frederick
Private 34133, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 26th April 1917. Aged 37. Son of George and Rose Dobbs, of High St., Bozeat, Northants.; husband of Mary Josephine Dobbs, of 23, Garden St., Groves, York. Buried Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. B. 64. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dobson, Thomas Temple
Private 14300, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 12th October 1916. Son of John Dobson, of 3, Doughty's Court, March St., York. Commemorated Thiepval memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D.

Doherty, Arnold
Private 200394, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 24th July 1917. Aged 20. Son of James and Lydia Doherty, of York. Buried Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France, II. F. 2A. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Doherty, William
Lance Corporal 27559, 11th Bn., Royal Scots. Died 9th April 1917. Aged 27. Son of James Doherty, of York; husband of Alice M. Doherty, of 8, Park Grove, York. Buried Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais, France, II. F. 13. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Donaldson, William
Lance Corporal 22971, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 29th June 1917. Aged 34. Son of Thomas and Jane Donaldson, of Heworth, York; husband of Frances J. Crooks (formerly Donaldson), of 9, Mary St., Hartlepool. Buried Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium, I. C. 10.

Doughty, John H.
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Douglas, George
Private 35614, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 29th March 1918. Husband of F. M. Douglas, of 25, Lower Ebor St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Namps-au-Val British Cemetery, Somme, France, I. B. 1. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Douglas, Jack
Private 31364, 16th Labour Bn., Yorkshire Regiment, transf. to (12740) 22nd Coy., Labour Corps. Died of wounds 10th September 1917. Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VII. B. 4. Jack Douglas was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Douthwaite, Lawrence Arthur
Private 59974, 9th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 1st May 1917. Aged 30. Son of Thomas Douthwaite, of 52, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate, and the late Jane Douthwaite; husband of Mary Douthwaite, of 15, Kingsland Terrace, Leeman Road, York. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 10. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and the York Post Office War Memorials and in The King’s Book

Drake, William Vincent
Private 8463, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 22nd September 1914. Aged 28. Son of Vincent and Emma Drake, of 55, Roseberry St., Leeman Road, York. Commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book

Drew, Robert Henry
Private 18669, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 21st August 1918. Buried Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery, Foncquevillers, Pas de Calais, France, IV. C. 25. Robert Drew was born in Norfolk, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Driffield, Reginald
Gunner 53121, "C" Bty. 123rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 4th February 1916. Aged 24. Son of Leonard Robert and Mary Driffield, of Garden View, Hull Rd., York. Buried Pommier Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, 18.

Driver, J.
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial. No information currently

Druggitt, William
Serjeant 6294, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 14th April 1917. Aged 36. Son of Jane Ann Druggitt, of 31, Swinerton Ave, Leeman Rd., York, and the late Thomas Druggitt. Buried Savy British Cemetery, Aisne, France, I. M. 2. William Druggitt was awarded the Military Medal, listed in the London Gazette on 19th February 1917. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial (as Druggett), the Leeman Road Working Men’s Club Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Duck, William Harold
Private 18806, "C" Coy. 8th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 19th September 1915. Aged 19. Son of Harold and Mary Duck, of 41, Albermarle Rd., Mount York. Buried X Farm Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentieres, Nord, France, B. 6.

Duckett, John Edward
Serjeant 6190, 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 27th October 1914. Aged 33. Husband of Gertrude E. V. Neal (formerly Duckett), of 39, Queen Victoria St., The Mount, York. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 31. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Duff, W.
Lance Corporal 40521, 17th Bn., Royal Scots. Died 18th June 1917. Husband of Rose Duff, of 33, Albert St., Walmgate, York. Buried Heudicourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France, C. 3.

Duffin, Thomas Howard
Private 18340, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 29th November 1915, aged 18. Son of Edward and Emma Duffin, of The Laurels, Hull Rd., York. Buried Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, M. 82. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Duncan, Phillip McRae
Private 291467, 7th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died of wounds 18th April 1917. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, II. B. 15. Phillip Duncan was born in York and enlisted at Bridge of Earn, Perthshire. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dunn, Francis McMahon
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently.

Dunn, Frank
Driver 96129, 55th Divisional. Ammunition Col, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 21st March 1918. Aged 21. Son of William and Kate Dunn, of Bilbrough, York. Native of York. Buried Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IX. A. 8. Commemorated on the Bilbrough War Memorial.

Dunn, Frederick
Private 24910, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 8th September 1916. Buried Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, III. I. 18. Frederick Dunn was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dunn, Harold
Company Quartermaster Serjeant 17/1422, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 27th September 1918. Husband of Mrs. O. Dunn, of 11, Townend St., York. Buried Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pas de Calais, France, B. 9. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

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

Dunning, Percival Lewis
Private 8298, 8th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th June 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. Percival Dunning was born in Thornaby, enlisted in Richmond and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dunnington-Jefferson, Wilfred Mervyn
Second Lieutenant 7th Bn. attd. 3rd Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 27th April 1915. Aged 23. Son of the late Capt. M. Dunnington-Jefferson and Mrs. Dunnington Jefferson, of Thicket Priory, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 6 and 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Duston, Thomas Harold
Gunner 66809, 274th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 21st October 1917. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, P. III. M. 1B. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dykes, Charlie
Stoker 1st Class K/13952, H.M.S. Black Prince, Royal Navy. Killed in action 31st May 1916. Aged 22. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Dykes, of 131, Monkton Terrace, Poppleton Rd., York. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth, 18. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book

Dykes, George
Private 201712, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st November 1918. Aged 24. Son of Charles and Fanny Elizabeth Dykes, of 38, Neville Terrace, Haxby Rd., York. Commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France, Panel 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Dykes, Harry
Private 40151, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 5th December 1916, Aged 20. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Dykes, of 131, Monkton Terrace, Poppleton Rd., York. Buried Couin British Cemetery, France, V. C. 2. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.