York Casualty Roll of Honour - R

Radband, Percy John
Private 2877, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 18th February 1917. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Percy Radband lived in Acomb and enlisted in York Commemorated on the Acomb Methodist Church and Acomb War Memorial.

Radcliffe, Miles
Captain 2nd Bn., Border Regiment attached 1st Bn., Royal Scots. Killed in action 12th December 1914. Aged 31. Son of Henry Miles and Eva Bertha Radcliffe; husband of Dorothy Kathleen Radcliffe, of "The Laurels" Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Kemmel Churchyard, Belgium, Special Memorial Number 2.

Raftery, John William
Serjeant 200789, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th April 1918. Aged 24. Son of Thomas and Kate Raftery, of 6, Clarke's Terrace, Walmgate, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. John Raftery was awarded the Military Medal, the award of which was listed in the London Gazette on 18 July 1917 and Mentioned in Dispatches. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Raftery, Simon
Private 40841, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th May 1918. Aged 35. Son of John Raftery, of 15, Layerthorpe Building, Layerthorpe, York, and the late Ellen Raftery; husband of Elsie Ann Raftery, of 31, Hungate, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 26 and 27. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ragan, Arthur
Shown as Arthur Ragen on CWGC database. Serjeant SE/13986, Depot, Army Veterinary Corps. Died 6th August 1917. Aged 41. Son of Patrick Ragen; husband of Isobell Ragen, of Caroline St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 63. 271.1/2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Raine, Frederick Rowland
Gunner 100453, 247th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 28th July 1917. Buried Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksijde, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Frederick Raine was born and enlisted in York, he also served as 311, 2/1st Forth, Royal Garrison Artillery. Commemorated on the York Post Office Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Raine, Thomas Henry
Private 9915, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 16th June 1915. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 8 and 12. Thomas Raine was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ralphs, Frederick Charles
Private 140092, 59th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 19th July 1918. Aged 20. Son of Elizabeth F. Ralphs, of York, and the late Frederick T. Ralphs. Buried in Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, II. B. 7. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Ram, Percival John
Second Lieutenant 26th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Aged 19. Son of the Rev. Canon Stephen Adye Scott Ram and Margaret King Ram, of 8, St. Peter's Grove, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.

Ramsdale, William Herbert Smith
Probably Private S/12674, 6th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. Killed in action 25th April 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 8. William Ramsdale was born in Leeds and enlisted in Darlington. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Randerson, Robert
Captain 6th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th August 1915. Aged 24. Son of Robert and Annie Randerson, of 114, Haxby Rd., York. Buried Lala Baba Cemetery, Turkey, II. C. 9. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rankeillor, George Frederick
Private 236017, 9th (Yorkshire Hussars) Bn, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 10th November 1917. Aged 22. Son of Richard and Sarah Rankeillor, of 41, Victoria St., Nunnery Lane; husband of Mary Ann Graham (formerly Rankeillor), of 35, Victoria St., Nunnery Lane, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rathmell, Walter
Private 11260, 1st Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died of wounds 4th May 1915. Aged 25. Son of Ellen Maria Rathmell, of 22, Hungate, York, and the late James Rathmell. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Rawling, Herbert
Private 67083, 38th Labour Coy., Durham Light Infantry, transf. to (22534) 38th Coy. Labour Corps. Died 28th December 1917. Aged 37. Husband of Annie Rawling, of 62, Russel St., Scarcroft Rd., York. Buried Oxford Road Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, V. F. 19. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Reed, Alfred
Private 3/9555, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 9th July 1916. Aged 40. Husband of Margaret McDonald (formerly Reed), of 13, Wood St., Heworth, York. Buried St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France, A. 25. 11. Alfred Reed was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Reed, John William
Corporal TR5/44178, 81st Training Reserve Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 7th December 1917. Aged 22. Son of John and Eliza Reed, of 10, Filey Terrace, Bootham, York. Buried New Malton Cemetery, Yorkshire, 2537. Shown on SDGW as 25216, 14th Battalion. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Reid, Thomas Balfour
Private 556, 11th Coy., Australian Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 12th October 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 31. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Render, Charles Edward
Private 1577, 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars. Died 3rd October 1914. Buried Tidworth Military Cemetery, Wiltshire, C. 113. Charles Render was born, lived and enlisted in York.

Rennie, Wallace Stanley
Lance Corporal 1777, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 15th July 1916. Aged 24. Buried Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France, H. 16. Wallace Rennie was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Rennison, Charles Wilfred
Gunner L/12361, "X" 32nd T.M. Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 4th November 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 3 and 4. Charles Rennsion was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rex, Robert Moment
Corporal 6979, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 1st July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate.

Reynolds, Guy Eaton Beresford
Second Lieutenant 3rd Bn. attd. 2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 18th November 1916. Son of Mr. H. W. Reynolds, of 18, St. Saviour Gate, York. Buried Munich Trench British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France, B. 37. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Reynolds, L. P.
Private 201605, 1st/4th Bn., Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. Died 7th August 1917. Aged 20. Son of George and Emily Reynolds, of 8, Western Rd., Oxford. Native of York. Buried Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium, V. B. 8.

Rhodes, George Henry
Private 16396, 8th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 19th August 1915. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 33 to 35. George Rhodes 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.

Rhodes, James
Private 43821, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 4th October 1917. Aged 36. Son of Thomas and Eliza Jane Rhodes, of 34, Clementhorpe, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, Panel 108 to 111.

Rhodes, John William
Private 18958, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 2nd December 1915. Aged 39. Husband of Jane Ellen Rhodes, of 21, Hope St., York. Served in the South African campaign. Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. K. 26A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Richards, Peter Austin Willmott
Second Lieutenant 11th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 10th September 1916. Buried Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuile Wood, Somme, France, I. E. 13. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Ernest
Private 3042, 22nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Died 6th February 1917. Died 6th February 1917. Aged 34. Son of William Richardson; husband of Lily Richardson, of 6, North Avenue, Leek, Staffs. Native of York. Buried Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France, I. I. 11.

Richardson, Ernest
Lance Corporal 21338, 8th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Slinger (formerly Richardson), of Albion House, Ingleton, Caruforth, Lancs. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A. Ernest Richardson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Frank
Private 17/1415, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th August 1918. Aged 27. Son of Mrs. A. Richardson, of York; husband of Mrs. N. Richardson, of 14, Mount Square, Lower Wortley, Leeds. Buried Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, Somme, France, III. F. 12. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Frank Chadwick
Lance Corporal 77, 3rd (King's Own) Hussars. Killed in action 30th October 1914. Aged 25. Son of Frederick and Roberta Richardson, of The Cottage, Broad Oak, Canterbury. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, Panel 5. Frank Richardson was born in Charlton, Kent, enlisted in York and was a resident of Dringhouses. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Richardson, Fred.
Lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve. H.M. S/M "G9". Died 16th September 1917. Aged 25. Son of William and Mary Isabella Richardson, of 13, Bootham Crescent, York. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 27. Commemorated on the St Martin le Grand Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Harry
Private 89678, 53rd (Young Soldiers) Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed (accidentally) 30th January 1918. Aged 18. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Richardson, of 31, Whitby Terrace, Cemetery Rd., York. Buried in Fulford Cemetery, Yorkshire, F4. Harry Richardson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Richardson, Linden
Serjeant (Pilot) 7794, 72nd Training Sqdn., Royal Air Force. Died 24th April 1918. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 6. 2820. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Robert
Driver 312034, 1st/1st West Riding Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 23rd February 1917. Buried Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boiselle, Somme, France, II. E. 15. Robert Richardson was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Robert
Driver 81889, 16th Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 18th February 1918. Aged 21. Son of Robert and Eleanor Richardson, of Ashville, Fulford, York. Buried Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France, IV. F. 1. Commemorated on Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, Samuel George
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lieutenant. No information currently

Richardson, Tom
Second Lieutenant 155th Sqdn., Royal Air Force. Died 3rd December 1918. Aged 19. Son of James and A. E. Richardson, of 5, South Mount Terrace, York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. B. Grave 12. 3369. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Richardson, William
Rifleman 15/52072, 15th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles. Killed in action 4th August 1918. Buried Bertenacre Military Cemetery, Fletre, Nord, France, I. C. 4. William Richardson enlisted in York and also served in the Yorkshire Hussars with the service number 3940. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Richmond, William Rutherford
Private 17/1526, 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 30th November 1917. Son of Mr. T. Richmond, of 8, Rosary Terrace, Holgate Rd., York. Buried Buffs Road Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, E. 54. Commemorated St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Rigney, James Alfred
Private L/1195, "C" Sqdn., 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. Died 20th October 1914. Aged 24. Husband of Ethel Bird (formerly Rigney), of 68, Curzon Terrace, The Mount, York. Buried York Cemetery, 7.601.

Riley, Joseph
Private 19646, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 4th July 1916. Aged 27. (Served as MORRIS). Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Riley, of 10, Hope Street, York. Buried Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, Plot 1. Row B. Grave 28. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Riley, Sydney
Corporal 294339, 144th (Yorks) Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 26th September 1918. Buried Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, IV. F. 16. Sidney Riley also had the service number 3796. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Riley, Thomas
Private 291116, 15th Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment, transferred to the Labour Corps. Died 25th October 1918. Aged 24. Buried Fulford Cemetery, H. 5. Thomas Riley was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Riley, William
Private 41933, 12th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 23rd November 1916. Buried Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, VI. P. 9. William Riley lived in Sheffield and enlisted in Darlington, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 8609. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ringrose, Alfred
Private 40024, 9th (North Irish Horse) Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, formerly 36092 West Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 29th March 1918. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France, Panel 76 and 77. Alfred Ringrose was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ringrose, Leonard
Private 12403, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 14th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Leonard Ringrose was born in Barmby Moor, lived Osbaldwick and enlisted in York. Commemorated on St Thomas’s Church War Memorial, Osbaldwick.

Ringrose, Ronald
Lieutenant 202nd Sqdn., Royal Air Force. Died 28th September 1918. Aged 20. Son of Jesse and Martha Harriet Ringrose, of "Brooklands," Osbaldwick, York. Buried Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, V. F. 27. Commemorated on St Thomas’s Church War Memorial, Osbaldwick.

Roberts, William J.
Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial. No information currently.

Robertson, Robert Douglas Finch
Lieutenant 1st Bn., Essex Regiment. Died 12th October 1920. Aged 25. Husband of H. N. Robertson, of 76, Monkgate, York. Buried Fulford Cemetery, I. A. 31. Robert Robertson was awarded the Military Cross.

Robinson, Arthur
Private 245443, Manchester Regiment. Died 12th October 1918. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 6. 2827. Arthur Robinson was born and enlisted in York, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 205200. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Charles Edward
Lieutenant 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 25th October 1918. Buried in the north part of Huntingdon (All Saints) Churchyard, York. Commemorated on the St Martin le Grand Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Donald James
Private 10109, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 11th April 1916. Buried Norfolk Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France, I. A. 49. Donald Robinson was born in York, enlisted in Beverley and lived in Naburn. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Frank
Private 15209, 8th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 14th April 1916. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. Sarah Robinson, of 7, Richmond St., Hallfield Rd., Layerthorpe, York. Buried Tranchee de Mecknes Cemetery, Aix-Noulette, Pas de Calais, France, B. 15. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Frederick
Lance Corporal 8617, 3rd (King's Own) Hussars. Died 20th December 1914. Aged 20. Son of Frederick and Ellen Robinson, of "The Edinboro' Arms," Fishergate, York. Buried Netley Military Cemetery, C.E. 1653.

Robinson, Harold Norman
Private 122478, 23rd. Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 13th February 1918. Aged 19. Son of Henry and Margaret Robinson, of 23, Charlton St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Cadet at Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School, York. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 154 to 159 and 163A. Commemorated on the St Martin le Grand Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Jack
Company Serjeant Major 3/9627, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 31st August 1918. Aged 43. Husband of Betty Robinson, of 32, Micklegate, York. Buried Vi-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France, X. A. 11. Jack Robison was awarded the Military Medal, the award was listed in the London Gazette on 28th January 1918.

Robinson, John William
Company Serjeant Major 3/9627, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 31st August 1918. Aged 43. Husband of Betty Robinson, of 32, Micklegate, York. Buried Vi-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France, X. A. 11. Listed on CWGC as Jack Robinson. Jack Robison was awarded the Military Medal; the award was listed in the London Gazette on 28th January 1918. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Richard
Private 2330, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th February 1916. Buried Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France, XI. A. 9. Richard Robinson 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.

Robinson, Walter
Private 11589, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Buried Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Somme, France, III. M. 5. Walter Robinson was born and enlisted York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Robinson, Walter Henry
Possibly William Henry Robinson, Rifleman B/203052, 7th Bn., Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 15th September 1916. Buried Guards’Cemetery, Lesboefs, Somme, France, V. O. 9. William Henry Robinson was born in Yorkshire, enlisted in Wallsend-on-Tyne and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book as a rifleman.

Robson, John William
Private 32/120, 17th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 12th November 1917. Aged 22. Son of Mary Robson, of The Waverley, Saton Carew, Co. Durham, and the late John Robson. Buried Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. B. 18. John Robson enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Rodell, Harry
Private 55165, 1st/5th Bn., Somerset Light Infantry. Died 13th February 1919. Aged 23. Adopted son of Mrs. Amy Metcalfe, of 2, Cross Court, Bilton St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, E. 40. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Roden, Edward
Signal Boy 749SB, H.M. Trawler Kirkland, Royal Naval Reserve. Died 20th August 1917. Aged 15. Son of J. H. and Mary J. Roden, of 3, Grange Crescent, Fulford Road, York. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 28. Commemorated Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Rodgers, E.
Private 242353, 1st/5th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 13th October 1918. Husband of Mrs. F. E. Rodgers, of 87, Union Terrace, York. Buried York Cemetery, Haspres, Nord, France, C. 33.

Rodgers, Thomas Richard
Private 32/121, 14th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 1st August 1916. Aged 31. Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. C. Rogers, of 18, Salisbury Rd., Cathays, Cardiff; husband of Maggie Rogers, of The Green, Acomb, York. Buried St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, B. 29. 1. Shown on CWGC as Rogers. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Rolling, John William
Private 12375, 8th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. John Rolling was born in Leeds, enlisted in Hedon and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rookledge, John
Gunner 312560, 139th Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 28th July 1917. Aged 20. Son of John and Louisa Rookledge, of 139, Haxby Rd., York. Buried Ste. Catherine British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, E. 30. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Romaine, A. W.
Serjeant 10151, 1st Reserve Bn., Royal Engineers. Died 8th November 1918. Aged 30. Son of Mrs. F. M. Miles (formerly Romaine), of 64, Cemetery Rd., York, and the late C.S.M. Romaine, Royal Engineers. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Gillingham (Grange Road) Cemetery. Commemorated Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, Kent on a Special Memorial.

Roper, Alfred
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a driver. No information currently

Roper, William Leonard
Possibly Private 18/358 18th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 4th May 1917. Buried St. Leger British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, E. 19. William Roper was born and enlisted in Normanton, Yorkshire. Commemorated on the St Michael le Belfry Church War Memorial.

Rose, Donald Nelson
Lance Corporal 321407, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 9th October 1916. Buried York Cemetery, 171. 16263. Commemorated St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Rose, Joseph Leonard
Private 24788, 4th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), transferred to 281296 8th Coy., Labour Corps. Killed in action 27th April 1918. Aged 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rose, of 61, Holgate Rd, York Buried Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, V. B. 24. Commemorated St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Rouse, Eric Cecil
Rifleman 53714, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th July 1918. Aged 18. Son of Robert Thomas and Mary Anna Rouse, of 52, Fishergate, York. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rowan, John Patrick.
Private 15204, 7th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 8th February 1917. Aged 30. Husband of Lily Ann Rowan, of 55, Hope St., Walmgate, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D. Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Rowan, Michael Ernest
Private 235238, 10th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 2545. Killed in action 21st April 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 8. Michael Rowan enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Rowan, William
Lance Corporal 49244, 1st Bn., Rifle Brigade. Died 1st November 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 10. William Rowan was born and enlisted in York, he also served in the Royal Irish Rifles with the service number 20977. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rowell, Arthur Edward
Private 3/9585, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 4th May 1916. Aged 41. Husband of Mrs. M. Rowell, of 2, Kingsland Terrace, Leeman Road, York. Buried Corbie Communal Cemetery, Somme, Plot I. Row F. Grave 3. Arthur Rowell was born and lived in York and enlisted in West Hartlepool.

Rowland, Maurice
Second Lieutenant 10th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed 4th October 1917. Aged 19. Son of Richard and Caroline A. Rowland, of 1, Southlands Rd., York. Buried Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XIII. J. 7. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rowland, Evan Basil Rowland
Second Lieutenant, 16th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, the Bilbrough War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Rowntree, F.
Sapper 131101, Royal Engineers. Died 29th July 1920. Son of Joseph and Margaret Rowntree; husband of Mary Elizabeth Rowntree, of 4, Lastingham Terrace, New Walk, York. Born at York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 11. 1582. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rowntree, Lawrence Edmund
Second Lieutenant "A" Bty. 26th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 25th November 1917. Aged 22. Son of Constance Margaret Rowntree, of Low Hall, Scalby, Scarborough, and the late John Wilhelm Rowntree. Buried Vlamertinge New Military Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XI. B. 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ruddick, Thomas
Serjeant 64140, 279th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 17th November 1917. Aged 30. Son of Joseph and Margaret Ruddick, of Brampton, Cumberland; husband of Hannah Elizabeth Ruddick, of 35, Emerald St., Park Grove, York. Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, VI. H. 6A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ruff, George Herbert
Private 19717, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 23rd July 1916. Aged 20. Son of George Ruff, of 2, Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, and the late Clara Ruff. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. George Ruff was born in Manchester and lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ruff, Samuel
Second Lieutenant 1st/7th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Killed in action 17th November 1916. Aged 24. Son of Thomas and Lavinia Ruff, of "Belsize," 48, Scarcroft Hill, York. Buried Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, I. H. 10. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rush, Lawrence Edward
Private 201475, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Lawrence Rush enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Rusling, John
Rifleman 52324, 2nd/7th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 14th January 1918. Buried Anzin-St. Aubin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. A. 4. John Rusling was born in Wheldrake and lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Russell, John William.
Driver 53017, 76th Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Died 8th December 1919. Aged 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russell, of 17, Waverley St., York. Buried York Cemetery, B12. 4054. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Russell, Reginald
Able Seaman R/4352, Anson Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died 1st September 1918. Aged 22. Son of Maria Holloway Russell and the late John Joseph Russell, of 43, Vyner St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France, III. A. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Russell, William
Private 25934, 13th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. William Russell was born and enlisted in York.

Ryan, Harry
Serjeant 15317, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 4th October 1917. Aged 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Willis, of 26, James St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 19 to 23 and 162.

Ryde, Arthur
Private 200739, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 12th April 918. Aged 25. Son of Emily Ryde, of 13, Alexandra Yard, Walmgate, York, and the late G. Ryde. Buried Gommecourt British Cemetery No.2, Hebuterne, Pas de Calais, France, V. J. 6. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.