York Casualty Roll of Honour - W

Wadsworth, Herbert
Private 7761, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th September 1914. Commemorated La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. Herbert Wadsworth was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wain, Joseph Robert
Private 1662, "A" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 10th May 1915. Aged 23. Son of George Thomas and Sarah Wain, of York. Buried Fauquissart Military Cemetery, Laventie, Pas de Calais, France, C. 2. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Waind, Arthur
Rifleman 4225, 1st/16th Bn., London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles). Died 1st July 1916. Aged 31. Son of the late Frederick Waind; husband of Edith M. Waind, of The Gables, New Earswick, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 13 C. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Waite, Charles
Corporal 20752, "A" Coy. 13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 4th April 1917. Aged 21. Son of John J. and Annie Waite, of 140, Poppleton Rd., York. Buried Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France, V. H. 3. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and the St Paul’s Church, Holgate War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Waite, Frederick Charles
Private 9914, "B" Coy. 2nd Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 8th May 1915. Aged 41. Son of George and Ellen Waite, of Surtees St., Burton Stone Lane, York; husband of Kate Frances Waite, of 7, Layerthorpe, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 8 and 12. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wake, Vincent Francis
Private 23616, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 12th August 1916. Aged 20. Son of John Ambrose and Catherine Wake, of 8, Russell St., Scarcroft Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. B. Grave 6. 4219. Vincent Wake was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walder, Patrick
Private 19526, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1916. Buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France, IIIA. D. 19. Patrick Walder was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wales, Bertram William
Lance Corporal 1025, "D" Coy. 14th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 23rd July 1916. Aged 30. Son of John Hodgson Wales and Sarah Ann Wales, of Bishop Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire. Manuel Instructor at George Dixon Secondary School, Birmingham. Bertram Wales was born and lived in York and enlisted in Birmingham. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate.

Walker, Albert Victor
Private 203932, 17th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 17th September 1917. Buried Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, I. F. 20. Albert Walker was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, Alfred
Private 4/8429, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th October 19196. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Alfred Walker was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, Charles
Private 12104, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 21st November 1915. Aged 22. Son of Thomas Henry and Hannah Walker, of 13, North Field Terrace, Dringhouses, York. Buried Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, B. 117. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Walker, Frederick
Serjeant 9795, "D" Coy. 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 19th December 1915. Aged 21. Son of William and Margaret Partridge, of 41, St. Anne's St., Cemetery Rd., York. Buried Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. A. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, George Arthur
Private 68661, Royal Army Medical Corps attached 323rd Siege Bty. 42nd Heavy Artillery Group, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 18th April 1918. Aged 20. Son of Alfred and Eliza Walker, of 9, Warwick St., Haxby Rd., York. Buried Gonnehem British Cemetery, France, A. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, George Edward
Private 41494, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 4th May 1917. Aged 28. Son of George Frederick and Kate Walker; husband of Ellen Blanche Walker, of 1, Hilda St., Hull Rd., York. Native of York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, XVIII. T. 11. George Walker also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 24912.

Walker, George Pybus
Second Lieutenant, 10th Bn., Tank Corps. Killed in action 9th August 1918. Commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calash, France, Panel 11. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate, the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Harry
Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial. No information currently.

Walker, Herbert Leslie
Private 18/1069, 18th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. Herbert Walker was born and enlisted in York.

Walker, John
Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Walker, John Henry
Private 11761, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. John Walker was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, John William
Private 1333, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 8th November 1914. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 8 and 12. John Walker was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Oswald Bethell
Captain 15th (The King's) Hussars. Killed in action 23rd August 1914. Aged 39. Son of Captain and Mrs. Edwyn Walker, of Mill Mount House, York; husband of Marcia Eugenia Walker. His brother, Wilfred Beckett Walker also fell. Commemorated La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. Commemorated on a family memorial in Holy Trinity Church, the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Reginald
Lieutenant 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 25th April 1918. Son of Mrs. S. Walker, of 3, St. Oswald's Terrace, Fulford Rd., York, and the late Mr. J. P. Walker. Buried Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V., Belgium, XXXI. C. 3. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Reginald Guy
Private 871482, 44th Bn., Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment). Died 3rd June 1917. Son of John Richard Walker. Commemorated Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walker, Robert
Gunner 40780, "X" 35th T.M. Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 17th March 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A. Robert Walker was born in Wheldrake and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Roger Beverley
Captain Yorkshire Hussars Yeomanry attached 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 13th November 1918. Aged 32. Son of Capt. Edwyn Walker (late 15th Hussars) and Mrs. Edwyn Walker, of York. Buried Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France, X. E. 36. Roger Walker was awarded the Military Cross. Commemorated on a family memorial in Holy Trinity Church, the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Walker, Wilfrid Beckett
Major 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 29th October 1914. Aged 38. Son of Capt. Edwyn Walker. His brother, Capt. O.B. Walker was also lost. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. Commemorated on a family memorial in Holy Trinity Church, the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Walker, William
Private 6690, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 18th November 1914. Aged 31. Son of Thomas and Maria Walker, of York. Served on North-West Frontier of India, 1908. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 3 and 4.

Walkington, Alma
Private 201516, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 16th February 1917. Buried Ten Tree Alley Cemetery, Puisieux, Pas de Calais, France, A. 28. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church, Peasholme Green and Kirk Hammerton War Memorials.

Wall, Henty James
Private 7608, 7th Bn., The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Died 18th November 1916. Aged 24. Son of James Wall, of 3,500, Willow St., Vancouver, British Columbia. Native of York, England. Buried Stump Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, France, A. 94.

Walls, James
Private 57704, 2nd Bn., Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 13th June 1918. Aged 18. Son of Samuel and Isabella Walls, of 10, Alexandra Street, James Street, Hull Road, York. Buried Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XIV. D. 14. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Walls, John William
Lance Corporal 19025, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 14th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Walsh, John
Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green. No further information.

Walsh, Michael
Private 21300, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 25th August 1918. Aged 35. Son of Martin and Bridget Walsh, of York; husband of Frances Hilda Walsh, of 18, Foster St., Walker, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Buried Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France, II. E. 4.

Walter, Arthur
Second Lieutenant 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Aged 37. Son of the late William Walter and of Alice Walter, of Watford; husband of Hannah Milburn Walter, of 118, Albemarle Rd., The Mount, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 27 and 28. Arthur Walter also served in the Hussars with the service number 4924, he was awarded the Military Medal.

Walton, Edmund Reginald
Private 366768, 2nd/1st Northern Cyclist Bn., Army Cyclist Corps. Died 6th June 1917. Aged 18. Son of Ernest Robert and Mary Ellen Walton, of 20, Pavement, York. Buried York Cemetery, B1. 3827. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ward, Bertie Mansfield
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lance-corporal. No information currently

Ward, Cecil Wellesley
Second Lieutenant, "A" Battery, 148th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 11th September 1917. Aged 40. Son of the Rev. G. N. and Mary Ward; husband of Flora Ward, of "Kohima," Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxon. Buried Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, Belgium, I. D. 1. Commemorated on the Askham Bryan War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Ward, Charles John
Lance Corporal 8891, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 10th March 1915. Aged 26. Son of Arthur Ward, of 33, Branch Church St., Hunslet, Leeds. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 9 and 10. John Ward was born in Darnall, Sheffield and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ward, Edward Ernest
Private 24136, 7th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 11th February 1917. Buried Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France, III. B. 18. Edward Ward was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ward, Frank
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a gunner. No information currently

Ward, Francis Richard
Sapper 290267, 98th Light Rly. Operating Coy., Royal Engineers. Died at sea 31st December 1917. Commemorated Chatby Memorial, Egypt. Francis Ward was born in Skipton and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Ward, George
Private 7750, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th September 1914. Aged 29. Son of James Ward, of 6, Brunswick Place, Haymarket. Commemorated La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France. George Ward was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Ward, Harold
Major 2nd/4th Bn. attd. 2nd/5th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Died 21st March 1918. Aged 31. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ward, of Sycamore Terrace, York; husband of L. Marion Ward, of 24, Gladstone Terrace, Grantham. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 3 and 4. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial.

Ward, Harry
Possibly Private 49830, 2nd Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 18th August 1918. Buried Serre Road Cemetery, No. 1, Pas de Calais, France, I. H. 34. Harry Ward was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Ward, Harold
Private 47636, 13th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Died 3rd September 1918. Aged 40. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Ward, of York; husband of Amelia Ward, of 62, Sandyford Rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. Buried Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, France, IV. F. 2.

Ward, Henry Ernest
Lieutenant Royal Engineers. Died 13th December 1918. Buried York Cemetery, 124. 18251. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ward, James Bromley
Private 8754, 7th Bn., East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 13th October 1915. Aged 28. Son of the late John Henry and Annie Ward, of York. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 65 to 67. James Ward was born in York and enlisted in Pontefract.

Ward, Joseph
Private 57679, 2nd/4th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 27th September 1918. Aged 28. Son of Henry and Ann Ward, of 4, Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, N. 15. Joseph Ward previously served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 25022. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Ward, Wilfred
Private 243197, 1st/4th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 26th October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen. Belgium, Panel 19 to 23 and 162. Wilfred Ward was born and enlisted in York.

Ward, William Henry; Private
Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book. No information currently

Ware, George
Private 201812, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 15th May 1917. Buried Croisilles Railway Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, II. A. 4. George Ware was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Ware, John Wilson
Second Lieutenant 74th Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 10th July 1916. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 4 and 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Warrilow, Arthur Joseph
Serjeant 15471, 13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 18th September 1916. Aged 20. Son of Walter R. and Tamar Warrillow, of 27, Vyner St., Haxby Rd., York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. Shown on CGWC as Warrillow. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Warrington, Reginald
Probably Private 16749, 1st Bn., Grenadier Guards. Died of wounds 21st December 1914. Born St Mawaces, York, enlisted Manchester. Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France, III. B. 69. Commemorated on Acomb Methodist Church and the St Paul’s Church, Holgate War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Washington, Frederick
Private 19628, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 28th May 1918. Commemorated Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Frederick Washington was born and enlisted in York.

Waterworth, Walter
Private G/75423, 29th Bn., Middlesex Regiment. Died 12th March 1917. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 3. 2468. Walter Waterworth formerly served in the Royal Garrison artillery with the service number 94234, he was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Watkinson, James Herbert
Private 38797, 25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 28th April 1917. Aged 29. Brother of Miss Beatrice Watkinson, of 19, Trafalgar St., Bishopsthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Watkinson, Joseph
Private 32956, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), Died of wounds 13th January 1917. Aged 32. Son of William Watkinson, of York; husband of Beatrice Watkinson, of 9, Tanner St., Lendal Bridge, York. Buried Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France, VII. F. 14. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

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

Watson, Alfred Charles
Captain 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd September 1916. Buried Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuile, Somme, France, VII. H. 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Watson, Arthur Toward
Major 21st Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds 5th August 1917. Aged 47. Son of Henry William and Mary Elizabeth Watson, of Burnopfield, Co. Durham; husband of Virginia Watson, of Bishopthorpe Garth, York. Buried La Clytte Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. B. 1. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial.

Watson, J. H.
Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth as a private. No information currently.

Watson, John
Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth as a lieutenant and in The King’s Book as a second lieutenant. No information currently

Watson, John Robinson
Sergeant 202431, 1st/5th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 25th April 1918. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. John Watson was born in Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Durham, enlisted York and was a resident of Acomb. Commemorated on Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Watson, John Thomlinson
Private 86640, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 26th February 1919. Son of John and Mary Watson, of 63, Poplar St., Poppleton Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 15. 2378. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Watson, Richard
Driver T4/249675, 49th Div. Train, Army Service Corps attached 245th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 13th May 1918. Aged 24. Son of Thomas Jared Watson and Maria Watson, of 21, Townend St., Clarence St., York. Buried Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, Nord, France, I. D. 18. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Watson, Tom
Able Seaman J/7935, H.M.S. "Good Hope", Royal Navy. Died 1st November 1914. Aged 22. Son of Tom and Florence Watson, of 25, Faber St., York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 2. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Watson, William
Private 13742, 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. William Watson was born in St Paul’s, York and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Waud, William Alfred
Serjeant 46421, "C" Bty. 69th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 19th February 1917. Aged 23. Son of Alfred and Mary Waud, of Goroke, Victoria, Australia. Born at York. Commemorated on the Shaikh Saad Old Cemetery Memorial, Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Commemorated on Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Waudby, Frank
Private 12179, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Aged 21. Son of Edwin B. Waudby, of York. His brother Thomas also fell. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Waudby, F. W.
Private 7791, 2/5th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers and 356430 Labour Corps. Died 17th September 1919. Aged 33. Husband of Emily Waudby, of 5, Railway View, Dringhouses, York. Buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire, Sec A. Grave 6. 2354. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Waudby, Thomas Arthur
Private 27706, 9th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Died 26th September 1916. Son of E. B. Waudby, of 25, Palmer Lane, York. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France, Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Waugh, George Henry
Private 8503, 2nd Bn., East Lancashire Regiment. Died 15th February 1915. Aged 29. Son of the late Henry George and Margaret Waugh, of York. Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, France, Panel 18.

Webb, Charles S F
Commemorated on the St Michael le Belfry Church War Memorial. No information currently.

Webber, Frederick Ernest
Corporal 8468, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 30th October 1914. Aged 26. Son of George and Annie Webber; husband of Amy Beatrice Rodley (formerly Webber), of 1, Brown's Court, Swan St., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Webber, Frederick Ernest
Corporal 8468, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 30th October 1914. Aged 26. Son of George and Annie Webber; husband of Amy Beatrice Rodley (formerly Webber), of 1, Brown's Court, Swan St., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. Commemorated in The King’s Book. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial as Webber, F. W.

Webster, Frank
Private 2141, C Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 11th July 1916. Aged 20. Son of Arthur and Mary Alice Webster, of 28, Cambridge Street, Holgate Road, York. Buried Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France, Plot 2. Row E. Grave 14. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Webster, Harold Stanley
Lieutenant 4th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th August 1917. Aged 26. Son of George Salvin Webster and Annie Webster, of York. Buried Heninel Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, D. 28. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Webster, Herbert
Private 33458, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 38. Son of Herbert Webster; husband of Sarah Webster, of 18, Bootham Row, Bootham, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Webster, Thomas Harry
Private 42057, 7th Bn., Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 29th September 1918. Aged 18. Son of Mrs. L. Lawn, of 35, Faber St., Hallfield Rd., York. Buried Unicorn Cemetery, Vend'huile, Aisne, France, IV. A. 7. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Webster, Thomas Pearson
Probably Private 34912, 2nd Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died Salonika 3rd September 1917. Buried Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece, 7. Thomas Webster was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Webster, William Halder
Lance Serjeant 11654, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 8th August 1915. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 47 to 51, William Webster was born St Margaret’s York and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Wedgwood, Josiah Stanley
Gunner 180898, 6th Reserve Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 28th October 1917. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. B. Grave 3. 4077. Stanley Wedgwood lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Welborn, Alfred
Private 33143, 8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Killed in action 26th September 1917. Aged 27. Son of John and Elizabeth Ann Welborn, of 152, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 18 to 19. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Welburn, Thomas Harold
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lieutenant. Thomas Harold Welburn is commemorated in York cemetery; he is shown as a Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps, date of death 12th June 1917.

Welby, John Alfred
Private 202036, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 21st November 1917. Aged 21. Son of Mrs. Jane Welby, of 18, Abbey St., Clifton, York. Buried Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France, II. B. 9.

Wells, Bertie
Private 4/8063, 4th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 12th March 1915. Buried St Gerrans Churchyard, Cornwall. Bertie Wells was born and enlisted in York.

Wells, Charles William
Private 1842, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th July 1916. Buried Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuile Wood, Somme, France, II. K. 8. Charles Wells was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wells, Christopher Percy
Private 201169, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 24th September 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Christopher Wells lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Wells, George Edward
Lance Corporal 7453, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 15th August 1915. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, IV. B. 2A. George Wells was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wells-Kendrew, Walter Herbert
Private 52110, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 13th November 1917. Buried York Cemetery, 159. 20054. Walter Wells-Kendrew was born in York.

Welsh, John
Private 14089, 11th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 21st September 1916. Aged 32. Son of Mrs. Welsh, of 1, Portland Place, York. Buried Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France, D. 4. John Welsh was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Weston, Edmund Harold
Private 24841, 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. Edmund Weston was born and enlisted in York.

Wetherill, Henry
Lance Corporal 2489, "B" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 24th September 1916. Aged 23. Son of Walter and Hannah Wetherill, of 6, Priory St., York. Buried Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France, IV. E. 7. Surname shown as Wetherill on both the CWGC database and in Soldiers Died. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial (as Wetherell) and in The King’s Book.

Wetherill, John
Private 1854, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 11th July 1915. Son of Walter and Hannah Wetherill, of 6, Priory St., York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21. Commemorated on the York Y.M.C.A. Memorial in The King’s Book.

Wharton, Fred., Private
Private 201454, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd September 1916. Buried Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France, VI. A. 8. Fred Wharton was born St Mary’s, Bishophill and enlisted in York.
Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Whatley, John William
Private 201669, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 8th April 1917. Aged 33. Son of Mrs. A. Whatley, of 2, St. Margarets Place, George St., York. Commemorated on the Arras War Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4.

Wheldon, Albert Victor
Private M2/194323, M2/194323, Army Service Corps. Died 26th September 1918. Aged 30. Husband of E. Wheldon, of 4, Apollo St., Heslington Rd., York. Buried Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq, XI. A. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

White, Frank Fieldhouse
Private 6362, 1st Bn., Scots Guards. Died 31st March 1915. Commemorated on the Pila P.O.W. Cemetery Memorial 16., Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland. Frank White was born and lived in Fulford and died in Schniedemuhl Prisoner of War camp and was buried there. After the First World War, the graves of Commonwealth servicemen who had died in Poland as prisoners of war were gathered together in Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery. Eighteen men known to have been buried at Pila (formerly Schneidemuhl) Prisoners of War Cemetery, all of whose graves could not be identified including Frank White, are commemorated on the Pila P.O.W. Memorial.

White, Frank Leslie
Private 31106, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 25th September 1916. Aged 17. Son of Joseph and Hannah Elizabeth White, of 66, Finsbury St., York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

White, John William
Private 21149, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 16th August 1916. Aged 40. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. White, of York; husband of Jessie S. B. White, of 54, Monkgate, York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

White, Lewis
Private 38055 12th Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 3rd May 1917. Aged 21. Only son of John and Nellie White, of 46, Huntington Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4 and 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

White, Samuel
Private 1277, 1st King Edward's Horse. Died 9th April 1918. Aged 26. Son of Alice H. White, of 1, Ellison Terrace, Clifton Green, York, and the late Arthur White. Buried Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. M. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Whitehead, A.
Private 12825, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 14th September 1916. Aged 29. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead, of York. Buried Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuile, France, V. V. 2.

Whitehead, Arthur
Lance Corporal 11935, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Buried Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, IV. M. 7. Arthur Whitehead was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willow Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

Whitehead, Frederick
Private 242936, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 26th October 1918. Buried York Cemetery, 154. 20046. Frederick Whitehead was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Whitehead, John Charles
Private S/40833, 5th Bn., Cameron Highlanders. Died of wounds 10th December 1916. Aged 25. Son of Mrs. E. L. Garget (formerly Whitehead), of 10, Station Rd., Darlington, and the late Isaac Whitehead. Buried Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France, II. A. 22. John Whitehead lived in Darlington and enlisted York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Whitworth, Nellie
Worker 16451, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps attached No. 2 Infantry Records (York). Died 21st October 1918. Aged 26. Daughter of Mary Whitworth, of 28, Rosslyn St., Clifton, York, and the late Benson Whitworth. Buried York Cemetery, 43. 5083.

Wigham, Joseph
Private 33991, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 1st October 1918. Aged 38. Son of William and Sarah Wigham; husband of Laura Wigham, of 49, Rosebery St., York. Native of York. Buried Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestree, Pas de Calais, France, E. 6. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorials and in The King’s Book.

Wigley, Norman
Bombardier 24244, 11th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 16th May 1915. Aged 32. Son of Charles R. and A. H. Wigley, of York. Buried Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg l'Avoue, Pas de Calais, France, I. E. 10. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green,
the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilch, W. G.
Lance Corporal 65515, Depot, Yorkshire Regiment. Died 26th October 1919. Husband of Matilda G. Wilch, of 44, Newbro' St., York. Buried Fulford Cemetery, F. 8.

Wilcock, Harry
Private 2355, 1st/5th, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th August 1915. Aged 23. Son of Maurice and Mary Wilcock, of 42, Price St., Nunnery Lane, York. Buried Essex Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. H. 10. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Wilcock, Reggie
Private 200225, 2nd/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 19. Son of Mrs. Mary Wilcock, of 42, Price St., Nunnery Lane, York. Buried London Cemetery, Neuville-Vitasse, Pas de Calais, France, II. J. 11. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilcox, William
Gunner 39888, 42nd Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 29th January 1916. Aged 20. Son of George Wilcox, of 38, Jackson St., Groves, York. Buried Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt, E. 8. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate.

Wiles, Edward
Serjeant (Saddler) TS/7446, 799th Horse Transport Coy., Army Service Corps. Died 22nd August 1918. Aged 41. Brother of George Wiles, of "The Retreat," Heslington Rd., York. Buried Lahana Military Cemetery, Greece, III. B. 24. Edward Wiles was born, lived and enlisted in York.

Wilkinson, Albert
Gunner 43825, 31st Bde. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 11th May 1915. Aged 20. Husband of Mrs. Wilkinson, of 11, Dog and Duck Lane, Beverley, Yorks. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 5 and 9. Albert Wilkinson enlisted in Northallerton and lived in Foss Island, York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, G.
Commemorated on the Leeman Road District and Leeman Road Working Men’s Club War Memorials. Shown as having served in the Royal Engineers. No information currently

Wilkinson, George
Private 38893, 21st (Tyneside Scottish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 11th September 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. George Wilkinson was born and enlisted in York, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 25028. Commemorated on the St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, George
Sapper 138673, 118th Railway Company, Royal Engineers. Died 21st July 1916. Aged 27. Son of Miles Sherwood Wilkinson and Elizabeth Wilkinson, of 2, Bridge Cottages, Acaster Malbis. Buried Calais Southern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Plot E. Row 2. Grave 10. Commemorated on the Bishopthorpe War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, Gerald
Lance Corporal 15/982, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Gerald Wilkinson was born in York, enlisted in Leeds and was a resident of Ulleskelf and is commemorated on the Ulleskelf War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, Reginald
Private 15/984, 15th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 1st July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Reginald Wilkinson was born in Heck, Hensall, Yorkshire, enlisted in Leeds and was a resident of Ulleskelf and is commemorated on the Ulleskelf War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, Robert F.
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently.

Wilkinson, Solomon George
Private 8081, 2nd Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 5th March 1916. Aged 35. Son of James Ancock Wilkinson and Jane Wilkinson, of York. Served in the South African Campaign. Buried Corbie Communal Cemetery, Somme, France, Plot I. Row D. Grave 3. Solomon Wilkinson also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 4/8378. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wilkinson, William
Private 201720, 1st/5th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died of wounds 30th July 1918. Buried Vauxbuin French National Cemetery, Aisne, France, II. B. 11. William Wilkinson was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

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

Wilks, Joseph William
Private 50542, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 10th May 1917. Aged 38. Husband of Emily Wilks, of 37, Russell St., Scarcroft Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Joseph Wilks was born in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham and lived in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Willey, Arthur
Bombardier 141801, 295th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 11th October 1917. Aged 28. Husband of Hannah Willey, of 43, Curzon Terrace, The Mount, Albermarle Rd., York. Buried The Huts Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, X. D. 1. Commemorated the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Williams, Charles Henry
Lieutenant 63rd Training Sqdn., Royal Air Force. Died 2nd August 1918. Aged 22. Son of the late Charles Henry and Sarah Ann Catherine Williams. Buried Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery, Kent, A. 1648. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Williams, Charles Loftus
Serjeant L/12369, "D" Bty. 52nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 20th July 1917. Buried Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, I. A. 17. Charles Williams was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Williams, Fred. Bertrand
Private 2543, 4th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Died 25th April 1915. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 33. A certified teacher. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate.

Williams, Herbert James
Rifleman 52147, 2nd/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th November 1917. Aged 19. Born at York. Son of Charles James and Alice Jane Williams, of 115, Tanner's Hill, Deptford, London. Buried Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pas de Calais, France, B. 14.

Williams, John Arthur
Private 34336, 9th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 9th June 1917. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 36 and 55. John Williams was born in Pontefract and enlisted in York, he also served in the Northumberland Fusiliers with the service number 32/406. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Williamson, Arthur John
Sapper 546916, 6th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died 8th May 1918. Aged 26. Son of Lorenzo and Edith Williamson, of Acomb, York. Buried Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, Nord, France, I. C. 26. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Williamson, Cecil
Sapper 300936, 5th Signal Depot, Royal Engineer. Killed in action 16th September 1918. Aged 19. Son of Mr. F. D. and Mrs. E. E. Williamson, of 52, Barlow St., Acomb, York. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 4 and 5. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Williamson, Charles Edward
Private 21/220, 20th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Died 1st October 1916. Aged 33. Son of Edward and Sarah Williamson, of York. Buried Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-l'Abbe, Somme, France, V. B. 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Williamson, John
Probably Private 22104, 7th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 11th May 1916. Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 53 to 56. John Williamson was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Williamson, Robert Edward
Private 25508, 12th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 6th September 1916. Aged 25. Son of W. B. and Louise Jane Williamson, of Full Bridge, York. Buried Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, VII. H. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Williamson, Tom
Private 8147, 1st Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 28th October 1914. Aged 26. Son of the late Edward and Sarah Williamson, of 61, Micklegate, York. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Willis, Henry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a sergeant. No information currently

Wilson, Ernest
Private CH/16978, Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. Hawke. Died 15th October 1914. Aged 21. Son of William and Blanche Wilson, of Saddle Inn, Fulford, York. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 7. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilson, Fred.
Gunner 113383, 237th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 21st May 1918. Aged 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, of Saddle Inn, Fulford; husband of Violet Wilson, of 13, Prospect Terrace, Fulford, York. Buried Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, VI. A. 17. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wilson, Fred.
Stoker 1st Class K/1405, Submarine E.13, Royal Navy. Died 19th August 1915, Aged 30. Cross of St. George, 4th Class (Russia). Son of Charles Edward and Annie Wilson, of 5, Filey Terrace, York. Served in the Persian Gulf, 1909-1914. Born at Norton Malton, Yorks. Buried York Cemetery, 28. 3384. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wilson, John Vernon
Sailor, S.S. "Bramham" (London), Mercantile Marine. Died 20th July 1917. Aged 19. Son of Edward and Ellen Wilson, of 2, Victoria St., Ipswich, Suffolk. Born at York. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Winfield, John
Private 031655, 78th Coy., Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died 28th December 1917. Aged 44. Husband of Edith Lilian Winfield, of 23, Lawrence St., Hull Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 12. 3076.

Winterbourne, E.
Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate. No information currently.

Winship, William
Private 203563, 1st/4th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 21st July 1917. Commemorated Nieuport Memorial, Nieuwpoort, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. William Winship was born and enlisted in York.

Winterburn, Ernest
Rifleman 4145, 1st/8th Bn., London Regiment (Post Office Rifles). Died 21st May 1916. Aged 31. Son of John and Isabel Winterburn, of 40, Bright St., Leeman Rd., York; husband of Ethel Mary Winterburn, of 45, Poplar St., York. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 10. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York Post Office Memorial, Leeman Road District War Memorial, the Leeman Road Working Men’s Club Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Winteringham, Harold
Private 32/254, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 4th October 1917. Aged 24. Son of Mrs. Annie Winteringham, of 76, Thorpe St., York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 19 to 23 and 162. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Winwood, Thomas
Private M/32215, 648th M.T. Coy., Army Service Corps. Died 26th October 1917. Aged 29. Husband of Maud Winwood, of 27, Whitby Terrace, Cemetery Rd., York. Buried Morogoro Cemetery, Tanzania, IV. A. 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wise, William Charles
Private 4199, 2nd/5th Bn.., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 18th February 1917. Aged 28. Son of Philip and Annie Louisa Wise, of 33, Ebor St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France, I. I. 22. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Woffinden, John Richard
Probably Private 19905, 9th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial (as Woffindin).

Wood, Alfred
Trooper 113, 1st Life Guards, Household Battalion. Killed in action 28th May 1917. Commemorated Special Memorial H. 10, Roeux British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Alfred Wood was born in South Otterington, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wood, Cecil
Lance Corporal 22749, 18th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 22nd October 1917. Aged 22. Son of John Henry and Eliza Wood, of 70, Lawrence St., York. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 54 to 60 and 163A. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wood, E.
Private 45701, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 4th May 1917. Husband of Mrs. G. A. Wood, of 18, Cygnet St., Nunnery Lane, York. Buried St. Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, France, F. 18. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Wood, James William
Private 19760, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 9th September 1917. Aged 22. Son of James William Wood, of 11, Webster St., Hallfield Rd., Layerthorpe, York. Buried Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, I. B. 7. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wood, John Cousins
Private 41496 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 28th April 1917. Aged 28. Husband of Minnie Cobb (formerly Wood), of 12, Pilgrim St., Groves, York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 2 and 3. John Cousins Wood was born in Riccal and enlisted in Acomb, he also served in the West Yorkshire Regiment with the service number 25023. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wood, John Henry
Gunner 66565 "A" Bty. 86th Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 13th September 1918. Aged 25. Son of John Henry and Eliza Wood, of 70, Lawrence St., York. Buried Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France, IV. D. 6. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Woodall, Arthur
Private 40161, 6th/7th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 21st March 1918. Aged 39. Brother of George Woodall, of 35, Farrar St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 5. Commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial, Holgate and in The King’s Book.

Woodall, Aubrey Samuel
Flight Sub-Lieutenant Royal Naval Air Service. Died 22nd August 1917. Aged 20. Only son of Harry Wade Woodall and Elizabeth Woodall, of 1, Sutton Rd., Thirsk. Commemorated Chatham Naval Memorial, 25. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Woodall, Ernest
Possible - Painter 1st Class M/4929, H.M.S. "Cullist." Royal Navy. Died 11th February 1918. Aged 24. Son of Albert and Elizabeth Ellen Woodall, of Nether Poppleton, York; husband of the late Maud Marion Woodall. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 30. Commemorated on the Dringhouses War Memorial.

Woodall, H.
Gunner 118081, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 15th February 1919. Aged 38. Son of Richard and Annie Woodall, of York; husband of Eliza Woodall, of 30, Bracken Hill, Mirfield. Buried Battyeford (Christ Church) Burial Ground, N. 8.

Woodhouse, Frank
Private 3937, 21st Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action 26th August 1916. Aged 41. Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Woodhouse. Native of York, England. Buried Aveluy Wood Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France, I. M. 11. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Woodhouse, Henry
Second Lieutenant 1st/2nd Bn. attd. 9th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Killed in action 4th November 1918. Aged 19. Son of Matthew and Mary Eliza Woodhouse, of "The Woodlands," Crowle, Doncaster. Native of York. Buried Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France, VII. A. 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Woods, A. A.
Driver GHT/122, 2nd Aux. Park Train, Army Service Corps. Died 21st October 1918. Aged 28. Husband of Eliza Woods, of 15, Monkgate, York. Buried Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy, Plot 6. Row C. Grave 3.

Woods, Arthur Charles
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lance-corporal. No information currently

Wootton, William Albert
Private 536987, 15th Bn., London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles). Died at sea 30th December 1917. Husband of Hilda Douthwaite (formerly Wootton), of 37, Park View Gardens, Hendon, London. Commemroated Chatby Memorial, Egypt. William Wootton was born and lived in York, he enlisted in Acomb.

Worfolk, Harold
Wireless Operator, S.S "Bristol City" (Bristol), Mercantile Marine. Died 16th December 1917. Aged 18. Son of John Henry and Edith Mary Worfolk, of 23, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial, London. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Worley, Herbert Harold
Gunner 167726, "A" Bty. 285th Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Died 27th December 1917. Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, XIV. H. 11. Commemorated on the St Michael Le Belfry War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wortley, Edward
Private 8540, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 14th November 1914. Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, Panel 3 and 4. Edward Wortley was born and enlisted in York
Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wortley, William
Private 210373, 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. William Wortley lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial and on the St Denys Church War Memorial (as Wortley on the original and Wortell on the new one) and in The King’s Book.

Wray, Ernest Warneford
Lieutenant 517th London Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 23rd August 1917. Aged 32. Son of the late James Eden Wray and Elizabeth Wray, of York; husband of Mrs. F. Wray, of 59, Cemetery Rd., Ipswich. Associate of the Royal College of Art. Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, Belgium, II. A. 9.

Wray, Harry Basil
Company Serjeant Major 7764, 1st Bn. attd. 11th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 29th October 1918. Aged 32. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wray, of York. 14 years' service with the colours. Buried Tezze British Cemetery, Italy, Plot 2. Row B. Grave 3. Harry Wray was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Italian Silber Medal.

Wray, Wilfrid Lawrence
Private 8354, 17th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 10th July 1916. Aged 27. Son of William Thomas and Emily Maud Wray, of 142, Barton Rd., Stretford, Manchester. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C. Wilfred Wray was born in York, lived in Stretford and enlisted in Manchester. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wray, William
Private 345690, Royal Air Force. Died 21st April 1921. Aged 18. Son of Mrs. Norah Wray, of 14, Hawarden Place, Bedern, York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 11. 1817.

Wreghitt, Sidney John
Private 19830, 2nd Bn., Wiltshire Regiment. Died 18th October 1916. Commemorated Thiepval memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 13 A. Sidney Wreghitt was born in Hull and lived in York.

Wrench, Herbert
Leading Seaman 198082, (RFR/CH/B/6870). H.M.S. "Laurentic”, Royal Navy. Died 25th January 1917. Commemorated Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, 21. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial.

Wrigglesworth, George Verity
Gunner 154288, 449th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 23rd February 1919. Aged 35. Son of John Wrigglesworth; husband of Caroline Wrigglesworth, of St. John's Cottage, Mill Lane, Heworth, York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 12. 2736. Commemorated Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Heworth and in The King’s Book.

Wrigglesworth, Joseph Herbert
Private 9359, 2nd Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 17th February 1915. Aged 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wrigglesworth, of 16, Hampden St., Bishophill, York. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 21 and 31. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wright, Arthur
Private 24139, Depot, Yorkshire Regiment. Died 7th November 1915. Buried York Cemetery, 164. 19592. Arthur Wright was born and enlisted in York.

Wright, Charles George
Possibly Private 269041, 1st/4th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Killed in action 19th November 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 82 to 85 and 162A. Charles Wright was born in Starston, Norfolk and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial.

Wright, Eric Charles
Lance Serjeant 102651, 10th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). Died 13th October 1918. Aged 20. Son of Walter and Mary A. Wright, of 79, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Enlisted in Public Schools' Bn. Royal Fusiliers, 1915. Three times previously wounded. Buried Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, Nord, France, II. A. 7. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wright, Fred. Curtis
Private 50634, 2nd Bn., Suffolk Regiment, formerly served in the Army Service Corps with the service number S/4/125543. Killed in action 11th May 1915. Aged 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Wright, of Darlington Rd., Northallerton, Yorkshire; late of Great Smeaton. Buried Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France, I. F. 44. Fred Curtis enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wright, George Horsley
Driver 12378, 315th Bde. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery. Died 15th August 1918. Aged 29. Son of Mr. G. and Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, of 13, Bilton St., Layerthorpe, York. Buried St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, R. II. F. 17. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wright, John George
Private 77382, 138th Field Amb., Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 6th October 1918. Aged 37. Husband of Emma Wright, of 28, Skeldergate, York. Buried Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, III. A. 31. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wright, Percival Willman
Private 38785, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 22nd April 1918. Aged 19. Son of Louisa F. Wright, of 52, Ambrose St., Fulford Rd., York, and the late Richard W. Wright. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 108 to 111. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Wright, Samuel Horsley
Private 37506, 16th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 5th May 1917. Aged 24. Husband of Eleanor Horsley Wright, of 24, Diamond St., York. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France, II. F. 67. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wright, Wilfred Harold
Private 31241, 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars. Died 22nd March 1918. Aged 28. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Wright, of 107, High Petergate, York. Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, Panel 5. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Wright, William
Gunner 312073, North Riding Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 17th September 1918. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 3. William Wright was born and enlisted in York.

Wrigley, Leonard Ineson
Officer's Steward 2nd Class, L/3089(PO), H.M.S. "Shipjack" Royal Navy. Died 29th June 1918. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 9. 2846. Commemorated on St Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Wynn, Ernest
Private 240395, 1st/6th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. Died 14th March 1917. Aged 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wynn, of York. Enlisted Sept., 1914. Buried Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France, VI. D. 2. Commemorated in The King’s Book.