SYLVESTER DALEY
Sylvester was born on 6 December 1894 at Thornaby-on-Tees, to Sylvester and Isabella Daley. Isabella died three years later and Sylvester’s father married Sarah Ormsburg in 1898 at Stockton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 56 Nicholson Street, Stockton with his father, stepmother, siblings Ellen, Richard and half brothers William and Owen. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rivet Heater and resident at 44 Maritime Street, Stockton with his father, stepmother, brother Richard and half siblings William, Owen, Thomas, Annie, Lizzie and James.
Sylvester enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve as a Stoker, service number 3087/S and was serving aboard HMS Raglan when it was sunk on the 20 January 1918 by the German battle cruiser Goeben in the Battle of Imbros in the Aegean Sea. A total of 127 lives were lost Sylvester's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial Kent. Sylvester was posthumously awarded the "Star”, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
CHARLES THOMAS DANBY
Charles was born in Thornaby in 1880 to Charles and Ann Danby. He lived with his parents and sister Annie at 6 Carlisle Street, Thornaby, but following Charles Snr's death in 1889, by the time of the 1891 Census he is listed as an inmate of the Workhouse at Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, with his mother and siblings Ann Ellen,Faith and Harriet. On the 1911 Census he is living at 43 Stephenson Street, Thornaby with his uncle John Parsons' family.
Charles enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion DLI at Newcastle in 1902 as a regular, service number 7992, for three years followed by eight years as a reserve. He was Killed in Action on 19 November 1914 as a Private in Belgium. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. Charles was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN ROBERT DANBY
John was born on 30 November 1885 at Stockton to Thomas C. and Elizabeth Danby. The family (John, his parents, brother Christopher and sisters Lillian and Maude) lived at 8 Vyner Terrace, Stockton. Elizabeth died in 1898 and by 1911 John was working as a Clerk before enlisting in 1915 into the 1/5th. Battalion DLI in Stockton, service number 46. He transferred into the 5th.Field Survey Company Royal Engineers, service number 246465, and was Killed in Action on 19 October 1917 during 3rd.Ypres. He is buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery Belgium, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM DANIEL
William Daniel was born in Yarm in 1882 and by 1901 was enlisted and in Sheffield Barracks. He then worked as a colliery joiner, above ground in Pelton Colliery in County Durham and married Susannah Kemp on 15 May 1909 in South Shields. They had had two children by 1911. After Susannah died in 1913 William went to live and work in Stillington and lodged with his daughter in West Street.
William went to war with the 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment and died at home on September 27th 2015, presumably of injuries suffered. He was awarded the Victory and British War Medals posthumously. He is buried in Yarm Cemetery and his name is on the war memorials at both Stillington and Yarm. A sunflower is being grown in William's memory by Suzanne Fletcher.
DANIEL DANIELS
Daniel was born in 1890 at Stockton to Thomas and Sarah Daniels. He had a brother Thomas and a sister, Gwen Lillian, and grew up at 25 Sheraton Street. After leaving school, Daniel worked as a Merchant Clerk and he lived, with his family, at 23 Dixon Street.
Daniel enlisted, in 1915 at Stockton, into the 1/5th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3225, then transferred to the 6th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 35258. He was killed in action, as a Private, on 27 August 1917 (3rd. Ypres). His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Daniel was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
BENJAMIN DANKS MM
Benjamin was born in 1890 at Thornaby to William and Elizabeth Danks. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Fairfield, Stockton with his parents, siblings John, Maria, Hannah, William, Mary, Joseph and George and Benjamin's uncle, aunt and their three children. On the Census of 1901 he is resident at 17 Prince Street, Thornaby, with his parents and siblings William, Mary, Joseph, George and Edward. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Ironworks Moulder and resident at 12 Hope Street, Thornaby, with his mother (father died 1909) and siblings John, Mary, Joseph, Edward, Elizabeth, Elsie, Laura, Gladys and George.
Benjamin enlisted, in 1914, at Stockton, into "D" Battery, 285th.Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 10009, and is killed in action, as a Driver, on 9 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" Offensive. He is buried in Croix-Du-Bac British Military Cemetery, Steenwerck Nord, France. Benjamin had been awarded the Military Medal and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HERBERT DARLINGTON
Herbert was born at West Bromwich Staffordshire. He enlisted, at Stockton, into the 9th.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 13255 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 7 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Herbert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE DAVIDSON
George was born in 1890 at Stockton to Robert and Elizabeth Davidson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Lackenbys Yard, 7 Finkle Street, with his parents and siblings Thomas and Edith, together with his maternal grandfather Michael Lambert, On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Lackenbys Yard with his parents and siblings Thomas, Edith, Ethel and Edward. Ten years on and he is resident (enlisted at Barnard Castle) with the Regular Army, 1st.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 10745, in India and was to remain there during the war. He died, as a Private, on 28 October 1918 and is buried in Rawalpindi War Cemetery, India (now Pakistan). George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT DAVIDSON
Robert was born in 1890 at Ripon, North Yorkshire to John Robert and Harriet Davidson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Garbutts Court, Ripon with his parents and siblings John, Arthur, Amelia, Elizabeth and Florence. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Allkallowgate, Victoria Grove, Ripon with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Florence, Gladstone, Henry, Ernest and Mary. Robert enlisted, at Middlesbrough, into the 2nd.Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 22733. He is Killed in Action, as a Private, on 22 May 1916 and is buried in Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALBERT CRAWFORD DAVIES
Albert was born in 1896 at Stockton to Thomas Richard and Elizabeth Davies. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 41 Hind Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Thomas, George, Mary, Lilian and Mary. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Dentist's Assistant and still resident at Hind Street with his family. Albert enlisted at Thornaby into "A" Battery, 47th.Brigade Royal Field Artillery service number 96441. He died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 22 July 1918 and is buried in Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALFRED DAVIES
Alfred was born in 1891 at Stockton to Edward and Jane Ann Davies. He is one of seven children and lived first at 13 Allison Street and later at 36 Webster Street. Alfred's father died in 1905 and in 1914 Alfred married Olive G Owles at Stockton.
He enlisted the same year in Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2885 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 April 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres. Alfred was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALFRED DAVIES
Alfred was born in 1883 at Darlaston, Staffordshire to John and Jane Davies. He grew up at Bilston, Staffordshire, but in 1912 at Stockton, married Minnie Suckling.
Four years later he was conscipted, at Stockton, into the 1/5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 20907, and died of wounds, as a Lance Corporal, on 10 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" Offensive. He is buried in Haverskerque British Cemetery, Nord, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
STEPHEN DAVIES
Stephen was born in 1879 at Bilston, Staffordshire to Thomas and Sarah Ann Davies, and on the 1881 Census is resident at Square 3, Gozzard Street, Bilston with his parents, sisters Mary, Elizabeth and Margaret, and his brother Thomas. On the following Census, in 1891, Census he is still at Bilston, at 63 Temple Street, with his parents and siblings Thomas, Margaret, Florence and Leah.
By the time of the 1901 Census however, the family is in Stockton, at 37 Lawson Street, and Stephen is employed as a General Labourer. In 1911 he is still at Lawson Street with his parents, living at No 56, and working as an Ironworks Labourer.
In 1914 Stephen enlisted in Stockton into the 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 20879. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 4 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France. Stephen was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM DAVIES
William was born on 25 July 1894 at Hartlepool to Henry and Mary Hauxwell Davies. He grew up at Clyde Terrace, Hartlepool with his parents, brothers George, Henry and Arthur and sister Charlotte. By the time of the 1911 Census he is working as a Railway Engine Cleaner and living at 10 Claremont Terrace, Norton, with his father (Mary died in 1909), George, Henry, Arthur, Charlotte and additional brother Norman.
William enlisted into the Royal Navy, service number K/17692 and is serving aboard HMS Invincible as a Stoker 1st.Class when it is sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. William’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. He was posthumously awarded the "Star", British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of William's death his father was living at 2 Cranbourne Terrace, Stockton.
SIDNEY CHARLES DAVIS
Sidney was born on 8 May 1895, at Newport,Rhode Island, USA to Sidney Charles and Caroline Davis. Sidney Sr. died in 1898 and the family then emigrated to England, sailing on the SS Canada from Boston Massechusetts on 3 July 1899, arriving in Liverpool 10 days later.
On the 1901 Census Sidney is living at 15 Beaumont Street, Stockton with his mother (now using her maiden name McCabe) and brothers Joseph and James.
Sidney enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/3791, and is serving aboard HMS Defence when it is sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Sidney was posthumously awarded the "Star", British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of Sidney's death his mother is resident at 10,Thompson Street, Stockton.
WILLIAM BREWIS DAVISON
William was born on 15 January 1895 at Darlington to Robert and Frances Davison. On the 1901 Census he is living at 36 Adderley Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Susan and Florence and on the 1911 Census the family is at 57 Arlington Street, with William working as a Brass Moulder.
He was serving in the Mercantile Marine, as an Able Seaman, aboard SS Coonagh when it was sunk by German UC-16, off St.Valery en Caux, France with the loss of all 10 crew. William is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.
ALFRED DAWSON
Alfred was born on 23 September 1892 at Darlington to John and Hannah Dawson, growing up at 42 Green Street, Darlington with his parents and siblings Thomas, John, Lavenia, Emily, Annie and Frederick.
Alfred enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2628 and is serving aboard HMS Queen Mary when it is sunk on 31 May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland by the German battle cruiser Derfflinger, with 1,266 casualties. Alfred's body is never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. He was posthumously awarded the "Star", British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FREDERICK WILLIAM DAY
Frederick was born in 1889 at Rochdale, Lancashire to Florence Day. On the 1891 Census he is living with his mother and grandparents at 133 Newtown Road, Birmingham. He later moved to Stockton, enlisted at Middlesbrough, as a Sapper into the 234th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 131357, and was killed in action on 22 July 1917.
Frederick is buried in Gwalia Cemetery, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HARRY DE CAUX
Harry was born in 1883 at Beverley, Yorkshire and on the 1891 Census is living there with his grandparents and aunts Ethel and Ellen De Caux. On the 1901 Census he is still at Beverley and employed as an Assistant School Teacher. In 1910 Harry married Harriet Ramshaw at Beverley and on the Census of the following year is employed as an Elementary School Teacher and living at 33 Stanley Street, Norton with his wife. Later that year they have a son, Allan De Caux.
In 1916, at Stockton, Harry is conscripted as a Private, into the Northumberland Fusilliers service number 45135, transferring first to the Yorkshire Light Infantry, as a Private, service number 38217, then to " C " Company 29th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He is "Gazetted" on the 4 June 1918 as promoted to Second Lieutenant on the 29 May 1918, before being killed in action on 15 October 1918 during 5th.Ypres. He was buried in Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN DEATON
John was born on 27 August 1891 at Stockton to Henry and Emily Deaton and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 61 Webster Street, with his parents and siblings Henry, Sarah and William. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Short Mill Worker and the family is living at 2 Charge Place.
John enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/2220, and is serving aboard HMS Pembroke when on 12 February 1919 he died at sea. He is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the "Star", British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM DENHAM
William was born on 10 October 1886 at Stockton to William and Jane A. Denham. On the 1891 Census he is living at 100 Portrack Lane with his parents and siblings Henry and Jane. On the 1901 Census he is at 19 Hill Street East, with his parents and siblings Henry, Elizabeth, Florence, Minnie and Matthew.
In 1903, whilst resident at 2 Paradise Place, William joined the Royal Navy, service number 226589, and served in both the Home and Mediterranean Fleets, receiving while with the latter, the Messina Medal from the King of Italy for services rendered during the earthquake there.
He passed the examination for Warrant Officer on 30 November 1914 and was Killed in Action, as a Petty Officer, on New Year’s Day 1915 whilst serving aboard HMS Formidable, which was sunk by the German submarine U-24, off Portland Bill, Dorset with the loss of 547 crew out of a total of 780. William’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. He was posthumously awarded the "Star", British War Medal and Victory Medal and is also listed in De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour.
WILLIAM DENTON
William was born in 1889 at Norton to John and Margaret Denton. He grew up at No. 53 (and later No. 52) The Green with his parents and siblings Edward, John and Ann. After leaving school he worked as a butcher and in 1915, in Stockton, married Matilda Walker.
He enlisted, also at Stockton, into the 29th Division Supply Column Army Service Corps, service number S4/126104, and was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 5 February 1917. He is buried at Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
SAMUEL WILLIAM EDWARD DEWHURST
Samuel was born in 1896 at Potsmouth Milton, Hampshire to Edward Pattison and Elizabeth Dewhurst. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 38 St.Augustine Road, Portsmouth with his mother (father absent) and sisters Annie and Winifred. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 1 Park Road, Stockton with his parents and sisters Winifred and Theodora.
Samuel enlisted, in 1915, into the 15th Sqadron Royal Flying Corps, service number 5549 and died, as an Air Mechanic 2nd. Class, on 15 June 1916. He is buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
PAGE VICKERMAN DICKENSON
Page was born in 1888 at Thorpe, Grindon in County Durham to John W. and Isabella Dickenson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 11 Hambledon Russell Row, Farm House, Grindon with his mother and maternal grandparents James and Grace Hodgson. Ten years later and he is living at the Grocers Shop at 31 Thompson Street, Stockton with his parents and sister Florence. In 1913 Page married Maude Scott at Stockton.
He enlisted into the Royal Army Medical Corps. attached to the 2nd.Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, service number 907, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France, was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal, and at the time of his death his wife Maude was living at 4 Dundas Street, Stockton.
HARRY CUTHBERT DICKINSON
Harry was born on 12th June 1896 in Stockton-On-Tees to John Cuthbert and Anne Elizabeth Dickinson. Prior to the war Harry studied at the Stockton Secondary school (and is listed on their Remembrance Board), before going on to served as an Apprentice Engineer Fitter alongside his brother Robert. The 1911 census lists the family’s address as 20 Victoria Avenue, Stockton.
Harry enlisted with the 1/5th Durham Light Infantry, serving in B Company. He fell during the battalion’s first taste of combat during the Second battle of Ypres on the 19th May 1915. On that day the battalion had been transferred to the trenches near Zouave Woods. There wasn’t much fighting in the area at the time but the battalion’s only ‘trouble' came from a certain amount of sniping by the Germans, and the stray bullets which kept flying into the woods.
Harry is being remembered by Mitchell Agar (Stockton Sixth Form College).
JOHN LANG DICKINSON
John was born in 1893 at Stockton to Richard Francis and Mary Ann Dickinson. He lived first at 45 Sheraton Street and later at 35 Tarring Street. After leaving school he worked as an apprentice butcher.
John enlisted, on the 10 November 1915, at Stockton into the 22nd.Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 65636, and died of wounds, as a Gunner, on 3 October 1918. He is buried in Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
The personal effects returned after his death included a wrist watch, cigarette case, photographs, notebook and letters.
RICHARD DICKINSON
Richard was born on 1 June 1890 at Stockton to Frederick and Sarah Ann Dickinson. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 7 Haffron Street with his parents and siblings Francis, Ellen and Frederick. On the 1901 Census he is still at Haffron Street with his parents and Frederick. In 1911 Richard joins the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Union and working as an Apprentice Marine Boilermaker. In 1914 Richard married Martha Jane Strickland at Stockton.
Richard enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S/8467, and is serving aboard HMS Natal when on 30 December 1915 it is sunk by an internal explosion near Cromarty, Scotland. Richard's body is never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. He was posthumously awarded the Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Martha remarried in 1919.
THOMAS DICKINSON
Thomas was born in 1897 at Stockton to George and Sarah Dickinson and lived first at 3 Pearson Street, with his parents and sisters Elizabeth and Jessie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and living at 57 Ewbank Street with his parents and sister Annie.
In 1915, at Stockton, Thomas enlisted into the 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, sevice number 18754, and died of wounds, as a Corporal, on 3 September 1918. He is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, Pas de Calais, France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WALTER DICKINSON
Walter was born in 1896 at Stockton to James and Elizabeth Dickinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 Watson Street, with his parents and siblings Alice, William, James, Henry, Florence and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Butcher's Assistant and resident at 4 St Ann's Terrace, Stockton with his parents and brothers James, Henry and John.
On 5 September 1914, at Stockton, Walter enlisted into the 12th.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), service number S/1806, and is Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 2 March 1917. He is buried in Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FREDERICK THOMAS DIETZ
Frederick was born in 1893 at Norton, to Frederick and Hannah Dietz. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Gascoyne Cottage, Nelson Yard, Norton with his parents and siblings George, Harold, Hilda and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Engineer Apprentice and still resident at Gascoyne Cottage with his parents and siblings George, Harold, Hilda, John, Doris and Leonard.
In 1915, at Stockton, Frederick enlisted into the 13th.Battalion Hussars Regiment, service number
17501 then transferred to the 8th.Battalion Royal Fusilliers (City of London Regiment) service number 16504, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, his body is never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Frederick was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FRANCIS DINSDALE
Francis was born in 1884 at Aycliffe, Co. Durham to Francis and Dorothy Dinsdale and on the 1891 Census was resident at 7 Jane Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Mary, Edward, Frederick and Margaret. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Errand Boy and still resident at Jane Street with his parents and siblings Edward, Frederick, Margaret and Elizabeth. By the time of the 1911 Census he is working as a Boilersmith’s Labourer and living at 23 Newton Street with his father (mother died 1910 at Stockton) and siblings Edward, Margaret and Elizabeth. In 1916 Francis married Mary Amy Fenton at Southampton.
Francis enlisted into the Royal Army Medical Corps, service number 967, and was serving aboard HMS St.Patrick when he died, as a Private, on 20 March 1918. He is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death, Francis’ wife was living at 13 Manchester Street, Southampton.
JOHN WILLIAM DIXON
John was born on 22nd January 1896 at 31 Commercial Street, Stockton to Mary Jane Dixon.
In the 1901 census he is living with his grandparents (listed as their son) at 23 Maritime Street, Stockton and in the 1911 census he is still with his grandparents (listed as their son) at 15 Garden Place,Stockton and is employed as a Shop Assistant.
John died aged 19 years old near Ypres on 29th December 1915. He served in the 1/5th. Battalion DLI, service number 2660, which was raised at Stockton.
He is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery Belgium and is commemorated on his grandmother's Hannah Maria Dixon, headstone in Durham Road Cemetery. He was a keen member of St.James Scouts in Stockton.
John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star , British War Medal and Victory Medal and is commemorated in the DLI book of remembrance in the DLI Chapel in Durham Cathedral.
A sunflower is being grown in his memory by his niece, Mrs K Bennett.
CHARLES LEONARD DOBSON
Charles was born in 1894 at Stockton to Thomas and Rachel Dobson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 18 Parliament Street, with his parents and siblings Mary ,James, John, Henry, Isabella and Eleanor. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Still Worker and resident at Pages Farm, Thornaby Road (Old Hind House), Thornaby-on-Tees with his mother (father died 1907 at Stockton) and siblings John, Henry and Eleanor.
In 1914, at Stockton, Charles enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2835, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 April 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
Charles was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WALTER DOBSON
Walter was born in 1886 at Stockton to William and Bridget Dobson and on the 1891 Census is living at 1 Surtees Street with his father (mother died in 1888 at Stockton) and siblings Maria, Mary, Emily, Elizabeth and Alfred. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Moulder and resident as a visitor at 19 King Street, East Stockport, Cheshire. His father had died the previous year at Stockton.
Walter enlisted, at Hull, into the 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 22063, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 20 August 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, Somme, France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JAMES DODD
James was born in Liverpool in 1891, marrying Ellen Gilgallon at Stockton in 1913. James enlisted, at Stockton, into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10716 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 27 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France and posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HUBERT DOLAN
Hubert was born in 1885 at Trinity, County Durham. He enlisted as a regular soldier, at Stockton, into the 1st.Battalion King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) service number 9197 and on the 1911 Census is stationed in India with his regiment. Hubert was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on the 1 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Hubert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN DOLAN
John was born in 1894 at Thornaby to Hugh and Susan Dolan. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 26 Britannia Street, Thornaby, living with his parents, sisters Catherine, Margaret and Bridget and brother Phillip. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Rivet Heater and resident at 16 Gilmour Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Catherine, Bernard, Margaret and Susan.
John enlisted, in 1914, at Middlesbrough into the 14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 11536. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 15 June 1916 and is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
DONALD STUART DONKIN
Donald was born in 1895 at St.Hilda, Hartlepool to Robert and Hannah J. Donkin. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Rosedene, Norton-on-Tees, with his mother (father absent) and sister Christian. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and boarding at 71 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool.
Stuart enlisted, in 1914, at West Hartlepool into the 12th Reserve Regiment Cavalry Corps, service number 22825, then transferred to the 2nd.Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, service number 19030. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 September 1915 at the Battle of Loos. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
Donald was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his parents were resident at 9 Ashfield Terrace, Oxbridge Lane, Stockton.
HAROLD DOUGHTY
Harold was born in 1889 at Stockton to George and Eliza Ann Doughty, growing up at Hill Street with his parents and siblings Hannah, Frederick, George, Eliza, James and Charlie. His mother died, in Stockton, in 1897, and the family moved to 21 Headlam Street. On the 1911 Census Harold is employed as a House Joiner and living at 17 Craggs Street, Stockton with his father. In 1913 Harold married Margaret Hooper Kirby at Stockton and in1914,at Stockton,enlisted into the 15th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. service number R/6565 then transfered to the 7th.Battalion and was Killed in Action,as a Rifleman, on the 5-12-1915, he is buried in La Brique Military Cemetery No.2 Belgium.
Harold was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ALFRED DOUGLAS
Alfred was born in 1897 at Stockton to William and Ann Douglas and on the 1901 Census is resident at 9 Adam Street, with his parents and siblings Lily, Jane, Joseph and Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and still resident at Adam Street with his parents and siblings Joseph, Emily, Ethel, George and John.
Alfred enlisted, in 1915, at Stockton, into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3030 and died of wounds on the 28 January 1917 after the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS DOUGLAS
Thomas was born in 1894 at Stockton to George and Sarah Jane Douglas. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 12 Shepherd Street, Stockton with his mother (father died 1900 at Stockton) and siblings George, Esther, Frances, William, Lena and Ethel. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Labourer in Ironworks and resident at 7 Haswell Street, Stockton with his mother, brother William and niece Ethel Wilson.
On the 4 September 1914, at Stockton, he enlisted into the "V" Anti Aircraft Battery, 136th. Anti Aircraft Section, Royal Garrison Artillery, service numbers 99305 and 211478. He died as a Gunner, on 18 November 1918 and is buried in Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa, Italy. Thomas was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HARRY LACY DOUTHWAITE
Harry was born in 1880 in Micklegate, York to George and Elizabeth Douthwaite, but by the time of the Census the following year was living at 16 Stamp Street, Stockton with his parents and sister Grace. Ten years later he is at 13 Victoria Street, Stockton with his parents, Grace and two brothers Frederick and George.
On 19 May 1898 (while still at Victoria Street and employed as a Pork Butcher) Harry enlisted into the VII Dragoon Guards, service number 4392 and served in the Boer War from 1899-1901. He was discharged in 1902.
On 26 February 1904, at West Hartlepool, Harry enlisted into the H.Q.Asquith's Brigade (2nd.Indian) Royal Horse Artillery, service number 33429. On the 1911 Census he is serving in India with "V" Battery RHA and on 15 May 1915 died of wounds, during 2nd.Ypres, as a Corporal. He is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN GOODWILLIE DOWIE
John was born in 1889 at Forfar, Angus to John and Mararet Dowie. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 51 Foundry Lane, Dundee with his parents and siblings Eliza, Wilhemina, Maggie, Jemima and Ann. On 10 June 1912 John married Emma Louisa Parbery at Stockton, their son Kenneth Ivor was born a year later (23 May 1913) at Stockton.
Whilst resident at 72 Alliance Street, Stockton John enlisted, at Middlesborough, in July 1917,into the 1/4th.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 29549, (formerly 46445 Yorkshire Regiment) and was Killed in Action, as a Private and Driver, on 28 May 1918 during the German "Blucher-Yorck" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne France. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Emma married William Burns in 1920 and died in 1956 in Lambeth.
STANLEY LAWRENCE DOWNEY
Stanley was born 1889 at Stockton to Thomas and Alice Downey and on the 1901 Census was resident at 1 The Graves, Stockton with his parents and sister Annie. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Engineer and resident at 10 Horne Street, with his parents and sisters Annie and Winifred.
Stanley enlisted, in 1914, at Stockton, into the 89th Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 46267 and was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on the 10 August 1915. He is buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium. Stanley was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ARTHUR DOWNING
Arthur was born in 1881 at Stockton to William Downing. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 13 Percy Street, Stockton with his father (mother deceased) and siblings Mary, William, Alice, John, Robert and Ernest. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Iron Moulder and still resident at Percy Street with his father and siblings Alice, Robert and Ernest. In 1904 Arthur married Frances Elizabeth Hunter at Stockton and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Coke Worker and they are resident at 6 Pearson Street, Stockton with their daughters Doris and Mabel.
Arthur enlisted, at Stockton, into the Durham Light Infantry, service number 3403, then transferred to the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 35273. He died at home, as a Private, on 17 April 1917 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton-on-Tees. Arthur was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
LEONARD CHESNEY DOWNS
Leonard was born in 1894 at Stockton to Stephan and Mary Ann Downs. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 4 Alma Street, with his parents and siblings Ellen, Wilfred, Stephen, James, Mary and Ernest. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Blacksmith and resident at 14 Tennant Street with his parents and siblings Ernest and Olive.
Leonard enlisted, in 1915, at Stockton, into "A" Company, 12th.Battalion, Rifle Brigade, service number S/3450. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on the 25 September 1915 and is buried in Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN NORMAN DOWSE
John was born in 1894 at Norton-on-Tees to Edward Ranyell and Elizabeth Dowse. He grew up at 7 Lax Terrace, Norton with his parents and siblings Ethel, Edward, Nellie and Edith.
John enlisted, in 1915, at Stockton, into the 18th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry (Durham Pals) service number 18/47. He died of wounds received on the 3 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Couin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HENRY VIVIAN DREW
Henry was born in 1897 at Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon to Henry Vivian and Caroline Drew and on the 1901 Census is resident at Halford Farm, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton with his parents and siblings John and Edith. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at Halford Farm with his mother (father died in 1910 at Okehampton) and John and Edith. Whilst resident at Stockton-on-Tees, Henry enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 10th.Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), service number PS/9195. He was Killed in Action, as a 19 year old Private, on 23 April (St.George's Day) 1917 and is buried in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle, Pas de Calais, France. A grave inscription from his mother reads, "Only to glimpse the grave where you are laid, only to lay a flower at your head. Mother." Henry was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
FRANCIS INWOOD DRING
Francis was born in 1896 at Rugby, Warwickshire to Francis and Alice Louisa Dring but by the time of the 1901 Census was living at 88 Page Street, Stockton with his parents and brother George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk and still resident at Page Street with his parents and brother.
Francis enlisted, at Stockton, into the 9th.Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), service number 204414, and was killed in action, as a Private, on 22 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Francis was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN EDWARD DRURY
John was born in 1882 at Stockton to Edward and Ann Drury and on the 1891 Census he was resident at 16 Gas Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Mary, Thomas and Alexander. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 74 Spencer Street, Thornaby as a boarder and employed as a Labourer. On 13 March 1905 John married Hannah Strike at Thornaby and on the 1911 Census they are resident at 56 Nelson Street, Middlesbrough with their children John, William and Sarah.
John enlisted, in 1914, at Middlesbrough, into the 2nd.Battalion Border Regiment, service number 5661, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 September 1915 during the Battle of Loos. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
EDGAR DUFFIN
Edgar Duffin was born on 12 August 1881 at 5 Alliance Street, Stockton on Tees, and lived with his parents and five sisters at 55 Hind Street. At the age of 19 he was working in Jesmond, Newcastle. He married and had two daughters Madge and Florrie.
Edgar was a Rifleman with the London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) and was killed in action on the 25th November 1916 aged 36 years. He is buried in a Commonwealth War Grave at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground in Belgium.
He was a dearly loved brother and uncle. Great-uncle to Val and Elaine Smithson.
Remembered with pride.
ALFRED ALBERT DUNN
Alfred was born on 17 January 1884 at Thornaby-on-Tees to Joseph and Frances Dunn and on the 1891 Census is resident at 84 Queen Street East, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Joseph, Rebecca, John and Arthur. On the 1901 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Boiler Maker and resident at 2 Chelmsford Street, Thornaby with his parents and Rebecca and Arthur. Five years later Alfred married Mary Eleanor Cuthbert at Stockton and on the 1911 Census the couple are living at 16 Smithfield, Stockton, with their children Joseph and Frances. They later had two further children Doreen and Mary. Alfred worked as a Shipyard Helper.
He enlisted, as a Stoker, into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number S1794, and was serving aboard HMS Hogue when it was sunk by the German submarine U-9 in the southern North Sea on 22 September 1914 with the loss of 48 crew. Alfred's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial, Kent. Alfred was posthumously awarded the ‘Star’, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOHN DUNN
John was born in 1876 in Thornaby-on-Tees to Joseph and Frances Dunn and on the 1881 Census is resident at 10 Leonard Street with his mother (father absent) and siblings Ellen, William, Joseph, Isabella, Rebecca and Arthur. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 84 Queen Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Joseph, Annie, Rebecca, Arthur and Albert and on 1 August 1896 married Maria Savage at Stockton Parish Church. On the 1901 Census John is employed as a Ship Plater and he and Maria are resident at 11 Green Terrace, Stockton with their daughter Annie. On the 1911 Census the family are resident at 48 Cromwell Street, Stockton.
John enlisted, in 1914, at Stockton, into the 8th.Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 17156 and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 26 September 1915 at the Battle of Loos. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. John was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HENRY DUNN
Henry was born in 1888 in Stockton to John Calvert and Mary Hannah Dunn and on the 1891 Census is resident at the Imperial Hotel, Brunswick Street, Stockton with his mother (father absent), maternal grandmother and siblings Edie, Frank, Randolph and Florence. Henry's father died in 1894 at Stockton and on the 1901 Census Henry is resident at 3 Elizabeth Street, Thornaby-on-Tees with his mother and siblings Sarah, Randolph and Louisa. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Painter and living at 31 Station Road, Coatham, Redcar.
Henry enlisted, in 1915, at Ripon, into the 6th.Battalion Cameron Highlanders, service numbers 4277 and S/40414, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on the 15 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France and posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
HERBERT GLADSTONE DUNN
Herbert was born in 1888 at Stockton to Robert and Laura Dunn and on the 1891 Census is resident at 28 Atkinson Street, with his parents and siblings William, Charles, John, Tom, Matthew, Kate and Vincent. On the 1901 Census he is still at Atkinson Street with his parents and siblings Charles, John and Tom and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Telephone Clerk and resident at 44 Wellington Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Vincent together with sister Kate (now Dreaper) and her daughter Brenda Dreaper.
Herbert was conscripted in 1916, at Stockton, into the Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 48607 then transferred to the 1/6th.Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, service number 42510. He died of wounds on the 22 June 1918 and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Herbert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
VINCENT DUNN
Vincent was born in 1889 at Stockton to Robert and Laura Dunn. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 28 Atkinson Street with his parents and siblings Robert, Charles, John, Tom, Matthew, Kate and Herbert (see above). On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Atkinson Street with his parents, Charles, John, Tom, Matthew, Kate and Herbert. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Brewers Clerk and resident at 44 Wellington Street, Stockton with his parents and brother Herbert together with sister Kate (Dreaper) and her daughter Brenda Dreaper.
On 4 June 1915, at Middlesbrough, enlisted into the 13th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number R/13839.
Vincent was admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds to his face, leg and shoulder and was treated from 20 September 1916 until 4 December. A week later, on 11 December 1916 Vincent married Elsie May Sanders at Thornaby.
He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 4 October 1917 at the Battle of Broodseinde, 3rd.Ypres. His body is never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Vincent was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Following Vincent's death, Elsie remarried in 1919 and had three further children.
ARTHUR DUNNING
Arthur was born in 1892 and married Mary C. Shultz at Stockton in 1915. He enlisted as a Driver into "C" Battery, 86th. Brigade Royal Field Artillery, service number 241240 and died at home on 27 February 1919. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
ROBERT DUNNING
Robert was born in 1889 at Egglescliffe, to Robert and Sarah Ann Dunning. On the1891 Census he is resident at High Street, Yarm with his parents and siblings Emily and Samuel and on the 1901 Census is at Lower Church Wyndham, Yarm with his parents, Emily, Samuel and new siblings Herbert and Nora. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Farm Worker and the family is resident at Balk, Thirsk.
Robert enlisted at Middlesbrough into the East Yorkshire Regiment, service number 36916, then transfered to the 12th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 45123. He died, as a Private, on the 25 May 1918 and was buried in Cremona Town Cemetery Italy. Robert was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE EDWARD DURHAM
George was born in 1872 at Selby, Yorkshire. He married Henrietta Eliza Turner on 15 August 1899 at St John the Baptist Church Stockton. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 5 Ash Street, Stockton with his wife and children Dora, Ethel and Henry.
George enlisted into the 3rd.Battalion Northumberland Fusilliers, service number 10119, and died at home, as a Private, on 27 August 1915. He is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton.
George was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
THOMAS DWYER
Thomas was born in 1891 at Stockton to Thomas and Ann Dwyer. On the 1901 Census he was resident at 15 Beech Street, with his parents, brothers Robert, James and John and sisters Ann, Mary and Alice. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Marine Fitter and resident at 4 Bowser Street with his parents and siblings Robert, John, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary and Alice.
Thomas enlisted into the 344th.Road Construction Company Royal Engineers, service number WR/331789. He died on 28 December 1918 and is buried in Maubeuge-Centre Cemetery, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
JOSEPH HENRY DYBALL
Joseph was born on 4 August 1894 at Rackheath, Norfolk to Joseph and Elizabeth Dyball but by the time of the 1901 Census he is living in Stockton, at 16 Campbell Street, with his parents and siblings Rebecca, Mary and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Engine Driver (Stationery) and resident at 18 Portrack Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Mary, John, Thomas, Christiana, William and Isabel.
Joseph enlisted, on the 2 September 1914,into the Durham Light Infantry and transferred, on 10 September 1914 at Crystal Palace to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Drake Battalion Royal Naval Division, service number KP/357. He was Killed in Action, as an Able Seaman, on the 13 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Joseph was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
WILLIAM and HARRY DYKE
William was born in 1884 and Harry 1891 at Stockton to John and Elizabeth Dyke. On the 1891 Census they are resident at 9 Haswell Street, Stockton with their parents and siblings John, Eliza, Elizabeth and Jane. On the 1901 Census, William is employed as a General Labourer and they are still resident at Haswell Street, with their parents and John and Jane. On the 1911 Census they are both employed as General Labourers and still at Haswell Street with their mother (father died in 1901), brother John and niece Alice Leverton.
William enlisted into the 22nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 42858, and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Harry enlisted, in 1915, at Stockton, into the 13th.Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consorts Own) service number S/3880, and was Killed in Action, as a Lance Sergeant, on 8 March 1918. His body was never recovered, he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
GEORGE ASHTON DYSERT
George was born in 1874 at Stockton to Alexander and Deborah Dysert. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 5 Haswell Street with his mother (father died,1873, Stockton ) and brothers Robert, James, Tom and Francis. On the 1891 Census he is employed as a Moulder and resident at 29 Compton Street, with his mother, Robert and James. On the 1901 Census he is still resident at Compton Street with his mother, James and niece Maud and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship Platers Helper, still at Compton Street with his brothers James and Tom and Maud. In 1914 George married Mary E. McCall at Stockton. Little is known of his war service but he was buried on 23 October 1915 at Stockton.