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WILLIAM HENRY RANSOM
William was born in Stockton in 1898 to George and Jane Ransom. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 60 Webster Street with his parents and brother John and his grandmother Mary Hill. By the time of the 1911 Census the family had moved to No 56 in the same street.

William enlisted into the 1/5th. Battalion DLI in Stockton, service number 1945 and died on 1 May 1915. He was buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton.

JAMES HAYES RAPER
James was born in 1889 at Thornaby to Watson and Annie Raper and on the 1891 Census is resident at Cobden Street, Thornaby with his parents and siblings Mabel, David and William. On the following Census in 1901 he is living at 27 Mitre Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Mabel, David, William, John, Charles and Cecil. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Baker and resident as a Servant at 91 High Street, Stockton with Thomas King. In 1915, at Stockton, James married Sarah Ethel Waistell. He enlisted at Stockton into the Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 61392 then transferred to the 4th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 111179. He died at home, as a Lance Corporal, and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. James was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal and at the time of his death his wife was resident at 89 Greta Road, Norton.

HARRY ARCHIBALD REAY
Harry was born on 22 October 1878 at Barrow, Lancashire to John and Mary Jane Reay. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 21 Windsor Street, Barrow with his parents and siblings William and Gertrude. By the time of the 1891 Census he is living in Stockton, at 6 Hartington Road, with his parents (father employed as Borough Accountant) and siblings William, Gertrude, Harold and John, together with Margaret Flynn, a General Domestic Servant. Harry enlisted at Middlesbrough on 10 May 1897 into the Chatham Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry, service number CH/9750 and on the 1901 Census he is resident at HMS Pembroke, Chatham, Kent. After leaving he was re-engaged on 20 May 1909 and on the 1911 Census was stationed in the Mediterranean with the Chatham Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry. The Battalion took part in the defence of Antwerp in 1914. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 7 June 1915 at Gallipoli. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WALTER REDDING
Walter was born in 1892 at Norton-on-Tees to Joseph and Margaret Ann Redding. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Market Gardener and resident at 83 High Street, Norton, with his parents and sister Mary Wastell, her husband Thomas Wastell and his nephew Thomas Redding Wastell. Walter enlisted at Scarborough into the 5th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 1768. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 17 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and his body was never recovered. Walter is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France and he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE HENDERSON REDHEAD
George was born in 1894 at Hebburn to Thomas W. and Margaret Emma Redhead. He grew up in Hebburn with his parents and brothers John and James, but on the 1911 Census is living at 10 Stanhope Road, Stockton with his parents and siblings John, James, Emma and Henry, and working as an Apprentice Fitter. George enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1416. He was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on 21 May 1915 during the 2nd.Battle of Ypres. George’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN WILLIAM REDHEAD
John was born in 1894 at Stockton to John William and Clara Emily Redhead. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 39 Walter Street with his parents and brothers Arthur and Harry. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Clerk of Rent and Debts and still resident at Walter Street with his parents and siblings Arthur, Harry, Doris and Elsie. John enlisted at Inverness Scotland into the 7th.Battalion Gordon Highlanders, service numbers 4870 and 291692 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 13 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY HYLTON REED
Harry was born in 1889 at Thornaby to Thomas Anthony and Mary Reed and on the 1891 Census he is resident at 17 Barnard Street in Thornaby with his parents and siblings George, Amy, John and Fred, together with a Boarder, William Thomas Preston, and servant Flora Agnes Fisk. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 6 Westbury Street, Thornaby, with his parents and siblings George, John, Fred, Nora and William, together with Servant Cecelia Sanderson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a House Painter and Decorator and resident at 91 Gilmour Street, Thornaby, with his parents and siblings Nora and William together with brother-in-law Thomas Coates (a widower) and nephew and niece Leslie and Hilda Coates. On 4 February 1912, at Stockton, Harry married Laura Pope; they had three children,- Muriel, Harry Hylton and John William. 

Harry enlisted at Thirsk into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 24278, before transferring to the Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry) service number 35265. He was promoted to Corporal on 10 February 1916 then Sergeant on 3 May 1916 but was Killed in Action, as a Sergeant, on the 15 February 1917 at Mesopotamia. Harry’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRANK REEVELL
Frank was born on 18 April 1890 at Stockton to Edward and Agnes Reevell. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 4 Masons Court with his parents and brothers George, Stephen, Storey, James and William. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 39 Stobart Street, Sunderland with his parents and siblings Stephen, Storey, James and William. On 24 February 1909 Frank enlisted into the Royal Navy, service number SS108138. He served aboard HMS Nelson, Essex, Victory and Hindustan, then he left on 6 January 1911. Frank married Hilary Mary Ford at Stockton in 1912. He enlisted, at Stockton, on 4 September 1914 into the 11th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. service number R/629 was promoted Corporal on 23 September 1915, mentioned in Despatches and died of wounds on 13 July 1916. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Belgium and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

REUBEN REEVES
Reuben was born in 1889 at Stockton to Reuben and Mary Ann Reeves. On both the 1891 and 1901 Censuses he is resident at 5 Allison Street with his parents and siblings Helen, Sarah, James, Marion, Ruth, Mary and Eva. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Assistant Photographer and resident at Inkerman House, Inkerman Street, Stockton with his parents and sister Ruth. Reuben enlisted into the Special Section, Special Brigade Royal Engineers, service number 104312 on 27 July 1915 whilst resident at 6 Corporation Street, Stockton with Ruth. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES RENNICKS
James was born in 1893 at Stockton to William and Isabella Rennicks. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Stokes Yard with his mother (father absent) and siblings John, Selina and George. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Ship Yard Rivet Heater and resident at 22 Rupert Street with his siblings Selina and John (James’ father died in 1911, his mother in 1909 at Stockton). James enlisted at Stockton into the 7th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 8458. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 June 1916 and is buried in Point 110 New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MARK LOCKWOOD RENTON
Mark was born in 1897 at Stockton to Mark Lockwood and Sarah Jane Renton. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 28 Donald Street with his parents and siblings James, Amelia, Lavinia, Elsie and David. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 14 Oxford Street with his parents and siblings Elsie, David and Sarah. Mark enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 27346. He 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. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR DAVID RICHARDS
Arthur was born in 1899 at Bilston Staffordshire to William George and Eliza Richards but by the time of the 1901 Census he is resident at 37 Adams Street, Stockton with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Annie and William (as Boarders) with the Williams family. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 63,Hind Street with his parents and brothers William and Harry, together with four Boarders. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the 1/8th. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3287 and 200408. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 11 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. His body was never recovered. Arthur is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT EVAN RICHARDS
Robert was born on 30 December 1893 at Stockton to David Thomas and Louisa Richards. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 27 Palmerston Street with his parents and siblings Annie, Margaret, Horace, Joseph, Albert and David. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Crane Driver and still resident at Palmerston Street with his parents and siblings Horace, Joseph, Albert, David, Cora, Dustin and Wilfred. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.(Northumbrian Hussars) Battalion, Northumbrian Fusiliers, service number 13385. He was Killed in Action, as a Corporal, on 10 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive. Robert’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JOHN WILSON RICHARDSON
John was born in 1880 at Stockton to Charles and Isabella Richardson. On the 1881 and 1891 Censuses he is resident at 14 Dobing Street with his parents and siblings Mary, William, Isabella, Elizabeth and Charles. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Cabinet Maker and resident at 41 Durham Street with his father (mother died in 1898 at Stockton) and siblings William, Margaret, Elizabeth and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is still employed as a Cabinet Maker and resident at 1 Corporation Street with his brother-in-law, Stephen Parker, and siblings Mary (now Parker),William, Margaret and Charles. John enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3605. He died at home, as a Sergeant, on 12 September 1915 and is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton.

JOSEPH RICHARDSON
Joseph was born in 1889 at Stockton to Elihu and Anne Richardson and on the 1891 Census he is resident at 10 Clarence Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth and Arthur, together with Boarders Margaret and Joseph Newlove. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 36 Francis Street with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Arthur, Elihu, Lilian, William and Ethel. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Driller and resident at 4 Francis Street with his parents and siblings Lilian, Ethel, Annie, David and Harold. Joseph enlisted at Stockton into the 225th.Field Company, Royal Engineers, service number 101292. He died of wounds received, as a Sapper, on 18 June 1917 following the Battle of Messines and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Joseph was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

RALPH PHILIPSON RICHARDSON
Ralph was born in 1897 at Stockton to Ralph and Sarah Richardson. On both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 3 Clyde Terrace, Stockton with his parents and sisters Frances and Sarah. Ralph enlisted into the Dorsetshire Regiment, service number 19041 then transferred to the Wiltshire Regiment, service number 26718. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 25 May 1917 and is buried in St.Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium. Ralph was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS RICHARDSON
Thomas was born in 1883 at Stockton to George Richardson. In 1915 he married Jane Ann Smith at Stockton. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into "B" Company,15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 3589 and 200473. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 August 1918 and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM STANSFIELD RICHARDSON
William was born in 1897 at Sunderland to William and Margaret Richardson. He grew up in Sunderland with his parents and siblings Charles, Margaret and Doris and then in 1916 in Darlington, married Mary A. Johnson. He enlisted at Sunderland into the 18th.Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment) service number 57828 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 April 1917. William is buried in Neuville-Vitasse Road Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his wife was resident at 20 Northall Street, Yarm Road, Stockton.

WILFRED RICHMOND
Wilfred was born in 1896 at Darlington to Thomas Clough and Emily Richmond. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 King Street in the town with his parents and siblings Gertrude and Thomas. Wilfred enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2656, then transferred to the Manchester Regiment, service number 298001. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 21 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive and his body was never recovered. Wilfred is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HENRY RICHMOND
William was born in 1882 at Norton-on-Tees to Mary Jane Richmond. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 29 Stockton Road, Norton with his stepfather (Alfred Jackson West) his mother, step siblings Alfred and Eliza and half siblings Florence and Charles. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Labourer and resident at 12 Hallifield Street, Norton with his aunt Annie, (mother died in 1899 at Stockton). William enlisted at Stockton into the 2nd.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 8292. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 28 December 1915 and is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium. William was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

LEONARD RIDGE
Leonard was born on 9 September 1891 in Stockton and baptised on 1st October 1891 at Stockton’s Primitive Methodist Chapel.

His parents were William James Ridge (born in Shadwell, London), and Mary Jane Ridge (nee Rushmer, born in Stockton on Tees, of Norfolk parents). Leonard was their second child and he had at least eight brothers and sisters.

Leonard served in the 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince of Wales’s Own) and died on Sunday, 6th May 1917. He is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial. A sunflower is being grown to honour his memory by Marcus Summerfield, Leonard's great-nephew.

GEORGE WILLIAM RIDLEY
George was born in 1896 at Norton-on-Tees to Charles Ernest and Jane Isabella Ridley and on the 1901 Census is resident at 8 Greys Place, Norton with his parents and sisters Ivy and Edith. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Market Garden Apprentice and resident at 26 Stanley Street, Norton with his family. George enlisted at Stockton into the 27th.Battalion (Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 20538. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 April 1917 and is buried in Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais. George was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT EDWARD RIDLEY
Robert was born on 16 October 1890 at Stockton to Robert and Rose Ellen Ridley. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 1 Laing Street with his parents and siblings Ada and Richard. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Grocer’s Assistant and resident at 59 Sydney Street with his parents and Richard. In 1912, at Stockton, Robert married Elizabeth M. Foster. He enlisted at Stockton into the A.C.C.,service number 12498 then transferred to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, service number 33789. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 4 August 1917 during the 3rd.Battle of Ypres and is buried in Bedford House Cemetery Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS RIDSDALE
Thomas was born in 1891 at Stockton to Charles and Hannah Ridsdale. On the 1901 Census he is living at 36 Clarence Street with his parents and siblings Jane, John, George, Charles and Albert and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Dealer and resident at 4 Garibaldi Street with his parents and brothers George, Charles and Albert. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 10th. Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 26405. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, and is buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARRY RIGG
Harry was born in 1891 at Stockton to John and Mary Ellen Rigg and on that year’s Census he is resident at Sydney Street with his parents and siblings Margaret, Emily, Rose, Jessie, Henry and Stephen. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 115 Tilery Road with his parents and siblings Emily, Rose, Jessie and Elizabeth. By the time of the 1911 Census Harry is working as a Clerk in Iron and Steel Works and living at 13Castlereach Road with his parents and siblings Albert, Jessie and Elizabeth. He enlisted into the North Riding Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, service numbers,392 and 311251 and was Killed in Action, as a Gunner, on 27 May 1918 during the German "Blucher- Yorck" offensive. Harry’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

CHARLES RICHARD RILEY
Charles was born in 1897 at Stockton to Charles Leonard and Eliza Riley. He grew up in the town and on the 1911 Census is resident at 16 Edwards Street with his parents and siblings Eliza, Joseph, Sarah, Florence, Adam, Alfred, Violet and Beatrice. Charles enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 202542. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 August 1917 and is buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ARTHUR JOHN RISPIN
Arthur was born in 1887 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Ann Rispin. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 5 Frederick Street with his parents and sister Ada. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 36 Allinson Street, Stockton with his parents and sisters Ada and Dorothy. On 14 June 1910, at Stockton, Arthur married Mary Elizabeth Smith. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Arc Lamps Trimmer and resident at 13 Kirby Street, Stockton with his wife. They had two children Elsie Mary and Stanley John. Arthur enlisted at Stockton into the 9th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 20805. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 9 October 1918 and is buried in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM RIGG
William was born in 1884 at Stockton to Thomas and Mary Frances Rigg and on the 1891 Census is resident at Alma Street with his parents and siblings George, Mary, Annie and Harry. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer’s Labourer and resident at 19 Carlton Street with his parents and siblings Mary, Annie, Ruth and Sarah. In 1907, at Stockton, William married Mary Ann Bickerdyke. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Bricklayer and still resident at Carlton Street with his father (mother died in 1909 at Stockton), Mary and children Edith and Ernest, together with his sister Sarah. William enlisted into the 2nd.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 31341. He died at home, as a Private, on New Year’s Day 1921 and is buried in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton. William was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM HENRY ROBERTS
William was born in Nottingham. He enlisted in Stockton into the 12th.Battalion Highland Light Infantry, service number 21631. William was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 March 1918 and is buried in Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM THOMAS ROBERTS
William was born in Darlington. He enlisted at Newcastle-on-Tyne into the 3rd.Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, service number 8071 and died at home, as a Bombardier, on 4 March 1915. He is buried in Falmouth Cemetery, Cornwall.

ALBERT VENIS ROBINSON
Albert was born on 14 January 1886 at Stockton to John William and Hannah Mary Robinson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Great Fryup, Danby, Yorkshire with his paternal grandparents, mother (father absent) and siblings Robert, William and Minnie. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 Paradise Street with his parents and sister Minnie. In 1914, at Stockton, Albert married Jeannie Sleightholme Arnison. He enlisted as an Engine Room Articifer into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 862EA and was serving aboard HMS Hawke when on 15 October 1914 it was sunk off Aberdeen by German U-9 with the loss of 524 officers and men, with only 70 survivors. Albert's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death Jeannie was living at 30 William Street, Stockton.

ERNEST SHERWOOD ROBINSON
Ernest was born in 1897 at Stockton to Albert Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Robinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 17 Eggleston Terrace, with his parents and siblings Albert, Thomas, Robert, Florence and Edith. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 14 Allendale Road with his parents and siblings Thomas, Robert, Florence and Edith. Ernest enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Batalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 2904 then transferred to the 9th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 34944. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Ernest was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

SAMUEL JOSEPH ROBINSON
Samuel was born in 1882 at Stockton to Alfred and Elizabeth Robinson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 6 Bell Street with his mother (father absent) siblings Comfort, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Edward, Eleanor and Harry. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Maker in Ironworks and resident at 6 Bishopton Lane with his parents and Elizabeth. In 1906, at Stockton, Samuel married Margaret Ethel Moore. They had children Vincent, Frederick, Eleanor, Leila and Samuel. Samuel enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 2nd.Garrison Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 21267 then transferred to the 64th.Company Labour Corps, service number 363704. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 January 1918 and is buried in Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE ROBINSON
George was born in 1896 at Stockton to William Myers and Jane Robinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 2 Back Stamp Street, with his parents and siblings Maggie and John. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Fitter and resident at 56 Wellington Street with his stepfather James Cooper Newton (father died in 1902 and mother remarried in 1904 at Stockton), mother, siblings Maud and John and step siblings Stanley and Hida. George enlisted at Stockton into the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 10805. He died of wounds, as a Private, on 2 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and is buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HAROLD WILLIAM ROBINSON
Harold was born in 1893 at Norton-on-Tees to Henry and Ann Robinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Grove Terrace, Norton with his parents and brother Thomas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Shop Assistant and resident at 40 Mowbray Road, Norton with his family. Harold enlisted, at Stockton, on 15 November 1915 into the York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 34227 then transferred on 18 May 1916 into the Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 25150. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 5 June 1917, and is buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Belgium. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. At the time of his death his parents were resident at 25 Trent Street, Norton.

JAMES ARTHUR ROBINSON
James was born in 1893 and by the time of the 1911 census, and the age of 19, he was living at 29 Lindsay Street, Stockton.

He lived with his father James Thomas Robinson (59) and mother Margaret (52), who had been married for 31 years. Siblings in the household were brothers William (28), Robert (14) and Percy (11), married sister Margaret Hayton (26) and Louisa (17). It was sad to see this parents had had 10 children but only 8 were alive, so they had already lost 2 children.

James father was a plater at a boiler works and James was a plater's labourer, so it's possible that they worked together.

James was a Private in 5751, 2nd Bn, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and died of his wounds on 2 November 1914, age 23, and is buried at Boulogne eastern Cemetry, where unusually the headstones are laid flat due to the sandy soil.

Only his medal card is available showing he was awarded the Victory, British and Star medals and a clasp.

Researched, and remembered by Lynn Donnelly.

THOMAS WILLIAM ROBINSON
Thomas was born in 1890 at Barnard Castle, Co.Durham to William and Eliza Ann Robinson. On the 1891 Census he is resident at Henrietta Street, Thornaby with his parents and on the 1901 Census he is resident at 47 George Street, Thornaby with his parents and sisters Florence and Alice. In 1910, at Stockton, Thomas married Florence Boott. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Machine Shop Fitter and he and Florence are living at 14 Gayles Street, Stockton. Thomas enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 200004. He died, as a Lance Corporal, on 30 October 1918 and is buried in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

OSMOND CYRIL ROBINSON MC
Osmond was born in 1894 at Jarrow to Robert William and Elizabeth Catherine Robinson. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Central Buildings, Stockton with his parents and brother John, together with servant Emily Walker. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Draper Assistant and resident at 31 York Street, South Bank, Eston with his parents and sister Florence. Osmond enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery, service numbers 1222 and 91838. He was Gazetted as promoted to 2nd.Lieutenant on 5 November 1916 then Gazetted on 26 July 1917 as having been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Osmond died at home and is buried in Redcar Cemetery. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK WILFRED ROBINSON DSO, MC
Frederick was born in 1891 at West Hartlepool to Matthias and Margaret Robinson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as Assistant to his father, Chairman of Limited Companies, and resident at Landieu, East Hartburn, Stockton with his parents and siblings Eveline, Kathleen, Cyril and Elsie, together with three servants. Frederick enlisted in 1914 into the 8th Battalion Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry). On 13 November 1914 he was promoted Temp.2nd.Lieutenant and on 22 October 1917 he was Gazetted as being awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 3 June 1918 he was Gazetted posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Frederick was Killed in Action, as a Major, on 28 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALFRED ROBSON
Alfred Styan Robson was born in 1892 in Stockton-On-Tees to Helena Robson and the late Edward Robson. He is listed as living at Whitley Villa, Bishopton Rd, in the 1911 census.

During the war he enlisted with the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, where he was promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Alfred died on 5th November 1916, as the battalion attack the Germans at Butte de Warlencourt. This fateful day, 5th November, proved to be the most disastrous the Battalion had yet passed through. The enemy position was exceptionally strong, the trenches from which the attack started were so muddy that several men were drowned in them, and the time for preparation was so short that the attack broke down almost as soon as it had started. The casualties were very heavy,

Alfred is being remembered by Anita Robson (Stockton Sixth Form College).

JOHN WILLIAM ROE
John was born in 1898 at Stockton to William Henry and Elizabeth Roe. On both the 1901 and 1911 Censuses he is resident at 35 Howden Street with his parents and sister Clarice. John enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Leicestershire Regiment, service number 46840 then transferred to the 64th.Field Company Royal Engineers, service number 230516. He was Killed in Action, as a Sapper, on 25 April 1918 during the German "Georgette" offensive and is buried in La Clytte Military Cemetery Belgium. John was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

BENJAMIN CARR ROBSON
Benjamin was born in 1893 at Norton-on-Tees to Thomas and Frances Robson and on the 1901 Census is resident at 8 Grange Terrace, Norton with his parents and siblings John, Frances, Mary and Ella. On the next Census, in 1911, he is employed as an Apprentice Joiner and still resident at Grange Terrace with his parents and siblings Ella and Jonathan. Benjamin enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1491, then transferred to the 150th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) service number 23576. He 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. Benjamin was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS EDWARD ANGELO RONCHETTI
Thomas was born in 1876 at Stockton to Joseph Giuseppe Aloysius and Jane Monica Ronchetti. On the 1881 Census he is living at 4 Wellington Terrace with his parents and siblings Francis and Charles while on the following Census in 1891 he is resident at
"The Grove" Norton-on-Tees, with his parents and siblings Francis, William, Charles, Marion and Joseph (his father died in 1895). In 1899, at Stockton, Thomas married Eleanor Marie Sedgwick. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Merchant Seaman and living at 32 Bridge Street,Stockton with Eleanor (who died the following year at Stockton), daughter Isabel and father-in-law Robert Sedgwick. In 1905, at Guisborough, Thomas married Jane Almond Sedgwick. On the 1911 Census Jane is resident at 46 Parliament Street, Stockton with her step children Isabel and Alfred (Thomas absent). Thomas died at sea in the Merchant Navy on 28 March1915.

ROBERT ARNOLD ROPER
Robert was born in 1892 at Stockton to William Roper. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 14 Gray Street with his father (mother absent) siblings John and Hannah, together with paternal grandparents James and Mary Roper. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Solicitor'€™s Clerk and still resident at Gray Street with his father (mother absent), aunt Mary and cousins John Roper and Evelyn Pawlett. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 16th.Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, service number C/1019. He was Killed in Action, as a Rifleman, on 15 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Robert’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT DAVID ROPER
Robert was born in 1880 at Sunderland to John and Jane Isabella Roper. On the following year’s Census he is resident at 11 ½ Waterworks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland with his parents and siblings Frances, John, Margaret and Eleanor. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 5 Throston Street, Hartlepool with his parents and siblings Frances, John, Margaret, Ellen, Ethel, Joseph, Emily and Arthur. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Boilersmith and resident at 17 Neasham Road, Darlington with his parents and siblings Ellen, Ethel, Arthur and Igal. In 1905,at Stockton, Robert married Mary Ann Morgan and on the 1911 Census he is resident at 12 Palmerston Street, Thornaby as a Visitor. His wife and children Emily, Ivy and Doris were resident at Darlington (they had a further child, Anne). Robert enlisted on 15 September 1914 at Darlington into the 15th.Durham Light Infantry, service number 19847. He was promoted Lance Corporal on 1 November 1914, then Corporal on 20 December 1914, and Sergeant on 10 February 1915, before being reduced to Private, for absence, on 21 August 1915. Robert was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 February 1916 and is buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentiers, Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

EDWARD ROSS
Edward was born in 1893 at Stockton to James and Sarah Ann Ross and on the 1901 Census he is living at 10 Ramsgate with his father (mother died in 1900 at Stockton) and siblings John, Thomas and Sarah. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Screener at an Iron Works and resident at 6 West Street, Ferryhill as a Boarder. In 1913, at Stockton, Edward married Mary Ellen Collins. He enlisted at Stockton into “A" Company, 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service numbers 1953 and 45563 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Edward was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FREDERICK WILLIAM ROSS
Frederick was born in 1896 at Stockton to Frederick William and Annie Ross. After leaving school he worked as an Apprentice Boiler Maker and lived at 39 Arlington Street with his parents and siblings James, Francis, Emily, Evelina and Wilfred. Frederick enlisted at Stockton into the 1/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) service number 203194. He died, as a Private, on 15 April 1919 and is buried in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy Nord France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

THOMAS EDWARD ROTHWELL
Thomas was born in 1893 at Stockton and enlisted there into the 15th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 201372. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 3 May 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES HENRY ROWNTREE
James was born in 1878 at Stockton to James and Jane Rowntree. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 3 Sun Street with his parents and siblings Hannah, Ada, Elizabeth, William, Alfred, Lily and Minnie. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 21 Walter Street with his parents and siblings Ada, Elizabeth, William, Alfred, Lily, Amy, Alice and Gertrude. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Helper in a Boiler Yard and resident at 18 Walter Street with his parents and siblings William, Alfred, Ada, Elizabeth, Lily, Mary and Gertrude. On the 1911 Census he is still resident at Walter Street with his parents and siblings William, Mary, Alfred and Gertrude (James had married in 1908 at Stockton, his wife was absent). James enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 3416, then transferred to the 9th.Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, service number 34945. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 16 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. James’ body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War medal and Victory Medal.

MICHAEL RUANE
Michael was born in 1891 at Stockton to Anthony and Mary Ann Ruane. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 1 Ann Street with his parents and siblings Anthony, John, Joseph, Agnes and Vincent and on the 1911 Census he is employed as a Steelsheet Galveniser and living at 2 Henry Street, Portrack, Stockton with his parents and brothers Anthony and Vincent. Michael enlisted at Richmond Yorkshire into the 10th.Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) service number 47154. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 15 May 1917 during the 2nd.Battle of Arras and his body was never recovered. Michael is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France and he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT RUDDICK
Robert was born in 1891 at Hart, Hartlepool to John and Eliza Ruddick. He spent his childhood in Hart with his parents and siblings Benjamin, Annie, Elizabeth, Christopher and Sarah together with his paternal grandfather John Ruddick and uncle Robert Ruddick. By the time of the 1911 Census he is employed as an Apprentice Blacksmith and resident at Bradbury Tilery Via Sedgefield with his parents and siblings Benjamin, Annie, Elizabeth, Christopher, Sarah, Ellen, John and Eliza. In 1913, at Middlesbrough, Robert married Lilian Hunton. On 5 June 1912 when resident at 6 Chalk Street, Stockton he enlisted into the 1/5th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 1681. He 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. Robert was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ROBERT THOMAS RUDDOCK
Robert was born in 1880 at Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham to Robert and Isabella Ruddock. On the 1881 Census he is resident at 26 Gray Street, Bishop Auckland with his parents and sisters Ann, Elizabeth, Mary and Hannah. On the 1891 Census he is at Portrack Lane, Stockton with his parents and sisters Ann, Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah and Dora. On the 1901 Census he is employed as a Picture Framer and resident at 30 Portrack Lane West with his father (mother died in 1893 and father in 1908 at Stockton) and sisters Hannah and Dora. In 1908, at Thornaby, Robert married Minnie Edith Jones. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Picture Framer and Glazier and resident at 19 Cobden Street, Thornaby with his wife and children Robert and Esther. Robert enlisted at Stockton into the 1/5th.Durham Light Infantry, service number 3596. He was Killed in Action, as a Lance Corporal, on 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Robert’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

FRED RUSSELL
Fred was born on 13 December 1887 at Stockton to Alexander Waters and Elizabeth Russell. On the 1891 Census he is resident at 19 Catholic Street with his parents and siblings William, George, Charlie, Sarah, Jonathan, John, Alfred and Eleanor. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 7 Headlam Street with his parents and siblings William, George, John, Jonathan, Alfred and Douglas. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a General Labourer and resident at 17 Princess Street, with his parents and brothers Alfred and Douglas. In 1913, at Stockton, Fred married Louisa Sykes. He enlisted as a Stoker into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 4489S and was serving aboard HMS Black Prince when on 31 May 1916 it was sunk during the Battle of Jutland with the loss of all crew. Fred’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Kent. He was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

GEORGE DOBING RUSSELL
George was born in 1894 at Stockton to Charles and Isabella Russell. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 59 Hume Street with his mother (father died in 1897 at Stockton) and sisters Elizabeth, Mary and May, together with servant Annie Reynolds. In 1914, at Stockton, George married Eva Dixon. He enlisted at Thornaby into the 11th.Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 15935 and was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 12 February 1916. He is buried in Brewery Orchard Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, Nord, France and was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

JAMES RUSSELL
James was born in 1881 at Downholme, Richmond, Yorkshire to James and Elizabeth Russell. He grew up in the village with his parents and siblings George, Mary, Jane, William, Elizabeth and Harry. On the 1901 Census he is resident as a Boarder at 7 Edmund Street, Darlington and in 1905, at Stockton, James married Catherine Ellen Atkinson. On the 1911 Census he is employed as a Butcher Salesman and resident at 15 Beaconsfield Street, Norton with Catherine and their children John, James, Elizabeth and Gladys. James enlisted at Stockton into the Northumberland Fusiliers, service number 38495, then transferred to the 62nd Company Machine Gun Corps. (Infantry) service numbers 14709 and 71839. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 2 April 1917. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

OLIVER RUTHERFORD
Oliver was born in 1898 at Stockton to John and Mary Hannah Rutherford. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 25 Pearson Street with his parents and sister Florence. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 6 Emanuel Street with his mother (father died in 1903 at Stockton) stepfather George Norman (mother had remarried in 1906 at Stockton) sister Florence and half siblings George, Mary and Sophia Norman. Oliver enlisted at Stockton into the 1/7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 375383. He died, as a Private, a prisoner of war and is buried in Worms (Hochheim Hill) Cemetery, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

MICHAEL RYAN
Michael was born in 1892 at Stockton to Michael and Mary Ann Ryan. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 10 Cross Carrol Street with his mother (father absent) and siblings Mary, Catherine and Patrick. On the 1911 Census he is employed as an Iron Worker Labourer and resident at 9 Carroll Street with his parents and siblings Mary and Patrick. Michael enlisted at Middlesbrough into the 6th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 3/7631. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 27 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Michael’s body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He was posthumously awarded the 1914 Star and Clasp, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

PATRICK RYAN
Patrick was born at Darlington. He enlisted into the 10th.Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own) service number 20323. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 26 February 1916 and is buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France. Patrick was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

WILLIAM THOMAS RYDER
William was born on 1 August 1891 at Thirn Bedale, Yorkshire to James and Rose Ann Ryder. On the 1901 Census he is resident at Great Crakehall, Crakehall, Bedale with his parents and siblings Mary, Margaret, John and James. In 1912, at Stockton, William married Sarah Jane Easby. He enlisted as a Trimmer into the Royal Naval Reserve, service number 6937/TS but whilst serving aboard HMS Attentive 111 he died of illness on 6 November 1917 at Eastry, Kent. He is buried in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

ALFRED ERNEST RYMER
Alfred was born in 1898 at Stockton to Henry and Sarah Agnes Rymer. On the 1901 Census he is resident at 23 Ryan Street with his parents and brothers William and Frank. On the 1911 Census he is resident at 13 Thorrold Terrace, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough with his parents and siblings William, Frank, Esther, Hilda, Lawrence and Doris. Alfred enlisted at Stockton into the 19th.Battalion Durham Light Infantry, service number 375594. He was Killed in Action, as a Private, on 24 March 1918 during the German "Michael" offensive. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.