THIS is the cost that one average, provincial town in Britain bore 110 years ago at the Battle of the Somme.
These are the names of 113 men from the town of Darlington (population in 1916 about 62,000) who died during the battle which lasted 141 days, from July 1 until November 18.
It is the first time that such a list has been attempted. It has been pulled together by researcher Paul Stephenson who, in 2021, was instrumental in getting the names of 155 First World War fatalities added to the 700 on the walls of the Memorial Hall at the town hospital.
He was inspired to do the research by his grandfather, Sgt Joseph Stephenson, of the 5th Durham Light Infantry who had been chosen by chance to pull the cord that dropped the sheet an unveiled the memorial obelisk outside the Memorial Hall on November 11, 1928. As he looked at the 700 names, Sgt Stephenson knew personally that there were some men – his fallen comrades – who had been left off, and Paul has been trying to fill those gaps.
From his years of research, he has pulled off this list of those who fell at the Somme.
“It is never complete,” he says. “I’m adding to it and updating it all the time – that’s what I love about it.
“But I also think these lads’ names should never be forgotten.”
Paul’s research is quite shocking. Of the 113 Darlingtonians who fell, the bodies of 65 were never recovered – they were just churned into the terrible mud and lost. That’s 57.5 per cent. Their names are recorded on the massive Thiepval memorial along with those of 72,000 other British and South African soldiers who had no known grave.
Thiepval, in northern France, is just a few kilometres from Serre which is where the 18th DLI went over the top on July 1, 1916 – the first day of the battle. Of the 113 men, 44 were in the DLI, making it by far the biggest regiment for Darlingtonians although there were also 19 in the Northumberland Fusiliers and 17 in the Yorkshire Regiment.
The social distribution of the names on the list is also interesting. Fewer than 10 are associated with streets in the more affluent west end of town. They include the two captains.
About 100 or so others come from the working class terraces of North Road, Bank Top, Cockerton, Albert Hill, Haughton Road and Rise Carr.
The two Gilfellans on the list are definitely brothers, from Jane Street in Rise Carr (it was the western end of Westmoreland Street). There are three Cleminsons, Bells, Dixons and Smiths, and two men with the surname Lucas.
There is one James, from Westmoreland Street, although he lost three brothers in the war – one of only two Darlington families known to have lost four sons. There is one Welburn, from Cobden Street, and he is mentioned with his brother on the memorial from the former Victoria Road Methodist Church that recent Memories have told has been discovered in a house in Richmond.
One final shock is the entry of Private Thomas Ord, of Boyne Street, a terrace that ran parallel to the Stockton & Darlington Railway trackbed. Thomas served with a Scottish infantry regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders, and was killed on October 11, 1916, aged only 16.
“He would have been 15 when he joined up,” says Paul.
An abbreviated version of Paul’s research appeared in The Northern Echo on November 7, 2026, but below is his full entry for each man.
Each man was either born in Darlington or lived the majority of their short lives in the town. The address is the one they are most associated with, either from the war records or as the home of their parents or wives – at least 21 of these men were married.
They are all privates, unless a higher rank is marked. The date given is when they died. We have used the abbreviation “Reg” for “regiment”.
- Are you descended from any of these men? Can you tell us any more about any of them? Please email chris.lloyd@nne.co.uk
1. Allinson Robert William. 18408. 8th Battalion Yorkshire Reg. Born 1894 in Darlington. Died 06.10.1916 Age 23. Step-son of Francis and Elizabeth. 60 New Park Place. Married Evelyn Marley in Darlington 1915. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
2. Armitstead Henry. G/10666. 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment. Born 1873 at Darlington. Son of William and Dorothy. Brother of Arthur, 1 Leadenhall Street. 13 Hopetown Lane. Died 23.10.1916 Age 43, Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
3. Ashton Thomas. 7095. 1/9th Regiment Durham Light Infantry Born 1897 at Darlington. Son of Charles and Elizabeth. 7 Cleveland Street. 65 Katherine Stret. Died 05.11.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
4. Barker Arthur. 13241. 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1890, Died 07.07.1916 aged 26. Son of James Alfred and Sarah of 13 Upper Archer Street. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
5. Bean Stanley (Thomas) 12858. 7th Battalion Border Reg. Born 1894 at Guisborough. Son of Robert and Hannah. 37 Gurney Street in 1911 19 Charles Street. Died 14.07.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at
DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ in France
6. Bell John Harold 15724. 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Reg. Born 1898 at Darlington. Son of John William and Mary. Upper John Street in 1911. 35 Thirlmere Road. Mary and John William Underwood, Step-father. Post House Wynd. Died 01.07.1916 Age 18. Commemorated at THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
7. Bell John Henry. 19708. 6th Battalion Yorks Regiment. Born 1884 at Darlington. Son of George and Emma. 2 Chelmsford Street. Married Margaret Eleanor 1900 in Darlington. 6 Newfoundland Street. Died 30.09.1916 Age 35. Commemorated at GRANDCOURT Road Cemetery in France
8. Bell William Ernest. C/1454. 16th Battalion Royal Rifle Corps. Born 1895 in Consett. Son of William and Margaret 16 Spring Street. 16 Spring Court. 122 Bedford Street. Died 15.07.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL in France
9. Best Sydney. 15868. 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1887 in Sheffield, Died 30.09.1916. Married Ada E Metcalf of 37 Outram Street in Darlington 1915. Commemorated at the Grandcourt Road Cemetery in France
10. Blackman Sydney (Sidney) Charles. 31185. East Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1896 at Starbeck. Son of Annie 4 Katherine Street in 1911. 46 Cartmell Terrace. 132 Brinkburn Road, Army Records. Died 25.09.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
11. Brettell Edward (Edwin). 31849. 10th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of John and Elizabeth. 72 Whessoe Lane. Died 16.09.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
12. Burnip Wilfred. SPTS/4421. Royal Fusiliers. Born 1898 at Darlington. Son of Matthew Henry and Ellen. 7 Hilda Street. Died 27.07.1916 Age 18. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
13. Buttery James Henry.1583. 15th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1893 at Darlington. Son of Henry and Emma Ruth. 11 Kendrew Street. Died 23.09.1916 Age 23 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
14. Clement Alfred Herbert. 9230. Royal Fusiliers. Born 1892 at Durham. Son of Alfred and Caroline. 18 Richmond View. Died 03.10.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
15. Cleminson Charles Norman. 18/232. 18th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1888 at Stockton. Son of John and Mary. 20 Southend Avenue. Died 01.07.1916 Age 28. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
16. Cleminson Eli. 1400. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of Jonothan and Ellen. 27 Freemans Place. Died 15.09.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
17. Cleminson John William. 96427. D Battery, 51st Brigade. Royal Field Artillery. Born 1882 at Darlington. Son of Thomas and Emiley. 100 Thornton Street. Died 21.07.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
18. Clues Sidney. 3/12036. 2nd Battalion, West Riding Regiment. Born 1888 at West Ham. Son of George and Mary of London. 15 Princess Square. Died 01.07.1916 Age 28. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
19. Cockfield James Henry. 131384. Special Section Brigade. Royal Engineers. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of Robert and Elizabeth. 14 Stanley Street. Died 02.07.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
20. Conroy James. (Conley-Durkin) 16835. 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1894 in Darlington, Son of Elizabeth (Conroy) Durkin of 6 Palace Yard in Bondgate. Died 07.07.1916 aged 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
21. Colebrook Richard Arthur. 2013. 5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of Charles and Betsy Ann. 2 Mount Street in 1911. 17 Wales Street. 45 Katherine Street. Died 07.11.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY in France
22. Coulthard Timothy. 17789. 9th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of Timothy and Isabella Farrer Street. 53 Bondgate. Died 09.10. 1916 Age 25. Commemorated at the DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION in France
23. Davison Cecil. 41253. A Company. 26th Tyneside Irish Battalion. Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1890 at Darlington. Son of James and Ellen Grace. Married Edith Bailey at Darlington 1915. 15 Yarm Road. Died 08.11.1916 Age 26. Commemorated at the WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY in France
24. Dawson Lonsdale Arthur. 18/1540. 15th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1891 at Richmond. Son of Mary Hannah 21 Brunton Street in 1911. 21 Eastbourne Road. Died 01.07.1916 Age 25. Commemorated at the GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE in France
25. Dixon Frederick William 18/1551. A Company, 14th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1894 in Darlington. Son of Wiliam and Annie.1 Walker Terrace. Died 12.10.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
26. Dixon John Thomas. 24278. 10th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1879 at Darlington. Son of John and Deborah. 21 Hargreave Terrace. Died 12.08.1916 Age 37. Commemorated art the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
27. Docherty George James. 16791. 11th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1887 at Darlington. Son of James and Isabella. 41 “Ivythorne” Greenbank Road. Died 07.07.1916 Age 28. Commemorated at the SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2 in France
28. Dobson William James. (Dodson) 2556. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of William R and Mary E. 56 Easson Road in 1911. 12 Stewart Street. Died 15.09.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
29. Etherington Reginald. 17320.13th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1896 at Darlington. Step-son of John William Creasor and Margaret. 39 Park Place in 1911. 22 Brunton Street. Died 04.08.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
30. Fairbairn John. 3746. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1897 at Stockton. Son of John and Elizabeth. 5 Springfield Road. Died 15.09.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
31. Feetham Alan. Second Lieutenant. 5th Border Regiment. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of Joseph Henry and Isabella. Birchfield Woodlands Road. 105 Stanhope Road. Died 1916 Age 25. Died 18.09.1916 Age 25. Commemorated at the FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ in France
32. Foster Percy William. 4/9243. 2nd Durham Light Infantry. Born 1888. at Darlington. Grandson of William and Margaret Robinson. Married Jane Elizabeth Dodds in Darlington 1909. 33 Barton Street in 1911.142 Cumberland Street Army Records. Died 16.09.1916 Age 28. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
33. Fowler Sydney. (Alfred) 3978. 1/5th D.L.I. Born 1897 in Darlington. Died 27/10/1916 Aged 19. 1901 Census 4 Melville Street. 1911 Census 13 Station Road. Son of John and Mary, 10 Westbrook Villas. Commemorated at the Wimereux Communal Cemetery in France
34. Gay John Arthur. 32122. 10th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1878 at Darlington. Son of John and Maria, 6 Victoria Road. 63 Thornton Street in Army Records. Died 29.08.1916 Age 38. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
35. Geal Edwin Harwood. 12243. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Born 1897. Son of Benjamin Edwin and Ada 32 Kitchener Street. 40 King Street. Died 15.07.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
36. Gilfellan Henry (Gilfellon), 19605. 10th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Thomas and Amelia. Born 1895 at Easington. 36 Whessoe Lane. 40 Jane Street in Army Records. Died 03.07.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France*
37. Gilfellan John Thomas. 27498. 2nd Durham Light Infantry. Born 1887 at Darlington 36 Whessoe Lane. Son of Thomas and Amilia. 40 Jane Street. Died 15.10.1916 Age 31 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
38. Goodwill Herbert Paterson. 18/68. A Company,18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1884 at Darlington. Son of Jonathan and Sarah. 25 St Lukes Terrace in 1911. 27 Victoria Embankment in Army Records. Died 03.08.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY In France
39. Gowling Arthur. 18/66. 18th Durham Light Infantry. Born. 1895 at Teesdale. Son of John Thomas and Margaret Ann. 4 Mildred Street. Died 26.10.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the SAILLY-AU-BOIS MILITARY CEMETERY in France
40. Guthrie Redmond. 22985. 2nd Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born 1886 at Darlington. Son of John and Mary. 29 Zetland Street. Died 18.08.1916 Age 30. Commemorated at the CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION in France
41. Hall William Alfred. 4290. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1897 at Aukland. Son of Alexander and Sarah Elizabeth Coventry, 1A Harrison’s Yard Tubwell Row. 43 Dodds Street. 23 Mildred Street in Army Records. Died 15.09.1916 Age 26. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
42. Hargreaves Charles. 16228. 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1884 in Durham, Died 05.10.1916 aged 32. Son of John and Selina of 25 Thirlmere Road. Commemorated at the Bancourt British Cemetery in France
43. Harrington Thomas Alfred. 12204. Son of Elizabeth. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Born 1882 at Darlington. Son of Elizabeth 23 Park Place in 1911. 2 Swan Street in Army Records. Died 05.07.1916 Age 33. Commemorated at the LONSDALE CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE in France
44. Harrison John Lee. 19395. 6th Service Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1895 at Hartlepool. Son of Christopher and Elizabeth. 5/6 High Boyne Street. Died 30.09.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
45. Haworth Harold Stanley. Lieutenant. 4th Battalion the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born 1879 at Wakefield. Son of Frederick George. Married Adeline Elizabeth Davies in Darlington 1912. “Westleigh”, Stanhope Road in Darlington in 1912. Died 13.08.1916 aged 36. Commemorated at the Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille in France
46. Himsworth Alfred. 13370. 9th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1895 at Darlington. Son of William and Barbara. 10 Victoria Road in 1911. 17 Eskdale Street. In Army Records. Died 07.07.1916 Age 21 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
47. Hindmarsh Frederick. 42701. D Company, 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry Born 1880 at Witton Gilbert. 31 Outram Street. Son of Valentine and Mary. Died 20.09.1916 Age 36. Commemorated at the DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT in France
48. Hodgson Walter. 5420. 10th Prince of Wales Own Royal Hussars. Born 1890 at Darlington. Son of Christopher and Elizabeth J. 44 Ridsdale Street. Died 10.10.1916 Age 26. Commemorated at the AVELUY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION in France
49. Hopwood William Knotts. (Knaggs) 19404. 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1896 at Darlington. Son of James and Annie. 76 Honeypot Lane. 6 Whessoe Lane In Army Records. Died 01.07.1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
50. Hornsey Wilfred Henry. 22769.18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. 93rd Machine Gun Corps. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of Henry Scales and Mary Ann. 24 West Powlett Street. 26 Raby Street in Army Records. Died 01.07.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS in France
51. Howe John George. 19648. 6th Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1897 at Darlington. Son of Thomas and Mary Ann. 75 Barningham Street. Died 29.09.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
52. Jackson Clarence Henry. 1615. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1893 at Darlington. Son of Joseph and Sarah. 57 Charles Street. Died 16.09.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
53. Jackson James. 20560. 2nd Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1886 at Darlington. Son of George and Jane. 13 Southampton Street in 1901. Married Laura Jackson in Darlington 1907. 16 Lowson Street in 1911. Died 01.07.1916 age 30. Commemorated at the DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY Mametz In France
54. James Arthur. Service Number, C/1451. 16th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Born 1893 at Craghead. Son of William and Margaret Ann Richardson of 50 Westmoreland Street. Died 15.07.1916 Age 23. Commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial in France
55. Jewitt George Frederick. 100281. 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1890 at Stockton. Son of William John. 10 Cleasby Terrace. Married Mary Elizabeth Close in Darlington 1912. 21 Derwent Street in Army Records. Died 12.10.1918 Age 28. Commemorated at the VAUX-ANDIGNY BRITISH CEMETERY in France
56. Johnson William. (Hubert) 5/2576. 1/5th Battalion D.L.I. Born 1891 in Darlington. Son of Bridget, 2A Bridge Terrace. 17 Union Street in 1891 Census. 8 Chapel Street in 1901 Census. 11 Chapel Street in Army Records. Died 15/09/1916 Aged 25. Commemorated at the Dartmoor Cemetery Becordel-Becourt in France
57. Kirby John George. 16792. 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1880 at Darlington. Son of George and Alice. 15 Lambton Street. Married Florence. Daley in Darlington 1907. 76 New Model Place. Died 30.07.1916 Age 33. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
58. Laidlaw Robert. 12231. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Born 1894 at Darlington. Son of George and Annie. Glebe Farm, Haughton Le Skerne. Died 05.07.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
59. Lamberton Joseph. 18/1400. 18th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1895 in South Shields, Died 01.07.1916 aged 20. Son of Joseph and Mary of 7 Lansdown Street. Commemorated at the Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
60. Lancaster George Henry. 3/7867. 2nd Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1894 at Darlington. Son of William and Elizabeth B. 43 Queen Street. Died 23.07.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
61. Lauderdale John Maitland. Second Lieutenant. 1/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1894 at Chester Le Street, Died 17.09.1916 aged 22. Son of Thomas H and M Maitland. 5 Swinburne Road. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
62. Leafe Harry Vince (Vine). 3942. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1898 at Hartlepool. Son of Benjamin and Annie. 4 Palace Yard. 14 Princess Square. Died 19.09.1916 Age 18 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
63. Lee George. 49850. 93rd Field Coy Royal Engineers. Born 1878. Died 07.08.1916 Age 40 Married Sarah Ann Hunter Ainsley in Darlington 1911. 26 Surtees Street in Army Records. Died 07.08.1916 Age 40. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
64. Legge Thomas Harold. 3307. 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1895 at Richmond. Son of George Legge, 23 Greenwell Street. Died 11.07.1916. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
65. Longstaff Robert. (Bob) 17/685.17th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1878. Son of John and Jane Longstaff. Married Margaret Eleanor Illey in Weardale 1900. 78 Lewes Road. 78 Louisa Street in Army Records. Died 17.07.1916 Age 38, Commemorated at the PUCHEVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY in France
66. Lucas Leonard. 34310. 8th Battalion Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment. Born 1894 at London. Nephew of Charles William and Annie Pawson. Brookville Cockerton in 1911. Died 08.10.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
67. Lucas William Thomas Warriner. 19464. 10th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1898 at Darlington. Son of William and Julia, 107 Cobden Street. Died 08.07.1916 Age 18. Commemorated at the GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE in France
68. Marshall. John W. 15385. 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1885. Died 07.07.1916 aged 31. Son of George of 45 Beaconsfield Street. Commemorated at the Gordon Dump Cemetery Ovillers-La-Boisselle in France
69. McGovern Peter. 2470. C Company, 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1889 at Darlington. Son of John and Annie. 12 Dodds Street. Married Beatrice Farr in Darlington 1912, 28 Newton Lane. Died 24.09.1916 Age 27 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
70. McGregor Robert. 2230. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1894 at Darlington. Son of Alexander and Sarah Isabella. 8 Wycombe Street. 15 Grainger Street. Died 17.09.1916 Age 22 Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
71. McIntyre Daniel. 11252. 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment. Born 1883 in Darlington. Died 30.07.1916 aged 34 Son of Daniel and Suzannah of 6 Primrose Street. Married Mary Meagher in Manchester 1907. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
72. McKay Patrick. (McVay) 12264. 8th Battalion, Border Regiment. Born 1885 at Birkenhead. Married Ella Theakton in Darlington 1912. 20 Middleton Street. Died 05.07.1916 Age 32. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France*
73. McNichol John. 99752. A Battery, 60th Brigade. Royal Field Artillery. Born 1884 in Darlington. Died 17.10.1916 Age 32. Son of William and Jane. 33 Howard Street. 63 Charles Street in Army Records. Commemorated at the OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY in France
74. Metcalfe George Young. 292273. 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1898 at Darlington. Son of John H and Francis. 9 Stanley Street. 21 Wesley Street. Died 14.11.1916 Age 18. Commemorated at THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
75. Morant William Hedley. Second Lieutenant. 12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1889 at Chesterton, Married Gwendoline E.M Johnson of 6 West Terrace in Darlington 1912. Died 25.10.1916 aged 27. Commemorated at the Vermelles British Cemetery in France
76. Morris Richard. 3/10387. 1st West Yorks Regiment, Prince of Wales Own. Born 1883 at Darlington. Son of George and Harriett. 3 Lucks Square. Died 18.09.1916 Age 33. Commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial in France
77. Moore Walter. 15152. 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1890 at Darlington. Son of James and Ann. 95 Allan Street. 9 Garbutt Street. Died 06.06.1916 Age 26 Commemorated at the MEAULTE MILITARY CEMETERY in France
78. Moses Thomas Temple. 20/116. 5/20th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1896 at Darlington. Son of Thomas Ogilvie and Fanny Grimshaw. 26, 4 Riggs. Died 29.07.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD in France
79. Nutbrown George. 45562/1553. 5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1896 at York. Son of George and Mary. 2 Trafalgar Terrace, Throstle Nest in Army Records. Died 16.09.1916 Age 20. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
80. O’Neill James. 2016. 1/6th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1894 at Darlington. Son of Hugh and Elizabeth, Throstle Nest House. Died 05.11.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the CANADIAN CEMETERY NO.2, NEUVILLE-ST. VAAST in France
81. Ord Thomas Stubbs. S/11829. 7th Seaforth Highlanders. Born 1900 at Darlington. Son of Edwin Lister and Louisa 23 South Street. 5 Boyne Street. Died 11.10.1916 Age 16. Commemorated at the BECOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT in France
82. Peart Joseph Arthur. 21/235. 20th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1886 at Darlington. Son of Joseph and Sarah Ann. 35 Wales Street. Died 15.09.1916 Age 29. Commemorated at the LONGUEVAL ROAD CEMETERY in France
83. Percy William Henry. 24591. 150th Company Machine Gun Corps, Infantry. Born 1894 in Darlington. Son of John Henry and Mary Jane. 5 Tennant’s Yard in 1901. 14 Wilson Street in Army records. Died 08.11.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
84. Powell James. S/11690. 7th Seaforth Highlanders. Born 1897 at Plumstead. Son of George Henry, 69 Wilson Street. Died 12.11.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
85. Richmond Robert. 21/260. 18th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1892 at Darlington. 63 North Road. Son of Martin and Margaret. Died 03.09.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the MILL ROAD CEMETERY, THIEPVAL in France
86. Robertson James Horan. Lieutenant. 11th 8th Battalion, The Black Watch. Born 1887 at Kilmarnock. Son of Mathew and Annie. 9 Woodleigh Bracken Road. 9 Woodlands Road in Army Records. Died 18.07.1916 Age 29. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
87. Robinson Douglas Eric. 2nd Lieutenant. 1/5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1894 in Darlington. Son of Christopher Ridley and Ada. 11 The Cottage, Langholme Crescent. Died 15.09.1916 Age 22. Commemorated at the SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2 in France
88. Robinson Joseph William. 10738. 3rd Coldstream Guards. Born 1895 at Gateshead. Son of Joseph William and Geraldine. China Street. Died 15.09 1916 Age 21. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
89. Shipley Bertram Frederick. 8598. 2nd Duke of Wellington West Riding Regiment. Born 1882 at Gateshead. 28 Surtees Street. Son of Enoch and Martha. Died 09.07.1916 Age 34. Commemorated at the Abberville Communal Cemetery in France
90. Sidgwick George Edward. 30275. 14th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1896 at Darlington. Son of James William and Kate. 1 Sedgewick Street. 20 Ada Street in 1911. 17 Sedgwick Street in Army Records. Died 12.10.1916. Age 20. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL In France
91. Smith Arthur 18/1764.14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1898 at Darlington. Son of James and Polly Ann, 5 Richardsons Yard. Died 25.09.1916 Age 18. Commemorated at BRONFAY FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, BRAY-SUR-SOMME in France
92. Smith Frank Horace (Frederick) 966. 40th Brigade Royal Army Ordinance Corps. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of William and Jane. 46 Westmoreland Street. Northcote Terrace. 2 Lodge Street in Army Records. Died 26.07.1916. Age 25. Commemorated at the CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY in France
93. Smith Henry. (Harry) 18401. 7th Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1887 at Darlington. Son of Tom and Rose. 48 Park Place in 1901. Married Ethel. Alton in Darlington 1907. 25 Model Place in Army Records. Died 12.09.1916. Age 29. Commemorated at the HEBUTERNE MILITARY CEMETERY in France
94. Spafford Alfred Douglas Dale. Captain. 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots. Born 1886 at Darlington. Son of William and Fran. Bloomfield, Woodlands Road. Died 13.11.1916. Age 31. Commemorated at the SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.1 in France
95. Spark William Ambrose. 18399. 6th Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1886 at Middleton-In -Teesdale. Son of Joseph and Mary Ann. 82 Widdowfield Street in Army Records. Died 12.09.1916 Age 30. Commemorated at the CONTAY BRITISH CEMETERY, CONTAY in France
96. Spencer Walter. 19986. 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1892 at Darlington. Grandson of Redfern and Eleanor. West Bridge Cockerton. Nephew of Kate Baldwin. Died 07.07.1916 Age 25. Commemorated at the GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE in France
97. Stallard Robert Hutchinson. 25/611. 25th Tyneside Irish Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1890 at Darlington. Son of Alfred and Hannah. 80 Westmoreland Street. Married Elenor (Lena) Appleton in Darlington 1912. 23 Reid Street. Died 01.07.1916. Age 26. Commemorated at the Cerisy-Gailly French National Cemetery in France
98. Stamp James Norman. 16/516. 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1892 at Newcastle, Died 01.07.1916 aged 24. Son of James and Barbara of 28 Pierremont Crescent. Commemorated at the Serre Road Cemetery number 2 in France
99. Swan Robert. 7184. 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1882. Son of Robert and Mary. Son of Robert and Mary.14 Smithfield Road. Died 03.09.1916 Age 34. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
100. Tate Walter. 12749. Number 4 Company, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards. Born 1885 at Darlington. Son of Tom and Elizabeth, 8 Mount Street. Died 26.09.1916 Age 31. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
101. Taylor Thomas. C/12556. 12th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Born 1881, Died 15.10.1916 aged 35. Married Alexandrina Reid of 53 Longfield Road in Darlington 1908. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
102. Thompson George Henry. 31957. 10th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1893 at Darlington. Son of Thomas and Jane Elizabeth. 17 Bondgate in 1911. 15 Greenbank Road. Died 28.08.1916 age 23. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
103. Trow Harry. (Henry) 211383. 20th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of Edward and Mary. Married Ethel A Fox in Darlington 1911 39 Eastbourne Road. Died 17.09.1916 age 25. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
104. Walker James Richard. 2569. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1892 in Darlington. Son of John and Ann, Married Ethel Dodsworth in Darlington 1915. 3 Lambton Street. Died 15.09.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2 in France
105. Walker Thomas Henry. 3717. 5th Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1887. Died 15.08.1916 aged 29. Son of Thomas William and Mary Ann of 11 Springfield Road. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
106. Wall (Frederick) Arthur. 18052. 10th West Yorkshire Regiment. Born 1897 at Staffs. Son of Alfred and Eliza Ann. 14 Boyne Street. Died 01.07.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
107. Webster John Thomas. 242244 1/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1888, Died 14.11.1916 aged 28. Husband of Bertha at 128 Thompson Street in Army Records. Commemorated at the Warlemcourt British Cemetery in France
108. Weeks Albert. 18541. 8th Northumberland Fusiliers. Born 1891 at Darlington. Son of Albert and Rebecca. 3 Simpsons Buildings. Died 26.09.1916 Age 25 Commemorated at THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
109. Welburn George William. C/1097.16th Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Born 1897 at Birkby. Son of George Henry and Annie. 31 Greenwell Street in 1911. 52 Cobden Street. Died 15.07.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
110. Wharton Arthur Hartburn. 2842. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1897 at Darlington. Died 16.09.1916 Age 19. Son of William and Mary Ann. 58 Beaconsfield Street. Commemorated at DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION in France
111. Wilson Hugh Russell. Captain. C Company. 5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1878 at Darlington. Died 11.09.1916 Age 38. Son of George David and Sarah Ann. Married Grace Francis. Windeatt in Totnes. 50 Langholme Crescent in Army Records Commemorated at the BECOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT in France
112. Wray Charles Edwin. 1760. 14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Born 1892 Bedale. Son of Charles Thomas and Esther. 20 Winston Street. Died 18.09.1916 Age 24. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
113. Wright (Jack) John. 1810. 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Born 1897. Son of John and Sarah. 89 Vine Street. Died 15.09.1916 Age 19. Commemorated at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL in France
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