Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
The East Riding Gentleman and Yeomanry Cavalry was disbanded in 1801 then reformed in 1803 as the Grimston Yeomanry Cavalry. Disbanded again in 1814 it then emerged once more in 1902 as The East Riding Yeomanry, a Lancer regiment which was also known as Lord Wenlock’s Horse.
In 1915 the East Riding Yeomanry sailed for Macedonia, but the destination was altered and in November they landed in Egypt. They became part of the Western frontier force in Libya before being transferred to Palestine. From March until October 1917, they fought the 1st and 3rd battles of Gaza, and in November they advanced into the Judean Hills to cut off Jerusalem from the north. The ERY sailed to France in May 1918 and on amalgamation became 102nd (Lincolnshire and East Riding Yeomanry) Bn, The Machine Gun Corps.
After the Great War the Yorkshire Hussars and Dragoons reformed as cavalry regiments, forming the 5th Cavalry Brigade together with the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. The East Riding Yeomanry reroled to form the 26th Armoured Car Company of the Tank Corps.
Name James Freer Residence Tadcaster, Yorkshire, Born Fimber, Driffield, 1897, Son of Sarah Frances Freer. Death Date 26 Jul 1918 Death Place Alexandria Hadra War Cemetery, Egypt Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Labour Corps. transf. to (361456) 812th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps Regimental Number 361456, 50647 Type of Casualty Died of Malaria … Read more
Name Robert Butler Throssell Birth Place Howden, Yorkshire, 1890. Son of Robert and Annie Throssell, of 116, Albert Terrace, Wyke, Bradford, Yorks. Residence Howden, Yorkshire. A Grocer Assistant for T.W. Bunswell Death Date 26 Mar 1917 Death Place Palestine – Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Israel Enlistment Place Hull – 1 April 1908. Served … Read more
Name Lionel Calam Burgess Birth Place Bedale, Yorkshire, 1894. Son of Thomas and Rosamond Burgess, of Eastfield House, Pickering, Yorkshire. Residence Kirkby, Fleetham, Bedale, Yorkshire (Probate address) Death Date 21 Nov 1917 Death Place Palestine – Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line … Read more
Born Bentley, Yorkshire, 1896. Son of John and Mary White, of 65 Watch House Lane Bentley Yorkshire. A Barbers Lather boy. Name Ernest White Birth Place Bentley, Yorkshire Residence Bentley, Yorkshire Death Date 15 Apr 1917 Death Place At Sea Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line Battalion East … Read more
Born Bridlington, 1895. Son of Cockcroft and Martha Warcup, of Stanton Villa, 71, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire. A Printer. Enlisted in Hull. Name Clarence Warcup Birth Place Bridlington, Yorkshire Residence Hull Death Date 15 Apr 1917 Death Place At Sea Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line Battalion … Read more
Born Leeds, 1895. Son of Mary Kitching, of 11 Woodville Gorve, Hunlset, Leeds, Yorkshire. He was a Shop Assistant (grocery) Name Harry Kitching Birth Place Leeds, Yorkshire Residence Leeds Death Date 15 Apr 1917 Death Place At Sea Enlistment Place Hull Rank Private Regiment Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line Battalion East Riding of … Read more
Born Fulford, Yorkshire, 1895. Son of John Hetherton, of Sandburn, Stockton-on-the-Forest, Yorkshire. Son of an Incorporated Accountant, from Scotland. He had two brothers and two sisters. A farm pupil, at Bootham, Grange, York (1911 Census) He enlisted in Hull. Served in the 1st East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry. Died in Rgypt on 14th Nove 1916, … Read more
Born Escrick, Deighton, Yorkshire, 1875, Son of William and Mary Lofthouse, of Tockwith, York; Son of a farm labourer. He had two brothers and three sisters. husband of Julie Lofthouse (nee Dalton), of 5, Norwood Dale, Beverley, Yorks. Enlisted in 1905. Won Challenge Cup for Shooting 1907-8 and 1910-12. He worked as a wood sawyer and … Read more
Born Hull,1895. Son of Charles and Emma Roney, of 20, Milton Street, Hull and 55, South Cliff Road, Withernsea (probate address). Son of a Shoeing Smith (He was an Apprentice, to his father) Enlisted in May 1914. Served in the East Riding Yeomanry and as a Shoeing Smith, Royal Army Service Corps, from 27/07/1918. Discharged … Read more
Born Wansford 1881. Son of George Porter Thompson and Mary Eliza Thompson, of Wansford, East Riding. A farmer’s son. He had five brothers and two sisters. He was a farmer. Described as 5 foot, 8,5 inches tall, 172 lbs weight, 36-38 inch chest. light blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England religion. Served as … Read more
