Yorkshire Regiment War Graves, - Darlington North Cemetery

Darlington North Cemetery contains 22 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, and 25 burials from the Second World War. The First World War burials are somewhat scattered, and several of them are marked by family headstones.

There are two graves of soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment, both of which are marked by family headstones.

All photos by Edward Nicholl.

Select the above image for a larger sized version, which opens in a new window.		Private James William Garvey. 29196. 25th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, formerly 31808 the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John and Mary Garvey, of 9, Allan St., Albert Hill, Darlington. Died at home 25 September 1916. Aged 19. (though see inscription on headstone, below) Born Darlington, Enlisted Darlington. "iIN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WILLIAM YOUNGEST & DEARLY BELOVED SON OF JOHN & MARY GARVEY WHO DIED IN THE MILITARY HOSPITAL LICHFIELD CITY SEPT 25TH 1916 AGED 20 YEARS"

Select the above image for a larger sized version, which opens in a new window.		Private Thomas William Reed. 21137. 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of George M. and M. J. Reed, of 80, Prescott St., Albert Hill, Darlington. Died at home 15 August 1917. Aged 22. Born Darlington, Enlisted Darlington. "PRIVATE THOMAS WILLIAM REED, 3RD YORKS, ONLY SON OF G M & M J REED, WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED WHILE SAVING A COMRADE AT HARTLEPOOL, AUGUST 15TH 1917, AGED 22 YEARS. IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH."

Private Garvey's headstone in the South Eastern section of Darlington North Cemetery

Private Reed's grave (extreme left) in the South Western part of the cemetery

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