The Yorkshire Regiment, War Memorials Elsewhere

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Mossley (Tameside)

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The War Memorial for Mossley,Tameside
Photo : Richard Roberts <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>

The Mossley War Memorial is positioned in front of the former Town Hall, which stands in an elevated position overlooking Mossley. The former Town Hall was originally built in 1864 as a grand house for a local Cottonmaster. However, it is now once again being used as a private residence.

The names of the fallen are not shown on this memorial. The dedication says "THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919" "TO
OUR GLORIOUS DEAD" "ERECTED ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN BY ALDERMAN AND JP J.A. BOTTOMLEY IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE".

Three soldiers who served in the Yorkshire Regiment came from Mossley, and are amongst those to whom the memorial is dedicated.

We are extremely grateful to Richard Roberts <richard.nsw@googlemail.com> for this information.

Private Allan Booth. 36609. 19th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 21228 Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John and Lucy Booth, of 93, South Cottages, Mossley, Manchester. Killed 14 April 1918. Aged 29.
Born Mossley (Lancs), Enlisted Marton (Yorks), Resided Mossley (Lancs).
Commemorated Panel 54 to 60 and 163A, TYNE COT MEMORIAL.

Private Willie Dunkerley, 34697. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 29434 Yorkshire Regiment. Son of James and Emily Jane Dunkerley, of 156, Manchester Rd., Roaches, Mossley, Manchester. Killed 27 May 1918. Aged 19.
Born Mossley (Lancs), Enlisted Mossley.
Commemorated Soissons Memorial.

Private Harry Pogson. 34958. 13th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Formerly 1256 48th T R Battalion. Died 13 April 1918.
Born Mossley (Yorks), Enlisted Oldham (Lancs), Resided Chadderton.
Commemorated Panel 4, Ploegsteert Memorial.

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