North Yorkshire War Memorials, - Nether Poppleton

The War Memorial Cairn for Nether Poppleton
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The Nether Poppleton War Memorial is a stone cairn with a bronze commemorative plaque inset. The memorial is on Main Street, Nether Poppleton, and overlooks the River Ouse.

11 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, and 1 name for the Second World War.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial.

Private Thomas Edward Deighton. 20634. 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 23 July 1916.
Born Nether Poppleton (Yorks), Enlisted Thirsk, Resided Nether Poppleton.
Commemorated on Pier and Face 3A & 3D, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL.

The War Memorial Cairn for Nether Poppleton
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