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Lieutenant Hugh Brooksbank

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Lieutenant Hugh Brooksbank

Information and photos for the following are to be found on this page;-

Private George HAITHWAITE
Lieutenant Arthur Ernest HALL
Serjeant John HARE
Captain John Alexander HARPER
Private William HARPER
Private William Amos HARRIS
Private George Wilfred HARRISON
Corporal James Thomas HARRISON
Captain William Alexander HARRISON
2nd Lieutenant Frederick Charles HATTON

Private Rowland Garfield HAYES
Captain William Harold HAYNES, DSO
Private William HEARNE
Lance Corporal Frank HENSHAW
Private Charles Edwin HICKS
Sergeant George Richard HILL
2nd Lieutenant William Henry Ostler HILL
Private Fred HODGSON
Private Nicholas Hustin HUDSON

No photo available yet.		Private George Haithwaite.7097. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of the late Samuel and Margaret Haithwaite. Killed 11 March 1915. Aged 40. Born Otley (Keighley), Enlisted Keighley Commemorated Panel 12, Le Touret Memorial. John Sly (<sly211@btinternet.com>) has researched the career of Private Haithwaite in connection with Private Haithwaite's medals. John has written a short biography of Private Haithwaite, and this may be read by selecting the link below. Private George Haithwaite (PDF file)
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Photo from that of 6th Battalion Officers		Lieutenant Arthur Ernest HALL. 6th Battalion. Son of Arthur Malthouse Hall and Edith Ada Hall, of 20, Albert Rd., Middlesbrough. Killed 22 August 1915. Aged 21.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Serjeant John HARE. 254. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 29 April 1915. Son of George and Jane Hare, of Beverley, Yorks. A member of the Volunteer and Territorial Forces from February, 1906. Killed 29 April 1915. Aged 25. () Born Beverley (Yorks), Enlisted Beverley. Buried VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY. () From this information, John Hare would have first served when only 16 years old. The photo of Serjeant John Hare is in the tower of St. Mary's Church, Beverley, where he was a bell-ringer. (Photo courtesy of Alan Regin)
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Select the photo above for a larger sized image which opens in a new window.		Captain John Alexander HARPER, MC. Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 7th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Alex. R. Harper and Agnes Harper, of 8, Oughton Terrace, Ibrox, Glasgow. Killed 14 February 1917. Aged 28. Buried GUARDS' CEMETERY, COMBLES. A biography of Captain Harper, including a description of his death in action, is presented on the web page for the University of Glasgow Story, as well as in the Hillhead High School, Glasgow, Roll of Honour.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Click anywhere in the new window to close it.		Private William HARPER. 1472 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 15 September 1916. Aged 23. Born Pickering, Enlisted Pickering (Yorks) Buried ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT. (Photo from the Beck Isle Museum Archives/Collection. Ref: Roger Dowson, <localmilhistory@aol.com>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private William Amos HARRIS. 19667. 9th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 14 October 1917. Born Middlesbrough, Enlisted Middlesbrough. Commemorated Panel 52 to 54 and 162A, TYNE COT MEMORIAL. Photo provided by Andrew McNamara, great nephew of William Amos Harris, <amc750@hotmail.co.uk>. William Amos' brother, Evan Harris, - also from Middlesbrough, served in the KIng's Royal Rifle Corps (No R/3299) and was killed on 17 September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private George Wilfred HARRISON. 2316. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 9 January 1915. Born Howden (Yorks), Enlisted Scarborough, Resided Wilberton (Yorks). Buried BISHOP WILTON (ST. EDITH) CHURCHYARD (Photo provided by Donald Acton (<rosewood201@sasktel.net>) Donald Acton has also provided a letter written by George Wilfred to his brother William, shortly after he had enlisted in the 5th Battalion. Select the image below to view a larger sized image of this letter. George Harrison's death in 1915 was reported in the local newspaper (The ... and Pocklington Weekly News") together with an account of the funeral. This may be read by selecting the image below, for a larger sized image to open in a new window.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Click anywhere in the new window to close it.		Corporal James Thomas HARRISON. 12552. 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John and Rachel Harrison, of 47, Princes Rd., Middlesbrough. Killed 13 May 1917. Aged 19. Born Staithes (Yorks), Enlisted Middlesbrough Commemorated Bay 5, Arras Memorial. Corporal Harrison is seated in the photo provided. The other soldier (also in the Yorkshire Regiment) is unknown (Photo provided by Andrew Blair, <blaia001@rbwm.org>)
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For photos of Captain Harrison and the story of being thanked by German Prisoners of War, select the above thumbnail photo.		Captain William Alexander HARRISON. Captain Harrison originally joined the Army Service Corps as a Private and by 9 March 1916 was in France. He joined the 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment on 3 July 1918, having been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 26 June. In December 1918 he was sent to supervise German prisoners at Fort Macdonald near Lille in France. The Green Howards Museum were presented with a collection of items belonging to Captain William Alexander Harrison. They include two illustrated letters from German prisoners written at the end of the First World War and a series of photographs of a POW camp and of Harrison himself. By selecting the thumbnail image on the left, a page is obtained with photos of Captain Harrison, the two illustrated letters, and the story behind them. We are extremely grateful to the Green Howards Museum for permission to present these photos and the story.
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Select the thumbnail photo above for a page with a larger sized photo and further information on Lieutenant Hatton		2nd Lieutenant Frederick Charles HATTON 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of the late Alfred Charles and Louisa Frances Minetta Hatton; husband of Mrs. E. A. M. Hatton, of 4, West Terrace, Richmond, Yorks. Served in the South African Campaign. Killed 30 October 1914. Aged 36. Commemorated Panel 33, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. (Frederick Hatton had only been promoted from CSM to 2nd Lieutenant two weeks previously). John Sly (<sly211@btinternet.com>) has provided some additional information on 2nd Lieutenant Hatton.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private Rowland Garfield HAYES. 26275. 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John and Mary Hayes, of Farlington, Stillington, York. Killed 22 March 1918. Aged 26. Born Farlington (Yorks), Enlisted Stillington, Resided Farlington (Easingwold) Commemorated Panel 31 and 32, Pozieres Memorial. (Photo provided by Edward W Thomas, <edwardwilfrid@comcast.net>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Captain William Harold HAYNES, DSO 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, attached to the Royal Air Force (Pilot 1917, 44 and 151 Squadron). Nephew of William C. Cadman, of Hirst House, Torquay. Killed 26 September 1918. Aged 23 Born Norton-on-Tees, Resided Wath-on-Dearne.. Buried ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. Photo courtesy of Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Click anywhere in the new window to close it.		Private William HEARNE. 204146 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Formerly 43909 Northumberland Fusiliers. Son of William and Sarah Hearne, of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Killed 29 October 1918. Aged 32. Born Lambeth (Middx), Enlisted Newcastle-on-Tyne. Buried TEZZE BRITISH CEMETERY. (Photo provided by his grandson, Warren Matthews <ws.ma.s12m@xtra.co.nz>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Lance Corporal Frank HENSHAW. 18452. 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 19772 Yorks L I. Son of William Henshaw, of Slacks Lane, Pilsley, Chesterfield, and the late Kate Elizabeth Henshaw; husband of Catherine Hibbert Henshaw, of Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire. Died 24 April 1917. Aged 35. Born PIlsley (Claycross - Derby), Enlisted Wath-on-Dearne, Resided Thurscoe (East Rotherham). Commemorated Bay 5, ARRAS MEMORIAL. (Photo provided by his great grandaughter Christine Brown <christinejune2000@yahoo.com>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private Charles Edwin HICKS. 28420. 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Elizabeth Ann and the late William Hicks of Loftus. Husband of Mary Elizabeth. Killed 13 December 1916. Aged 33. Born Loftus, Enlisted Stockton. Commemorated Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. For a photo of the British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to Private Hicks, together with the letter of appreciation that accompanied the issue of these medals, select here. For a photo of the Memorial Plaque issued to the next of kin of Private Hicks, select here. For a photo of the Commemorative Scroll that accompanied the issue of the memorial Plaque, select here. Charles Edwin Hicks was the father of Freda, Gladys, Harold and Frank Hicks. His younger brother, William Arthur Hicks, also served in the Yorkshire Regiment (the 4th Battalion) and was killed on 29 April 1915. His sister, Alice May Hicks, served as a nurse in Alexandra during the war. (Photo provided by his grand-daughter, Thelma Issa <samuel.issa@ntlworld.com>), - daughter of Frank Hicks.
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Sergeant George Richard HILL, MM. 9881. Sergeant George Richard Hill fought with the 2nd Battalion, and was one of the original members of the Battalion who embarked for service in Belgium in October 1914. He is thought to be the soldier standing third from right in the photo of "survivors" of the 2nd battalion. Sergeant Hill was born in Camberwell in 1893. He enlisted with the 2nd Battalion, and was promoted to Sergeant on 5 October 1914. He served with the 2nd Battalion until March 1917, when he was severely wounded. He was awarded the Military Medal in March 1917. He died in Dulwich, London, in 1962 or 1963. The photo of Sergeant Hill was taken at a family wedding. (Photo provided by his grandson, Roger Godfrey <roger@rgodfrey.co.uk>)
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For a full length portrait, click on this thumbnail. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		2nd Lieutenant William Henry Ostler HILL. 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. The son of William and Emily Hill of Ashcombe House, York Street, Sidmouth, Devon. Born Axmouth, Devon. Husband of Phyllis Mabel Hill. Killed 25 September 1915. Aged 30. (Family information and photo kindly provided by his great nephew, David Fletcher <mail@janfletcher.plus.com>)
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For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Click anywhere in the new window to close it.		Private Frederick HODGSON. 3277 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Commemorated on family grave in St Andrew's Churchyard, Middleton. Son of William Hodgson of Manor House, Middleton, Pickering. Killed 24 December 1915. Aged 23. Enlisted Malton, Resided Pickering (Yorks) Commemorated Panel 33, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
		A contemporary photo of Fred Hodgson's home, - Manor House, Middleton. For a larger sized image, click on this thumbnail. Click anywhere in the new window to close it. (Photos from the Beck Isle Museum Archives/Collection. Ref: Roger Dowson, <localmilhistory@aol.com>)
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For a larger sized image with additional information, select the above thumbnail.		Private Nicholas Hustin HUDSON. 38712. 9th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Henry Hudson, of 17, Baring St., South Shields, and the late Elizabeth Hudson. Killed 9 October 1918. Aged 28, Born South Shields, Enlisted Portsmouth, Resided South Shields. Commemorated on Panel 5, VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL. "Jim" of the North East War Memorials Project (<jampas@btopenworld.com>) has kindly forwarded the attached information (select the thumbnail image, - left) which comes from a contemporary in-house magazine of the Smith's Dock Company. In this information, Pte Hudson is referred to as "N A Hudson". His middle name would therefore have been "Austin" and not "Hustin", - even though both the CWGC register and SDGW refer to him by the latter name. (From the BMD Register, HUDSON Nicholas Austin was born in Q1 1890, S Shields 10a 741)
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