The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Royal Mail, -
Durham Delivery Centre

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The First World War Memorial in the Durham Royal Mail Delivery Centre
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Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

The First World War Memorial plaque commemorating employees of the Royal Mail from Durham City is located in the public foyer of the Durham Delivery Centre in the Carrville Industrial Estate, Belmont. The plaque was moved from old Durham General Post office, Providence Road, Durham in 1995. The plaque is now in a prominent place in the public foyer from where undelivered mail can be collected by the general public.

Of the 16 names commemorated for the First World War, one is that of a soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

Private Sidney Duke. 7446. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of the late Mrs. E. Duke, of Gosport, Hants; husband of Lucy Sarah Perrin (formerly Duke), of Station Cottages, Steyning, Sussex. Killed 31 October 1914. Aged 29.
Born Dorchester, Enlisted Gosport.
Buried YPRES TOWN EXTENSION CEMETERY.

Royal Mail Delivery Depot, Belmont Industrial Estate Royal Mail Delivery Depot, Belmont Industrial Estate
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