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St. Thomas' Church, Brompton (Near Northallerton). There are 6 Commonwealth War Graves in the Churchyard, relating to the First World War. Four of these graves are for men who served in the Yorkshire Regiment.

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Select the above image for a larger view. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private William Stephen Hunton, 20606. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 20 October 1916. Born Brompton, Enlisted Northallerton, Resided Brompton.

Select the above image for a larger view. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private James E Neesam. 38449. 157th Provisional Coy. Royal Defence Corps, formerly 3890 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of George and Alice Neesam, of Brompton; husband of Elizabeth Neesam, of High End, Brompton. Died at home 19 January 1918. Aged 38. Not shown in SDGW, but is recorded in the Medal Index Cards. Private Neesam's headstone is located under a tree and close to some dense vegetation, making a direct frontal photograph very difficult. The image below gives some idea as to the locaton of the headstone;-

Select the above image for a larger view. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Sergeant Gordon Smith Tyerman. 9594. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to 477075 125th Coy. Labour Corps. Died at home 22 February 1919. Not shown in SDGW, but is recorded in the Medal Index Cards. Recorded in CWGC as "S G Tyerman". Was with the original 2nd Battalion who embarked on 5 October 1914.

Select the above image for a larger view. Close the window that opens to return to this page.		Private Maxwell Whittaker. 2117. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 10 July 1916. Born Brompton (Yorks), Enlisted Northallerton.

St. Thomas' Church, Brompton
(Photo : Edward Nicholl)