Yorkshire Regiment War Graves, - Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard

Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard contains 28 burials from the First World War and 23 from the Second World War.

Two of the burials are those of soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

All photos by Edward Nicholl.

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Private William Armstrong Bell. 27274. 10th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 24 August 1917. Born Cramlington, Enlisted Richmond (Yorks), Resided Ashington. In Loving Memory of SIGNALLER WILLIAM ARMSTRONG BELL (2ND YORKS), BELOVED SON OF THOMAS & ELIZA JANE BELL, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION IN FRANCE, AUGT. 24TH 1917, AGED 20 YEARS. "CHRIST SHALL CLASP THE BROKEN CHAIN CLOSER WHEN WE MEET THEE AGAIN." ALSO THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE ELIZA JANE BELL DIED NOVR. 23RD 1929 AGED 65 YEARS. THE ABOVE ELIZA JANE BELL DIED 26TH MAY 1945 AGED 79 YEARS.

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Private James Hall, 61141. 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Elizabeth Hall, of 8, Trojan St., Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, and the late John Hall; husband of the late Margaret Hall. Born at Byers Green, Co. Durham. Died at home 7 July 1918. Aged 25. Born Byers Green (Durham), Enlisted Newcastle, Resided Choppington. "STILL TO MEMORY DEAR"

Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard. Private Bell's headstone is on the right (foreground).
Photo : Edward Nicholl

Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard. Private Hall's headstone is the Second One along close to the Fence.
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Seaton Hirst (St. John) Churchyard. A General View From Near Private Hall's Grave.
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