My survey of war graves within the Selby District is now complete.
Carrying out this survey has led me to locations throughout the district that I would not normally have visited, where I have seen the range of church architecture from medieval to modern, and located extant war graves from the earliest days of the First World War, through WW2 and post-Imperial and Cold War conflicts, to modern day and current conflicts.
It has been an interesting, thought provoking and, at times, sobering process.
I hope that this blog will provide a useful resource to others undertaking similar research, and that some may find it complementary to other, and official, sources.
If any reader can provide any clarity of detail on any of the graves, especially those of post-WW2/Cold War/post-Imperial conflicts, or those that may be due to non-hostilities accidents, please feel free to post comments.
With the main survey complete, there will be few new updates from now on. These will occur for sites just outside of the Selby districts, if I happen to be passing them.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
All Saints, Wistow
All Saints church Wistow is currently undergoing roof renovations. An appeal total board stood in the churchyard shows that this was raised by local fundraising,
There is one extant war grave,
Sqn Ldr Gristwood, Ian Anthony,
Royal Air Force,
13th January 1989 Age 40
From what I can gather researching the above on the internet, this may have been an air accident. Although I cannot tie the name, the date matches that of an aerial collision between and RAF Tornado and a GAF Alphajet during an exercise in Germany. However, another source suggests the involvement of RAF Masirah, Oman.
There is one extant war grave,
Sqn Ldr Gristwood, Ian Anthony,
Royal Air Force,
13th January 1989 Age 40
From what I can gather researching the above on the internet, this may have been an air accident. Although I cannot tie the name, the date matches that of an aerial collision between and RAF Tornado and a GAF Alphajet during an exercise in Germany. However, another source suggests the involvement of RAF Masirah, Oman.
All Saints, Cawood and Cawood Cemetery
The church of All Saints, Cawood is small and located on a small plot beside the river. There are no war graves within the churchyard,
The cemetery is located on the other side of the village, and contains one war grave,
13075767 Pte Gray, G.,
Pioneer Corps,
31st July 1947 Age 40
On note is one grave, that of Mary Quenby, died in 2009 age 82, which shows from the inscribed capbadge that she was a member of the Womens Land Army.
The cemetery is located on the other side of the village, and contains one war grave,
13075767 Pte Gray, G.,
Pioneer Corps,
31st July 1947 Age 40
On note is one grave, that of Mary Quenby, died in 2009 age 82, which shows from the inscribed capbadge that she was a member of the Womens Land Army.
St Mary, Riccall
No war graves present, but two ex- forces interments were noted, Major W.H. Jenkins, REME, and Sidney Dudley, RAF, died 2015 age 93.
St Helens, Stillingfleet and Cemetery
Only one war grave is present within the churchyard,
22157 Pte Richardson, J.,
Northumberland Fusiliers,
27th March 1918 Age 37
The church is rather well hidden by large mature evergreen trees.
There are a further two war graves in the nearby cemetery,
541767 Pte Harrison, A.,
Labour Corps,
14th November 1918 Age 25
4542598 Gnr Simpson, G.,
Royal Artillery,
29th May 1943 Age 24
22157 Pte Richardson, J.,
Northumberland Fusiliers,
27th March 1918 Age 37
The church is rather well hidden by large mature evergreen trees.
There are a further two war graves in the nearby cemetery,
541767 Pte Harrison, A.,
Labour Corps,
14th November 1918 Age 25
4542598 Gnr Simpson, G.,
Royal Artillery,
29th May 1943 Age 24
St Helens, Escrick
Only one war grave, but two ex- forces interments, A Major Dawson, A., and an Alan Ronald (Ron) Witty DFC,
The one war grave is, sadly, another of modern conflict,
25087205 Pte Mason, Shaun Daniel,
The Green Howards,
21st February 2004 Age 22
The one war grave is, sadly, another of modern conflict,
25087205 Pte Mason, Shaun Daniel,
The Green Howards,
21st February 2004 Age 22
St Helens, Thorganby
A very attractive church with several distinct periods of construction and style evident.
No extant war graves
No extant war graves
St Mary The Virgin, Hemingborough
St Mary's Hemingborough has a surprisingly tall spire, which dominates the small village. Its ancient churchyard is complemented by an adjacent cemetery,
There are no war graves in the churchyard, however there are a number within the adjacent cemetery,
754009 Pte Atkinson, C. H.,
52nd Bn. Canadian Infantry,
6th February 1919 Age 33
7014236 Gnr Hall, S. D.,
49th Searchlight Rgt, Royal Artillery, Lately W. Yorks Rgt,
18th August 1944 Age 21
4619291 Pte McCartney, C.,
The Duke of Wellingtons Rgt,
21st August 1940 Age 23
2658549 Guardsman Hinchcliffe, J. F.,
Coldstream Guards,
6th June 1940 Age 21
There are no war graves in the churchyard, however there are a number within the adjacent cemetery,
754009 Pte Atkinson, C. H.,
52nd Bn. Canadian Infantry,
6th February 1919 Age 33
7014236 Gnr Hall, S. D.,
49th Searchlight Rgt, Royal Artillery, Lately W. Yorks Rgt,
18th August 1944 Age 21
4619291 Pte McCartney, C.,
The Duke of Wellingtons Rgt,
21st August 1940 Age 23
2658549 Guardsman Hinchcliffe, J. F.,
Coldstream Guards,
6th June 1940 Age 21
St. Andrews Mission Church, Cliffe
This small redbrick chapel has no graveyard, so no extant war graves.
In fact this was not even on my list of sites to visit, but I happened to pass it on my way to survey the church at Hemingborough.
In fact this was not even on my list of sites to visit, but I happened to pass it on my way to survey the church at Hemingborough.
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
All Saints, Bolton Percy
Situated in the remote but picturesque village, beside a medieval gatehouse, this surprisingly large ancient church was open to visitors
There are no war graves extant within the church grounds, but there was one in the graveyard opposite. This graveyard is a rather unusual shape, and very overgrown. However, it is not neglected - the plants all seem to be herbs or fragrant flowering shrubs and trees.
615941 Ldg A/C Warriner, J.T.,
Royal Air Force
13th December 1939 Age 24
There are no war graves extant within the church grounds, but there was one in the graveyard opposite. This graveyard is a rather unusual shape, and very overgrown. However, it is not neglected - the plants all seem to be herbs or fragrant flowering shrubs and trees.
615941 Ldg A/C Warriner, J.T.,
Royal Air Force
13th December 1939 Age 24
St Pauls, Colton
St Pauls in Colton is a small redbrick church with a modest graveyard,
No extant war graves
Of other interest in this small remote village, is the old phone box, which has been turned into a library
No extant war graves
Of other interest in this small remote village, is the old phone box, which has been turned into a library
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
All Saints, Barlby
The daylight was beginning to fade by the time I visited this church, but having visited on other occasions I knew of the presence of a couple of war graves here.
However, I was not aware of one of them, due to not previously knowing of the existence of dark grey granite headstones on these graves.
The extant burials are -
T3/031317 Driver McCarthy, W.
Army Service Corps
30th May 1916
14120986 Driver Graves, Albert
Royal Corps of Signals
15th May 1947. Age 20
950321 Cpl Tomlinson, A.E.,
Royal Air Force
7th March 1944. Age 25
S/93598 Cpl Milner, H.,
Royal Army Service Corps
17-18th April 1942. Age 29
25146681 Pte Carlton, Jamie
Royal Logistic Corps
20th December 2004. Age 19
This one really had a sobering effect on me. Most of the war graves ive documented are from the world wars or small post war conflicts. They in many ways are quite distant. This isnt, his time in service would overlap that of many of the ex-forces people I now work with.
However, I was not aware of one of them, due to not previously knowing of the existence of dark grey granite headstones on these graves.
The extant burials are -
T3/031317 Driver McCarthy, W.
Army Service Corps
30th May 1916
14120986 Driver Graves, Albert
Royal Corps of Signals
15th May 1947. Age 20
950321 Cpl Tomlinson, A.E.,
Royal Air Force
7th March 1944. Age 25
S/93598 Cpl Milner, H.,
Royal Army Service Corps
17-18th April 1942. Age 29
25146681 Pte Carlton, Jamie
Royal Logistic Corps
20th December 2004. Age 19
This one really had a sobering effect on me. Most of the war graves ive documented are from the world wars or small post war conflicts. They in many ways are quite distant. This isnt, his time in service would overlap that of many of the ex-forces people I now work with.
Current Survey Status
So far in this survey, I have visited roughly two thirds of the churches and cemeteries I know of within Selby District,
In doing so, over one hundred and fifty war graves have been identified and recorded on this survey, plus a number of other graves of interest.
On the above map, those marked blue have been visited and recorded. Those marked in green remain to be visited. The few in yellow are outside of the boundary.
In doing so, over one hundred and fifty war graves have been identified and recorded on this survey, plus a number of other graves of interest.
On the above map, those marked blue have been visited and recorded. Those marked in green remain to be visited. The few in yellow are outside of the boundary.
Selby Abbey, Selby
There are no War Graves in the churchyard of the Abbey.
Inside there are a number of memorials and monuments. The abbey itself is open to the public and is very much worth a visit. The church ladies run a tea room inside and gift shop. See my other blogs for details of our radio special event station from the Abbey.
Inside there are a number of memorials and monuments. The abbey itself is open to the public and is very much worth a visit. The church ladies run a tea room inside and gift shop. See my other blogs for details of our radio special event station from the Abbey.
St. James the Apostle, Selby
Another town center church, with very small grounds.
No Wargraves Extant
No Wargraves Extant
St. Marys, Selby
Only one single ancient headstone is present in the extremely small yard of this church.
No Wargraves Extant
No Wargraves Extant
St. Marys Catholic Church, and village Cemetery, Carlton
There is one war grave in the churchyard of St. Marys Catholic Church
1213919 Sgt Pierson, R.T.,
Royal Air Force
30th June 1942. Age 21
Likewise, only one war grave is extant in the village Cemetery
23866974 WO2 (SQMS) O' Neill, M.,
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
31st May 1981. Age 34
It is of note that the above headstone differs from the standard CWGC design in that it has rebated corners, and is of dark grey granite.
1213919 Sgt Pierson, R.T.,
Royal Air Force
30th June 1942. Age 21
Likewise, only one war grave is extant in the village Cemetery
23866974 WO2 (SQMS) O' Neill, M.,
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
31st May 1981. Age 34
It is of note that the above headstone differs from the standard CWGC design in that it has rebated corners, and is of dark grey granite.
St. Marys parish Church, Carlton
Confusingly, there are two churches in Carlton, both called St. Mary's. I will deal with the other and the cemetery in the next post.
No Extant War Graves
No Extant War Graves
St. John the Baptist, Chapel Haddlesey
No Extant War Graves
Graveyard backs onto the home of a pair of rather sad looking donkeys
Graveyard backs onto the home of a pair of rather sad looking donkeys
St. Edmunds, Kellington
A very large graveyard with many ancient and badly overgrown graves, and clearly popular with the recently deceased, but no extant war graves present
A very friendly black and white mouser accompanied me around the graveyard here
A very friendly black and white mouser accompanied me around the graveyard here
St. Johns church and village cemetery, Kirkby Wharfe. Part 2.
In my previous post I detailed the First and Second World War losses interred in the cemetery at Kirkby Wharfe. In this entry, I will list those from post-WW2.
The era following World War Two is mostly known for the brinkmanship standoff between NATO and the Warsaw Pact - the Cold war. But, despite the name, often this period was anything but cold! Often known as 'Britains Small Wars', the UK and commonwealth were often engaged in 'proxy' campaigns, counter insurgencies, and 'police' actions, throughout the world. This was also the time of the Imperial Sunset, the final end of the British Empire, and not all of the independence was given freely. Campaigns such as Suez, Oman, Malaya, and our own 'home grown' emergency Northern Ireland.
It was also a time of the rise of fast jet aircraft, a move away from large, highly crewed bombers to small, fast, one or two man attack aircraft.
But, this was also a time of limited deployment, and some of these deaths are likely to have been due to training accidents or other non combat roles.
The following entries have dates from the 1950's to as late as 1991 - an RAF loss during Operation Desert Storm.
4004410 A/C 1st Class Marshall, R.,
Royal Air Force
10th January 1952. Age 23
Pilot Officer Mann, D.J.
Royal Air Force
18th March 1953. Age 20
Flight Lieutenant Davies, M.P.,
Royal Air Force
22nd July 1953. Age 33
Flying Officer Yelding, G.M.J.,
Royal Air Force
18th August 1953. Age 20
Flying Officer Kenrick, P.C.,
Royal Air Force
27th August 1955. Age 28
Pilot Officer Wrench, J.B.,
Royal Air Force
17th May 1963. Age 22
Flying Officer Burkey, D.T.,
Royal Air Force
27th July 1964. Age 22
Pilot Officer Dennis, A.D.,
Royal Air Force
17th September 1964. Age 22
Flight Lieutenant Blows, C.L.,
Royal Air Force
28th March 1965. Age 42
K2218359 Cpl Storey, J.W.K.,
Royal Air Force
30th December 1965. Age 41
W1797052 Sgt Redmond, J.A.,
Royal Air Force
21st December 1971. Age 47
X0619467 Flt Sgt Dunbar, A.,
Royal Air Force
7th April 1974. Age 53
Flight Lieutenant Bayliff, T.D.,
Royal Air Force
3rd July 1979. Age 25
H8106602 Snr A/C Wright, S.,
Royal Air Force
15th January 1986. Age 29
B1922291 Sgt Freak, W.A.,
Royal Air Force
13th September 1986. Age 53
Flight Lieutenant Blewitt, P.J.,
Royal Air Force
5th October 1986. Age 47
Sqn Ldr Lennox, G.K.S., BSc,
Royal Air Force
22nd January 1991. Age 34
This last entry brings us much closer to the present, the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupational forces, during Op. Desert Storm, the 1st Gulf War. The MoD's own entry on the loss is below
On 22 January 1991 Sqn Ldrs G K S Lennox and K P Weeks led the first of two formations delivering 1,000lb bombs in a night attack on an Air Defence site in western Iraq. The weather was good with excellent visibility, and they carried out a successful attack despite heavy AAA fire. Approximately five seconds later the leader of the following formation saw a fireball erupt in the distance. Closer investigation revealed a series of fires on a hillside to the right of track where the fireball had been. As Sqn Ldrs Lennox and Weeks failed to check in after the attack, the leader realised that this fire trail was probably caused by their aircraft crashing. Both aircrew were killed in the crash.
Ref : http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/RAFTornadoAircraftLosses.cfm
There are also a number of retirees, and a few other headstones bearing military inscription and insignia -
515842 Sgt Mason, J.,
Royal Air Force (Ret'd)
7th April 1976. Age 62
Sqn Ldr Ratcliffe-Springall, T.J.,
Royal Air Force
17th April 1968. Age 61
Brigadier Knox, G.S.,
Royal Signals (Ret'd)
1908 - 1989
Captain Ratcliffe-Springall, B.M.,
16/12/41 - 21/4/91
Lodge, Anthony
Ex. Royal Corps of Transport,
11/10/56 - 1/5/2015
The era following World War Two is mostly known for the brinkmanship standoff between NATO and the Warsaw Pact - the Cold war. But, despite the name, often this period was anything but cold! Often known as 'Britains Small Wars', the UK and commonwealth were often engaged in 'proxy' campaigns, counter insurgencies, and 'police' actions, throughout the world. This was also the time of the Imperial Sunset, the final end of the British Empire, and not all of the independence was given freely. Campaigns such as Suez, Oman, Malaya, and our own 'home grown' emergency Northern Ireland.
It was also a time of the rise of fast jet aircraft, a move away from large, highly crewed bombers to small, fast, one or two man attack aircraft.
But, this was also a time of limited deployment, and some of these deaths are likely to have been due to training accidents or other non combat roles.
The following entries have dates from the 1950's to as late as 1991 - an RAF loss during Operation Desert Storm.
4004410 A/C 1st Class Marshall, R.,
Royal Air Force
10th January 1952. Age 23
Pilot Officer Mann, D.J.
Royal Air Force
18th March 1953. Age 20
Flight Lieutenant Davies, M.P.,
Royal Air Force
22nd July 1953. Age 33
Flying Officer Yelding, G.M.J.,
Royal Air Force
18th August 1953. Age 20
Flying Officer Kenrick, P.C.,
Royal Air Force
27th August 1955. Age 28
Pilot Officer Wrench, J.B.,
Royal Air Force
17th May 1963. Age 22
Flying Officer Burkey, D.T.,
Royal Air Force
27th July 1964. Age 22
Pilot Officer Dennis, A.D.,
Royal Air Force
17th September 1964. Age 22
Flight Lieutenant Blows, C.L.,
Royal Air Force
28th March 1965. Age 42
K2218359 Cpl Storey, J.W.K.,
Royal Air Force
30th December 1965. Age 41
W1797052 Sgt Redmond, J.A.,
Royal Air Force
21st December 1971. Age 47
X0619467 Flt Sgt Dunbar, A.,
Royal Air Force
7th April 1974. Age 53
Flight Lieutenant Bayliff, T.D.,
Royal Air Force
3rd July 1979. Age 25
H8106602 Snr A/C Wright, S.,
Royal Air Force
15th January 1986. Age 29
B1922291 Sgt Freak, W.A.,
Royal Air Force
13th September 1986. Age 53
Flight Lieutenant Blewitt, P.J.,
Royal Air Force
5th October 1986. Age 47
Sqn Ldr Lennox, G.K.S., BSc,
Royal Air Force
22nd January 1991. Age 34
This last entry brings us much closer to the present, the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupational forces, during Op. Desert Storm, the 1st Gulf War. The MoD's own entry on the loss is below
On 22 January 1991 Sqn Ldrs G K S Lennox and K P Weeks led the first of two formations delivering 1,000lb bombs in a night attack on an Air Defence site in western Iraq. The weather was good with excellent visibility, and they carried out a successful attack despite heavy AAA fire. Approximately five seconds later the leader of the following formation saw a fireball erupt in the distance. Closer investigation revealed a series of fires on a hillside to the right of track where the fireball had been. As Sqn Ldrs Lennox and Weeks failed to check in after the attack, the leader realised that this fire trail was probably caused by their aircraft crashing. Both aircrew were killed in the crash.
Ref : http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/RAFTornadoAircraftLosses.cfm
There are also a number of retirees, and a few other headstones bearing military inscription and insignia -
515842 Sgt Mason, J.,
Royal Air Force (Ret'd)
7th April 1976. Age 62
Sqn Ldr Ratcliffe-Springall, T.J.,
Royal Air Force
17th April 1968. Age 61
Brigadier Knox, G.S.,
Royal Signals (Ret'd)
1908 - 1989
Captain Ratcliffe-Springall, B.M.,
16/12/41 - 21/4/91
Lodge, Anthony
Ex. Royal Corps of Transport,
11/10/56 - 1/5/2015
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
St. Johns church and village cemetery, Kirkby Wharfe. Part 1.
The church of St. John is located in the out of the way, quiet hamlet of Kirkby Wharfe, and by the recurrence of surnames and headstone styles reveals itself to be very much the church of the local hall.
There are two war graves withing the church yard -
3411 Pte Lacy, A.B.,
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,
29th September 1918. Age 41
24024 1st Air Mechanic Copperwheat, J.,
Royal Flying Corps,
31st January 1918. Age 36
However, located some way from the church and almost out of sight beside the narrow road, the cemetery contains a real surprise
A very large number of RAF graves. Mostly pilots, lost from nearby RAF Church Fenton. Many of the dates are surprising, and interesting. There are also some commonwealth headstones but of retired senior officers.
First and Second World War -
2nd Lt Waterhouse, R.B.M.,
West Yorkshire Regiment
26th March 1919. Age 30
Pilot Officer, Niccolls, H.L.
(Canadian) Pilot, Royal Air Force
3rd March 1940. Age 20
Flying Officer, Coe, R.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
10th January 1940. Age 28
Pilot Officer, Carter, D.C.R.,
(New Zealand) Pilot, Royal Air Force
8th November 1939. Age 27
Pilot Officer, Thomas, J.E.
(Southern Rhodesia) Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th January 1939. Age 22
Pilot Officer, Robinson, S.J.D.,
(South Africa) Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th January 1939. Age 22
Pilot Officer, MC Coll, J.D.L.,
Observer, Royal Air Force
13th March 1942. Age 20
Flying Officer, Ievers, E.O.,
Royal Air Force
29th April 1942. Age 38
334167 Cpl Hall, J.E.
Royal Air Force
9th May 1940
Pilot Officer, Cameron, A.S.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
22nd February 1941
Pilot Officer, Buley, G.R.M.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
28th february 1941
623219 Cpl Proudlove, H.R.,
Royal Air Force
28th February 1941
1181630 Sgt Hanson, W.F.M,
Air Gunner, Royal Air Force
28th February 1941. Age 19
Pilot Officer, McDonnell, A.J.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
13th February 1942. Age 19
1021123 Sgt Woolgar, C.W.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
8th September 1941
Pilot Officer, Okell, J.L.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
24th August 1941. Age 22
402238 Sgt Neighbour, C.J.,
Pilot, Royal New Zealand Air Force
18th July 1941. Age 24
402908, Pilot Officer, Mc Murtrie, A.D.,
Pilot, Royal New Zealand Air Force
18th July 1941. Age 21
Flight Lieutenant, Jenkins, P.R.E.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
6th August 1942
741920 Flight Sergeant Pearce, L.H.B.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
9th April 1941. Age 27
1160948 Sgt Smeaton, B.W.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
10th May 1941. Age 22
1053585 Sgt Heggie, D.A.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
29th May 1941. Age 26
Pilot Officer, Oxley, M.R.P.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
3rd July 1941. Age 24
1057420 Sgt Woodward, C.C.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th July 1941. Age 21
P82503 Flt Sgt Meers, F.E.,
Observer, Royal Canadian Air Force
4th September 1942. Age 24
778629 Sgt Green, D.A.,
(South Africa) Pilot, Royal Air Force
4th September 1942. Age 22
There are two war graves withing the church yard -
3411 Pte Lacy, A.B.,
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,
29th September 1918. Age 41
24024 1st Air Mechanic Copperwheat, J.,
Royal Flying Corps,
31st January 1918. Age 36
However, located some way from the church and almost out of sight beside the narrow road, the cemetery contains a real surprise
A very large number of RAF graves. Mostly pilots, lost from nearby RAF Church Fenton. Many of the dates are surprising, and interesting. There are also some commonwealth headstones but of retired senior officers.
First and Second World War -
2nd Lt Waterhouse, R.B.M.,
West Yorkshire Regiment
26th March 1919. Age 30
Pilot Officer, Niccolls, H.L.
(Canadian) Pilot, Royal Air Force
3rd March 1940. Age 20
Flying Officer, Coe, R.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
10th January 1940. Age 28
Pilot Officer, Carter, D.C.R.,
(New Zealand) Pilot, Royal Air Force
8th November 1939. Age 27
Pilot Officer, Thomas, J.E.
(Southern Rhodesia) Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th January 1939. Age 22
Pilot Officer, Robinson, S.J.D.,
(South Africa) Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th January 1939. Age 22
Pilot Officer, MC Coll, J.D.L.,
Observer, Royal Air Force
13th March 1942. Age 20
Flying Officer, Ievers, E.O.,
Royal Air Force
29th April 1942. Age 38
334167 Cpl Hall, J.E.
Royal Air Force
9th May 1940
Pilot Officer, Cameron, A.S.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
22nd February 1941
Pilot Officer, Buley, G.R.M.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
28th february 1941
623219 Cpl Proudlove, H.R.,
Royal Air Force
28th February 1941
1181630 Sgt Hanson, W.F.M,
Air Gunner, Royal Air Force
28th February 1941. Age 19
Pilot Officer, McDonnell, A.J.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
13th February 1942. Age 19
1021123 Sgt Woolgar, C.W.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
8th September 1941
Pilot Officer, Okell, J.L.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
24th August 1941. Age 22
402238 Sgt Neighbour, C.J.,
Pilot, Royal New Zealand Air Force
18th July 1941. Age 24
402908, Pilot Officer, Mc Murtrie, A.D.,
Pilot, Royal New Zealand Air Force
18th July 1941. Age 21
Flight Lieutenant, Jenkins, P.R.E.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
6th August 1942
741920 Flight Sergeant Pearce, L.H.B.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
9th April 1941. Age 27
1160948 Sgt Smeaton, B.W.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
10th May 1941. Age 22
1053585 Sgt Heggie, D.A.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
29th May 1941. Age 26
Pilot Officer, Oxley, M.R.P.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
3rd July 1941. Age 24
1057420 Sgt Woodward, C.C.,
Pilot, Royal Air Force
30th July 1941. Age 21
P82503 Flt Sgt Meers, F.E.,
Observer, Royal Canadian Air Force
4th September 1942. Age 24
778629 Sgt Green, D.A.,
(South Africa) Pilot, Royal Air Force
4th September 1942. Age 22
Church of the Immaculate Conception & St. John of Beverley, Scarthingwell
Located behind the grounds of Highfield Care Home on Scarthingwell Park. Despite its impressive size and history, there are no graves here at all, and no cemetery.
St. Andrews, Newton Kyme
The furthest out of all the Selby District churches, just a short hop to Thorpe Arch. St. Andrews is nestled beside a large hall.
Although there are no actual war graves, there is an interesting headstone -
Douglas Grant, 'Professor, Poet, Author, Commando' 1921 - 1969
A search reveals that D. Grant served in the commandos as an officer in Sicily during WW2.
Although there are no actual war graves, there is an interesting headstone -
Douglas Grant, 'Professor, Poet, Author, Commando' 1921 - 1969
A search reveals that D. Grant served in the commandos as an officer in Sicily during WW2.
St. Peters church and cemetery, Kirk Smeaton
Neither the church nor the cemetery has any extant war graves, although the cemetery is bounded on one side by a very productive allotment garden!
An interesting feature in the church yard are small square marker stones, each marked with a line and a 'W', possibly boundary markers?
An interesting feature in the church yard are small square marker stones, each marked with a line and a 'W', possibly boundary markers?
Womersley Cemetery and St. Martins parish church
There are two extant wargraves in the Cemetery at Womersley, including an unusual Royal Navy grave with a late date.
Extant interments -
K/13350 Stoker 1st Class Barr, L. W.,
Royal Navy, HMS Actaeon,
17th April 1921
5059 Pte Procter. P,
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,
12th April 1916 Age 21
A quick check shows HMS Actaeon as being a shore establishment, part of the torpedo school.
The parish church of St. Martin has a large cross memorial, but no extant graves.
Extant interments -
K/13350 Stoker 1st Class Barr, L. W.,
Royal Navy, HMS Actaeon,
17th April 1921
5059 Pte Procter. P,
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,
12th April 1916 Age 21
A quick check shows HMS Actaeon as being a shore establishment, part of the torpedo school.
The parish church of St. Martin has a large cross memorial, but no extant graves.
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