Transferred to the Horse Artillery to be with the horses he loved
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The Ward Family - doing their bit for King and Country
Christopher, John, James, Jane and Eleanora Ward
Herbert Mason. Severely wounded Sep 1916 on the Somme battlefield. [b: 6 Mar 1896 d: Nov 1989]
Six brothers. Herbert is the youngest of three brothers severely wounded in the trenches of WW1, his...
Conisbrough Miner Fred Valentine Wood
K.O.Y.L.I. soldier promoted to Sergeant and survives the war
Joseph Mason. Twice wounded May 1915. [b: 21 Feb 1890- Jun 1957].
Six brothers. Eldest of three brothers twice wounded in the trenches of WW1, severely wounded in May...
Miner and Machine Gunner Willis Davison
The Machine Gun Corps was formed in 1915 - this is the story of one of its unsung heroes.
Richard Markham MM
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Pte. Sidney Hodgson 241993
Pte. Sidney Hodgson KOYLI died of wounds accidentally received
Thomas Cooke, from miner to military medal winner.
Thomas Cooke left Bentley Colliery to fight and proved himself a most valiant soldier.
Denaby soldier William Hodgetts gone but not forgotten
Bill went over the top at Passchendaele and was never seen again.