The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Blisworth (Northants)

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The War Memorial for Blisworth (Northants)
Photo : Gordon Craig's War Memorials website

The War Memorial for Blisworth (Northants) is located beside St. John the Baptist Church, which is located at the junction of High Street and Church Lane in Blisworth.

The names of 23 men who lost their lives in the First World War, and 2 men who died during the Second World War, are commemorated on the memorial.

One man who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is shown on this memorial.

Private Cecil William Ayres, 65173. 2nd / 4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 202215 Yorkshire Regiment. Son of William Thomas and Clara Ayres, of The Gables, Blisworth, Northants. Killed 14 September 1918. Aged 28.
Born Blisworth (Northampton), Enlisted Northampton.
Commemorated Panel 8, VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL.

Private Ayres' Name on the Blisworth War Memorial Private Ayres' Name on the Blisworth War Memorial
Photo : Tony Marsh of the Blisworth.org.uk website

St John the Baptist Church, Blisworth , Northants St John the Baptist Church, Blisworth , Northants
Photo : Wikimedia Commons

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