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St. Mary's Church, Birdsall. There are 3 Commonwealth War Graves in the Churchyard, relating to the First World War. Two of these graves are for men of the Yorkshire Regiment.

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Private Ernest Turner. 2711. 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 6 August 1915.
Enlisted Malton (Yorks).

Private Sidney Whiteley. 2710. Yorkshire Regiment. Son of William and Emily Whiteley, of The Kennels, Goathland, Yorks. Died at home 11 November 1919. Aged 22.

(These two me had adjoining regimental numbers, - they must have joined the regiment at the same time.)