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Colchester Cemetery contains 388 Commonwealth War Graves from both World Wars, and includes two graves for soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

Private Richard Robinson Fletcher, 5742. 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry, formerly 26769 Yorkshire Regiment. Son of the late William and Fanny Fletcher, of Pickering, Yorkshire. Died at home 19 October 1916. Aged 36.
Born Pickering (Yorks), Enlisted Pickering.

Lance Corporal Elijah Midgley, 265435. 18th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 1753 West Riding Regiment. Son of George and Elizabeth Midgley; husband of P. A. Midgley, of 6, Swallow St., Keighley, Yorks. Died at home 4 May 1917. Aged 45.
Born Keighley (Yorks), Enlisted Keighley.

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