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Yorkshire
Regiment War Graves, - Hawnby, All Saints' Church |
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All Saints' Parish Church, Hawnby (photo : Edward Nicholl)
Although Hawnby is only a tiny village, in the First World War an extraordinary
number of young men both served and died in the service of their country. By
the October 1916, 61 men of the village had been called to the Colours, and
of these 6 had been killed. By the end of the War the number of dead had risen
to 17. These young men were no doubt inspired by the "Fighting Parson of
Hawnby", the Revd. William Hughes, who was the driving force for so many
men leaving the village and joining the armed forces. 3 of the sons of the Revd.
William Hughes were amongst the dead.
There are 5 War Graves from World war One in the cemetery of All Saints Church, two are for men of the Yorkshire Regiment. The two men from the Yorkshire Regiment are;-
Private Walter Garbutt.
18413, 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
Died at home 16 February 1918, aged 22. Born Hawnby (Yorks), Enlisted Darlington, Resided Hawnby (his grave is shown on the right) Private Colin Stewart Bowes. 204112, 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of James and Fannie Bowes, of Mount Pleasant, Arden, Helmsley. Died at home 16 April 1917, aged 19. Born Hawnby (Yorks), Enlisted Thirsk, Resided Helmsley |
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