Yorkshire Regiment War Graves, - Stockton-on-Tees (Durham Road) Cemetery

The Cross of Sacrifice in Stockton's Durham Road Cemetery
(Photograph : Edward Nicholl, <emn@enicholl.com>)

The Cross of Sacrifice which stands somewhat apart from the various sections of the cemetery, is inscribed;-
"THIS CROSS OF SACRIFICE IS ONE IN DESIGN AND INTENTION WITH THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN SET UP IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND OTHER PLACES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WHERE OUR DEAD OF THE GREAT WAR ARE LAID TO REST.
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE."

There are 99 graves listed in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission register in Stockton's Durham Road cemetery. Of these graves, 54 are from the First World War, and in turn four are for men of the Yorkshire Regiment.

Select the image above for a larger version		Private John G Cuthbert, 31156. Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to (13315) Labour Corps. Husband of Ada Johnson (formerly Cuthbert) of 45, Bath Lane, Stockton-on-Tees. Died at home 21 June 1919. Aged 48. Inscribed on the grave is;- "GONE THE SUNSHINE FROM OUR WAY GONE TO YONDER GOLDEN SHORE."
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Select the image above for a larger version		Private Albert Edward Hobbs, 28279. 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Husband of Eliza Hobbs, of 11, Langley St., Stockton-on-Tees. Died at Home 7 February 1918. Aged 31.
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