The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Chester-le-Street (Co. Durham),
Market Place

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The War Memorial for Chester-le-Street in the Market Place
Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

The War Memorial for Chester-le-Street, which commemorates those killed in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts, was dedicated on 10 May 2015. This memorial is in the Market Place, located between North and South Burns.

A transcript of all the names on the memorial can be found on the page for this memorial on the North East War Memorials Project website. Additionally, there are photos of the programme for the dedication ceremony.

2 soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment, and one former Yorkshire Regiment soldier, are commemorated on this memorial. Additionally, an Officer from the Northumberland Fusiliers who was serving attached to the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated.

We are extremely grateful to Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>) who photographed the memorial.

Major Lindsay Alfred Barrett, MC. 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, attached to 1st/4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Charles Rollo Barrett and Mary Delmar Barrett, of Pelaw House, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. Killed 17 March 1916. Aged 23.
Buried POPERINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY.
(Fuller details of Major Barratt, together with a photo, are presented on Bill Danby's website.)

Private Robert Taylor. 39240. 7th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John and Minnie Taylor, of 15, Co-operative St., Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. Killed 16 May 1917. Aged 20.
Born Chester-le-Street (Co. Durham), Enlisted Chester-le-Street (Co. Durham).
Buried AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION.

Private John Warnes, 23380. 15th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of George and Elizabeth Jane Warnes. Died at home 23 May 1916. Aged 24.
Born Pelton (Durham), Enlisted Jarrow, Resided Chester-le-Street (Durham)
Buried RUGELEY CEMETERY.
(SDGW incorrectly states the battalion as being the 13th Battalion. The 15th Battalion was based in Rugely, Staffs.)

Private Richard Waugh. 34610. 2nd/5th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 15632 the Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 28 November 1917.
Born Chester-le-Street (Durham), Enlisted Durham.
Buried ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT.

The War Memorial for Chester-le-Street in the Market Place
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Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)l

Privates Taylor & Warnes' Names on the Chester-le-Street War Memorial Privates Taylor & Warnes' Names on the Chester-le-Street War Memorial
Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

Chester-le-Street's Market Place in front of the Methodist Church and North Burns, with the War Memorial on the left. Chester-le-Street's Market Place in front of the Methodist Church and North Burns, with the War Memorial on the left.
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