North Yorkshire War Memorials, - Grosmont (St. Matthew's Church)

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The First World War Memorial Plaque in St. Matthew's Church, Grosmont
Photo : Edward Nicholl

There are two War Memorial plaques in St. Matthew's Church, Grosmont.

The First World War plaque commemorates 14 men who lost their lives in the First World War.
Of the names commemorated 5 were of soldiers who served in the Yorkshire Regiment

The Second World War plaque commemorates 7 men who lost their lives in the Second World War.

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Lance Corporal Stephen Bargate, 20719. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Mr. G. and Mrs. M. Bargate, of 13, Esk Valley, Grosmont, Yorks. Killed 23 July 1916. Aged 22.
Born Rosedale (Yorks), Enlisted Whitby, Resided Grosmont (Yorks).
Commemorated Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D, Thiepval Memorial.

Corporal Thomas Henry Mercer, 11432. 6th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of William and Jane Mercer. Killed 7 August 1915. Aged 35.
Born Farndale (Kirbymoorside), Enlisted Whitby, Resided Grosmont.
Commemorated Panel 55 to 58, Helles Memorial.

Private Chapman McNeil, 241653. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 25 July 1917.
Born Goathland (Yorks), Enlisted Whitby, Resided Grosmont S O.
Buried ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION.

Private Robert William Sellers, 19614. 6th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 22 August 1915.
Born Glaisdale (Yorks), Enlisted Whitby, Resided Grosmont.
Commemorated Panel 55 to 58, Helles Memorial.

Private Thomas Henry Sellers, MM, 241354. The Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 2 November 1918.
Born Egton, Enlisted Whitby, Resided Grosmont R S O.
Commemorated Malbork Memorial.
(name spelt "Sellars" in SDGW)

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The Second World War Memorial Plaque in St. Matthew's Church, Grosmont
Photo : Edward Nicholl

St. Matthew's Church, Grosmont
Photo : Edward Nicholl

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