The Yorkshire Regiment, - War Memorials Elsewhere

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Elsecar (Barnsley),
- Holy Trinity Church

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The First World War Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar
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Photo : Wayne Bywater (<waynetyke123@aol.com>)

The First World War Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar, is a marble plaque with raised border. The centre panel with the names commemorated is of paler marble than the surround.

32 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War

1 soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on the memorial.

We are very grateful to Wayne Bywater (<waynetyke123@aol.com>) for photographing the memorial.

Private Frederick Kay. 53582. 9th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 40672 West Riding Regt. Born at Elsecar. Son of Joseph and Sarah Kay, of 21, Hadfield St., Wombwell, Barnsley. Killed 24 October 1918. Aged 23.
Born Hoyland (Yorks), Enlisted Hoyland. Resided Elsecar (Barnsley).
Buried LE CATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY.

Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar
Photo : Wayne Bywater (<waynetyke123@aol.com>)

In addition to the above War Memorial, there are four stained galss windows in Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar. that commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World war. These windows are described in the Imperial War Museum's War Memorials Register website.

The First World War Memorial Window in Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar The First World War Memorial Windows in Holy Trinity Church, Elsecar (Composiet photo)
Photo : Peter Davies/Barnsley War Memorials Project of the Imperial War Museum's War Memorials Register website

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