The Yorkshire Regiment, - War Memorials Elsewhere

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Leven (East Yorks)

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The War Memorial for Leven (East Yorks) in Holy Trinity Churchyard
Photo © Copyright JThomas and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

The War Memorial for Leven (East Yorkshire) stands in the churchyard of Holy Trinity, South Street, Leven.

18 names are commemorated on the memorial as having lost their lives in the First World War, and 4 names from the Second World War. A transcription of the dedication on the memorial, and the above names, has been made by Andrew Dolman and can be found on the GENUKI website.

3 soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment are commemorated on this memorial.

Additionally, inside Holy Trinity Church is a Roll of Honour. Andrew Dolman has kindly allowed us to use his photo of this Roll of Honour, which commemorates not only those who lost their lives in the First World War, but also those who served. A transcription of all the names on this Roll of Honour is on the GENUKI website.

Private Clarence Charles Appleby, 34846. 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 3213 Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 16 September 1916.
Enlisted Driffield.
Commemorated on Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL.
(Additional information from Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>);-
In the 1911 Census was living in Leven with his parents Charles Henry and Lucy Ann Appleby. He was born in 1897 in East Mersea, Essex. in Q3 1897. Therefore, aged ca 19 when killed.)

Private Charles Maddison, 2258. 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Amos and Annie S. Maddison, of Waterloo Farm, Leven, Hull. Killed 26 September 1916. Aged 20.
Born Catterick, Enlisted Beverley, Resided Leven Carr (Near Beverley).
Buried CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY.

Serjeant John William Panton. 240635. 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Mr. W. Panton, of West St., Leven, Hull. Killed 27 March 1918. Aged 24.
Born Catwick (Leven Beverley), Enlisted Beverley, Resided Leven.
Commemorated on Panel 31 and 32, POZIERES MEMORIAL.

The First World War Roll of Honour in Holy Trinity Church, Leven The First World War Roll of Honour in Holy Trinity Church, Leven
Photo : Andrew Dolman

Holy Trinity Church, Leven Holy Trinity Church, Leven
Photo © Copyright Peter Church and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

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