War memorials, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire War Memorials, -
York, - St. Michael le Belfry Church
War memorials, North Yorkshire
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The First World War Memorial in the Church of St. Michael le Belfry, York The First World War Memorial in the Church of St. Michael le Belfry, York
Photo : Chris Gleave of the War Memorials On Line website

The First World War Memorial in the Church of St. Michael le Belfry, York, is a brass plaque mounted on a wood base..

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

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

Lieutenant Reginald Oakley. 15th Battalion attached to 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Caleb and Ellen Oakley, of 39, Grosvenor Terrace, York. Born Altofts, Normanton, Yorks. Killed 25 August 1916. Aged 21.
Buried BERKS CEMETERY EXTENSION.

Serjeant James Vokes. 201851. 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Killed 28 March 1918.
Born York, Enlisted Northallerton, Resided York
Commemorated Panel 31 and 32, POZIERES MEMORIAL.

The Church of St.Michael le Belfry, YorkThe Church of St.Michael le Belfry, York
Photo © Copyright Andrew Dyer and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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