Gilberdyke and Newport roll of honour
Listed below are the names of those men from the Gilberdyke and Newport area who lost their lives in the First World War.
Gilberdyke Village hall is properly called the Gilberdyke Memorial Hall and was opened on January 5th 1924 as a memorial both to those who served and those who died. There is a roll of honour listing those in the hall, shown below.
Some names appear on other memorials – eg in the Wesleyan chapel, and in Newport church while some names seem to be on neither even though we have found details of the deaths of the men concerned.
Below are the rolls of honour in the Gilberdyke Wesleyan chapel. Sadly one has been badly damaged by water.
Here is a list of those killed.
W Brighton
Albert Buttle
Ernest Clark (Clark Winter)
Joseph Clark (Clark Winter)
Arthur Clayton
Fred Clayton
Thomas Wood Coates
Charles Ernest Cockin
Eli Coulson
Fred Coultous
Harry Cox
James Edward Cox
Robert (Bertie) Dalton
Alfred John Drake
Francis Clifford Dudding
Arthur Exley
Tom George Feeney
Thomas Gardham
Fred Williamson Gossop
Joe Greayer
Fred Haigh
James Oswald Harrison
Thomas Edward Norton Harrison
William Howell
Harry Leonard Hoyle
John Leonard Jibson
Charles William Jibson
Harry Jipson (George Harry)
Reginald Johnston (actual name Johnson)
William Kirk
Henry Lister (John Henry)
James Lister
Albert Edward Love
Richard Henry Kirby Myers
Stanley Norton
Arthur Nunn
Walter Nunn
Fred Pickering
Thomas William Proctor
Thomas Arthur Scott
John James Shipley
John William Terry
Harry Waddingham
Parkin Woodall
Fatalities not on the memorials
Ernest Glentworth
Ernest Harrison
Below is further information for some of the names, mainly from the old newspapers.
Above is Robert [Bertie] Dalton. He died in training.
Nov 1914
Official news was received by Mr Scott, Gilberdyke. Friday, confirming the death of his son, Mr T. Scott, who was killed in France. A memorial service was held on Sunday morning at Newport.
Oct 1915
Private T A. Scott, 3rd East Yorks., No. 5349, who was killed Blouet in France. He was the second son of Mr Scott, signalman. Pear Tree House, Gilberdyke.
November 1916
Mr and Mrs David Woodall, of Newport, received the sad news of the death of their eldest son, Parkin Woodall, K.0.Y.L.1., on Friday week. The parents recived letters letters the previous day from Canon Adderley and Sister Coombe. from 16, General Hospital, France, saying he was wounded on October 28th in the back, buttock, and thigh with a bullet and though his temperature was high they hoped for the best. They received the sad news the following day. Pte. Woodall lost his wife and a daughter in a Zeppelin raid over a year ago He was a former scholar at the Newport Council school.
May 1917
GILBERDYKE. SAD NEWS,—Mr and Mrs C. Clark, Old Mill. Gilberdyke. received the sad news on Mondav morning, that their second son Ernest was killed in action in France on April 25th. This is the second son they have lost within a month. A son-in-law has been wounded.
This family were at various times also known as Clark Winter
May 1917
Mr B. Palmer, saddler, of Newport, had a letter from his son, Ernest. in France, saying that he met Harry Waddingham from Newport R.?Lennon from Blacktoft, and A. Precious from Gilberdyke. Private M. Williamson, of Newport, is in hospital in Worcester.
Sept 1917
GILBERDYKE. Mrs Clayton received official news on Monday morning that her son Arthur was killed in action on September Ist. He had been in hospital in England and only returned to France few weeks ago. He is brother to Mr Walter Clayton, cycle dealer. Two of his brothers – Jack and Fred, are in the army
Jan 1918
Mrs Kelly, of Newport, has received a letter from the officer in command of the late Pte A E Love’s company. He was killed in action during an attack, but I might he fought courageously to the last, like the gallant lad he was. l am sure his death will be a great blow to you, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that he made the greatest of sacrifices in giving his life for his country.—G. B. P. Haswell, O.C. O Coy. ”
May 1918
NEWPORT MEMORIAL SERVICE.—A memorial eervice was held in St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday morning in connection with the death of Pte Charles Cockin, Australian Infantry, who was killed in France on April 4th. The vicar spoke of the deceased as a scholar in the Sunday School and a member of the choir,
Jan 1919
Mr J. Norton, of Gilberdyke, would be glad to hear of his missing son, Pte. Stanley Norton, who was a prisoner of war in Germany, and has not been heard of since September last
The War diary of Emily Jane Harrison [1897-1989]
Emily was born at North America [near Newport] to parents John and Emily Jane, nee Williamson but was brought up in Sandholme by her aunt Margaret and uncle Abraham after her mother died when she was a baby.
She was a dressmaker. She kept a small diary as a teenager and more during the war years which is a mix of everyday life and war news.
I have edited her diary and added some extra information.
War was declared on Germany August Bank Holiday 1914.
1915
C. Plaster killed at the Dardarnelles on the 7th of August in the European war and was buried at the foot of Chocolate Hill.
Hilda Harrison born 24th October . A terrible snowstorm fell on November 5th.
Fred Ward went to France November 11th.
Sophia Harrison married on November 27 at Eastrington Church. [ She married John Richard Sweeting] Miss Jasher & Miss Sweeting bridesmaids. It was half past 2 when got home.
Mother bought me night dress case for Xmas.
I spent Xmas with Annie Scruton Yokefleet Lodge.
The air drome at Spaldington was built in the year 1915 it stands as high as a house 10 stories high.
1916
Mother & I went to Hull 14th January. Bought fur.
L.H.Spence spent the day at Sandholme January 16th .
John Harrison banns published on the 16th of January .
John Harrison married [Emily Buttle] on the 31st January at Newport Church & B Ibbetson bridesmaids & A. Buttle best man.
Archie Bell joined on 31st of January at Sheffield.
Zepp visited Scarborough, Brid and Withernsea on Thursday February 10th
Went to help Miss Dudley 3 days February .
Mrs Hutchinson sale on February 29th .
The first British airplane was seen on the same day.
Zepps raided Hull on March 5th . Paragon Station Sunday night in a terrific snowstorm a good few of casualties.
Wrote to Hull about a place March 13th
Transport wagons removing troops on March 15th , 17 wagons. Zepps raided Sutton on April 5th & were driven off by gun fire.
Miss Sweeting left Eastrington & went to Pocklington on April 6th
Church services in April 7th at 6pm.
Willie Spence start for France on April 27th . A thunder storm passed over here on April 19th
Mary Roydhouse spent Saturday here April 29th
I spent a week at Now or Never farm April .
Zepps were out on May 2nd at York.The British brought down 3 Zepps up to May 2nd. It was reported that a Zepp was lost & was heard over Holme way.
A terrific thunderstorm passed over here on May 5th
May 5th The Gilberdyke School concert “Sing a song of Sixpence”
I finished my costume on May 19th. Alice T Ward? Home for weekend in May
May 20th Saturday. Miss Ward passed away early this morning
May 26th . Edith & I went to Hull
May 31st A big loss at sea . 16 ships lost & damaged in the battle of Jutland
June 4th Miserable wet day
T Carlton killed in action in France June 1916.
Sandholme Chapel spring cleaned? In June
Edith spent the day at Hessle Sunday June 25th .
A thunderstorm passed over here Saturday June 24th .
Blanche goes away on July 3rd to Cawood.
The first air-ship was seen on July 3rd – a type of Zepp.
We went to see the Zepp sheds on July 9th. L & H?? Spence were here the same day & we went back to Ellerker at night.
Got new waterproof July 14th
Willie Spence has been in the trenches 10 weeks up to July 16th .
Tom Laverack joined on the 10th of July & is at Masmouth Snow In Jutland
Sandholme – New Organ opening on the 16th of July . A musical service by the Howden Wesleyan choir.
M.Roydhouse & E Lang was here on July 23rd 1916
July 25th 1916. Mary bought birthday present . Bought swade shoes . Mary & myself were at Hull. Went into Pickering Park & the museum. We saw a Swedish Steamer sail into the docks, which brings the wounded solders & sailors in to Hull.
We started the first rehearsals on the 25th.
Zepp out on the East Coast July 29th.
Mother & I went to Goole July.
Edith & myself went out to tea to Hasholme?? Garth
Zepps were out July 31st buzzers 10pm.
Mary went to Hornsea July 31st .
We cut hay on Monday & led it on Thursday August 3rd 1916. Zepps out Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday August 3rd
Mary’s holidays ended August 4th went to station
Machine sent to mend August 4th .
August 6th 1916 Sunday Tom Harrison from Burn spent the day at Sandholme It is a year since the first Zepp passed over here
Went to see the air-sheds on August 7th & then to Howden
Zepps were heard here August 8th & raided Hull, Selby Street, & Walton Street.
Archie Bell at home on a month’s leave from August 5th, went back on Friday Sept 1st
Zepps raided Dover In daylight on August 12th .
Aunt Annie here on August 14th .
A thunderstorm passed over on August 14th 1916 & 17th.
Zepps were out 23 & 24 of August 1916.
Alice Seward home for a fortnight, August 25th
Blanche week-end in August 27th
Sandholme anniversary services on August 27th
Mary home on September 2nd 1916. Zepps out . Went to Howden
Out to tea on September 10th Annie.
Mary home for a few days September 12th .
Fred Ward here for the day September 13th .
Spent the week-end at Burn September 17th
Edith & Nelly spent the day at Cawood.September 19th.
Went to Wesleyan Chapel on September 22nd a lecture on after two years of war.
September 17th. Willie Spence killed in France by a sniper through the head. Out of 11,000 only 200 answered the roll call.
[Rifleman William Spence was aged 19 when he was killed. He was serving with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Willie was born in Hull but his father George was a seaman, later ship’s captain originally from Blacktoft. His name appears on the Thiepval memorial.]
Zepps out on September 25th.
Went to see the wrecked Biplane at Bloomhill farm September 26th. No 7125 got a bit of propeller.
Mother went to Hull September 29th . Mary home for the week-end September 29th .
Sandholme harvest festival 8th October
Got black costume. Father started work October 10th.
Got boots October 12th .
Florrie Seward passed away on October 9th & buried on the 12th.
[Florence Appleyard, wife of James, nee Seward died in Hull]
Tom Laverack went back to Ireland on October 10th 1916.
Sophia Harrison spent the day October 19th .
A service for Ladies only was held in Sandholme Chapel on October 20th by Canon Tuppy Casey Of York.
John and Emily Edith & myself went to Eastrington . Started with Chapel fires October 22nd
Went to Eastrington November 9th 1916.
Went to Hull Friday November 10th & went down to Coltman Street,
miserable wet day. November 18th
Zepps out on November 27th . North eastern Counties 8 hours. Buzzers went about 8.40 pm. Two Zepps brought down by gunfire both fell into the sea attacked by guns. aeroplanes & armed trawlers.
Mrs Ward property sale on December 7th sold for £142. Mr Bullas was the purchaser.
Annie Scruton spent the day at December 25th Xmas.
Mary & Herbert spent day at Sandholme December 26th.
Fred Harrison on six days leave December 28th draught.
1917
Saw the first balloon on January 5th , Spal??.
Jim Smith home on leave January 5th to January 13th.
Mr Roydhouse called to see us January 13th.Father got a full week from the 1st to 6th January.
Tom Laverack home on leave January 12th & went back January 18th.
Florrie Scott passed away January 12th.
Tom Drewery home on leave January 26th 1917.
Mrs Bullas passed away February 21st .
Fred Laverack home on leave in April.
L & H Spence here for the the day May 28th.
Whit Monday & Mary & Herbert.
Zepps out on June 16th . Buzzers went about 11pm up till 1-15. One brought down.
Mary & Herbert here for week-end June 16th 1917.
Zepps out on August 21st Newcastle & Hedon.
Mrs Holey’s stacks on fire September 15th .
Serious British troop train disaster September 15th .
Edith , John & Emily went to Burn September 15th.
Zeppelin raid over Hull & Sheffield September 24th . Mon saw the British Zepp come home
Albert Buttle died of wounds October 30th 1917 on active service.
Fred Laverack started for France October 25th .
Hannah Scott passed away October 26th.
Tommy Seward joined the Navy on the 8th November York. First in London, now in Portsmouth.
Annie Scruton for tea Xmas 1917. Fred Harrison wounded on the 27th of November reported missing.
J Seward on leave December 28th 1917.
Charlie Scruton on draught leave December 29th 1917.
1918
Tom Goodhead left for France January 3rd
Jabez Ward married January 7th 78 years old.
Went to Gilberdyke School concert January 7th for the Hull Royal Infirmary £26.
George Precious passed away January 24th & was buried January 27th .
Wrote to H.E. Salters Ltd January 31st 1918.( Emily worked for Salters, clothiers and costumiers for about ten years)
T. Laverack on leave from France January 26th .
C Scruton on draught leave February 5th .
Mr Wilson o?? sale on the 7th of February .
May Wright married in Hull February 7th .
Mary went to Hessle February 7th .
T Laverack went back February 7th .
Arthur Scruton on leave February 14th .
Leigh G.H.Spence ship torpedoed on the 15th February .
Went to Howden February 16th pictures. Annie, Charlie & George.
Went to Annies to tea February 18th .
Mother went to Aunt Lisa funeral February 26th , 86 years.
Fell out with George February .
Zepps out on March 12th very little damage done , driven off by gunfire.
Held up at Cave walked home arrived about 11pm.
Annie & I fell out March 16th .
Raining on Good Friday also Easter Sunday.
March 31st peal of thunder got new shoes March 18/6 also a bike cover / 7/6.
Aunt Polly, Louie, Hetty, May Teal, G. Henry, & Eliza here on Easter Monday April 1st .
Had the doctor April 1st
Zepps raided Yorkshire April 12th. Buzzers went about 10& clear 3.45
Mary & Herbert here April 11th 1918.
Snowing on the April 19th 1918.
Edith & I went to Hull April 26th got hat 12/6
Mary went to Cottingham May 9th .
Official news of Fred Harrison , died of wounds in German hands, May 14th on active service.
Alice Terry went to Wensleydale May 17th.
Got check frock May 22nd.
Fred Harrison memorial service at Eastrington Parish Church June 2nd .
Marjorie Harrison born June 11th .
Got new season ticket £6..10..2 from Sandholme to Hull June 17th .
Harry Hill joined on 15th June 1918.
Hive feast held on the 22nd June & continued on Monday June 24th .
Billie Turpin joined the forces June 17th .
Charlie Westoby joined His Majesty’s Forces on the 1st July.
Miss Metcalfe here for the day Sunday July 4th.
John Harrison joined His Majesty’s Forces July 27th. Got back until Monday July 29th 1918
also W. Terry
John moved to Withernsea August 3rd 1918.
Sealed envelope. Opened a message Lloyd George August 5th.
Got Tony red shoes August 11th 18/6 at Howden.
Mary Herbert & Kate here August bank holiday August 5th
Zepps out August 5th 1918 one brought down & another damaged.
Emily went to Withernsea August 7th . Also Edith Blanche Ibbotson married August 4th
W. Turpin on leave August the 8th 1918 also A Bell.
August 16th 1918 The big airship from Spaldington a very big explosion
??? batch of German prisoners at Howden Saturday August 23rd 1918.
Started holidays August 20 th for a fortnight.
Went to Hessle August 29th .
Mother & I went to Hull August 27th .
Mother bought new glasses for 21st birthday present 21/-
Mother went to Mrs M Allen funeral August 29th. Alice Terry Came home September 3rd .
Edith & I went to Burn September 4th 1918.
Miss Dudley & N Hains married September 2nd at Eastrington
Bert came with N.J.
September. John on leave September 9th from Friday to Tuesday.
Started work September 9th 1918 .
Mary & Herbert here September 12th .
Sandholme Harvest Festival September 22nd
Got an advance of 4/6 October 12th 1918 21/-.
John in Withernsea Hospital with flu October 6th .
Willie Terry passed away October 13th 1918 in VAD hospital Hull.
John came on October 16th 1918. Bought coat October 15th 1918 £3..5..9.
Billie Turpin on draught leave October 14th .
Fred Laverack on leave October 13th .
Len Brown on leave from France October.
Bert went on leave October 17th .
Had flu from October 22nd to November 4th 1918. Father had it too.
Germans surrender November 11th 1918 after 4years & 3 months of war at 11o.clock.
John on draught leave November 12th 1918 6days.
Nancy & I in Hull November 16th 1918 stayed 9.25.
Started bringing British prisoners of war out of Germany Sunday November 17th 1918.
Mrs Mowforth passed away November 24th 1918 flu.
John went to France November 23rd 1918.
Made black velvet hat November 28th 1918.
Edith & I went to Eastrington Sunday December 8th 1918.
No services at Sandholme Chapel Sunday December 14th 1918. T??? Jackson against Tenby?? Votes for women.
Miss E Stone for the day December 14th.
Mother went to Hull. December 13th. Gun week.
Bert went on 12 days leave December 19th for good.
The Misty ship on view in Hull December 20th.
Fred Ward on leave December 20th 1918.
N & I went to Newport Xmas day N & N for tea & went out at night with C. Hoggard. December 26th 1918.
Mary 7 Herbert December 26th 1918. Fred Laverack on twelve days leave December 27th 1918.
Mary gave me Xmas 1918 10/-.Edith a prayer book & mother a camisole. Xmas 1918. A day of commemoration for the fallen December 29th 1918.
1919
Edith & Nelly at Hull January 25th .
Went to Gilberdyke school concert February 8th.
Mother went to Hull February 15th .
Got shoes February 15th 26/6. Got an advance March 14th 1919 25/-.
Got handkerchief from France February 28th 1919.
Maria Overend passed away March 20th 1919.
Thomas Seward demoblized from the Navy March 23rd.
Got a tweed costume March 1st 1919. day light saving bill came into force April 1st.
Father left Hairsine April 5th 1919. official . official .
Bought pair of shoes April 12th 1919.26/6. Stayed in Hull Saturday April 26th 1919. bought scarf 12/11.
Snowing on April 26th 1919 raining May 4th 1919.
Went to dance May 9th at Newport, stayed at Wards Hotel.
A terrible thunderstorm passed over May 10th Saturday.
Mr Patrick passed away May 11th. Interred at Eastrington, service at Sandholme Chapel. [ Joseph Patrick farmer at Yokefleet Grange]
Hive feast held June 21st .
Peace to be signed June 23rd .
Germans sank 22 of their own ships . June 23rd.
Charlie Westoby, W & C Scruton on leave July 4th 1919.
Thanksgiving service July 6th.
Went to Hull Saturday July 12th.
Peace celebrations July 19th went to Howden pouring wet night went to Shire hall dance. Came home with C. Yardley.
Went out with (JN) Wednesday 23rd.
Pearl Westoby & myself biked To Elloughton Saturday July 25th.
Went to Newport show August 1st.
Went to Howden sports August 9th started holidays August 9th fortnight.
Edith & myself went to Hull August 22nd 1919 & Pearl & myself went on Saturday N&R.
Hilda Megson Married August 19th 1919 at Newport Church
Pearl went to Hull for week-end September 13th 1919.
Railway strike September 27th 1919 to October 6th.
Mrs Carlton broke her leg October 1st.
Sandholme HF sale £7.
Went to Hull fair October 11th stayed until Sunday.
Went to Gilberdyke feast October 18th.
John got demobbed October 16th.
F Harrison married October 25th at Brayton Church , Selby.
Doris & I went to Palace (theatre in Hull) November 7th 1919. C Westoby demobbed.
8th Charlie & I went to tea
November 15th 1919. C & I went to Rose & Crown November 16th for tea.
Stayed in Hull November 22nd 1919, bought blouse 10/-.
Edith & Alice in Hull November 22th.
Xmas 1919 at Websters
1920
Went to Miss Counts?? Home January 17th 1920.
Mrs Scruton went into Park St, Hospital January 17th 1920.
Pearl & I went into Hull 4.30 N.E.R went to tea
Mrs Scruton buried at Eastrington January 27th. Also Mrs Patrick.
Pearl & I in Hull February 7th 1920 Saturday N.E,.R
Mary married April 19th 1920 at G.W.Chapel reception in the school room. Edith & Annie &?? Bridesmaid, G.Palmer best man.
Went to Cave fair 1920 June, also Newport & Broomfleet. Went with W.Gage & T. Carter to Eastrington.
The End