Memorial
Roll of Honour 1914-18 Ritson Burnhope Colliery
Burnhope
Memorial Name: Roll of Honour 1914-18 Ritson Burnhope Colliery (B153.09 )
NEWMP Ref No.: B153.09
Parish: Burnhope
Preston, Burnhope and South Pontop Collieries
1914-18
Paper
U.A. Ritson & Sons, Milburn House, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Printed by Tillotson’s (Bolton) Ltd., Art Printers, Bolton & London.
Front Page :
U.A. Ritson & Sons Ltd.
Roll of Honour
and
List of Directors,
Officials and Workmen who have
served in His Majesty’s Forces
during the Great War
August
1914
November
1918.
Page 2
This Roll of Honour contains the names of 905 Officers and
Men who joined the Navy and Army from the various
Offices and Collieries.
“Their names shall never die”.
Printed Roll of Honour, issued by the Colliery Company to individuals, and covering Durham and Northumberland.
It has 48 pages.
Each alternate page is decorated with a classical border pattern.
Even-numbered pages have at centre bottom a shield bearing the Company initials.
Pages 5-11, which list the names of NCOs and men who died, have at bottom of alternate pages, a laurel wreath resting on crossed swords.
Page 12, which lists those who were taken Prisoner of War, has chains at the bottom.
Page 13 lists the Honours gained.
The other odd numbered pages have at bottom a tank (left) a ship (centre) and a plane (right).
Every page has at top a quotation from a poet or from a soldier.
Pages 15-30 name the men from Burnhope Colliery who served;
Pages 31-33 list the men from South Pontop Colliery who served;
Pages 34-48 list the men from Preston Colliery who served.
Burnhope Colliery Only
Dead 72; Prisoners of War 13; Served 336
See Transcript
1. A personalised copy of the 1914-18 Roll of Honour was sent to each of the bereaved families, together with a letter, signed by U.A. Ritson, Chairman, and N.S. Henderson, Secretary, which reads:
“We beg you to accept the enclosed Roll of Honour, and we trust it will serve to remind us in the years to come of what we have all gone through during the Great War.
We shall ever keep before us the memory of our 142 gallant dead, so that they may rest in peace in the assurance that they have not made the great sacrifice in vain, and we must never forget the gallantry and devotion of all who so loyally served their dear Country in any way during the strenuous and eventful years when our fate hung in the balance. This is a great tradition which has been created, and we hope that the spirit of good fellowship, mutual trust and confidence, which enabled us to defeat the wicked machinations of our Enemies, will inspire us one and all in the years to come.”
2. This is an extract from the book referring only to the names from Burnhope Colliery
Photos: Tony Harding; John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
The Story Durham (formerly Durham County Record Office)
has a copy Ref. D/X 619/2.
North of England Open Air Museum, Beamish
has a copy of the booklet sent to the family of J. W. Henderson of Burnhope Colliery, ref: 940.467.428
North Shields Public Library Local Studies
had a copy.
Ralph W. Gould;
Tony Harding;
John and Mavis Dixon;
Dorothy Hall;
North of England Open Air Museum, Beamish
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Burnhope Colliery.
U.A. Ritson and Sons Ltd.
Milburn House, Newcastle upon Tyne
Roll
of
Honour
Burnhope and South Pontop Collieries (Co.Durham)
Preston Colliery (Northumberland)
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U.A. Ritson & Sons Ltd.
Roll of Honour
and
List of Directors,
Officials and Workmen who have
served in His Majesty’s Forces
during the Great War
August 4th
1914
November 11th
1918.
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Page 4
A keen edged sword, a soldier’s heart
Is greater than a poet’s art.
Lance Corpl. Francis Ledwige, Inniskilling Fusiliers
This Roll of Honour contains the names of 905 Officers and
Men who joined the Navy and Army from the various
Offices and Collieries.
Of these, 142 made the supreme sacrifice for their Country.
“Their names shall never die”.
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Page 5
In that dear land where there are no more tears”
2nd Lieut. Hugh Reginald Preston
U.A. Ritson and Sons, Limited.
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Roll of Honour
List of the names of N.C.O.’s and Men who laid down their lives in the
service of their Country.
“Yours was the glorious price to pay,
Ours to record with grateful pride
That FREEDOM lives on earth today
BECAUSE YOU DIED”.
Name Occupation Colliery Regiment Remarks
or Ship
Potts, W.S. Clerk Notts and Derby R. Head Office
Graham J. Clerk N.F. Head Office
Armstrong, R. Timberman Burnhope R.A.M.C.
Bell, F. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Cummings, N. Hewer — do — K.O.Y.L.I.
Christlow, M. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Clarkson, E.H. Joiner — do — R.E.
Corker, Samuel Putter — do — D.L.I.
Clough J. Wagon Rider — do — D.L.I.
Coates, A. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Dixon, Thos. Putter — do — N.F.
Dobson, Syd. Bankhand — do — D.L.I.
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Page 6
“O men unborn, I go now, my work unfinished”
2nd Lieut Hugh Reginald Preston
List of the names of N.C.O.’s and Men who laid down their lives in the service of their Country.
Name Occupation Colliery Regiment or Ship Remarks
Elliott, Ed. Putter Burnhope D.L.I.
Eggleston, Jas. Hewer — do — R.E.
Edgar, G.O. Hewer — do — Yorks
Elliott, C. Stoneman — do — Tyneside Irish
Elliott, W. Hewer — do — R.E.
Farbidge, R. Hewer — do — HMS Marlborough Lost at Sea
Graham, Geo. Putter — do — K.O.Y.L.I.
Geddes, T.W. Hewer — do — R.N.D.
Graver, Alf. Hewer — do — Worcesters
Hobbs, R. Screens — do — D.L.I.
Heslop, M. Putter — do — W.Yorks
Hughes, J.S. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Hall, Wm. Hewer — do — R.N.D. Died in Germany
Johnson, C. Coal leader — do — R.F.A.
Ledger, Matt. Putter — do — Hussars
Ledger, R. Hewer — do — R.N.D.
Marsh, Geo. Hewer — do — Yorks. Regt.
Moss, Fred. Hewer — do — W.Yorks.
Mordue, Jos. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Morrison, Sam. Screens — do — R.N.D. Lost at Sea.
Mounsey, Jos. Putter — do — N.F.
Murray, Wm. Putter — do — W.Yorks
McNeil, T. Hewer — do — Tyneside Scottish
Morrison, A. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
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Page 7
“And who died fighting has increase”
Capt. The on. Julian Grenfell, D.S.O. Royal Dragoons
List of the names of N.C.O.’s and Men who laid down their lives in the service of their Country.
Name Occupation Colliery Regiment or Ship Remarks
McHatton, J. Shifter Burnhope N.F.
McDonald, J. Hewer — do — Tyneside Scottish
McDonald, T. Putter — do — K.O.Y.L.I.
O’Brien, W. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Petrie, J.W. Hewer — do — N.F.
Pooley, Stan Putter — do — D.L.I.
Pratt, S. Hewer — do — Innisk.Fus.
Procter, T. Hewer — do — R.N.D.
Plummer, H. Hewer — do — R.E.
Perry, Ed. Stonework — do — N.F.
Robinson, Ben. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Robinson, T. Banksman — do — D.L.I.
Rudd, Norman Stoneman — do — D.L.I.
Ridley, Robt. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Rutherford, B. Bankhand — do — E.Yorks.
Robinson, J. Putter — do — 8th D.L.I.
Scott, N. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Salmon, Wilf. Putter — do — Leic. Regt.
Salmon, Michael Hewer — do — W.Yorks
Smith, Ely Putter — do — D.L.I.
Scott, John Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Scott, W. Hewer — do — N.F.
Sanderson, Jas. Off-take hand — do — A.S.C.
Stoddart, Jos. Weighman — do — D.L.I.
Smith, John E. Onsetter — do — R.F.A.
Urwin,Wm.Fergus Hewer — do — D.L.I.
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Page 8
“Blow out, you bugles, over the rich dead”
Sub.-Lieut. Rupert Brooke, R.N.V.R.
List of the names of N.C.O.’s and Men who laid down their lives in the service of their Country.
Name Occupation Colliery Regiment or Ship Remarks
Varey, Frank Hewer Burnhope Hussars
Wilson, James Banksman — do — D.L.I.
Wells, Arthur Putter — do — D.L.I.
Webster, Geo. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Whightman, Matt Putter — do — N.F.
Walters, W.J. Hewer — do — R.E.
Waugh, M. Putter — do — HMS Glatton
Wake, T. Labourer — do — Tyneside Irish
Whitney, John Stoneman — do — 12th D.L.I.
Waistell, W. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Walker, Jas. Hewer — do – N.F.
Whitney, Sept. L. Putter — do — 8th D.L.I.
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Page 12
“Greater than a poet’s fame
A little grave that has no name.
Lance-Corpl. Francis Ledwige
Men who were Prisoners of War.
Name Occupation Colliery Regiment or Ship Remarks
Ritson, J.R.,Major Director — —— 8th D.L.I.
Duffy, James Hewer Burnhope N.F.
Duffy, Peter Hewer — do — R.N.D.
Ferguson, R. Putter — do — Lincoln Regt.
Graver, J.R. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Hall, Wm. Hewer — do — R.N.D. Died in Germany
Jose, James Putter — do — D.L.I.
Morallee, Wm. Hewer — do — Tyneside Scottish
Parkin, J.W. Putter — do — N.F.
Swinburn, M. Putter — do — N.F.
Simms, T.H. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Smith, John Hewer — do — R.N.D.
Wigham, Alex. Deputy — do — D.L.I.
Wood, Charles Banksman — do — D.L.I.
Green, J. Hewer South Pontop R.E.
Price, W. Hewer — do — D.L.I.
Stobbart, R. Putter — do — W.Y.R. Died in Germany
Charlton, R. Hewer Preston N.F.
Cole, D. Rolleyman — do — N.F. Died in Germany
Greaves, J. Hewer — do — N.F.
Hanson, R. Putter — do — N.F.
Robson, J. Hewer — do — N.F.
Ramsey, J. Putter — do — D.L.I.
Sexton, W. Putter — do — W.Y.R.
Talbot, W. Stoneman — do — K.R.R.C. Died in Germany
Wilson, J. Putter — do — R.N.D.
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Page 13
“Forget us not, O Land for which we fell –
May it go well with England, still go well”
Lance-Corpl. Joseph Lee.
The Honours Gained were:-
C.M.G. 1
M.C.’s 2
D.C.M.’s 2
M.M.’s and Bars 2
M.M.’s 20
M.S.M.’s 2
Croix de Guerre 1
Russian order of St. Anne 1
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Page 15
“Dying so, I make myself worthy your tears”
Major John E.Stewart, M.C., Staffordshire Regt.
Names and Particulars of Men who have served in H.M. Forces
from BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Alderson, Geo. Hewer N.F. Yes —
Allen, John Putter M.G.C. Yes Yes
Allen, Samuel Hewer 3rd Lincs. — —
Allen, Wm. Geo. Hewer M.G.C. — —
Armstrong, A. Elec.winder R.I.F. Yes Yes
Armstrong, R. Timberman R.A.M.C. — — Died in Hospital
Alderson, T.C. Putter D.L.I. — —
Allen, John Hewer Cold.Gds. Yes Yes Corporal
Allen, Samuel Putter D.L.I. Yes Gassed Lance-Corporal. 1915 Star
Appleby, T. Hewer N.F. — —
Aisbett, John Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Ayre, Wm. Cartman R.G.A. Yes —
Anderson, Geo. Hewer R.G.A. Yes Twice
Brown, Henry Hewer N.F. Yes —
Bradley H. Putter K.O.Y.L.I. Yes Yes
Burnett, M. Putter D.L.I. — —
Brooks, Ernest Putter E.Yorks. Yes Yes
Brooks, Albert Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Bennett, Wm. Stoneman D.L.I. Yes Yes
Battensby, Ed. Joiner R.F.A. Yes Yes
Burns, Walter Driver D.L.I. Yes Yes
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Page 16
“But this is sure, howe-er it be
We shall not face ashamedly the reckoning
Major John B. Stewart, M.C.,
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Battensby, J.W. Hewer M.G.C. Yes Yes
Bell, James Putter W.R.Regt. Yes Yes
Bell, Wm. Putter W.R.Regt. Yes Yes
Bell, Henry Hewer HMS Britannia Yes — Torpedoed in Gibraltar
Burnett, Geo. Hewer M.G.C. Yes — Straits (Saved)
Brown, John Banksman D.L.I. — —
Bolton, G. Stoneman W.Yorks — —
Bell, Geo. Wm. Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Bell, John Jas. Putter HMS Iron Duke Yes —
Barrass, Arch. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Blackburn, A. Putter G.Gds. Yes —
Biggs, Robert Hewer I. Gds — —
Blyth, Jos. Putter N.F. — —
Burdon, Wm. Putter HMS Glasgow Yes —
Burdon, R. Shifter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Brindle R. Hewer R.F.A. Yes Yes
Brown, W. Shifter T.Irish Yes Gassed
Ball, J. Hewer R.F.A. Yes —
Blackadder, J. Screen Eng’man D.L.I. Yes Yes Corporal
Bell, F. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Black, Geo. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Barron, G. Hewer E.Yorks. — —
Bland, R. Cartman Cycle Corps Yes —
Burnett, T. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Bowers, Wm. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Cummings, N. Hewer K.O.Y.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Cummings, R. Hewer HMS Glory Yes —
Cummings, Wm. Putter HMS Britannia Yes — Torpedoed in Gibraltar
Straits (Saved)
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Page 17
“Who, then, of judgment is afraid
Major John B. Stewart, M.C.,
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Casson, H. Hewer W.Yorks Yes Yes
Close, Jos. Putter D.L.I. Yes Gassed
Close, Wm. Putter R.F.A. Yes Yes
Chapman, J. Putter G.Gds. Yes —
Christlow, M. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Killed in action
Cummings, C. Putter M.G.C. — —
Clarkson, E.H. Joiner R.E. Yes — Killed in action
Coulthard, T. Hewer 1st.Gar.Yorks Yes —
Calvert, R. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Chapman, Jos. Hewer R.E. Yes —
Clark, J.E. Putter A.C.C. Yes —
Close, Isaac Putter 3rd Lincs. Yes —
Close, Wm. Putter Yorks Yes Yes L/Cpl. Left arm Amput.
Close, Alf. Deputy R.A.M.C. — —
Collins, L. Putter Black Watch Yes Yes
Craighill, A. Shifter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Carr, Jas. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Carr, John Hewer HMS Myrtle Yes —
Corker, Samuel Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Killed in action
Corker, Thos. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Coates, Jos. Hewer HMS Donovin Yes —
Coates, Walter Hewer N.F. Yes —
Carr, David Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Carr, Jos. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Clark, H.P. Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Champney, D. Hewer T/Navy Yes —
Coulthard, J.W. Putter HMS Glasgow Yes —
Corker, Alf. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Clough, J. Wagon Rider D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
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Page 18
“Love home above their own hearts’ blood
And honour more than life”. Lieut. Geoffrey Bache Smith, Lancs. Fusiliers
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Conlin, D. Putter N.F. — —
Coulthard, A. Stoneman D.L.I. Yes —
Carr, J.W. Putter ConnaughtRangers Yes —
Coates, John Hewer N.F. Yes Yes
Carr, R. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Twice
Corker, Adam Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Cox, W. Hewer N.F. — —
Cumberland, J. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Calvert, A. Hewer N.F. Yes — Corporal, Military Medal
Clark, R.B. Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Curry, Thos. Hewer D.L.I. — —
Clark, W. Stoneman R.N.D. Yes Twice 1915 Star
Coates, A. Hewer D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Campbell, T. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Twice
Coxon, John Hewer D.L.I. Yes — Sergeant
Curran, M. Hewer R.N.D. Yes —
Camsell, G. Hewer W.Riding Yes —
Cook, Joseph Putter D.L.I. Yes — Military Medal
Coulson, Thos. Putter PrincessOfWales’Own Yes–
Cleary, Wm. Hewer N.F. Yes —
Dixon, Jos. Hewer D.L.I. — —
Draper, M. Bankhand R.A.M.C. Yes Gassed Corporal, Military Medal
Dixon, Thos. Putter N.F. Yes — Killed in action
Dixon, John Driver D.L.I. Yes — Corporal
Dobson, G. Wm Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Sergeant
Dobson, Syd. Bankhand D.L.I. Yes Yes Killed in action
Dawson, N. Putter R.F.A. Yes —
Donnelly, Jas. Putter W.Yorks — —
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Page 19
“Be brave. A myriad mothers’ sons before
Have trod this path . . . .” 2nd Lieut. Leonard Neill Cook, M.C. King’s Own Royal Lancs.Regt.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Dobson, Wm., Jun. Help-up D.L.I. Yes Yes
Dobson, Wm., Sen. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Dawson, Geo. Deputy R.N.D. Yes —
Dawson, Wm. Deputy N.F. Yes — Sergeant
Dawson, John Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Dodds, Geo. Putter R.F.A. Yes —
Duffy, James Hewer N.F. Yes Yes Prisoner of War
Davy, J. Hewer N.F. Yes —
Duffy, Peter Hewer R.N.D. Yes — Corporal, Prisoner of
War, Mons Ribbon;
M.M. and D.C.M.
Dunn, R. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Davis, C. Hewer R.I.F. Yes —
Dixon, T. Putter H.L.I. Yes — Signed on for 4 years
Douglas, Ed. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Gassed
Elliott, Ed. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action.
Eager, R. Stoneman HMS Ackteen North Sea–
Eggleton, Jas. Hewer R.E. Yes — Killed in action
Edgar, G.O. Hewer Yorks. Yes — Killed in action
Elliott, C. Stoneman TynesideIrish Yes — Killed in action
Elliott, W. Hewer R.E. Yes — Killed in action
Emmerson, W. Stonework Yorks Yes Yes
Edgar, Henry Hewer D.L.I. — —
Edgar, Peter Hewer N.F. Yes Yes
Fothergill, H. Clerk D.L.I. Yes Yes
Fothergill, S.C. Rolleyway D.L.I. Yes Yes
Farbidge, R. Hewer HMSMarlboroughYes — Lost at Sea
Ferguson, Ed. Elec. Winder R.A.M.C. Yes —
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Page 20
“We partake the heroic favours of giving and again giving”
Acting-Capt. Charles John Beech Masefield, M.C., North Staffs Regt.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Ferguson, R. Putter Lincoln Regt. Yes Yes Prisoner of War
Fenwick, J.R. Banksman N.F. Yes —
Fawcett, F. Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes Shell Shock
Ferguson, Jas. Deputy Tyne.Scottish Yes — Sergt; M.M. & Bar
Ferguson, P. Deputy R.A.M.C. — —
Foster, H. Putter HMS Minerva Yes —
Foster, J. Stoneman N.F. Yes Gassed 1915 Star
Ford, A. Hewer N.F. Yes Yes
Fairish, D. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Fulton, J. Hewer D.L.I. — —
Gill, T. Wm Hewer G.G. Yes — Corporal
Green R.W. Hewer N.F. Yes —
Green, C.W. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Green, J.W. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Garbutt, Geo. Deputy R.A.M.C. — —
Graham, Geo. Putter K.O.Y.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Grant, John Hewer R.F.A. Yes Yes Acting Sergeant-Major
Grant, Ed. Hewer N.F. — —
Grant, Thos. Hewer N.F. — —
Geddes, T.W. Hewer R.N.D. Yes — Killed in action
Gray, Peter Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Military Medal
Goulden, M. Putter HMS Achilles Yes —
Graver, Alf. Hewer Worcesters Yes — Sergt.; Killed in action
Graver, J.R. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Sergt.; Prisoner of War
Graver, Fred. Putter R.F.A. Yes Yes
Gordon, W. Hewer N.F. — —
George, D. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Gowland, A. Stoneman N.F. Yes —
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Page 21
“Peace. After all you died not”.
Acting-Capt. C.J.B. Masefield, M.C.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Gage, E. Hewer N.F. Yes —
Gott, Jos. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Sergt.; D.C.M.
Gibson, J. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Greenwell, J.H. Mason D.L.I. Yes Yes
George, Jas. Hewer Tyne.Scottish — —
Hughes, T. Putter W.Rdgs. Yes Thrice
Hird, J. Putter D.L.I. — — Re-enlisted
Hovvels, Hy. Putter G.G. — —
Hobbs, R. Screens D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Heckels, J.T. Fitter’s App. R.A.F. — —
Hunter, Alex. Putter G.Hds. Yes Yes
Holt, Miles Putter T.Res. — —
Holt, Wm. Elec.Haulage M.G.C. — — Lance-Corporal
Halpin, Robt. Banksman E.Yorks Yes —
Hillands, Ed. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Hillands, Jos. Hewer R.I.F. Yes Yes
Hillands, Ed. Hewer R.I.F. — —
Hannon, Thos. Hewer R.N.D. Yes Dysen.Fever
Hall, Anthony Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Hall, Leonard Hewer R.N.D. Yes Yes
Hall, Henry Putter W.Yorks Yes
Hillands, J. Putter Hussars — —
Hockaday, T. Elec.Haulage R.F.A. Yes —
Hochaday, J.W. Banksman R.A.M.C. Yes —
Hunter, J.W. Putter Yorks Yes Yes Corporal
Hall, J. Hewer N.Staffs Yes Twice
Hooper, E.G. Hewer R.A.M.C. Yes Yes
Harrison, G. Shifter A.S.C. — —
Hardy, W. Farm Hand R.F.A. Yes —
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Page 22
“Did they not rise mortality above
Who staked a lifetime all made sweet with love?” Acting-Capt. C.J.B. Masefield, M.C.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Hardy, E. Farm Hand R.F.A. Yes —
Hardy, J. Farm Hand Y. & L. Yes —
Hobkirk, J. Wagon rider R.E. Yes —
Hodgson, Jas. Screener D.L.I. Yes —
Heslop, M. Putter W.Yorks Yes — Killed in action
Harris, W.S. Wagonman R.A.S.C. M.T. Yes —
Henderson, J.W. Hewer E.Yorks — — Corporal
Hunter, J. Shifter N.F. — —
Hobbs, Geo. Stoneman R.E. — —
Howden, Plews Hewer R.E. Yes —
Hall, Thos. Rolleyway D.L.I. Yes Yes Corporal; Military Medal
Hughes, J.S. Hewer D.L.I. — — Killed in action
Halpin, J. Hewer R.E. Yes Yes
Hardy, E. Wagon Rider R.F.A. Yes —
Harrison, W.M. Shifter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Hovvels, John Putter R.F.A. Yes Yes
Hall, Wm. Hewer R.N.D. Yes — (P.O.W. Died in Germany)
Hutchinson, J. Stoneman D.L.I. — —
Irwin, David Bankhand Leics. Yes Yes
Irwin, Robt. Putter M.G.C. Yes —
Innes, A. Blacksmith R.E. Yes Yes
Irwin, J.W. Rolleyway D.L.I. Yes Gassed
Johnson, Thos. Hewer R.G.A. Yes Twice
Johnson, W.H. Putter W.Yorks Yes Yes
Jackson, Geo. Screens N.F. Yes — Sergeant
Johnson, Wm. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Jepson, C.Hy. Hewer D.L.I. — —
Johnson, G.W. Brak.Incline HMS Ariethyst Yes —
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“Oh, happy to have lived in these epic days!”
Co.-Sgt.-Maj. W.H. Littlejohn, Middlesex Regt.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Jose, James Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Corporal; Prisoner of War
Johnson, J.M. Putter K.O.Y.L.I. Yes —
Johnson, John Putter G.G. — —
Johnson, T. Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes Yes
Jones, Robt. Putter D.L.I. — —
Jose, Owen Putter R.G.A. Yes —
Johnson, C. Coal Leader R.F.A. Yes — Killed in action
James, J.W. Hewer R.F.A. — —
Kinsman, John Rolleyway D.L.I. Yes Yes
Kinsman, Hy. Stoneman D.L.I. — — Corporal
Kinsman, Geo. Putter R.E. Yes Yes
King, F. Putter Manchesters Yes Yes
Kelly, Pat Stoneman N.F. — —
Kilkenny, H. Hewer N.F. — —
Loughran, R. Hewer R.I.F. Yes Yes
Ledger, Thos. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Lance-Corporal
Ledger, Matt. Putter Hussars Yes — Killed in action
Lawson, M. Hewer W.Rdgs. Yes Yes
Ledger, Geo. Hewer HMS Ebro Yes —
Liddle, R. Hewer R.G.A. — —
Lee, D. Putter R.G.A. Yes —
Liddle, J. Shifter Cheshires Yes —
Laidler, G. Hewer N.F. Yes Gassed Lance-Corporal
Ledger, R. Hewer R.N.D. Yes — A.B. Killed in action
Logan, J.G. Hewer E.Yorks Yes —
Leonard, John Hewer N.F. — —
Marsh, Geo. Hewer Yorks.Rgt. Yes — L/Cpl. Killed in action.
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“Splendour of men, death laughed at, death defied.”
Co.-Sgt.-Maj. W.H. Littlejohn
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Moss, Fred. Hewer W.Yorks Yes — Killed in action
Moss, J.A. Hewer HMS Vectis Yes —
Mordue, Jos. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Morrison, Sam. Screens R.N.D. Yes — Lost at Sea
Morrison, Don. Putter HMS Tunbridge Yes —
Morrison, R. Offhand R.N.D. Yes —
Mounsey, Jos. Putter N.F. Yes — Killed in action
Morallee, Wan. Putter HMS Woolwich Yes —
Martin, J. Putter R.G.A. Yes Yes
Morallee, Wm. Hewer Tyne-Scottish Yes Yes Sgt.Major; Prisoner of War
Murray, Wm. Putter W.Yorks Yes — Killed in action
Mitchell, D. Wagon Rider HMS Minerva Yes —
Mitchell, Wm. Stple.Btm. M.G.C. Yes —
Morallee, T. Hewer HMS Iron Duke Yes —
McNeil, Wm. Hewer Tyne.Sottish Yes — Lance-Corporal
McNeil, John Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes Yes
McNeil, Geo. Putter W.Rdg. Yes —
McNeil, T. Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes — Killed in action
Morrison, A. Hewer D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Morrison, M. Hewer W.Yorks. Yes Yes
Mallows, Fred. Putter HMS Gipsy Yes —
McNeil, Thos. Shifter Ist.Garr.YorksYes —
Murray, Owen Stoneman R.G.A. Yes —
McCowliffe, F. Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes Yes
McGrill, W. Hewer R.G.A. — —
Malia, C. Plasterer D.L.I. Yes —
Moore, Robt. Putter N.F. — —
McAuley, R. Stonework D.L.I. Yes Yes Corporal
Middleton, J.W. Putter SherwoodForestersYes —
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“The hours that feed on war go heavy-hearted.”
Lieut. A. Victor Ratcliffe, West Yorks.Regt.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
McHatton, J. Shifter N.F. Yes — Killed in action
McDonald, J. Hewer Tyne.Scottish Yes — L/Cpl. Killed in action
McDonald T. Putter K.O.Y.L.I. Yes Yes L/Cpl. Killed in action
McDonald, W.V. Onsetter D.L.I. Yes Twice Sergeant
Mills, W.J. Screener D.L.I. Yes — Sergeant
Moore, Jas. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Military Medal
Newton, Jos. Hewer R.E. Yes Gassed
Nicholson, Wm. Putter N.F. — —
Nattrass, Wm. Putter N.F. — —
Nicholson, Geo. Shifter R.N.D. Yes —
Nattrass, Matt. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Nicholson, R. Fitter R.N.A.S. — —
O’Brien, W. Hewer D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action.
Oakley, J. Hewer E.Yorks Yes Yes
Oliver, Geo. Stoneman D.L.I. Yes —
Pickering, Robt. Putter W.Yorks. Yes Yes
Petrie, J.W. Hewer N.F. Yes — Killed in action
Peveller, Mark Hewer D.L.I. — —
Peveller, J. Hewer R.Navy Yes —
Patterson, T.B. Banksman R.F.A. Yes —
Petrie, Thos. Hewer R.E. Yes Yes
Patterson, R. Putter R.N.D. Yes Yes 1914 Star
Parkin, J.W. Putter N.F. Yes Yes Prisoner of War
Pooley, Stan. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Pooley, J.S. Hewer A.S.C. Yes —
Parker, E. Brak.Drum. PrincessofWales’OwnYes Yes
Pendleton, D. Hewer R.A.M.C. Yes Gassed
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“Your kind shall die, and sweeter days be born”
Lieut. A. Victor Ratcliffe
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Peveller, N. Hewer R.N.D. Yes Gassed 1914 Star
Pescod, G. Shiftwork I.Fus. Yes —
Proctor, S. Horse Keep. Remounts Yes — Corporal
Pratt, S. Hewer InniskillingFusiliers Yes- Killed in action
Proctor, T. Hewer R.N.D. Yes — P.O.; Killed in action
Plummer, H. Hewer R.E. Yes — Killed in action
Parker, D. Fireman W.Yorks. Yes Yes Military Medal
Peveller, A. Hewer D.L.I. — —
Perry, Ed. Stonework N.F. Yes — Killed in action
Robson, Rich. Blacksmith R.N.D. Yes Yes
Robinson, Ben. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Robinson, Jos. Onsetter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Robinson, T. Banksman D.L.I. Yes — Cpl.; Killed in action
Robson, J.R. Stoneman D.L.I. Yes —
Robson, Robt. Stoneman D.L.I. — —
Rudd, Norman Stoneman D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Routledge, W.J. Hewer R.Navy Yes —
Routledge, Dan. Putter HMSPrincessRoyal.Yes —
Rooney, A.T. Wagon Rider Yorks Yes Yes Commission as Lieut., M.C.
Rooney, John Screens D.L.I. Yes —
Ridley, Robt. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Died of Wounds
Ross, Thos.Wm. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Richardson, J. Stoneman Sherwood Foresters — —
Ridley, Geo. Putter N.F. Yes —
Rutherford B. Bankhand E.Yorks Yes — Killed in action
Robinson, G.H. Shifter D.L.I. Yes Yes Lance-Corporal
Rumney, Robt. Putter D.L.I. Yes Gassed
Rowe, Robt. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Lance-Corporal
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“We are the dead for England slain”
Lieut. Walter Lightowler Wilkinson, Argyll & Suth.Hdrs.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Reece, Arthur Putter D.L.I. Yes Twice
Ruddy, James Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Raine, Jos. Cartman D.L.I. Yes —
Ridley, Ed. Fireman Yorks. Yes Yes
Robinson, J. Putter 8th D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Robinson, J. Putter Manchesters Yes Yes Military Medal
Regan, T. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Twice
Reay, Thos. Shifter N.F. Yes Gassed twice
Rowe, Jos. Hewer N.F. Yes Yes
Rowe, Thos. Hewer N.F. — —
Scott, N. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Scott, David Hewer R.N.D. Yes —
Stewart, Hudson Hewer Remounts Yes —
Stubbs, Thos. Putter M.G.Gds Yes —
Staward, Jas. Deputy W.Yorks — —
Salmon, Jos. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Sergeant Instructor
Salmon, Wilf. Putter Leic.Rgt. Yes Yes Killed in action
Salmon, Michael Hewer W.Yorks. Yes — Sergt.; Killed in action
Stonebank, R. Hewer Inn.Fus. Yes —
Smith, Charles Hewer R.N.D. Yes Yes 1914 Star
Smith, Ely Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Swinburn, M. Putter N.F. Yes Gassed Prisoner of War
Spink, Jos. Putter Worcesters Yes Yes
Scott, Andrew Putter I.Guards — —
Scott, John Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Killed in action
Sanderson, M. Labourer HMS Monarch Yes —
Sanderson, R. Putter W.Rdgs. Yes —
Scott, Philip Stonework G.Guards — —
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“’For Country’ – so a man should die.”
Lieut. W.L.Wilkinson
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Smith, Jos. Putter R.F.A. Yes —
Sash, Leonard Hewer Yorks. Yes Yes
Smith, Geo. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Simms, Wm. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Military Medal
Simms, T.H. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Prisoner of War
Smith, Wm. Hewer H.M.T.B.D.Rother Yes —
Sergeant, Chas. Shifter N.F. — —
Spoors, Wm. Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Smith, J.W. Putter HMS Broke Yes —
Stephenson, J. Putter R.F.A. Yes —
Sanderson, A. Putter D.L.I. — — Sergeant
Sutheran, Kit. Hewer R.N.D. Yes —
Slowther, Jos. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Soulsby, Geo. Bankhand D.L.I. Yes — Corporal
Spence, Herb. Hewer R. Navy North Sea–
Sarginson, J.H. Just left school Dorsets Yes Thrice
Smith, John Hewer R.N.D. Yes Yes Prisoner of War
Scott, W. Hewer N.F. — — Killed in action
Sanderson, Jas. Off-take hand A.S.C. Yes — Killed in action
Stoddart, Jos. Weighman D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Scully, M. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Soulsby, John Shifter D.L.I. Yes Twice
Shotton, John Hewer K.O.Y.L.I. Yes Gassed
Stoddard, Henry Screener D.L.I. Yes Yes
Slowther, Geo. Screener D.L.I. Yes —
Smith, John E. Onsetter R.F.A. Yes — Bom.; Killed in action
Sandland, T. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Todd, Reuben Banksman M.G.C. Yes —
Teasdale, R.E. Hewer D.L.I. — —
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“To Liberty their heritage they gave
And won immortal glory at the grave.” Sgt. John William Streets, Yorks & Lancs Regt.
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Turner, Jos. Putter R.G.A. Yes —
Tinnion, R. Hewer Bord.Regt. Yes Yes
Thompson, John Putter HMS Lupin Yes —
Thompson, Wm. Stonework HMS Ford Yes —
Talbot, Jos. Banksman D.L.I. Yes Yes Military Medal
Thompson, Matt. Banksman R.F.A. Yes Gassed
Tate, Robert Putter R. Navy — —
Tonks, Frank Putter HMS Vixoneree Yes —
Thompson, Thos. Wagonman R.E. — —
Toole, M. Screener N.F. — —
Tinlin, E. Stoneman N.H.I.Y. Yes —
Thornton, H. Clerk R.F.A. Yes —
Thwaites, W. Hewer Tyneside IrishYes Yes Sergeant
Turnbull, J.J. Cartman K.R.R. Yes —
Teasdale, Wm. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Usher, Thomas Hewer R.N.D. — —
Urwin, Wm.Fergus Hewer D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Uncles, James Help-up R.N.D. Yes Yes
Varey, Frank Hewer Hussars Yes — Killed in action
Vasey, Nich. Rolleyway N.F. Yes Thrice
Vickers, J. Hewer R.N.D. — —
Williams, Wm. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Williams, J.H. Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Whitfield, T. Hewer R.G.A. Yes —
Wood, John Putter D.L.I. Yes —
Wigham, Alex. Deputy D.L.I. Yes — Prisoner of War
Wilson, James Banksman D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
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“O Liberty, at thy command we challenge death”
Sgt. J.W. Streets
BURNHOPE COLLIERY
Name Occupation Regiment Service If Remarks
or Ship Abroad Wounded
Whitfield, J.T. Putter HMS PrincessRoyal Yes —
Walton, J.T. Hewer HMS Neptune Yes —
Warrent, Thos. Hewer R.N.D. Yes Yes
Wright, G. Wm. Putter R.F.A. Yes Yes
Wells, Arthur Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Wood, John F. Shaft Btm. Cheshires Yes Yes & Gassed
Webster, Geo. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Wood, Charles Banksman D.L.I. Yes Yes Prisoner of War
Whightman, Matt. Putter N.F. Yes Yes Killed in action
Wheatley, Jos. Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes
Wearin, Robt. Putter W.Yorks Yes Yes
Walters, W.J. Hewer R.E. Yes — Killed in action
Webster, W. Hewer D.L.I. Yes —
Waugh, M. Putter HMS Glatton — — Killed in action
Wood, Frank Hewer R.E. Yes Yes
Whitfield, Ed. Stoneman R.G.A. — —
White, Jas. Hewer Field Ambulance Yes —
Walker, Joseph Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes
Wearin, J.T. Hewer D.L.I. Yes Yes Corporal
Walker, E. Shifter N.F. — —
Wake, T. Labourer Tyneside IrishYes — Killed in action
Whitney, John Stoneman 12th D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Waistell, W. Putter D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Walker, Jas. Hewer N.F. — — Killed in action
Weighill, R. Stoneman R.F.A. — —
Wakenshaw, G. Putter D.L.I. Yes Thrice
Whitney, Wm. Shiftwork 12th D.L.I. Yes Yes
Whitney, Sept.L. Putter 8th D.L.I. Yes — Killed in action
Young, R.Wm Putter D.L.I. Yes Yes Leg amputated
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