In Memoriam: Yorkshire Evening News July 2nd 1918:

[CarylW]

Came across an old Yorkshire Post Evening News July 2nd 1918, while clearing out bookshelves and thought these 'In Memorium' notices may be of interest to those researching the men.

Most of the heart rending messages seem to be for casualties of the first few days in the Battle of the Somme 1916

BRIERLEY- In loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin, Signaller Arthur Brierley, West Yorks (Leeds Rifles) Killed in action July 2nd 1916

"He lives with Christ in Paradise" - From Uncle Frank, Aunt Sarah and cousins, also Clifford (In France)

BRIERLEY- In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Signaller A. Brierley, killed in action July 2nd 1916

"With aching hearts we shook his hand

Tears glistened in our eyes

We wished him luck but never thought

It was his last goodbye - From his sorrowing parents and sister, also of his sister who died Jume 26 1918

BRIERLEY - In ever loving remembrance of my dear sweetheart, Signaller Arthur Brierley , West Yorks. Killed in action July 2nd 1916

"Though land and sea divide the spot where my loved one is sleeping

Still, in my heart he is not forgot

Though in our Saviour's keeping

Not gone, dear sweetheart, only hidden

A moment from my eyes

Not lost, but only waiting

For me in Paradise - From his ever loving Sweetheart Dorothy (at Cambridge)

BRIERLEY - In proud and loving memory of my dear friend Signaller A. Brierley (Leeds Rifles), killed in action July 2nd 1916

"Sleep on, dear friend, in a far off grave

A grave I cannot see

But as long as life and memory last

I will remember thee" - From his friend Jack

BARKER - In loving memory of my dear husband Private Sidney Barker, killed in action July 2nd 1917

"He left his home in perfect health

He looked so young and brave

He little knew how soon he would

Be laid in a hero's grave - From his loving wife and Baby Elizabeth

BARKER- In loving memory of our dear son Private Sidney Barker, killed in action July 2nd 1917 - From mother and father

COCKCROFT - In loving memory of L. Cpl.G.W. Cockcroft, West Riding Field Ambulance, late 18 Askern-street Hunslet, killed in France July 1st 1916, "Deeply Mourned" - Mother and all

FRANKLIN - In loving memory of my dear husband, Thomas Franklin, killed in action, 1st or 3rd of July

1916 -"His cheery ways and smiling face are pleasant to recall. He had a kindly word for each and died

beloved ny all"- From his wife and little son

HINDLE - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Harry Merson, Leeds Rifles, died of wounds received in action, July 2nd 1916, in his 21st year, also brother of the above, Private Ernest Hindle, Royal West Surreys, (late K.O.Y.L.I.)in his nineteenth year, killed in action, July 22nd 1917

"The memory of dear ones live forever, may they rest in peace" - Mother, Father, Sister and brothers

LIVERSIDGE - In loving remembrance of a dear son and brother, Second-Lieutenant A. Liversidge, West Yorks. Regt. (Leeds "Pals") who died of wounds received July 1st 1916 "Ever Remembered" - Mother, Father, Brothers, and Sisters

NOTTINGHAM - In loving memory of our dear brother Pte. Ben Nottingham, who was killed in action, July 1st 1916

"A British Soldier at rest" - From his sister-in-law (Hannah)and brother Thomas (somewhere in France)

RYMAN - In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Segt. A.Ryman, died of wounds July 2nd 1916 "Though death divides, sweet memories cling" - From his loving Mother, Sisters and Brothers, and Eliza

ROBINSON - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Harry Robinson, K.O.S.B. Regt., killed in action July 1st 1916 "Though death divides still memories cling" - From Mother, Father and Sisters

WILDE- In loving memory of our dear nephew, Private Willie Wilde, killed in action July 3rd 1916 "One with thy saints, with one unbroken peace - From his aunts and uncles, Annie, Maggie, Edith, Thomas and Ted

WALPOLE - In loving memory of Private Joe Walpole (West Yorks)Killed in action July 2nd 1916

"Days of sadness still come o'er us

Bitter tears often flow

Memory keeps our dear one near us

Although he died two years ago" - From his loving mother and family

WORTH - In loving memory of Private John William Worth, died of wounds in France July 2nd 1916

"In a far off foreign graveyard

Where the trees, their branches wave

Lies a loving son in a cold and silent grave

Though he's gone he's not forgotten

It's sweet to breathe his name, but all we have left to look at is his photo on the wall - From his Mother

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Caryl