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John T. Clayton

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GERMAN DASH TO PARIS.

GERMAN DASH TO PARIS.

Serbia refused, and this was followed by a declaration on the part of Russia that she would permit no trifling in the Balkans. Meanwhile England was doing her utmost to pour oil on the troubled waters. One of her suggestions was a conference. This was turned down by Austria, who, on July 28th, declared war on Serbia. Thus began the hostilities which led to Armageddon. The challenge was taken up by Russia; in turn Germany declared war on both Russia and France; and finally Great Britain, determin

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AFTER THE MARNE.

AFTER THE MARNE.

The relative positions of the Armies in 1915 altered little from those taken up after the battle of the Marne, but there were many historic events during that trying year—the capture by the British of Neuve Chapelle, the two battles of Ypres (in the second of which the Germans introduced poison gas), the heavy campaigning in the Argonne, the bombardment of Rheims, the French offensive in Champagne, and the British offensive at Loos. During the winter of 1915-1916 Germany’s initial hopes of succe

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ON THE WAY TO VICTORY.

ON THE WAY TO VICTORY.

One of the most tragic events of the war occurred on June 5th, 1916, Lord Kitchener being drowned while on his way to Russia. Politically there were happenings of great importance, one of the principal being the resignation of Mr. Asquith as Prime Minister and the acceptance of office by Mr. Lloyd George, whose work as Minister of Munitions had brought him into much prominence in matters relative to the conduct of the war. Early in 1917 the United States, after long deliberation, threw in her lo

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GERMANS’ LAST BID FOR VICTORY.

GERMANS’ LAST BID FOR VICTORY.

One of the most noted successes in 1917 was that at Cambrai on November 20th, while in October the French brought the famous ridge road, the Chemin des Dames, within their lines. “Unrestricted” U-boat warfare was commenced by the Germans early this year, and was a source of considerable anxiety to the Allies. Internally Russia was in the throes of revolution. The Czar abdicated on March 15th and a republic was proclaimed on September 15th. This was followed by the Bolshevist coup d’état on Novem

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THE ARMISTICE.

THE ARMISTICE.

The last German offensive began on July 15th on a 50-mile front before Rheims. It failed and was converted into an Allied victory. Thenceforward the Allies achieved victory after victory. At every point the enemy was forced back, Flanders was evacuated, a wedge was driven into the Boche line at Sedan, and along the whole line from Ostend to Switzerland the German position was so desperate that the Kaiser, faced with disaster in the field and naval mutiny and revolution at home, asked for an Armi

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BRITISH TROOPS IN OTHER THEATRES.

BRITISH TROOPS IN OTHER THEATRES.

Apart from the operations on the Western Front British troops figured in many historic battles in other theatres of war. In the ill-fated expedition to Gallipoli the soldiers of the Empire showed an undaunted spirit and came near achieving what was regarded by many as an impossible task. Much the same spirit under even more trying circumstances was displayed in Mesopotamia and other parts of the Far East, as is evidenced by the recapture of Kut and the taking of Baghdad. German influence in far

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THE FALL OF RUSSIA.

THE FALL OF RUSSIA.

The record of Russia during the war and since provides one of the most tragic episodes of the great struggle. One of the first Powers to accept the challenge, Russia accomplished much in the early days of the war on the Eastern Front, and was of invaluable assistance to the British and French armies by engaging the attention of large numbers of German forces. Insidious treachery, however, brought about the downfall of what had hitherto been regarded as a mighty empire. During the winter of 1916-

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THE CAMPAIGN IN ITALY.

THE CAMPAIGN IN ITALY.

Serbia was invaded by the Austrians and Germans in October, 1915, and the campaign was conducted by the Central Powers with characteristic ruthlessness. Rumania fought gamely, but eventually had to yield under the Treaty of Bucharest, and Montenegro was also quickly disposed of. The Austrians were thus established in Northern Albania and were led to take up an offensive in Trentino. This was begun in May, 1916, and honours were first with one side and then with the other until in October, 1917,

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TURKISH POWER BROKEN.

TURKISH POWER BROKEN.

When war broke out the position of Turkey was an uncertain one, but she eventually fell a victim to German machinations and threw in her lot with the Kaiser. In the early days she gave shelter to the runaway German cruisers, the Goeben and the Breslau—and later both these vessels were used to bombard Sebastopol and Theodosia. The campaign against Turkey was in three sections—the attack on the Dardanelles, the expedition to Mesopotamia, and the preservation of Egypt and the advance through Palest

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THE BARBARITY OF THE HUN.

THE BARBARITY OF THE HUN.

One of the outstanding features of the war was the ruthlessness which marked German methods throughout. In the invasion of Belgium and Northern France no measure was too base to adopt in order that the spirit of the invaded countries might be broken. Looting on the part of officers and men was officially recognised, as also was the wholesale destruction of property, machinery and valuable works of art. Later, the barbarity of the Hun method was demonstrated by the submarine campaign, in the cour

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THE BRITISH NAVY’S GREAT WORK.

THE BRITISH NAVY’S GREAT WORK.

The operations of the British Navy were undoubtedly one of the dominating factors in the war. For more than four years the silent service watched unceasingly and offered an effectual bar to such naval enterprise as the Germans appeared capable of. The first naval engagement was off the coast of Chili in November, 1914, in which the Good Hope and Monmouth were sunk and Admiral Craddock lost his life. This early disaster was retrieved on December 8th, when Admiral Sturdee annihilated a German squa

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THE SIGNING OF PEACE.

THE SIGNING OF PEACE.

The peace treaty was signed on Saturday, June 28th, in the Galerie des Glaces, Versailles, by the German delegates and representatives of all the Allied Powers except China. The German delegates, in a statement to the Press, declared they had signed the Treaty without any reservations and in the honest intention of carrying out its provisions to the best of their ability. They hoped, however, that some of its provisions would in time be modified. The signing was received with great rejoicing thr

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FROM PEACE TO WAR.

FROM PEACE TO WAR.

On July 26th, 1914, the 6th Bn. Duke of Wellington’s Regt. went into camp near the little village of Marske for its annual training, and it was amid the peaceful moorlands of the Yorkshire coast that it heard the first rumblings of the storm to come. When the camp was suddenly broken up and the companies returned home on the fateful first Monday of August, there was a general feeling of tense expectation. They had not long to wait. At 6 p.m. the following day (Tuesday, August 4th), the orders fo

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COAST DEFENCE AND TRAINING.

COAST DEFENCE AND TRAINING.

Of Immingham, the Battalion has only confused memories of concrete floors as sleeping places, of endless tours of sentry-go, of its first experience of strict army rations, and of countless rumours to which unnecessary credence was given, since the troops had not yet learnt the tainted source from which such stories rise. Early one morning there was a particularly strong report of a great battle in the North Sea, and an officer asked a recruit just coming off duty if he had heard any firing in t

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IN THE FRONT LINE.

IN THE FRONT LINE.

The first portion of the battalion, consisting of the Transport and Machine Gun section, left Doncaster on the night of April 12th, 1915, and crossed from Southampton to Havre on the night of 13/14th April. The remainder of the battalion crossed by a more direct route to Boulogne on the following day, and after a long and weary march joined the same train at Hesdigneul on the 15th. The re-united battalion travelled on by the sleepy little branch line through Lumbres to St. Omer and then forward

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THE YPRES SALIENT IN 1915.

THE YPRES SALIENT IN 1915.

On leaving Fleurbaix the 147th Brigade moved north by rapid marches, and soon the whole Division found itself in the Second Army under Major-General Plumer. The last march, from the neighbourhood of Meteren to St. Jans-ter-biezen Wood, was particularly severe for troops that had just come out of trenches. It was a good fifteen-miles tramp over rough and hilly roads: it was undertaken at night when most men had been on their legs all day, and everyone had to carry all his belongings on his back.

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THE GREAT GAS ATTACK.

THE GREAT GAS ATTACK.

On December 19th, in the darkness of the early winter’s morning, the Germans made another desperate attempt upon the line after discharging the deadly phosgene gas from cylinders. It was the strongest concentration of gas sent over by the enemy during the war: the ground over which the cloud passed was covered with powdered crystals like hoar frost, and Canadians on parade at Bailleul, twelve miles back, felt the effects. The 4th Duke of Wellington’s was in the front line, the 6th had B company

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THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME.

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME.

The great attack on the Somme had already been planned, and the 6th Duke’s were engaged for some months in digging assembly trenches, laying railway tracks, carrying material to the line, and generally assisting in the many preparations that had now become recognised as necessary to a successful offensive. They were quartered at different times in most of the villages from Toutencourt to the river Ancre, and in April and May went farther back to the pleasant village of Naours lying in a beautifu

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FROM NEUVE CHAPELLE TO NIEUPORT.

FROM NEUVE CHAPELLE TO NIEUPORT.

The next move was to a different area. The ⅙th (as it must now be called) was packed on to the railway at Doullens and, after a lapse of two eventful years, once again detrained at Merville, which it found in deep snow. The following day it moved into trenches at Neuve Chapelle. The historic redoubt of “Port Arthur,” so hotly contested in 1915, was in the battalion sector, and the famous La Bassée road ran through it. The Duke’s had an enormous stretch of line to look after and held it lightly i

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PASSCHENDAELE.

PASSCHENDAELE.

Leaving La Panne on Sept. 23rd, 1917, the battalion spent the next ten days in a most enjoyable march. Trekking by easy stages through rich agricultural country in perfect harvest weather, the men usually found good billets and good fare. St. Omer was passed on the 30th and on Oct. 3rd the battalion found itself once more near Poperinghe on the threshold of the Salient. The following day the battalion set off for the line and had a long and trying march. Moving from Poperinghe to Vlamertinghe in

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THE LAST YEAR.

THE LAST YEAR.

Relieved early in January by the 66th Division, the battalion was employed for nearly a month in constructing a reserve line on Westhock Ridge, a couple of miles in front of Ypres; but in January moved back to billets in Hondeghem, near Hazebrouck. Here, in February, the battalion had its Christmas dinner. There was one large room in the village and there each company in turn was regaled on beef and Yorkshire pudding, pork, cold ham, Christmas pudding and other seasonable fare. About a fortnight

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STEMMING THE GERMAN ONSLAUGHT.

STEMMING THE GERMAN ONSLAUGHT.

The Duke’s had already heard the news of the desperate German onslaught on the Somme where much ground had been lost by the Third and Fifth Armies, and as they marched to Reninghelst the rumbling of artillery could be clearly heard from the direction of Armentieres, which lay only some ten miles to the south, on the far side of the ridge running from Mont des Cats to Kemmel Hill and dividing the plain of Ypres from France. But no news of any offensive in that area had reached them, and the men t

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THE GARRISON OF YPRES.

THE GARRISON OF YPRES.

At the beginning of June the 49th Division once again staked out its claim to the proud title of “Garrison of Ypres” by returning to the line in front of that city. The trenches had now drawn very close to the town and battalion headquarters were often in the ancient ramparts. An attack was confidently expected and the order was that Ypres was to be “held at all costs.” However for some reason the attack never came off. Delayed by an epidemic of influenza, it was probably finally abandoned owing

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THE ADVANCE FROM CAMBRAI.

THE ADVANCE FROM CAMBRAI.

After brief halts at Pierremont (near St. Pol), at Estrees-Cauchie, and at Ecurie, the battalion arrived on September 23rd, 1918, at Wilderness Camp, about two miles from Arras on the Cambrai road. During this period Brig.-General C. G. Lewes, C.M.G., D.S.O., was transferred to home service, and Brig.-General Morant, D.S.O., of the Durham Light Infantry, was promoted to the command of the 147th Infantry Brigade. At Wilderness Camp other changes occurred within the battalion. Major Tanner, after

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THE FINAL VICTORY.

THE FINAL VICTORY.

After a short rest at Naves and Hordain the Battalion found itself again in the battle line on the night of Oct. 28th-29th, when it took over the front near Famars, south of Valenciennes. The floods to the west and north of Valenciennes prevented a direct attack upon that city; and the task set the 49th Division with Canadians on their left and the 4th Division on their right, was to break through the strong series of defences on the hills and valleys to the south and so render the city untenabl

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THE STORES AND TRANSPORT.

THE STORES AND TRANSPORT.

In this narrative of the fighting there has been little opportunity to do full justice to the stiff work gallantly done by the Transport Section and by the band of handy men collected under the Quartermaster’s command and commonly known as “the Stores.” Upon their efforts the comfort, well-being, and general fighting efficiency of a battalion in the field largely depend, and in the case of the ⅙th the companies in the line never lacked their hearty support. When the cadre returned to Skipton it

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⅙th DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S WEST RIDING REGIMENT.

⅙th DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S WEST RIDING REGIMENT.

Left to Right. Back Row, standing—2nd Lieut. V. E. W. Greaves, 2nd Lieut. (now Capt.) N. Geldard, D.S.O., M.C., Lieut. (now Capt.) S. H. Clough, M.C. Second Row. Standing—Major E. G. Whittaker, 2nd Lieut (now Capt.) L. Jaques, 2nd Lieut. T. S. Whitaker (K.), 2nd Lieut. E. J. C. Supple (K.), Lieut. H. Knowles (K.) Capt. M. Wright, 2nd Lieut. (Capt.) C. F. Horsfall (K.), Capt. (now Major) T. K. Wright, M.B.E., 2nd Lieut. P. F. Stuck, 2nd Lieut, (now Capt.) R. M. Robinson, Lieut. A. E. K. Slingsby

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2/6th DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S WEST RIDING REGIMENT.

2/6th DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S WEST RIDING REGIMENT.

Left to Right. Back Row, standing.—Capt. G. H. Ermen (deceased), 2nd Lieut. (now Capt.) N. Geldard, D.S.O., M.C., 2nd Lieut. (now Capt.) L. Jaques, 2nd Lieut. W. Woodhead, Lieut. N. Clapham, 2nd Lieut. W. K. Law, 2nd Lieut. G. L. Lupton, Lieut. (now Capt.) G. Broughton, 2nd Lieut. G. R. Armstrong, Lieut. (A/Capt.) C. D. Bennett (K.), Capt. C. P. Charlesworth. Sitting.—Capt. N. C. Prince (K.), Capt. (A/Lt.-Col.) N. A. England, D.S.O., Major W. Claughton (deceased), Major (A/Lt.-Col.) J. Mackillop

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Saved.

Saved.

Pte. W. Eastwood, married, two children, 8, Powell Street. Pte. F. Rediough, single, 13, Ribblesdale Terrace. Pte. Anthony Waterworth, single, North View Terrace. Sergt. A. Petty, married, one child, 2, Bracewell Street. Cpl. M. Birtwhistle, married, one child, 19, Clifford St. Cpl. W. J. Daly, married, six children, 32, Westgate. Pte. H. Barter, married, no children, 41, Skipton Road. Pte. T. Petty, married, three children, 11, Coronation Street. Pte. T. Horsfield, married, seven children, 33,

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Missing or Dead.

Missing or Dead.

Pte. H. Barter, married, no children, 41, Skipton Road. Pte. T. Petty, married, three children, 11, Coronation Street. Pte. T. Horsfield, married, seven children, 33, Heather View. Pte. W. Horsfield, single, 7, Essex Street. Pte. Alfred Elsworth, single, 32, Wellington Street. Pte. J. T. Pickles, married, one child, Federation Street. Pte. H. Hodkinson, single, 14, Bank Street. Pte. W. Anderson, single, 20, School Terrace. Pte. F. Dunkley, married, one child, 9, Bairstow Street. The “ Rohilla ”

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TUNSTILL’S “CRAVEN LEGION.”

TUNSTILL’S “CRAVEN LEGION.”

One of the outstanding features of recruiting in Craven in the early days of the war was a unique and entirely successful effort by Mr. H. G. Tunstill, of Otterburn, who at that time represented the Settle district on the West Riding County Council. Mr. Tunstill arrived home from Russia on August 20th, 1914, and very shortly afterwards issued a stirring appeal for ninety-nine men to join him in making a company of one hundred for enlistment in Lord Kitchener’s army. The appeal was addressed more

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CRAVEN’S ROLL OF HONOUR

CRAVEN’S ROLL OF HONOUR

THE RANK AND FILE Private Walter M. Johnstone , Black Watch Regt., son of Mrs. Johnstone, formerly of Park Road, Barnoldswick, killed in action 8th Sept., 1914. Aged 35 years. Private J. Crossley , Duke of Wellington’s Regt., formerly of Bolton-by-Bowland, died in Camp at Frensham, November, 1914. Private Bryan Dale , Essex Regt., formerly of Skipton, killed in action 18th November, 1914. Aged 26 years. Private G. N. Maudsley , West Yorks. Regt., nephew of Mr. &amp; Mrs. R. Brooks, George St

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VICTORIA CROSS.

VICTORIA CROSS.

Rev. T. B. Hardy , V.C., D.S.O., M.C. (since killed), Chaplain to the Forces, late of Bentham. 2nd Lieut. Thomas Harold Broadbent Maufe , V.C., Royal Garrison Artillery, of Ilkley....

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ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE.

ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE.

Colonel L. M. Wilson , C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Artillery, Bolton-by-Bowland. Colonel Henry Carr Maudsley , of Settle. Major &amp; Bt. Lt.-Col. (Temp. Brig.-General) Rodger Stephen Tempest , C.M.G., D.S.O., Scots Guards. Croix de Guerre with palms, of Broughton Hall, Skipton....

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ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.

Colonel Henry Carr Maudsley , C.B.E., Australian Forces, formerly of Settle....

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER AND BAR.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER AND BAR.

Lt.-Col. C. M. Bateman , D.S.O., T.D., Commanding ⅙th Duke of Well.’s (West Riding) Regiment, of the firm of Messrs. T. &amp; M. Bairstow, manufacturers, Sutton....

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.

2nd Lieut. Alfred J. Best , D.S.O., Royal Engineers, of Baildon. Rev. P. E. Brown , D.S.O., Chaplain to the Forces, of Earby. Major A. B. Clarkson , D.S.O., M.C., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Keighley. Lieut. (A/Lt.-Col.) Arthur Driver , D.S.O., M.C., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Silsden. Capt. &amp; Bt. Major (T/Lt.-Col.) Norman A. England , D.S.O., Duke of Well.’s Regt. (commanded 8th West Yorks Regt.) of Gargrave, Skipton. Capt. N. Geldard , D.S.O., M.C., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Rathm

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ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.

Major Simon Tate , O.B.E., Canadian Expeditionary Force, formerly of Ingleton. Major M. R. Dobson , O.B.E., R.A.M.C., of Ilkley. Lt.-Col. J. H. Hastings , O.B.E., West Yorkshire Regt., of Ilkley....

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ORDER OF THE ROYAL RED CROSS.

ORDER OF THE ROYAL RED CROSS.

Nurse Margaret Ellan Tiplady , of Askrigg....

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MILITARY CROSS AND BAR.

MILITARY CROSS AND BAR.

Major T. S. Carr , M.C., Royal Field Artillery, of Barnoldswick. 2nd Lieut. H. Hardaker , M.C., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Keighley....

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MILITARY CROSS.

MILITARY CROSS.

Temp. Chaplain W. A. Alderton , M.C., R.A.M.C., of Barnoldswick. Captain W. D. Anderton , M.C., R.A.M.C., formerly of Skipton. 2nd Lieut. G. W. Barraclough , M.C., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Ingleton. (since killed.) Captain Jack Beecroft , M.C., Tank Corps, of Long Preston. 2nd Lieut. J. G. Berry , M.C., West Yorkshire Regt., of Earby (missing 16th August, 1917). Captain John Brewin , M.C., Northamptonshire Regt., of Long Preston. Captain W. E. Brownsworth , M.C., Australian Contingent, of Skipt

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PROMOTIONS TO BREVET RANK.

PROMOTIONS TO BREVET RANK.

Capt. (T/Lt.-Col.) Norman England , D.S.O., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt. (late commanding 8th West Yorks Regt.), promoted Brevet Major. Col. R. S. Tempest , C.M.G., D.S.O., Brevet Lieut.-Col. and Brevet Col. Col. R. F. Roundell , Brevet Col. Major (T/Brig.-General) Rodger Stephen Tempest , C.M.G., D.S.O., Scots Guards, promoted Brevet Lt.-Colonel....

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GRANTED HIGHER RATE OF PAY UNDER ROYAL WARRANT.

GRANTED HIGHER RATE OF PAY UNDER ROYAL WARRANT.

Quartermaster &amp; Captain J. Churchman , D.C.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton. Dated 3rd June, 1919....

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DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

Corporal J. G. Barrett , D.C.M., Machine Gun Corps, of Silsden. Private John Bibby , D.C.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Low Bentham. Private F. Bracewell , D.C.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Barnoldswick. Lance Corporal Henry Brewer , D.C.M., King’s Own Royal Lancs. Regt., of Low Bentham. Sergeant J. J. Brown , D.C.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton (since killed in action). Sergeant George Burrow , D.C.M., M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Low Bentham. Sergeant James Bury , D.C.M., M.M.,

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MILITARY MEDAL AND TWO BARS.

MILITARY MEDAL AND TWO BARS.

Private F. Whaites , M.M., Royal West Kent Regt., Langcliffe, Settle....

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MILITARY MEDAL AND BAR.

MILITARY MEDAL AND BAR.

Sergeant G. Caton , M.M., K.O.Y.L.I., of Kirby Malham. Private T. Robinson , M.M., K.O.Y.L.I., of Austwick. Corporal J. W. Stephenson , M.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton. Sergeant James Walker , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Earby. Private J. Williams , M.M., ⅐th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Foulridge. Private William Smailes , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Langcliffe. Sergeant George Wilson , M.M., Royal Engineers, of Cononley. Private William Smailes , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., o

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MILITARY MEDALS.

MILITARY MEDALS.

Corporal Ernest Alton , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Barnoldswick. Private Ralph Alderson , M.M., Grenadier Guards, of Gayle, Hawes. Lance-Corporal W. Arnold , M.M., M.G. Corps, of Earby. 2nd Corporal S. Ashby , M.M., 457th Field Coy., R.E., of Linton. Private J. W. Atkinson , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton. Machine Gunner R. H. Atkinson , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Silsden. Sergeant Jos. Bancroft , M.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Silsden. Private Fred Bancroft , M.M., Duke of W

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL.

Coy. Sergt.-Major J. W. Ashton , M.S.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton. Private E. J. Bamford , M.S.M., 150th Army Field Ambulance, of Barnoldswick. Corporal H. Calvert , M.S.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt. (now R.A.S.C.), of Skipton. Regt. Sergt.-Major F. J. Dando , M.S.M., Royal Engineers, of Threshfield. Sergeant P. Field , M.M., M.S.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton. Private Joseph Garrett , M.S.M., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Carleton. Sergeant W. E. Gibson , M.S.M., Duke of Well.’s

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CROIX DE GUERRE (FRENCH).

CROIX DE GUERRE (FRENCH).

Capt. &amp; Bt. Major (T. Lt.-Col.) Norman A. England , D.S.O., Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Gargrave, Skipton (with palm). J. R. Bibby , F.A.U., French Army (with Bar). Coy. Sergt.-Major Arthur Clark , Duke of Wellington’s Regt., of Skipton. Private Wilfred Horner , British Red Cross Society, of Settle (with silver star.) Sergt.-Major A. Hunter , D.C.M. (now Capt. R.F.C.), of Skipton. Private Charles Lelievre , French Infantry, of Barnoldswick. Brevet Col. R. S. Tempest , C.M.G., D.S.O. (Frenc

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MEDAILLE MILITAIRE (FRENCH).

MEDAILLE MILITAIRE (FRENCH).

Sergt.-Major George Harrison , D.C.M. (R.A.S.C.), of Burton-in-Lonsdale. Sergeant George Golding , Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Barnoldswick....

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MEDAILLE DES EPIDEMICS (FRENCH).

MEDAILLE DES EPIDEMICS (FRENCH).

Nurse Olive Aked , of Hellifield....

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CHEVALIER DE L’ORDRE DE LEOPOLD II. (BELGIUM.)

CHEVALIER DE L’ORDRE DE LEOPOLD II. (BELGIUM.)

Sergeant Arthur Carr , M.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt. (Army Cyclist Corps), of Long Preston....

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CROIX DE GUERRE (BELGIUM).

CROIX DE GUERRE (BELGIUM).

Corporal Arthur Holmes , M.M., Royal Engineers, of Addingham. Coy. Sergt.-Major Owen McDermott , D.C.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton (since killed). Captain T. Cooper Robinson , R.A.S.C., of Conistone. Sergeant Mason Tomlinson , Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Settle. Serjeant Ernest C. Dessent , of Sutton....

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MEDAILLE MILITAIRE (BELGIUM).

MEDAILLE MILITAIRE (BELGIUM).

Sergeant George Burrow , D.C.M., M.M., 5th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Higher Bentham. Lance-Corporal George Arthur Metcalfe , Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton....

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MEDAILLE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH (BELGIUM).

MEDAILLE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH (BELGIUM).

Miss Tempest , of Broughton Hall. Mrs. Stansfield , of Skipton....

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CROCE DE GUERRA (ITALIAN).

CROCE DE GUERRA (ITALIAN).

Capt. George Green , R.A.V.C., of Skipton. Captain H. G. Smith , formerly of Skipton. Lance-Corporal Arthur Whincup , Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton....

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ITALIAN SILVER MEDAL.

ITALIAN SILVER MEDAL.

Sergeant Tom Miller , Royal Garrison Artillery, of Carleton....

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RUSSIAN MEDAL OF ST. GEORGE, 4th CLASS.

RUSSIAN MEDAL OF ST. GEORGE, 4th CLASS.

Sick Berth Steward James M. Cowgill , S.B.N.R., of Skipton. Lance-Corporal H. O. Eastwood , 18th Hussars, of Skipton (since killed in action)....

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SERBIAN MEDAL.

SERBIAN MEDAL.

A.B. Herbert Harrison , H.M.S. “ Aphis ” of Crosshills....

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CROIX DE CHARITE (SERBIAN).

CROIX DE CHARITE (SERBIAN).

Miss Elizabeth J. Sagar , of Barnoldswick....

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MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

Captain D. H. Alderton , R.A.M.C., of Barnoldswick. Capt. Barrett , Duke of Well.’s Regt. Lt.-Col. C. M. Bateman , D.S.O., T.D., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Sutton (mentioned four times). Sergeant John Bateson , M.M., ⅙th Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Bell Busk. Lieut. Jack Beecroft , M.C., Tank Corps, of Ingleton. Lieut. T. D. T. Brocklehurst , Royal Field Artillery, of Giggleswick. Sergeant William Brayshaw , King’s Royal Rifles, of Steeton. Regt. Sergt.-Major (now Lieut. and Quartermaster ⅐th D

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CERTIFICATE.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CERTIFICATE.

A/Lieut. Robert Hobson , R.N.R., nephew of Mr. &amp; Mrs. J. W. Lawson, of Water Street, Skipton....

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GALLANTRY CARDS.

GALLANTRY CARDS.

Corporal William Astle , West Yorkshire Regt., of Skipton (since killed in action). Private Frank Bottomley , Notts. &amp; Derby Regt., of Glusburn. Private C. Brown , M.G.C. (formerly Sherwood Foresters), of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Lieut. (late Sergt. ⅙th Bn.) William Patrick Barry , Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Skipton (since killed). Private Harold Cowgill , D.C.M., West Yorkshire Regt., of Glusburn (since killed). Private Hugh Clarke , Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry, of Silsden. Privat

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FORCES ENGAGED.

FORCES ENGAGED.

Official figures show the strength of the Allied Armies on Nov. 11th, 1918, the date of the armistice with Germany, as follow: The estimated forces of the enemy on the same date were:—...

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CASUALTIES.

CASUALTIES.

Number of men killed or who died of wounds received in the war, is estimated by General March, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, as 7,354,000. He estimates the respective losses thus:— The total British casualties, killed, wounded or missing, for Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force are 2,917,718....

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LOSSES AT SEA.

LOSSES AT SEA.

Great Britain—Battleships, 13; Battle Cruisers, 3; Cruisers, 25; Monitors, 6; Destroyers, 64; Torpedo Boats, 10; Submarines, 50; Small Craft, 271. Total, 550,000 tons. France—Battleships, 4; Cruisers, 5; Destroyers, 14; Torpedo Boats, 8; Submarines, 14; Small Craft, 9. Total 110,000 tons. Italy—Battleships, 3; Cruisers, 2; Monitors, 1; Destroyers, 10; Torpedo Boats, 5; Submarines, 8. Total 76,000 tons. Japan—Battleships, 1; Cruisers, 4; Destroyers, 3; Torpedo Boat, 1. Total, 50,000 tons. United

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