Lieut. William Patrick Barry, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Barry, 29, Bright Street, Skipton, was killed on August 28th, 1918, aged 23 years. Had been awarded the Certificate of Merit in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of September 6th, 1917, and had been recommended for the Military Cross. He was an “Old Boy” of Ermysted’s Grammar School, Skipton.
Lieut. Jackman.
Lieut. J. R. Jackman, Royal Air Force, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jackman, Hughenden, Long Preston, reported missing June 17th, 1918, since presumed killed. Educated at Sedbergh, he was in business with his father as a wool merchant when the war broke out. He volunteered and joined the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, going to France in April, 1915. He was transferred to the R.F.C. in 1917.
Lieut. Brassington, M.M.
Lieut. W. H. Brassington, M.M., Tank Corps, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Brassington, Ribble View, Settle, killed in action near Bapaume on August 23rd, 1918.
2nd Lieut. Burrows.
2nd Lieut. L. V. Burrows, Sherwood Foresters, was the first to enlist from the office staff of Belle Vue Mills, Skipton. Killed in action September 1st., 1918, aged 26 years.