Craven's Part in the Great War

by John T. Clayton

First Class P.O. Frank Collins, H.M.S. “Indefatigable,” of Crosshills, killed in action in the Battle of Jutland, 1st June, 1916.

Seaman George Earnshaw, H.M.S. “Defence,” son of Mr. Tom Earnshaw, Church Street, Carleton, killed in action in the Jutland battle 1st June, 1916. Aged 18 years.

Sergeant Kayley Earnshaw, D.C.M., West Yorks. Regt., of Scosthrop, Airton, killed in action June, 1916.

Private Charles Evans, Seaforth Highlanders, of Austwick, accidentally drowned in the Persian Gulf 29th June, 1916. Aged 22 years.

Private Smith Hardacre, Duke of Well.’s Regt., of Crosshills, killed in action 13th June, 1916. Aged 30 years.