Abbey Lane Cemetery Sheffield - The War Dead

Ensanguining the skies
How heavily it dies
Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound
Not further to be found,
How hopeless under ground
Falls the remorseful day.

a.e. housman

Back in the late twentieth century I saved a file to my PC that listed the war dead of Abbey Lane Cemetery Sheffield. The author of the work stressed that the list was an incomplete one and that he hoped to complete it. When I checked back a few months later the file had not altered.  Needless to say I never checked back and so it came as a shock to find that a few years later both the file and the site had disappeared. I have deliberated about posting the information to this site but have come to the conclusion that the Abbey Lane War Dead deserve to be remembered and that it may prove to be a useful resource for both families researching their ancestors, and historians.

The only clue I have to the author is that his or hers email address was "dogberry@lineone.net". Lineone net  is no longer in existence: I believe that it was taken over by Tiscali who in turn where taken over by TalkTalk. There is no "dogberry at Tiscali or TalkTalk . If the author contacts me I will give full acknowledgement to his or hers excellent endeavors. I have also added additional information where appropriate.

ARDRON, J W, 4686104, Private, Pioneer Corps, 16th May 1947. Age 39

ATKIN, William Harold, 333715, Airman 1st Class, Royal Air Force, 30th May 1921. Age 20

BREWITT, E, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, 25th March 1946.

BUSH, E, Captain, R.E.M.E., 18th May 1947. Age 29

CHOLERTON, P E, 6039, Private, 21st Ban Australian Inf, 9th May 1917.

COOPER, T, T/IX 234981, Able Seaman, "HMS Victory", 2nd December 1947. Age 27. "Till memory fades and life departs he will live forever in our hearts".

COSTALL, F, T/169613, Driver, Royal Army Service Corps, 15th December, 1940.

ELSHAW, J A, 48815, L/Bombadier, Royal Garrison Artillery, 19th February 1919. Age 29. "God be with us all. From loving wife & son"

FOX, Raymond, 1591788, Sergeant, Royal Air Force, 10th October, 1956. Age 34 "His life was our happiness, his happiness was our life"

GARNETT, J D, 655509, Warrant Officer, Pilot, Royal Air Force, 28th October 1945. On family headstone " In loving memory of WO John Douglas Garnett RAFVR dearly beloved husband of Dorothy Mary killed in a flying accident October 28th 1945, aged 26 years

GREEN, D W, 41413, Serjeant, King's Own Yorkshire L I, 7th April 1918. Age 40.

GOLLINGS, E, 1151, Private, Machine Gun Corps (Inf), 14th May 1917. Age 35. "Peace, perfect peace. In loving memory".

HARPER, G J, 41446, Private, King's Own Yorkshire L I, 28th February 1917. Age 22.

HARRISON, R, 2051531, Army Catering Corps, 21st October 1946. Age 26. "Beloved husband of Doris, darling daddy of Pauline. One of the best".

HEALD, F, 1539516, Aircraftman 1st Cl, Royal Air Force, 30th September, 1942. Age 39. "Thy will be done, O Lord. Our love endureth after death. Loving wife, Emily."

HOLOHAN, R W, 1952190, Driver, Royal Engineers, 15th October 1944. Age 22. "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember him".

HUDSON, J H, 7599334, Private, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 31st August, 1940.

JACKSON, W S, Lance Corporal, 66th West Riding Bn, Home Guard, 20th December, 1938. "We tenderly cherish our memories of you, and leave you in God's keeping."

JAQUES, E H, 988504, Sergeant, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, Royal Air Force, 15th November 1941. Age 27. "Greater love hath no man than this. Dearly loved by all".

MACKENZIE, D C, Lieutenant, 2nd Tunnelling Company, 29th April 1950. Age 71. "Lovingly remembered"

MATTHEWS, J H, T/214552, Driver, Royal Army Service Corps, 30th September 1943. Age 42.
"Treasured memories".

MAWSON, L W, 1030922, Aircraftman 2nd Cl, RAF, 13th May 1946. Age 25.

MILLARD, K, Pilot Officer, Navigator, RAF, 9th March 1945. Age 28. "An airman's death who would deny it's glory. Here lies one part of it's story".

MOTTRAM, J C, D.S.M. 3040099, Sergeant, Royal Air Force, 23rd March, 1954. Age 28. "Thus would we pass only remembered by what we have done.
John Mottram, dearly loved husband and father. Died March 13th 1983, aged 81 years"

NELSON, R V, 1109155, Ldg Aircraftman, U/T Pilot, Royal Air Force, 25th April 1941. Age 18.

REDWOOD, B, 51761, Private, Durham Light Infantry, 20th May 1920. Age 43

SANDERSON, D W, 942817, Sergeant, Pilot, Royal Air Force, 13th January, 1943. Age 21. "He died doing his duty"

SHERWIN, G, 7901706, Trooper, 3rd County of London Yeo (Sharpshooters), R.A.C., 7th January, 1941. Age 21 "The Lord is my Shepherd"

SINGLETON, M D, Flying Officer, Air Bomber, RAF, 18th November 1944. Age 25. "Darling husband of Ethel, devoted daddy of Roger. He died that we might live".

STAMP, L H, 14701, Private, York & Lancaster Regt, 4th May 1944.

TAYLOR, F N, 4757553, Private, The York and Lancaster Regt, 18th May, 1941. Age 24 "The blow was hard, the shock severe, to part with one we loved so dear"
On a family stone:- In loving memory of Fred, the loving husband of Lily Taylor, who died August 12th, 1935, age 51 years. Also Norman, son of the above and beloved of Gladys Taylor, who died May 18th, 1941, aged 24 years. In ever loving memory of Lily, the beloved wife of Albert Eastwood, who died August 7th, 1962, aged 77.

THRIPP, C A, 544526, Corporal, RAF, 29th December 1942. Age 23.

WELLS, J, 847274, Gunner, Royal Artillery, 26th September 1940. Age 26.
"Also Thomas W Marris, 21 12 1932, aged 51, and his wife Florence 26 6 1946 aged 64. At rest".

WOODCOCK, J O, T/ZI 1304, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, HM Tug "Margaret Ham", 13th November 1918. Age 19.

WRAGG, L, 941759, Gunner, Royal Artillery, 12th-16th December 1940.

FAMILY HEADSTONES

ASKIN. In loving memory of Pte Thomas Askin Coldstream Guards Beloved son of Harry & Ellen Askin who was killed in action Sep 15th 1916, aged 22 years
"Greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends"
also Harold their beloved son who died June 3rd 1920 aged 22yrs after 4 1/2 years service in the KRR
"God takes our dear ones from our homes but never from our hearts"
[Thomas Askin appears identical with Private 16368, 2nd Bn., Coldstream Guards, died Saturday 16th September 1916. Memorial XXV.K.15, Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Somme France.]

CHARLESWORTH. In loving memory of Richard, the beloved husband of Sophia Eleanor Charlesworth, who died June 11th, 1928, aged 65 years. Also Fred, beloved son of the above, who was killed in action (Dardanelles) August 9th, 1915, aged 22 years.
[Fred Charlesworth appears identical with Private 11539, 6th bn., East Yorkshire Regt, died Monday 9th August 1915, age 21. Son of Mr & Mrs R Charlesworth, 23 Holmhirst Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield. Memorial Panel 51-54, Helles Memorial, Turkey.]

CLAYTON. In love we remember Charles William Clayton, aged 71, who passed away December 12th 1938. The loving husband of E A Clayton. Also Charles Longden aged 19. Killed in action in France April 14th 1918, the second son of the above.
[Charles Longden Clayton appears identical with Private 65420, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers, died Sunday 14th April 1918, age 19. Son of Charles William & Eliza Ann Clayton, 49 Crescent Road, Sheffield. Memorial Panel 2, Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium.]

DRANSFIELD. Treasured memories of Harry Oxley (Flying Officer, RAF), dearly loved son of Fred and Hilda Dransfield. Killed on active service Dec 2nd 1943, aged 21 years. Also Fred Dransfield, father of the above, died January 28th, 1959.
[Harry Oxley Dransfield appears identical with Flying Officer 132785, Pilot, Royal Air Force, died Thursday 2nd December 1943, age 21. Son of Fred & Hilda Mary Dransfield, of Sheffield. Memorial Sec O Gen, grave 7905, Sheffield (Abbey Lane) Cemetery, Sheffield.]

DONHUE. In loving memory of Florence, the dearly loved wife of Edward Donhue, died September 14th, 1946, aged 65 years. Also Edward Donhue died July 28th 1941, aged 67 years. Also Phyllis, died March 8th, 1970, aged 63 years. Also Edward, son of the above, killed in France 1916, aged 21 years.
[Edward Donhue appears identical to E Donhue, Lance Corporal 8215, 7th Bn., Yorkshire Regt, died Monday 21st February 1916. Memorial XII.A.13, Voormezeele Enclosure No.3, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.]

DUNGWORTH Private Harold Beloved husband of May Dungworth York & Lanc Regiment
Killed in action at Langemarck, Aug 27 1917 Aged 31
"God takes our dear ones from our homes but never from our hearts'"
and Rifleman Edwin Dungworth Royal West Kents. Killed in action at Passchendale Ridge Jan 7 1918. Aged 24 years
"Greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends'".
[Harold Dungworth appears identical with Private 39004, 6th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Mondoay 27th August 1917, age 31 Husband of May Dungworth, 31 Miller Road, Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield. Memorial Panel 125-128, Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.Edwin Dungworth appears identical with Private 205592, 7th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), died Monday 7th january 1918, age 24. Son of the late George & Ann Dungworth, 13 Belper Rd, Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield.. Memorial Panel 106-108, Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.]

GIBSON Our beloved son Percy Gibson (Jack) fell asleep April 27th 1918 In Leeds Hospital From wounds received in action June 23rd, 1917 Aged 24 years.
[Percy Gibson appears identical with Private 32032, 13Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Saturday 27th April 1918, age 24. Memorial H.17.7607, Sheffield (Abbey lane) Cemetery, Sheffield.]

HAYCOCK. Loving memories of mother, Elizabeth Ann, dearly beloved wife of William Haycock, who fell asleep March 22nd, 1932 aged 68 years. Also of Isaac, (672 Batt Y & L Regt) beloved son of the above, killed in France July 1st, 1916, aged 23 years.
[Isaac Haycock appears identical with Private 12/672, "C" Coy 12th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Saturday 1st July 1916, age 23. Son of William & Elizabeth Ann Haycock, 192 Howard Rd, Walkley, Sheffield. Memorial Pier & Face 14A & 14B, Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.]

JACKSON Sgt Maurice Jackson DCM 1/4 (H) York & Lancs Regt son of Septimus & Elizabeth E Jackson who was killed in action November 2nd 1918 Aged 21 years And was buried in Aulnoy British Cemetery south of Valenciennes.
"Greater love hath no man done This that he lay down his life For his friends."
[Maurice Jackson DCM appears identical to Serjeant 201478, 1st/4th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt., died Saturday 2nd November 1918, age 21. Son of Septimus & Elizabeth Ellen Jackson, 238 Derbyshire Lane, Shefield, & born at Norton. Memorial IV.A.6, Auberchicourt British Cemetery, Nord, France.]

JEPHSON. William M Jephson who died Novr 13th 1918 And was buried at Brebieres, France Aged 25 years
[William M Jephson appears identical with W M Jephson, Private M2/183713, 31st Motor Amb Convoy, Army Service Corps, died Wednesday 13th November 1918. Memorial E.2, Brebieres British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.]

JEPSON. In sacred rememberance of Edward Jepson, who was called home on July 23rd, 1934, aged 75 yrs. Also of William Jepson, who was killed in Salonica, October 11th, 1916, aged 24.
[William Jepson appears identical with Private 12.2015, 1st Bn, York & Lancaster Regt, died Wednesday 11th October 1916, age 24. Son of Mr & Mrs Edward Jepson, of Meersbrook, husband of Nellie Jepson, 6 Stanley Rd, Meersbrook, Sheffield. Memorial VI.E.10, Struma Military Cemetery, Greece.]

LEE. Treasured memories of Ronald Lee, Flying Officer, RAF., killed on active service March 21st, 1940, aged 20 years. [No matches on CWGC site.]

LONDON. Sacred to the memory of John William London, who was accidently killed on active service November 30th, 1942, aged 27 years.
[John William London appears identical with Driver T/95994, Royal Army Service Corps, died Monday 30th November 1942, age 27. Son of Athole George Pickinson London & Alice Mabel London, of Sheffield, husband of Betsy London, of Graves Park, Sheffield. Memorial Sec O Gen grave 7887, Sheffield (Abbey LAne) Cemetery, Sheffield.]

MEEK. In sacred memory of A/C2 Geoffrey Edward, RAFAR, beloved and only son of Edward and Lily Meek, who passed to higher service May 1st, 1942, aged 19 years.
[Geoffrey Edward Meek appears identical with Aircraftman 2nd Class 1765072, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves, died Friday 1st May 1942, age 19. Son of Edward George & Lily Meek, Sheffield. Memorial Sec S grave 13102, Sheffield (Abbey Lane) Cemetery, Sheffield.]

NICHOLSON In loving memory of Sarah Ann 1885-1962, John 1885-1975, Vera aged 4years. John William killed in action 1944. Nicholson.
[John William Nicholson appears identical with Stoker 1st Class, D/SKX704948, HMLCH 185, Royal Navy, died Sunday 25th June 1944, age 24. Son of John & Sarah Ann Nicholson, Sheffield. Memorial Panel 90, Column 1, Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.]

PECK. In loving memory of Albert Shelton, the beloved husband of Annie Peck, who died March 22nd, 1927, aged 58 years. Also Harold Heath Peck, DDR RSA, son of the above, who died of wounds Arras, April 27th, 1917, aged 22 years.
[Harold Heath Peck appears identical with Harold Edward Peck, Bombadier 785439, "C" Bty. 232nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died Friday 27th April 1917, age 23. Son of Albert Shelton Peck & Annie Peck, 25 Upper Albert Rd, Meersbrook, Sheffield. Memorial IV.D.17 Faubourg Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas-de-Calais, France.]

REGISTER In loving memory of Bernard John Register. Aged 29 years. Only son of J W & S Register Serg 12th York & Lancs City Batt. Killed in action in France, May 16 1916. Interred at Sucrerie Military Cem Colincamps, north of Albert.
[Bernard John Register appears identical with B J Register, Serjeant 121755, "C" Coy. 12th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Tuesday 16th May 1916, age 29. Son of John William & Sarah Register, 9 Violet Bank Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield. Memorial I.G.16, Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France.]

SAUNDERSON Also Charles Edwin, son of Edwin & Agnes E Saunderson. Killed in action July 28th 1918. Aged 30
"At rest'".
[Charles Edwin Saunderson appears identical to C E Saunderson, Private 201426, 2nd/4th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Sunday 28th July 1918, age 31. 

Husband of Gertrude S Butler (formerly Saunderson), 106 Findon St, Hillsborough, Sheffield. Memorial I.BN.8, Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France.]

SAWTELL. In ever loving memory of Doris, dearly beloved daughter of John and Emma Sawtell, who fell asleep August 8th, 1933, aged 33yrs. Also John Walter, our beloved and only son, killed in France, September 16th, 1915, aged 18 years.
"So dearly loved and so loving"
[John Walter Sawtell appears identical with J W Sawtell, Private 12006, 7th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died Thursday 16th September 1915. Memorial I.B.38, Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas-de-Calais, France.]

SHAW. Loving memories of James Yeadon, the dearly loved husband of Emma Shaw, who died December 24th, 1954, aged 66yrs.
"Until the day breaks"
Also, 64915, Pte A J Shaw, Kings Own Yorkshire L I, killed August 26th, 1918, aged 18 years.
"God is with us always"
A J Shaw appears identical with Arthur James Shaw, Private 64915, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died Monday 26th August 1918, age 18. Son of James Yeadon Shaw & Emma Shaw, 71 Nettleham Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield. memorial IX.E.6, A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France.]

SNOOK In loving memory of Richard, beloved husband of Sarah Ann Snook. Died April 12th 1923. Aged 54. Also Driver Samuel Snook, 56358, RFA, Pte Robert Snook, 1467 KOYLI, died in action, sons of the above.
"They died that we might live".
[Samuel Snook appears identical with S Snook, Driver 56358, t6th Bty., Royal Field Artillery, died Thursday 19th October 1916. Memorial XXI.N.20, Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq.
Robert Snook appears identical with Private 1467, 2nd Bn, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died Sunday 2nd May 1915. Memorial I.A.101, Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France.]

STANIFORTH In loving memory of Cyril Walter Staniforth, dearly loved husband of Olive and father of Kathleen. Passed away 8th May 1939 his death accelerated by wounds received in the Great War.
"He was wounded for our transgressions. With his stripes we are healed".
[No trace on the CWGC site.]

SUDBURY In loving memory of George Lister Sudbury No 26974 7th KOYLI. Dearly loved & only son of W & H A Sudbury. Died March 3rd 1926 aged 31 years from wounds received during the Great War.
[CWGC on site records terminate at 1921]

WILCOCK Also Noel, Lce Corpl 12th Y & L. Youngest son of John Thomas & Mary Ann Wilcock Killed in action July 1st 1916, in his 23rd year.
[Noel Wilcock appears identical with Lance Corporal 12/1097, 12th Bn., York & Lancaster Regt, died Saturday 1st July 1916, age 23. Son of Mr & Mrs J T Wilcock, 5 Priory Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield. Memorial D.54, Queens Cemetery, Puisieux, pas-de-Calais, France.]

WILSON. In loving memory of Dorothy Louisa, beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Cook (late of Bourne) who died January 7th, 1936, aged 74 years. Also James Wilson, R W Regt, son-in-law of the above, who was killed in France March 21st, 1918.
[Insufficient detail to identify him on the CWGC site.]

Death comes equally to us all, and makes us all equal when it comes." - John Donne

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