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Surname: FLETCHER
Forename(s): Bernard
Place of Birth: Milford, Derbyshire
Service No: 41888
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: East Yorkshire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Hull)
Division: 31st Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1918-08-16
Awards: M.M.
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Plot 2. Row E. Grave 1.
CWGC Cemetery: LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Bernard Fletcher was the son of William and Sarah Ann Fletcher, née Lancaster. William was born at Holbrook and Sarah at Milford, Derbyshire.
1901 Milford, Derbyshire Census: Bank Buildings - Bernard Fletcher, aged 1 year, born Milford, son of William and Sarah A. Fletcher.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 3, Clifford Street - Bernard Fletcher, aged 11 years, born Milford, Derbyshire, son of William and Sarah Ann Fletcher.
The British Army Pension Record for Bernard exists but may be incomplete.
Bernard (No.4462) joined the 3/6th Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). He served from 5 June 1915 to 31 December 1915. He was ‘Discharged in consequence of being under 17 years of age.’
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Bernard Fletcher (M.M.), 41888, E. York. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Bernard Fletcher, 41888, 11th E. Yorks. R. Killed in Action.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Bernard Fletcher (M.M.), 41888, 11th Bn E. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 16.8.18. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Sarah A. £9 1s. 3d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Bernard. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Ann Fletcher. Relationship: Mother. Address: 5, Clifford Street, Skipton.
The informal title of the 11th (Service) Bn East Yorkshire Regiment (2nd Hull) was the Hull Tradesmen.
Bernard is commemorated on the Midland Railway War Memorial at Derby.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
FLETCHER, Bernard, aged 19, East Yorkshire Regt., son of M. and Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, 5, Clifford Street, Skipton, killed Aug. 16, 1918.
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Private Bernard FLETCHER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: East Yorkshire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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06 September 1918
Private Bernard Fletcher, Skipton
Private Bernard Fletcher, East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, 5 Clifford Street, Skipton, who was killed in action on August 16th, joined up in June, 1917, and had been out in France since April last. Nineteen years of age he was formerly a porter at the Skipton Railway Station. In a letter of sympathy to the bereaved parents, Lieut. G. W. Bladen says that deceased was a very good soldier and will he hard to replace. “He was always there when wanted,” he continues, “and will be greatly missed amongst his comrades, and his death will also be a great loss to the Company and Battalion in which he served.” A brother, Private W. H. Fletcher, is serving with the Army Veterinary Corps in France.
20 August 1920
FLETCHER – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Pte. Bernard Fletcher, M.M., 11th East Yorks., killed in action August 16th, 1918.
Dearer to us than words can tell,
Are the thoughts of him we loved so well.
“Ever remembered.”
From Father, Mother, Brother and Sisters, 5 Clifford Street, Skipton.
19 August 1921
FLETCHER – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Pte. Bernard Fletcher, M.M., 11th East Yorks. Regt., killed in action, 16th August, 1918.
His cheery ways and smiling face
Are pleasant to recall;
He had a kindly word for each,
And died beloved by all.
From Mother and Father, Brother and Sisters, 5 Clifford Street, Skipton.
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06 September 1918
FLETCHER – Killed in action Aug. 16th Pte. Bernard Fletcher, East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fletcher, 5, Clifford Street, Skipton, aged 19.
06 September 1918
LOCAL HEROES OF THE WAR
Pte. B. Fletcher Killed
News has been received that Pte. Bernard Fletcher, of the East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, of 5, Clifford Street, Skipton, was killed in action on August 16th. Lieut. G.W. Bladen, in a letter to the deceased soldier’s parents, states:– “Your son was a very good soldier, and will be very hard to replace He was always there when wanted, and will be greatly missed among his comrades, and also a loss to the company, and battalion in which he served. He was well liked by all his officers, and N.C.O.’s whom he served under, and the whole of his officers and company send their deepest sympathy to you in your distress.”
Pte. Fletcher, who was 19 years of age, enlisted in June, 1917, and had been out in France since April last. He was formerly employed as a porter on the Midland Railway at Skipton. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher have another son, Pte. W.H. Fletcher, who is serving is France with the Army Vet. Corps.
27 September 1918
Posthumous Honour for Skipton Soldier
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, of 5, Clifford Street, Skipton, have received from the 3rd Division Commander a parchment stating that their son, Pte. Bernard Fletcher, of the East Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action on August 16th, had been awarded the Military Medal for gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field on June 28th last. Pte. Fletcher, who was 19 years of age, enlisted in June, 1917, and had been out in France since April last. He was formerly employed as a porter on the Midland Railway at Skipton.
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