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Surname: BOND
Forename(s): George Thomas
Place of Birth: Howden, Yorkshire
Service No: 6/4332
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 1/6th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1916-09-03
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XII. D. 5.
CWGC Cemetery: CONNAUGHT CEMETERY, THIEPVAL
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
George Thomas Bond was the son of George Thomas and Susannah Bond, née Buttrick/Butterick/Butterwick. (The spelling of Susannah's surname varies in the records). George, senior, was born at Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire and Susannah at Howden, Yorkshire.
1901 Booth [Boothferry], Knedlington, Yorkshire Census: George T. Bond, aged 4 years, born Skelton, Yorkshire, son of George T. and Susannah Bond.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 4, Canal Street - George Bond, aged 14 years, born Howden, Yorkshire, son of George and Susannah Bond.
The British Army Service Record for George Bond exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte George Bond, 6/4332, W. Rid. R. K. in A. 3.9.16.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte George Bond, 6/4332, 1/6 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 3.9.16.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte George Bond, 4332, 1/6th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 3.9.16. In Action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Susannah. £17 3s. 6d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for George. Name(s) on card(s): Name of Dependant: Mrs Susannah Bond. Relationship to Man: Mother. Address: 16, Roger Yard, Skipton, Yorks. Particulars of Claimant(s): Mr George Thomas Bond. Relationship: Father. Address: Devonshire House, Albert Street, Skipton.
George was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Pozières, 23 July-3 September.
See also: ‘Guiseley Terriers: A Small Part in The Great War – A History of the 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment’ by Stephen Barber (2018).
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:
BOND, George, West Riding Regt., aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Bond, 16, Roger’s Yard, Skipton, killed in action, France, 1916.
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Private George Thomas BOND
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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15 September 1916
PTE. GEORGE BOND OF SKIPTON, KILLED IN A DUG-OUT
Letters have been received by Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Bond, of Roger's Yard, Sheep Street, Skipton, stating that their only son, Private George Bond, of the 1/6th Duke of Wellington's Regiment, was killed on Sunday of last week through the bursting of an enemy shell near his dug-out. Only 19 years of age, deceased enlisted twelve months ago last Whitsuntide and had been in France some seven months. In civil life he was employed as under-gardener at Whinfield, Skipton, and had played Association Football with various junior clubs in the district.
One of the letters received by the parents is signed by three of his comrades and contains the following:- "It is with regret that we write to inform you of your son's death, which occurred on Sunday morning. Being his pals we thought it our place to show our sympathy by writing to you. Your son was well liked by the other members of our gun team, as he took such an interest in his work. He always had a cheery word for everybody. You will no doubt miss him, and his place here will be hard to fill. We hope God will strengthen you in the great hour of need and help you to bear the pain. No doubt by the time you receive this letter, you will have been informed by the War Office that he was in a dug-out with other members of the team when a German shell hit the dug-out, causing his death instantly. He suffered no pain whatever. We attended his memorial service on the same day at the graveside, and we can assure you that he was put to rest with others who had fought for their King and Country. Hoping these few lines of ours will help to cheer you up.
"Yours sincerely, Corporal G. G. Brown, Private F. Clarke, Private W. Rampling"
Another letter, signed by James Stockdale, conveys similar news, and the writer, after expressing his sympathy, adds:- "He was such a good fellow and well liked by all the officers, N.C.O.s and men of his Company, and his absence will be much felt by all the Company."
07 September 1917
BOND - In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Private G. Bond, who fell in action, September 3rd 1916.
Days of sadness still come o'er us,
Hidden tears often flow.
For memory keeps our dear one near us,
Although he died a year ago.
From his Father, Mother and Sister.
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15 September 1916
BOND - In action in France, Private George Bond, of the West Riding Regiment, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bond, of Roger's Yard, Skipton.
15 September 1916
PTE. GEORGE BOND KILLED IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Bond, of 16 Roger's Yard, Skipton, have received word that their only son, Private George Bond, of the West Riding Regiment, has been killed in action on the Western Front. Pte. Bond enlisted twelve months ago last Whitsuntide, and had been in France about seven months. He was 19 years of age, and was formerly employed as an under-gardener by the late Mr. T.H. Dewhurst, of Whinfield, Skipton. He was well-known in local football circles.
In a letter to his parents, James Stockdale, of the same regiment, states:- "It is my painful duty to inform you of the death of your son, Pte. George Bond. He was in a dug-out. I might say that death was instantaneous, and he suffered no pain. May I offer my deepest sympathy to you. He was such a good fellow, and was liked by all the officers, N.C.O.s and men of his Company, and his absence will be much felt by all the Company."
Another letter received by the deceased soldier's parents states:- "It is with regret that we write to inform you of your son's death, which occurred on Sunday morning, and with us being his pals we thought it our place to show our sympathy in writing you. He was well liked by the other members of our gun team, as he took such an interest in his work. He always had a cheery word for everybody. You will no doubt miss him, and his place will be hard to fill. Hoping God will strengthen you in the great hour of need and help you to bear the pain. No doubt about the time you receive this letter you will have been informed by the War Office. He was in a dug-out with other members of the team when a German shell hit the dug-out, causing his death instantly. He had no pain whatever. We attended his memorial service on the same day at the graveside. We can assure you that he was put to rest with others who had fought for their King and Country. Hoping these few lines of ours will help to cheer you up. Yours sincerely, Corporal G. G. Brown, Private F. Clarke, Private W. Rampling"
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