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Surname: MOORE
Forename(s): Harold
Place of Birth: Mirk Pot, Snaizeholme, Yorkshire
Service No: 60619
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion
Division: 25th Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1918-10-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. B. 10.
CWGC Cemetery: PREMONT BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BAINBRIDGE, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: HAWES, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Harold Moore was the son of Richard and Mary Moore, née Calvert. Both parents were born at Hawes, Yorkshire.
1901 Snaizeholme, Yorkshire Census: Mirk Pot Farm - Harrold Moore, aged 2 years, born Hawes, son of Richard and Mary Moore. [Harold had a twin sister named Hilda.]
1911 Snaizeholme, Yorkshire Census: Harold Moore, aged 12 years, born Hawes, son of Richard and Mary Moore.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Harold Moore, 60619, York. R. Dead.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Harold Moore, 60619, 9/York. R. Dead.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Harold Moore, 60619, 9/Yorks R. Date and Place of Death: 24.10.18 France. D. of W. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Mary. £6 14s. 0d.
Harold’s nephew, Lieutenant Norman Richard Moore, 258318, Durham Light Infantry attached to the 5th Bn Nigeria Regiment lost his life in the Second World War on the 20 January 1945 in Burma. He was the son of Richard and Annie Margaret Moore.
A short biography of Harold is included in: ‘Wensleydale Remembered – The Sacrifice made by the Families of a Northern Dale 1914-1918 and 1939-1945’ by Keith Taylor (2004).
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:
MOORE, Harold, [Hawes], Yorkshire Regiment, died of wounds Oct. 20, 1918.
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Private Harold MOORE
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 25th Division
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St Margaret's Churchyard, Hawes
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St Margaret's Churchyard, Hawes
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15 November 1918
Hawes Soldier Dies From Wounds
We regret to announce the death of yet another Hawes lad in Private Harold Moore, Yorkshire Regiment, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Moore, Catriggs, Hawes, who died from wounds received in action on October 20th. Private Moore joined up at the end of May this year, and had only been in France nine days when he received his fatal wounds. His death will be deeply regretted by his many friends and comrades by whom he was regarded as ‘one of the best’, his cheery yet thoughtful disposition winning him a host of friends. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Moore and family in their sad loss.
24 October 1919
MOORE – In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Private Harold Moore, who died of wounds received in action, October 24th, 1918.
We little thought his time so short,
In this world to remain;
We have lost but Heaven has gained
One of the best this world contained.
From Joe and Alice, Dick and Gladys, Cononley, Keighley.
MOORE – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Harold Moore, Catriggs, Hawes, Yorks., who died of wounds October 24th, 1918.
One lonely year has passed away
Since one we loved was called away;
The loss is great, the shock severe
To part with one we loved so dear.
Just when his life was brightest,
Just when his thoughts were best,
He was called from a world of sorrow
To a home of eternal rest.
Ever remembered by his loving Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
MOORE – In loving memory of our dear brother, Private Harold Moore, Catriggs, Hawes, Yorks., who died of wounds October 24th, 1918
Sleep on, dear brother, in thy lonely grave,
Your life for your country you nobly gave;
No loved ones round you to bid you good-bye,
But in God’s keeping you safely lie.
With aching hearts we shook his hand,
Tears glistened in our eyes;
We wished him luck, but little thought
It was his last good-bye.
He was the one who left his father’s side
And never lingered by the shore,
When softer than the weltering tide
He volunteered to go.
If those who caused this awful war
Were the only ones to fight,
A brighter world this would have been
For aching hearts to-night.
“Too dearly loved ever to be forgotten.”
From his sister and brother-in-law, Annie and William Richard Moor, Low Gate, Burtersett.
22 October 1920
MOORE – In loving memory of Pte. Harold Moore, Catriggs, Hawes, who died of wounds, Oct. 24th, 1918.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we longed to hear;
Too far away from sight or speech,
But not too far for our thoughts to reach.
Ever remembered by Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
21 October 1921
MOORE – In loving memory of Pte. Harold Moore, Catriggs, Hawes, who died of wounds, Oct. 24th, 1918.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we longed to hear;
Too far away from sight or speech,
But not too far for our thoughts to reach.
Ever remembered by Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
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