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Surname: WALKER
Forename(s): Hebden
Place of Birth: Gargrave, Yorkshire
Service No: 235533
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 29
Date of Death: 1918-02-05
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: VI. E. 10A.
CWGC Cemetery: MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: GARGRAVE, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Hebden Walker was the son of Edwin and Elizabeth Ellen Walker, formerly Sidgewick, née Whitaker. Edwin was born in Burnsall Parish and Elizabeth at Gargrave, Yorkshire.
1891 Gargrave, Yorkshire Census: 21, River Place - Hebden Walker, aged 2 years, born Gargrave, son of Edwin and Elizabeth Walker.
1901 Gargrave, Yorkshire Census: 21, River Place - Hebden Walker, aged 12 years, born Gargrave, son of Edwin and Elizabeth Walker.
1911 Gargrave, Yorkshire Census: 21, River Place - Hebden Walker, aged 21 years, born Gargrave, son of Edwin and Elizabeth Walker.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Hebden Walker, 350905, Durh. L.I.; 235533, York. R. Dead.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Hebden Walker, 350905, Durh. L.I.; 235533, 7/York. R. Dead.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Hebdon [sic] Walker, 235533, 7th Bn Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 5.2.18. No.16 Gen. Hos. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Edwin. £14 14s. 3d.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘From Mills to Marching and Back Again – A History of Gargrave from 1900 to 1925’ by Sue Lyall and Donavon Slaven with contributions from George Ingle, Ray Jones and Martin Thompson (2019).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
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:
WALKER, Hebden, aged 29, Yorkshire Regiment, 37, Langroyd Road, [Earby], died from pneumonia Feb. 5, 1918.
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Private Hebden WALKER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division
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15 February 1918
WALKER – February 5th, 1918, at No 10 General Hospital, France, Private Hebden Walker, P.O.W.’s Yorks. Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, 37, Longroyd Road, Earby, from pneumonia following septic poisoning, aged 29 years.
15 February 1918
EARBY SOLDIER’S DEATH FROM PNEUMONIA
The death is officially reported at No. 16 General Hospital, France, on the 5th February, of Private Hebden Walker, P.O.W.'s Yorkshire Regiment, as being due to pneumonia following an attack of septic poisoning in the toe. Deceased, who was 29 years of age and single, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, 37, Longroyd Road, Earby, and late of Gargrave. He was admitted to hospital about a fortnight prior to his death, and a few days later the parents received a telegram stating that he was dangerously ill with pneumonia. Private Walker joined up in September last. In civil life he was a weaver employed at Messrs. A. J. Birley Ltd., a member of the Rechabites, and a well-known fancier and member of the National Homing Society. His brother, Sergt. James Walker (Military Medallist), only recently returned from furlough after three years in France, and is now serving as instructor in signalling with the Army in Italy.
07 February 1919
WALKER – In ever loving memory of our dear friend, Private Hebden Walker, who died at No 16 General Hospital, France, 5th February, 1918.
We often think of days gone by
When we were all together;
A shadow o’er our lives is cast,
A dear friend gone for ever.
From his friends, Edith and Herbert (somewhere in France).
06 February 1920
WALKER – In loving memory of our dear friend, Private Hebden Walker, who gave his life for his country, February 5th, 1918.
Time does not change our thoughts of him,
Love and dear memories linger still;
Sunshine passes, shadows fall,
But true remembrance outlasts all.
From Edith and Herbert, Cologne, Germany.
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15 February 1918
WALKER – Died in hospital in France from pneumonia, Pte. Hebden Walker, of the Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, of 37, Longroyd Road, Earby, aged 29.
15 February 1918
EARBY SOLDIER’S DEATH FROM PNEUMONIA
The death is officially reported, at No. 16 General Hospital, Le Treport, France, on the 5th inst., of Pte. Hebden Walker, Prince of Wales’ Yorkshire Regiment, as being due to pneumonia, following an attack of septic poisoning in the toe. Deceased, who was 26 years of age and single, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, 37, Longroyd Road, Earby, and late of Gargrave. He was admitted to hospital about a fortnight prior to his death, and a few days later the parents received a telegram stating that he was dangerously ill with pneumonia. Pte. Walker joined up in December, 1916, and went to France in September last. In civil life he was a weaver employed by Messrs. A.J. Birley’s Ltd., a member of the Rechabites, and a well-known fancier and member of the National Homing Society. His brother, Sergt. James Walker (Military Medallist) only recently returned from furlough after three years in France, and is now serving as instructor.
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