Herbert Douglas ROUTLEDGE

31 December 1915

INGLETON AND THE WAR – The Sixth Fatality

Amongst those who attested at Settle were the following from Ingleton Fells:–

Thomas Faraday, John Faraday, James Parker, John Mason, Robert Lambert, Bryan Chapman, William Middleton, and William Hilton. These names bring the Ingleton Roll of Honour to 231.

Pte. W. Bolton, 6th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, was killed by shrapnel some time ago. He is the fifth Ingletonian to lay down his life for his country.

Pte. Stanley Thornber was shot through the chest some weeks ago, the bullet passing above the heart. The bullet has not been extracted, as an operation might prove dangerous.

Pte. Harold Howson, who has been in hospital suffering from trench foot, is at home, and Privates Joe Vickers and J. W. Robinson are at home on furlough from the Front.

News has just been received that Pte Cyril Tomlinson, 21 years of age, has been killed in the trenches by a sniper. He was the eldest son of Pte. Edward Tomlinson, Main Street; and went out to the Front with the 6th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. Immediately on receipt of the sad intelligence, the Union Jack was hoisted half-mast at St. Mary’s Church. He is the sixth Ingletonian to give up his life for his King and country. As well as his father he has two brothers and several relatives serving with the forces. His brother-in-law, Pte. H. Routledge, has been gassed and is now in hospital at Lincoln.

Dr. Mackenzie has received a telegram from the War Office intimating that his son, Capt. Gordon Mackenzie, has been wounded in action, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known.

It is also reported that Pte. J. Nash and Pte. J. Waring have been wounded, and Pte. J. Clapham gassed, so that it would appear that the Ingletonians have been in the thick of it recently.

17 March 1916

INGLETON – War Items

Lance-Corporal H.D. Routledge has been home on sick leave. He was gassed some time ago and hurled into a crater, sustaining a severe shock. He has now been ordered to report himself in Ireland and sailed on Saturday night from Holyhead.

Seaman Victor Marklew, who has joined the Navy, has been home for a few days’ leave from somewhere in the North Sea.

17 March 1916

INGLETON – A Patriotic Family

Mr.and Mrs. John Slinger (Albion House, Ingleton) are to be congratulated on the part their children are playing in the war. They have nine sons, 3 sons-in-law, three grandsons, two grandsons-in-law, and several nephews now or recently serving in His Majesty’s Forces. Their names are:–

Private Sinnet Slinger (6th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment), now time expired; Private Ernest Slinger (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.); Private Vincent Slinger (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.); Private John Slinger (Yorkshire Hussars); Lance-Corporal Herbert Moorey (Military Mounted Police); Pte. Cyril [Syril] Tomlinson (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.), who has made the supreme sacrifice, having been killed in Belgium; Private Charles Tomlinson (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.); Private Percy Tomlinson (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.); Private Edward Tomlinson (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.); Lance-Corporal Herbert Routledge (8th Leeds Rifles), gassed in Belgium; Private Albert Jowett (6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R.R.), invalided home from the Front; Private Thomas Richardson (King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 2nd Battalion) now time expired, who has served at the Front since the outbreak of war without a scratch; Private George Richardson (Royal Garrison Artillery); Private Edward Richardson (Yorkshire Light Infantry); Private Walter Richardson (Yorkshire Light Infantry); Lance-Corporal Ernest Richardson (Yorkshire Light Infantry), wounded at Loos on September 26th with a bullet through the neck; and Private Herbert Hogg (West Yorkshire Regiment). Of the seventeen mentioned, fourteen have already seen active service, one (Private Edward Tomlinson) is a grandfather, and one of his sons has given his life for his country, and the other two are in training for the Front. Mr. Slinger who is nearing the three score years and ten, was himself a Volunteer in the old days. A keen sportsman, he is one of the best shots and one of the best anglers in the Ingleton district. In spite of his years, he is very active and thinks nothing of a day spent on the fells and moors with gun and dog.

14 April 1916

ROUTLEDGE – April 7th, at Ingleton, Denis Routledge, son of Lance-Corporal H.D. Routledge, aged 6 years.

06 April 1917

INGLETON – War Items

…Amongst others who have been spending a few days leave at home are:–Corporal H. Routledge, Quarter-Master Sergeant J.W. Lambert and Pte. James Hodkinson, of Masongill.

03 August 1917

INGLETON – War Items

Amongst those who have been home on leave during the past week are Pte. T.E. Thistlethwaite, Pte. Jack Tomlinson, Pte Charles Marklew, Pte. Chris Briscoe and Corporal H.D. Routledge…

22 February 1918

INGLETON SOLDIERS

The following Ingleton soldiers have been home on leave during the past week:– Lieut. J. Barritt, Sergeant J.A. Preston, Sergeant J. Slawson, Corpl. H.J. [sic] Routledge, Private R. Parrington (who was wounded a short time ago), Pte. L. Redhead, Private A. Collett, Private E. Heaps, Private J. Hodgkinson and Victor Marklew (Royal Navy).

27 December 1918

ROUTLEDGE – December 22nd, at Ingleton, Elsie Routledge, aged 23 years.

[The above obituary refers to the sister of Private Herbert Douglas Routledge and Trumpeter Thomas Kirkbride Routledge]

27 December 1918

INGLETON – Obituary

For the second time within a few days three persons have been lying dead at the same time. On Sunday last Miss Elsie Routledge passed away at the early age of 23. She was formerly employed at the Co-operative Stores, where she gained the esteem and goodwill of all, and latterly as clerk at the Midland Railway Station. As a member of St. Mary’s choir her services were much appreciated, and her early demise is generally regretted. Some months ago her declining health became noticeable, and she went into a sanatorium at Ilkley, but all in vain, and she returned home only to die. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Routledge, Hollin Tree, have recently had more than their share of trouble. A few weeks ago one of their sons, Trumpeter T.E. [sic] Routledge, of the Dorset Yeomanry, was killed in action in Palestine, and another, Corporal H.D. Routledge, was badly gassed in France. He is now in a sanatorium at Ilkley and is in a very critical condition of health. An old volunteer with the long service medal, Mr. Routledge joined up when war broke out, and has four sons serving with his Majesty’s Forces…

[The above obituary refers to the sister of Private Herbert Douglas Routledge and Trumpeter Thomas Kirkbride Routledge]

10 January 1919

INGLETON – Military Funeral

One of the most impressive and largely attended funerals ever held at Ingleton took place on Monday, when Lance-Corporal H. D. Routledge was laid to rest in the Cemetery. As a Reservist, he was called up at the outbreak of war, and was badly gassed in France. A few months ago he entered a sanatorium at Ilkley, but the mischief was beyond cure, and he gradually sank, dying on Thursday the 2nd inst. The first portion of the Burial Service was taken in the church by the Vicar, where the hymns ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘Thy will be done’ were sung. As the cortege left the church the organist played a funeral march. The coffin, wrapped in a Union Jack and covered with beautiful wreaths, was borne by relays of soldiers on leave, under the charge of Sergt. F. Slinger. The Colliery Band played the ‘Dead March’ as the large procession slowly wound its way through the village, where all the blinds were drawn as a token of respect and sympathy. After the last rights had been performed, a firing party, under the command of Sergt. G. Littlefair, fired three volleys over the grave, and the ‘Last Post’ was sounded by Bugler R. Robinson.

Lance-Corporal Routledge was 31 years of age, and leaves a widow and three children. Much sympathy is felt for Private and Mrs. W. J. Routledge, Hollin Tree, in the triple bereavement they have recently sustained. A short time ago their son, Trumpeter Tom Routledge, was killed in Palestine, and their daughter Elsie, aged 23, was laid to rest a few days ago. The death of Lance-Corporal H. D. Routledge makes three deaths, all of young people, within a few months. Mr. J. Howarth had charge of the funeral arrangement.

24 December 1920

ROUTLEDGE – In ever loving remembrance of our dear Elsie and Herbert, who died Dec. 22nd 1918, and Jan. 2nd, 1919.

“Though lost to sight, to memory dear.”

Hollin Tree, Ingleton.

23 December 1921

ROUTLEDGE – In ever loving memory of our dear Elsie and Herbert, who died Dec. 22nd, 1918, and Jan. 2nd, 1919, aged 23 and 32 years.

“For ever in our thoughts.”

Hollin Tree, Ingleton.