John Thomas METCALFE

19 October 1917

METCALFE – Killed in action on the Western Front on October 9th 1917, Private John Thomas Metcalfe, West Riding Regiment, husband of Mrs. Metcalfe, 8, Russell Street, Skipton, aged 37 years.

19 October 1917

CRAVEN AND THE WAR – PRIVATE JOHN THOMAS METCALFE

News was received on Wednesday, in a letter from Second-Lieutenant Susman, of the death in action of Private John Thomas Metcalfe, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. The letter reads:– “Dear Mrs. Metcalfe, – I am very sorry to have to inform you that your husband has been killed in action on the 9th. He certainly died like a true British soldier. He was buried, and a cross will be put up later. Throughout the time he was with me he was a brave soldier, always a keen and willing worker, and you may well be proud of him and the bit he has done. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your bereavement, and also remember that he died in a great and worthy cause.”

Prior to enlisting in 1915, Private Metcalfe was employed at Belle Vue Mills, and had been in France about a year. He was 37 years of age and leaves a widow and one child residing at No. 8, Russell Street, Skipton.

Deceased’s younger brother was reported missing in July, but has since been presumed to have died.

11 October 1918

METCALFE – In affectionate remembrance of Private John Thomas Metcalfe, 8th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, killed in action October 9th, 1917.

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 loving sister, Janie, 5 Prospect Terrace, Skipton.

METCALFE – In loving memory of a dear husband, John T. Metcalfe, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, of Skipton, who was killed in action October 9th, 1917.

Some may think that I forget you
When they sometimes see me smile;
But they little know the sorrow
That the smile hides all the while.

From his Wife, 8 Russell Street.

METCALFE – In loving remembrance of John T. Metcalfe, 1/6th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was killed in action in France October 9th, 1917.

“Gone, but not forgotten.”

From his Mother-in-law, Mrs. Beck, 8 Russell Street, Skipton.

19 October 1919

METCALFE – In affectionate remembrance of my dear brother, Private J. T. Metcalfe, 8th Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, killed in France October 9th, 1917.

“A day of remembrance sad to recall.”

Ever remembered by his Sister, 5 Prospect Terrace, Skipton.

METCALFE – In loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. J. T. Metcalfe, 8th West Riding Regt., killed in action October 9th, 1917.

We who loved you sadly miss you
As it dawns another year;
In our lonely hours of thinking
Thoughts of you are very near.

Ever his memory shall be cherished
In our hearts – a sacred spot,
For his loving acts of kindness,
Could they ever be forgot.

From his loving Wife and Child, 8 Russell Street, Skipton.

15 October 1920

METCALFE – In loving memory of my dear husband, Private T. B. Metcalfe, 8th Duke of Wellington’s Regt., who was killed in action 9th October, 1917.

He has gone, and to us he will never return;
To his voice we shall listen no more;
But the love that we bore him will dwell in each breast,
Till we meet him again in the realms of the blest.

From his Wife and Child, 8 Russell Street, Skipton.