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Surname: SUGDEN
Forename(s): John William
Place of Birth: Silsden, Yorkshire
Service No: 267063
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 2/6th Battalion
Division: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1917-12-08
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: P. V. M. 8A.
CWGC Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SILSDEN, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John William Sugden was the son of William and Ellenor Sugden, née Booth. Both parents were born at Silsden, Yorkshire. John was the cousin of Gunner Frank Bartlett Booth (167625) (q.v.).
1891 Silsden, Yorkshire Census: 13, Bolton Road - John W. Sugden, aged 5 years, born Silsden, son of William and Ellenor Sugden.
1901 Silsden, Yorkshire Census: 86, Bolton Road - John W. Sugden, aged 15 years, born Silsden, son of William and Elleanor Sugden.
1911 Silsden, Yorkshire Census: 86, Bolton Road - John William Sugden, aged 25 years, born Silsden, son of William and Ellenor Sugden.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John W. Sugden, 26703, West Riding Regiment.
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:
SUGDEN, John, aged 23, West Riding Regiment, Bolton Road, [Silsden], died of wounds Dec. 8. 1917.
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Private John William SUGDEN
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 62nd (2/West Riding) Division
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Private John William Sugden
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St James's Churchyard, Silsden
Family gravestone
St James's Churchyard, Silsden
Family gravestone - detail of memorial inscription
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07 December 1917
SILSDEN
Pte. John Sugden, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, Bolton Road, Silsden, has been wounded during the recent operations on the Western Front. He is at present at No. 45 Casualty Clearing Station, and it is hoped he will make a good recovery. Pte. Sugden enlisted in March 1916, and went out to France in February last. He was formerly connected with the Silsden Primitive Methodist Sunday School and Church. Prior to enlisting he was employed by his father, who is a well known tradesman in Silsden. Mr. and Mrs. Sugden have also another son serving, Pte. Frank B. Sugden, who was a member of the R.A.M.C., and is attached to the Field Ambulance in France.
14 December 1917
SUGDEN – December 8th 1917, died of wounds received in action, Private John William Sugden, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, Willow Grove, Silsden.
14 December 1917
SILSDEN – PRIVATE JOHN SUGDEN SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS
We reproduce the photo of Private John Sugden, of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, Bolton Road, Silsden, who, we regret to announce, has succumbed to wounds received in action during the recent heavy fighting on the Western Front. As was recorded in our last week’s issue, Private Sugden had been admitted to the 45th Casualty Clearing Station, France, suffering from wounds, and on Monday last official information was received of his death. The information came as a great shock to his parents and family, and also to a wide circle of friends by whom he was held in high esteem. He was formerly associated with the Silsden Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School. He enlisted in March 1916, and went out to France in February last. Private Sugden was 32 years of age, and prior to enlisting was employed by his father, who is a well-known tradesman in the town. Mr. and Mrs. Sugden have also another son serving, Private. F. B. Sugden, who, as a member of the R.A.M.C., is attached to the Field Ambulance in France.
06 December 1918
SUGDEN – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private John Sugden, 2/6th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, who died in hospital in France December 8th, 1917, from wounds received in action.
He laid his richest gift on the altar of duty – his life.
From Mother, Father, Sisters and Brother, Willow Grove, Silsden.
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07 December 1917
SILSDEN
PRIVATE J. SUGDEN WOUNDED
Private John Sugden, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, of Bolton Road, Silsden, has been wounded during the recent operations on the Western front. In a letter to his parents, Chaplain R. W. Kingley states:– “I am sorry to have to report that your son has been wounded. He is at present at No. 45 Casualty Clearing Station, and we are hopeful that he will make a good recovery. He is receiving every attention, and we hope to send him down to the base soon. If all goes on well, as we trust it will, he should soon be back in the old country.” Private Sugden enlisted in March, 1916, and went out to France in February last. He was formerly connected with the Silsden Primitive Methodist Sunday school and Church. Prior to enlisting he was employed by his father, who is a well-known tradesman in Silsden. Mr. and Mrs. Sugden have also another son serving, Private Frank B. Sugden, who as a member of the R.A.M.C. is attached to the Field Ambulance in France.
14 December 1917
SUGDEN – Died of wounds, Dec. 8th, Pte. John Sugden, of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, of Bolton Road, Silsden, aged 32.
14 December 1917
ANOTHER SILSDEN SOLDIER DIES OF WOUNDS
We regret to announce that Pte. John Sugden, of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sugden, of Bolton Road, Silsden, who was reported in our last week’s issue as having been wounded during the recent operations on the Western front, died from his wounds on Saturday last at the 45th Casualty Clearing Station, France. The news of his death came as a great shock to his parent and relatives, and to a large circle of friends by whom he was held in high esteem. Pte. Sugden enlisted in March, 1916, and went out to France in February last. He was formerly connected with the Silsden Primitive Methodist Sunday school and church. Prior to enlisting he was employed by his father, a well-known tradesman in the town. Mr. and Mrs. Sugden have also another son serving, Pte. Frank B. Sugden, who is a member of the R.A.M.C., is attached to the Field Ambulance in France.
06 December 1918
SUGDEN – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. John Sugden, 2/6th Duke of Wellington’s W.R. Regt., who died in hospital in France Dec. 8, 1917, from wounds received in action.
He laid his richest gift on the altar of duty – His life.
– From Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers, Willow Grove, Silsden.
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