Maurice DACRE

Main CPGW Record

Surname: DACRE

Forename(s): Maurice

Place of Birth: Ilkley, Yorkshire

Service No: 12914

Rank: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant

Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Battalion / Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion

Division: 11th (Northern) Division

Age: 26

Date of Death: 1917-10-15

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Enclosure No.4 II. E. 7.

CWGC Cemetery: BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: ILKLEY, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Maurice Dacre was the son of John William and Helena Constance Dacre, née Taylor and brother of T/Captain Brian Dacre (q.v.). Their father was born at Otley and mother at Shipley, Yorkshire.

1891 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: Walmir House, Tivoli Place - [Christian name left blank] Dacre, aged 2 weeks, born Ilkley, son of John W. and Helena C. Dacre.

1901 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 7, Mount Pleasant - Maurice Dacre, aged 10 years, born Ilkley, son of John William and Eleanor Constance Dacre.

1911 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 9, Mount Pleasant - Maurice Dacre, aged 20 years, born Ilkley, son of John William Dacre (married).

Maurice was married to Amy Saville in 1916.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Sgt. Maurice Dacre, 12914, and Warrant Officer Class 1, West Riding Regiment. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 15 July 1915.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: R.M.Q.S. Maurice Dacre, 12914, 8th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 15.10.17 France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Amy. £31 12s. 8d.

Data Source: Craven Herald Article

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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