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Surname: DERBYSHIRE
Forename(s): Stanley
Place of Birth: Oldham, Lancashire
Service No: 253286
Rank: Sapper
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Engineers
Battalion / Unit: 19th Division Signal Coy
Division: 19th (Western) Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1918-04-25
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 8.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Stanley Derbyshire/Darbyshire was the son of Bannister and Elizabeth Ann Derbyshire, née Whiteley. Bannister was born at Heath Charnock, Lancashire and Elizabeth at Settle, Yorkshire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 3, Robert Street - Stanley Derbyshire, aged 10 years, born Oldham, Lancashire, son of Bannister and Elizabeth Derbyshire.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 3, Robert Street - S. Derbyshire, aged 20 years, born Oldham, Lancashire, son of Bannister and E.A. Derbyshire.
Stanley was married to Mary Jane Dugdale in 1911. (When signing the marriage register and joining the Army, Stanley spelt his surname as Darbyshire).
The British Army Service Record for Stanley Darbyshire exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Stanley Darbyshire, 134841, R.F.A.; [Spr,] 253286, R.E.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Gnr Stanley Darbyshire, 134841, R.F.A.; Spr 253286, Royal Engineers.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Spr Stanley Darbyshire, 253286, 19th Div. Sig. Co. R.E. Date and Place of Death: 25.4.18. [In] Action. Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Mary J. £6 13s. 10d. 2/3rds - child. War Gratuity: Widow - Mary. £8 10s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: Spr Stanley Darbyshire, 253286, R.E. Date and cause of death: 25.4.18. Killed in Action. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Mary J., born 10.9.83. Address 1. 3, Park Road, Barnoldswick, Nr Colne. Address 2. 25, Chapel House Road, Nelson. Children: Leslie, born 13.7.13.
In 1921 Mary and her son, Leslie, were living with Mary's father at 3, Park Road, Barnoldswick. In 1939 Leslie and his wife, Mary R., were living at 60, Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire. Leslie had married Mary Richmond Higgins in 1937.
A short biography of Stanley is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
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:
DARBYSHIRE, Sapper Stanley, aged 29 years, R.E., 3, Park Road, [Barnoldswick], killed April 26, 1918.
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Sapper Stanley DERBYSHIRE
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Engineers
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 19th (Western) Division
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10 May 1918
Sapper S. Darbyshire, Barnoldswick
Sapper Stanley Darbyshire, R.E., was killed on April 26th, five weeks after returning from home leave. He was 27 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child living at 3 Park Road, Barnoldswick. Before joining up he was employed by Messrs. Holden Bros., Moss Shed. He had been at the Front 16 months. In a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Darbyshire a comrade writes:– “Our section was ordered up the line to lay communications for the batteries. We were together until we arrived there, when we separated, so I was not actually with him when it happened. Shortly afterwards Stanley was on his way down the line with part of the Section when a shell burst quite close to them hitting him and another. The other poor fellow was killed instantly, but Stanley lived a short time. He was unconscious until he died, so it will be some comfort to you to know that he did not suffer. The officer and sergeant did all they possibly could for him and remained with him till the end… I myself feel the loss of him very keenly as he and I came out and have been together ever since. We exchanged many confidences and were the best of chums. He was a great favourite with all his comrades, and the officers always spoke well of him, for he was always cool and very resourceful in the face of danger.” A. CASSERLEY.
25 April 1919
DERBYSHIRE – In loving memory of Sapper Stanley Derbyshire, R.E., killed in action April 26th, 1918.
Oh! for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
From his loving brother and sister, Corporal Jack Derbyshire and Cissie.
DERBYSHIRE – In loving memory of Sapper Stanley Derbyshire, R.E., killed in action April 26th, 1918.
Just when his hopes were brightest,
Just when his thoughts were best,
He was called from this world of sorrow
To a home of eternal rest.
From his Sister, Brother, Aunt and Uncle, Albert Hill, Settle.
23 April 1920
DERBYSHIRE – In loving memory of Sapper Stanley Derbyshire, killed in action April 26th, 1918.
Time does not change our thoughts of him –
Love and dear memories linger still.
From Auntie, Uncle, Sister and Brother, Albert Hill, Settle.
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10 May 1918
DARBYSHIRE – Killed in action April 26th, Sapper Stanley Darbyshire, R.E., husband of Mrs. Darbyshire, of 3, Park Road, Barnoldswick, aged 27.
10 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Sapper Stanley Darbyshire, Barnoldswick
Sapper Stanley Darbyshire, Royal Engineers, was killed on April 26th, five weeks after returning from home leave. He was 27 years of age, and leaves wife and one child, living at 3, Park Road, Barnoldswick. Before joining up he was employed by Messrs. Holden Bros., Moss Shed. He had been at the front 16 months. In a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Derbyshire a comrade writes:– “Our section was ordered up the line to lay communications for the batteries. We were together until we arrived there, when we separated, so I was not actually with him when it happened. Shortly afterwards Stanley was on his way down the line with part of the section when a shell burst quite close to them, hitting him and another. The other poor fellow was killed instantly, but Stanley lived a short time. He was unconscious until he died, so it will be some comfort to you to know that he did not suffer. The officer and sergeant did all they possibly could for him and remained with him till the end. I myself feel the loss of him very keenly, as he and I came out and have been together ever since. We exchanged many confidences and were the best of chums. He was a great favourite with all his comrades, and the officers always spoke well of him, for he was always very cool and resourceful in the face of danger." – A. Casserley.
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