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Surname: DOLPHIN
Forename(s): William Horner
Place of Birth: Middlesmoor, Yorkshire
Service No: 34459
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion
Division: 11th (Northern) Division
Age: 38
Date of Death: 1917-08-28
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 47.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: MIDDLESMOOR, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
William Horner Dolphin was the son of Matthew and Esther Dolphin, née Bell. Mathew was born at New Houses near Middlesmoor and Esther at Pickle near Braidley, Coverdale, Yorkshire. William's sister, Alice, was married to Private John Thackray (267986) (q.v.). William was probably related to Gunner John Dolphin (117568) (q.v.).
1881 Middlesmoor, Yorkshire Census: William H. Dolphin, aged 1 year, born Middlesmoor, son of Matthew and Esther Dolphin.
1891 Middlesmoor, Yorkshire Census: William H. Dolphin, aged 11 years, born Middlesmoor, son of Matthew and Esther Dolphin.
1901 Middlesmoor, Yorkshire Census: William H. Dolphin, aged 21 years, born Middlesmoor, son of Esther Dolphin, widow.
1911 Lofthouse, Yorkshire Census: William Horner, aged 31 years, born Middlesmoor, Yorkshire. [William was living with his brothers and sister - Robert, George and Alice Bell Dolphin.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte William H. Dolphin, 34459, W. York. R. K. in A. 28.8.17.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Wim H. Dolphin, 34459, 9th W. York. R. Killed in Action 28.8.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte William Horner Dolphin, 34459, 9 W. York. Date and Place of Death: 28.8.17. France or Belgm. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Brother and legatee - George £8 12s. 10d. Sister and legatee - Mrs. Alice B. Thackray £8 12s. 9d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) for William not found.
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 11th (Northern) Division
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View Craven Herald Articles
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30 August 1918
DOLPHIN – In unfading memory of my dear brother, Private William H. Dolphin, West Yorks. Regiment, killed while stretcher bearing August 28th, 1917.
We pictured you safe returning,
We longed to clasp your hand;
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in a better land.
“Missed most by those who loved him best.”
Sadly missed by his loving sister Alice and Children, Cragg Row, Salterforth.
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