WWI Leading Seaman Geo Webster DSM
The appeal for information relating to the inscription ‘George Webster MM’ on the churchyard war memorial was widely advertised locally. The objective was to apply for grant aid to help … Continue Reading →
Category: 20th Century
WWI The Green Family
Mr and Mrs Albert Green and their involvement in the Great War. Private Thomas Richard Green (1-5 KOYLI), Private Harry Shillito Green (Royal Munster Fusiliers), Private Walter Green (1-5 KOYLI), … Continue Reading →
WWI The Bell Family
When servicemen and women died in action in the Great War, next of kin were given a commemorative medal. Made from brass measuring about four and a half inches … Continue Reading →
WWII – Reginald Arthur Elliott
A Diary of Events: 6thBn: The York and Lancaster Regiment during the Campaigns in North Africa and Italy 1943 to 1945. This book as the title suggests contains a record … Continue Reading →
WWII – Home Guard
During the 2nd World War Methley was the Headquarters of a heavy artillery and searchlight regiment for the protection of Leeds and the Lower Calder Vale who were billeted and … Continue Reading →
WWII – VE Day
VE Day – Norman Green on the drum outside of the Royal Oak after the announcement by Alvara Dell of the BBC of cessation of hostilities. I can’t remember a … Continue Reading →
Harry Veal WWI
Harry was born in 1880 at Otley a son of Thomas and Mary Veal of that town. He took farming work and was employed there as a farm cattleman. At … Continue Reading →
Prisoner of War – Artist
Year 1947. Acceleration of the demobilisation of British troops throughout 1946 and re-employment into their former occupations brought about the need to complete the repatriation of Axis troops held in … Continue Reading →
George Frederick Bedford
George Frederick better known as Fred was born in 1884 in Skinner Lane, Methley Town, Leeds. His parents were George and Mary Bedford. Until the outbreak of war in World … Continue Reading →
Roll of Honour
Pontefract & Castleford Express 19th December, 1947 Village Memorial WWII To raise £500 to complete the memorial in St Oswald’s Church to the villagers who gave their lives to the … Continue Reading →