1914 World War I – The Fallen

Some debate exists around the number of former Dewsbury RL players who lost their lives during the Great War.

Our records suggest that first team players

John Wood (aka Herbert)  – Heritage no .13

Private Joseph William Robinson -Heritage no.14

Sergeant Walter Whitehead – Heritage no.86

But others, reported to be associated with the club, are also commemorated here.

Private Thomas James, 30, 6^th Battalion, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed 6.10.1915

Private George Arthur Hammond, 20, 1^st/5^th Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment. Killed 26.10.1915

Private Richard Pickard, 22, 6^th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed 1.7.1916

Lance Corporal Albert Smith, 24, 1^st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Killed 12.7.1916