R/32193 Rmn John William Moorby, 12th Bn KRRC.
A grocer's assistant from Skipton, John enlisted into the army in August 1916. He had served for just two months in France when he was killed whilst being relieved from front-line duty. Posted missing on 15 February 1917, his remains were never identified and he is now commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He was 19 years of age.
15 February 1917
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
