Son of Major Robert Montford Michaelson Yeates 1891 Calcutta, West Bengal, India death 1964 Bedforshire Mother Maybelle Blanche Michaelson Yeates maiden name Booth 1887 Shipley, Yorkshire, England
War Grave 1944 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56276382/david-anthony-michaelson_yeates
1939 -1945
1/7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Regimental Number 14668955
Died on Tuesday 8 Aug 1944 at Ouffieres, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.
Remembering Lieutenant Michael H. E Bishop Royal West Kent Regiment attached to 1/7 Royal Warwicks, killed in action near Ouffieres, Normandy, Aug 8. 1944.
Remembering also D.A Michaelson Yeats, L.A. Howells, and R.C. Toomer, who fell with him.
I would like to thank Mr Christopher Day for the information below and the photo great work Mr Christopher Day.
A SECOND World War soldier's name has been added to a South Lakeland churchyard's memorial more than 70 years after he was killed in action.
A special service will be held at Crosscrake Church on Sunday to mark the belated inclusion of David Michaelson-Yeates's name on the Stainton Parish war memorial.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates was living with his family at Skettlegill Farm, Stainton, when he enlisted in the Army.
He was killed in action in Normandy on August 8, 1944 - which means Sunday's service will be held 71 years and a day after his death.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates's story was researched by Christopher Day, an ex-serviceman who lives in the parish.
He noticed the soldier's name had been put on a wooden memorial cross inside Crosscrake Church but 'for reasons unknown' not on the stone cross in the churchyard.
"This is possibly because the family moved out of the parish," said Mr Day. "He is not recorded on any other War Memorial. I noticed the omission at the Remembrance Service last year after recently moving into the parish and decided to put it right."
He discovered that prior to enlisting, Mr Michaelson-Yeates was employed at Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Kendal, and had been a member of the local Home Guard.
He was posted to the 1/7 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which fought in France after the Normandy landings, and is buried in the Bayeaux War Cemetery.
The dedication service will be held at Crosscrake Church after morning service on Sunday, which is from 10 to 11am.
The Kendal branch of the Royal British Legion will be represented by its standard bearer and other members.
The Last Post will be played and a letter from Mr Michaelson-Yeates's regiment will be read out.
The service will also be attended by his younger brother, Peter, who still lives in South Lakeland.
Mr Day added: "It is hoped that people who knew David or his family will also attend."
Only Military record I can find with country of birth added by Edward
David Michaelson Yeates
Given Initials: D A
Rank: Private
Death Date: 8 Aug 1944
Number: 14668955
Birth Place: Australia
Residence: Australia
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Branch at Death: Infantry
~
Actual burial here
War Grave 1944 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56276382/david-anthony-michaelson_yeates
1939 -1945
1/7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Regimental Number 14668955
Died on Tuesday 8 Aug 1944 at Ouffieres, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.
Remembering Lieutenant Michael H. E Bishop Royal West Kent Regiment attached to 1/7 Royal Warwicks, killed in action near Ouffieres, Normandy, Aug 8. 1944.
Remembering also D.A Michaelson Yeats, L.A. Howells, and R.C. Toomer, who fell with him.
I would like to thank Mr Christopher Day for the information below and the photo great work Mr Christopher Day.
A SECOND World War soldier's name has been added to a South Lakeland churchyard's memorial more than 70 years after he was killed in action.
A special service will be held at Crosscrake Church on Sunday to mark the belated inclusion of David Michaelson-Yeates's name on the Stainton Parish war memorial.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates was living with his family at Skettlegill Farm, Stainton, when he enlisted in the Army.
He was killed in action in Normandy on August 8, 1944 - which means Sunday's service will be held 71 years and a day after his death.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates's story was researched by Christopher Day, an ex-serviceman who lives in the parish.
He noticed the soldier's name had been put on a wooden memorial cross inside Crosscrake Church but 'for reasons unknown' not on the stone cross in the churchyard.
"This is possibly because the family moved out of the parish," said Mr Day. "He is not recorded on any other War Memorial. I noticed the omission at the Remembrance Service last year after recently moving into the parish and decided to put it right."
He discovered that prior to enlisting, Mr Michaelson-Yeates was employed at Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Kendal, and had been a member of the local Home Guard.
He was posted to the 1/7 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which fought in France after the Normandy landings, and is buried in the Bayeaux War Cemetery.
The dedication service will be held at Crosscrake Church after morning service on Sunday, which is from 10 to 11am.
The Kendal branch of the Royal British Legion will be represented by its standard bearer and other members.
The Last Post will be played and a letter from Mr Michaelson-Yeates's regiment will be read out.
The service will also be attended by his younger brother, Peter, who still lives in South Lakeland.
Mr Day added: "It is hoped that people who knew David or his family will also attend."
Only Military record I can find with country of birth added by Edward
David Michaelson Yeates
Given Initials: D A
Rank: Private
Death Date: 8 Aug 1944
Number: 14668955
Birth Place: Australia
Residence: Australia
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Branch at Death: Infantry
~
Actual burial here
Son of Major Robert Montford Michaelson Yeates 1891 Calcutta, West Bengal, India death 1964 Bedforshire Mother Maybelle Blanche Michaelson Yeates maiden name Booth 1887 Shipley, Yorkshire, England
War Grave 1944 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56276382/david-anthony-michaelson_yeates
1939 -1945
1/7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Regimental Number 14668955
Died on Tuesday 8 Aug 1944 at Ouffieres, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.
Remembering Lieutenant Michael H. E Bishop Royal West Kent Regiment attached to 1/7 Royal Warwicks, killed in action near Ouffieres, Normandy, Aug 8. 1944.
Remembering also D.A Michaelson Yeats, L.A. Howells, and R.C. Toomer, who fell with him.
I would like to thank Mr Christopher Day for the information below and the photo great work Mr Christopher Day.
A SECOND World War soldier's name has been added to a South Lakeland churchyard's memorial more than 70 years after he was killed in action.
A special service will be held at Crosscrake Church on Sunday to mark the belated inclusion of David Michaelson-Yeates's name on the Stainton Parish war memorial.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates was living with his family at Skettlegill Farm, Stainton, when he enlisted in the Army.
He was killed in action in Normandy on August 8, 1944 - which means Sunday's service will be held 71 years and a day after his death.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates's story was researched by Christopher Day, an ex-serviceman who lives in the parish.
He noticed the soldier's name had been put on a wooden memorial cross inside Crosscrake Church but 'for reasons unknown' not on the stone cross in the churchyard.
"This is possibly because the family moved out of the parish," said Mr Day. "He is not recorded on any other War Memorial. I noticed the omission at the Remembrance Service last year after recently moving into the parish and decided to put it right."
He discovered that prior to enlisting, Mr Michaelson-Yeates was employed at Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Kendal, and had been a member of the local Home Guard.
He was posted to the 1/7 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which fought in France after the Normandy landings, and is buried in the Bayeaux War Cemetery.
The dedication service will be held at Crosscrake Church after morning service on Sunday, which is from 10 to 11am.
The Kendal branch of the Royal British Legion will be represented by its standard bearer and other members.
The Last Post will be played and a letter from Mr Michaelson-Yeates's regiment will be read out.
The service will also be attended by his younger brother, Peter, who still lives in South Lakeland.
Mr Day added: "It is hoped that people who knew David or his family will also attend."
Only Military record I can find with country of birth added by Edward
David Michaelson Yeates
Given Initials: D A
Rank: Private
Death Date: 8 Aug 1944
Number: 14668955
Birth Place: Australia
Residence: Australia
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Branch at Death: Infantry
~
Actual burial here
War Grave 1944 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56276382/david-anthony-michaelson_yeates
1939 -1945
1/7 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Regimental Number 14668955
Died on Tuesday 8 Aug 1944 at Ouffieres, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.
Remembering Lieutenant Michael H. E Bishop Royal West Kent Regiment attached to 1/7 Royal Warwicks, killed in action near Ouffieres, Normandy, Aug 8. 1944.
Remembering also D.A Michaelson Yeats, L.A. Howells, and R.C. Toomer, who fell with him.
I would like to thank Mr Christopher Day for the information below and the photo great work Mr Christopher Day.
A SECOND World War soldier's name has been added to a South Lakeland churchyard's memorial more than 70 years after he was killed in action.
A special service will be held at Crosscrake Church on Sunday to mark the belated inclusion of David Michaelson-Yeates's name on the Stainton Parish war memorial.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates was living with his family at Skettlegill Farm, Stainton, when he enlisted in the Army.
He was killed in action in Normandy on August 8, 1944 - which means Sunday's service will be held 71 years and a day after his death.
Mr Michaelson-Yeates's story was researched by Christopher Day, an ex-serviceman who lives in the parish.
He noticed the soldier's name had been put on a wooden memorial cross inside Crosscrake Church but 'for reasons unknown' not on the stone cross in the churchyard.
"This is possibly because the family moved out of the parish," said Mr Day. "He is not recorded on any other War Memorial. I noticed the omission at the Remembrance Service last year after recently moving into the parish and decided to put it right."
He discovered that prior to enlisting, Mr Michaelson-Yeates was employed at Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Kendal, and had been a member of the local Home Guard.
He was posted to the 1/7 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which fought in France after the Normandy landings, and is buried in the Bayeaux War Cemetery.
The dedication service will be held at Crosscrake Church after morning service on Sunday, which is from 10 to 11am.
The Kendal branch of the Royal British Legion will be represented by its standard bearer and other members.
The Last Post will be played and a letter from Mr Michaelson-Yeates's regiment will be read out.
The service will also be attended by his younger brother, Peter, who still lives in South Lakeland.
Mr Day added: "It is hoped that people who knew David or his family will also attend."
Only Military record I can find with country of birth added by Edward
David Michaelson Yeates
Given Initials: D A
Rank: Private
Death Date: 8 Aug 1944
Number: 14668955
Birth Place: Australia
Residence: Australia
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Branch at Death: Infantry
~
Actual burial here
Inscription
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF Private DAVID ANTHONY MICHAELSON-YEATES THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF CROSSCRAKE
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
Bainbridge, William
Beswick, Albert
Ferguson, George
Foster, John William
Michaelson-yeates, D
Pennington, John
Pocklington, Horace
Radcliffe, Miles
Williacy, John Nelson
Gravesite Details
Inscription legible yes
The cross is in the graveyard and visible from the road. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/4246
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