Inscription:
In Loving Memory / Of / Herbert Sokell / The dearly beloved husband of /
Sarah Ann Sokell / Of Wombwell Main / Who departed this life April 26th 1911 /
Aged 48 years / Also Pte. STANLEY SOKELL / 8th East Yorks Regt. / Son of the above /
Who was killed in action / In France May 3rd 1917 / Aged 19 years /
But the unknown grave is the bitterest / blow, none but aching hearts do know /
Also the above named / Sarah Ann Sokell / died June 23rd 1953 / aged 87 years /
We cannot Lord thy purpose see / But all is well that's done by Thee. /
Also Elizabeth / Daughter of the above / Who died March 1st 1884, aged 8 months.
Headstone location:
Con 11, 1221,
Wombwell Cemetery
As implied by the verse 'the unknown grave is the bitterest', Stanley Sokell is not buried in this grave. His body was never recovered and his last resting place remains unknown.
Other memorials that commemorate Stanley Sokell include:
Arras memorial, Bay 4 and 5, France
St. Mary's Church War Memorial, Park Street, Wombwell
Wombwell Reform Club Members Memorial, Nu-Well Centre, Hough Lane
Learn more about Stanley Sokell:
CWGC.org - Casualty Details
LFWW - Soldier Profile
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