1914-1915 Star

Medal and ribbon.

First World War campaign medal awarded to William Needham Everitt, 4th Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding). Captain William Needham Everitt MC, was born on 31 May 1892, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs C K Everitt of Broomhall Park, Sheffield. Captain Everitt was killed in action (aged 24) on 3 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He has no known grave but his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial (Pier and Face 6A and 6B.)