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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Drummer 89997 John Willott, 1st Bn
« Last post by Tim Bell on September 07, 2024, 09:32:33 AM »John Willott’s CWGC headstone has been erected at Aldershot.
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1914 - 1918 / Re: Assistance with Research - Pte. Robert Smith - Service No. 1639
« Last post by TomP on September 03, 2024, 03:27:40 PM »Hi Ginge
Sorry for the slow reply, thanks very much for your very detailed assistance.
In terms of 'The medal has 301 & 266 stamped on the top. This could be the company he served with in the Labor Corps. There is a capital B in the top right-hand corner' can you advise what you're referring to, is this a medal roll? I currently have only seen the 1914/15 star roll for Pte Smith.
And regarding 'I'd look at 301 and 266 Company Labour Corps' can you point me to where any of these resources are kept/available?
For the newspaper cutting as well, is this a Casualty column?
Thanks again I really appreciate it!
Tom
Sorry for the slow reply, thanks very much for your very detailed assistance.
In terms of 'The medal has 301 & 266 stamped on the top. This could be the company he served with in the Labor Corps. There is a capital B in the top right-hand corner' can you advise what you're referring to, is this a medal roll? I currently have only seen the 1914/15 star roll for Pte Smith.
And regarding 'I'd look at 301 and 266 Company Labour Corps' can you point me to where any of these resources are kept/available?
For the newspaper cutting as well, is this a Casualty column?
Thanks again I really appreciate it!
Tom
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Hello / Re: 5th Battalion man
« Last post by Gingerfreak on August 16, 2024, 10:31:26 AM »I'm not sure what progress you've made on this.
However, here is some detail on this man. George was both on August 26, 1881. He enlisted on August 6, 1914 and his age is given as 33 years old. He was a Wesleyan, and he served in 8 platoon B Company. His address was 4 Russell Street, Wigan. He was known as 'Jock' Blyth. There is a discrepancy in the spelling of his surname. In many documents, his surname is spelled 'Blythe'.
From his age and the fact that he flew up the ranks, I think that he was a re-enlistment, possibly a territorial that enlisted in 1908 and left by 1912. His DCM was awarded at Galipoli. The Turkish snipers were highly effective; men stayed behind as the British line advanced. Throughout May, there were a number of men from the 1/5th battalion who were severely wounded or killed by headshots. The officers and men from the East Lancashire Division were secreted to regular battalions belonging to the 29th Division, or regular officers were attached to them for instruction on how to deal with this menace.
From a notebook belonging to a Sgt from the same platoon, George's weapon and kit number was 430.
He was suffering from dysentery and was evacuated, clearly, this was a severe case, (possibly the bacterial and viral version), and he was transferred back to the UK.
I do have an image of this man, he is in the Wigan Observer. This can be obtained by searching the online, Wigan Archive.
However, here is some detail on this man. George was both on August 26, 1881. He enlisted on August 6, 1914 and his age is given as 33 years old. He was a Wesleyan, and he served in 8 platoon B Company. His address was 4 Russell Street, Wigan. He was known as 'Jock' Blyth. There is a discrepancy in the spelling of his surname. In many documents, his surname is spelled 'Blythe'.
From his age and the fact that he flew up the ranks, I think that he was a re-enlistment, possibly a territorial that enlisted in 1908 and left by 1912. His DCM was awarded at Galipoli. The Turkish snipers were highly effective; men stayed behind as the British line advanced. Throughout May, there were a number of men from the 1/5th battalion who were severely wounded or killed by headshots. The officers and men from the East Lancashire Division were secreted to regular battalions belonging to the 29th Division, or regular officers were attached to them for instruction on how to deal with this menace.
From a notebook belonging to a Sgt from the same platoon, George's weapon and kit number was 430.
He was suffering from dysentery and was evacuated, clearly, this was a severe case, (possibly the bacterial and viral version), and he was transferred back to the UK.
I do have an image of this man, he is in the Wigan Observer. This can be obtained by searching the online, Wigan Archive.
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Non Commissioned Graves / Re: Progress with research
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 13, 2024, 10:37:21 AM »We've had a huge number of burials accepted recently. Numerous headstones are being produced. I haven't had a chance to visit the cemeteries in Manchester recently. If anyone in passing Southern, Phillips Park, or St Joseph's, Moston, it would be good to know if there are any new headstones yet. My Public Engagement contact, Liz Marsland, is no longer receiveing photos from the NW Ops team, so we're in the dark as to physical progress with the headstones being erected.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: CSM 18387 Thomas Clark
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:14:55 PM »CSM Clark's burial has been accepted at Nottigham CHurch Cemetery. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75467906/thomas-clark/
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 19623 Valentine Rowe
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:12:31 PM »Valentine Rowe's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: 12117 cornelius lilley
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:11:27 PM »Cornelius Lilley's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 4130 Sydney Walter Morbey – 12th Bn
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:10:21 PM »Sydney Morbey's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: peter owen 2884
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:07:44 PM »Peter Owen's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75467903/peter-owen/
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
CWGC is producing a new headstone.
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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: james chapman 16412
« Last post by Tim Bell on August 10, 2024, 12:05:23 PM »James Chapman's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.
CWGC is not producing a new headstone, indicated there is a legible private memorial
CWGC is not producing a new headstone, indicated there is a legible private memorial