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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 1821 Thomas Birch

Last post by Tim Bell - March 07, 2026, 12:57:48 PM

Thomas Birch's burial has been accepted at Lees.  We have been communicating with his grandaughter, who will have an opportunity to choose an inscription for his new CWGC headstone.  Work appears to have started on the installation.

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1914 - 1918 / Re: 61013 Edward Yates

Last post by Tim Bell - February 27, 2026, 08:05:12 AM

Hi Clive,
I can't find records that answer your question either.  Not sure if you have access to WFA Cards but Edward received a pension for a GSW to left arm. 11 Tunstall Street, Longsight.
The Medal Roll page shows a group of Manchesters men transferred to Notts & Derbys with sequential numbering.  If you search these men, you may find a service or pension record that provides more information.  It's very likely that Edward transferred with a draft at the same time as the rest of the group. 

Belated welcome to the Forum.

Tim

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Non Commissioned Graves / Re: 14259 frederick victor gar...

Last post by Tim Bell - February 19, 2026, 02:54:50 PM

Frederick died of 'aortic disease and cardiac dilation' on 17/02/1921.  No known evidence of connection with military service.

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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 38697 John Ashworth

Last post by pete th - February 15, 2026, 02:40:42 PM

Well done Tim!

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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 38697 John Ashworth

Last post by Tim Bell - February 07, 2026, 08:51:09 AM

CWGC have erected a new headstone for John.  The photo is included on their casualty entry.

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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 4840 / 376870 Samuel B...

Last post by Tim Bell - February 07, 2026, 08:50:25 AM

CWGC have erected a new headstone for Samuel.  The photo is included on their casualty entry.

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Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 51364 William Robert K...

Last post by Tim Bell - February 01, 2026, 08:20:14 AM

Thanks Paul

#8

Non Commissioned Graves / Re: 132 Edwin Chapman

Last post by PaulC - January 18, 2026, 05:48:03 PM

Photos of grave and headstone: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141965919/edwin-chapman

#9

Non Commissioned Graves / 132 Edwin Chapman

Last post by PaulC - January 13, 2026, 12:10:46 PM

Edwin Chapman, Private 132 Manchester Regiment. Enlisted on 1 April 1908 with prior service from 1894. Served in Egypt 1914-1915, and discharged 31 March 1916 due to termination of engagement. Re-enlisted 20 April 1916 as Private 250672 Labour Corps, discharged 7 June 1919 due to sickness. Disabilities were myalgia, loss of teeth and GSW right leg. Died age 55 on 22 April 1920 from carcinoma of oesophagus, not attributable to or aggravated by service. Born in Birmingham, he was a glass engraver, of 8 Reather Street, Oldham Road, Manchester. Buried at Philips Park Cemetery, F Consecrated 1195.

#10

1914 - 1918 / 61013 Edward Yates

Last post by clive_hughes - January 12, 2026, 09:25:14 PM

Hello,
I'm trying to help a friend whose ancestor was 61013 Private Edward Yates, Manchester Regiment. I can see   from the 1914-18 medal cards online that he first served abroad with those details, but was subsequently transferred to the Notts & Derbys Regiment as 109151.

I can't find a surviving service record or Army pension papers, so might anyone be able to add to this soldier's service history, please?

Clive