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#51
1939 - 1945 / Re: 1st Regiment 1944-45 route...
Last post by Tim Bell - August 28, 2025, 11:04:45 AMHi Rhys,
I'm afraid there is now less activity on the forum than we had before, Hopefully an expert on 1939/45 will respond to you at some stage. Your updates are very welcome in any event.
Tim
I'm afraid there is now less activity on the forum than we had before, Hopefully an expert on 1939/45 will respond to you at some stage. Your updates are very welcome in any event.
Tim
#52
1939 - 1945 / Re: Colonel Crozier's Diaries
Last post by RAFling - August 26, 2025, 11:48:12 PMdid you ever get access to Col Crozier's Diary?
#53
All Other Manchester Regiment Queries / Re: Canada/Manchester link
Last post by RAFling - August 26, 2025, 08:36:46 PM12 year update!
John Viner also completed his Signaller Course whilst out in Canada and i have his certifcate and a picture of the entry into the course ledger. he attained a grade B!
Still no photos of the Manchester men arriving in Halifax in Jan 1907 which i still find odd. does anyone have any access to newspapers from that period from either manchester or halifax?
John Viner also completed his Signaller Course whilst out in Canada and i have his certifcate and a picture of the entry into the course ledger. he attained a grade B!
Still no photos of the Manchester men arriving in Halifax in Jan 1907 which i still find odd. does anyone have any access to newspapers from that period from either manchester or halifax?
#54
1939 - 1945 / Re: 1st Regiment 1944-45 route...
Last post by RAFling - August 23, 2025, 11:18:27 AMMorning Roy,
Hope i can resurrect this thread! I'm hoping to get the WD for the 1st Bttn for NW Europe in WW2 as well. I've been posted to Germany and hope to travel the route of my great uncle Jim Viner, D Coy, 1st Bttn as the OP looked at.
Also, this thread is the first i've seen of it but can someone confirm 1st Bttn went ashore on SWORD beach? i have the date as 27 June they arrived.
I'll pm you an email address if you respond! thank you.
Hope i can resurrect this thread! I'm hoping to get the WD for the 1st Bttn for NW Europe in WW2 as well. I've been posted to Germany and hope to travel the route of my great uncle Jim Viner, D Coy, 1st Bttn as the OP looked at.
Also, this thread is the first i've seen of it but can someone confirm 1st Bttn went ashore on SWORD beach? i have the date as 27 June they arrived.
I'll pm you an email address if you respond! thank you.
#55
1939 - 1945 / Re: Researching 1st Bn, Manche...
Last post by RAFling - August 23, 2025, 11:10:04 AMMorning Red,
is there any advance on your research and website on the 1st Bttn's war?
kind regards,
Rhys
is there any advance on your research and website on the 1st Bttn's war?
kind regards,
Rhys
#56
Non Commissioned Graves / 4279 John Charles Parker u
Last post by PaulC - August 07, 2025, 07:05:16 PMPrivate John Charles Parker, 4279, 7th Manchester Regiment. Enlisted on 20/09/1915, discharged on 05/11/1915, not being likely to become an efficient soldier. Ex Canadian Royal Navy. Various addresses: 25 North Street, Cromford, near Matlock Bath; 35 Cromford Hill, Cromford; 12 Devonshire Place, Hyde Road, Ardwick; 4 Portugal Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. Died 08/11/1919 from unknown causes, and buried at St Mark's Churchyard, Cromford.
#57
1939 - 1945 / 1/9th Manchesters war diary 19...
Last post by quovandius - July 25, 2025, 10:50:52 AMBit of a cheeky post but does anyone have 1/9th Manchester's war diary 1939/1940? I'm only really interested in their time from the outbreak of war to embarking for France in 1940 so seeing if someone has this part already and would supply it digitally before paying more for someone to get the full diary from Kew.
regards
Mark
regards
Mark
#58
1914 - 1918 / 719 Pte R.Jennings 1/7th Manch...
Last post by coldstreamer20 - July 25, 2025, 10:44:59 AMHello,Can any member tell me if 719 Pte R Jennings 1/7th Manchesters had any WW1 Service i know he was awarded a Territorial efficiency medal on the 1// 1909.thanks regards Paul
#59
1914 - 1918 / Re: 9th Manchester Volunteers ...
Last post by quovandius - July 25, 2025, 10:40:15 AMApologies for the late reply Peter. Many thanks for your input and the attached article confirming John's 1LNL service. I never had any interest in football but might have to start looking into Denton FC now!
all the best
Mark
all the best
Mark
#60
The Manchesters 1881- 1898 / Re: Serjeant William Alfred Bo...
Last post by Gingerfreak - July 23, 2025, 07:07:35 PMDear Jasper,
From his service record—when he joined the Manchester Regiment, he enlisted at Ladysmith Barracks in Ashton-under-Lyne. This was the traditional depot of the regiment. It states that he was posted to the 12th battalion. This is a regular (Service Battalion). He was posted to the 2/5th Battalion, which was a Territorial Battalion; this is why he was issued with a six-digit TF service number (202376). The depot was 196 Depot. This is one of the drill halls associated with the 5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. They were located in Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, and Patricroft. Preston was at Fullwood Barracks and administered the battalion. His record states Home Service—as other commentators have stated already, soldiers who served at home and not overseas were not issued medals.
From his service record—when he joined the Manchester Regiment, he enlisted at Ladysmith Barracks in Ashton-under-Lyne. This was the traditional depot of the regiment. It states that he was posted to the 12th battalion. This is a regular (Service Battalion). He was posted to the 2/5th Battalion, which was a Territorial Battalion; this is why he was issued with a six-digit TF service number (202376). The depot was 196 Depot. This is one of the drill halls associated with the 5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. They were located in Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, and Patricroft. Preston was at Fullwood Barracks and administered the battalion. His record states Home Service—as other commentators have stated already, soldiers who served at home and not overseas were not issued medals.