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#51

Publications / Re: Alec Riley Gallipoli Diary...

Last post by confusia - November 04, 2024, 04:26:29 PM

So pleased to have found this book. Thank you for the recommendation. 

#52

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 1860 Frank Reid/Read. ...

Last post by Tim Bell - November 03, 2024, 09:59:25 AM

Frank Reid's commemoration has been moved to the Menin Gate where his name will be inscribed on an Addenda Panel. In the absence of age, Next of Kin & Basic Address being published by CWGC, nobody will be able to verify that this the Frank Reid we found from Wigan. Forgotten for more than a century & now unidentifiable. Disgraceful in my view.

#53

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 25609 Frederick Graham...

Last post by Tim Bell - November 03, 2024, 09:52:29 AM

Frederick Dawson / Graham's commemoration has been moved to Weaste. His name will be added to a new second screen wall. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75470504/frederick-dawson/

#54

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 16429 William Lockett

Last post by Tim Bell - November 03, 2024, 09:48:39 AM

William Lockett's commemoration has been moved to Weaste. CWGC are producing a second screen wall memorial to add his name.

#55

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Pte 47482 Thomas Roland Ke...

Last post by Tim Bell - November 03, 2024, 09:46:00 AM

Tom Kent's commemoration has been moved to Manchester Crematorium. CWGC says his name will be added to the screen wall even though he has a rather fine commemorative headstone already.

#56

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: 14888 joseph william haigh

Last post by Tim Bell - November 01, 2024, 12:53:59 PM

Joseph Haig's headstone has been erected at Royton

#57

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: Cpl Joseph Wolstencroft - ...

Last post by Tim Bell - November 01, 2024, 10:08:34 AM

Commemoration accepted 03/02/2024. Joseph is buried at Blackley (St. Peter) Churchyard. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75472403/joseph-wolstencroft/

#58

Applications for Commemoration / Re: Pte 4759 James Taylor

Last post by Tim Bell - October 30, 2024, 05:01:43 PM

A 50 year old James Taylor died of Pul TB as Crumpsall Workhosue Infirmary on 29/10/1917.  Former Groom of 84 Back Street, Ardwick.  A Whitcomen, step sister, was informant. Burial at Agecroft Cemetery CofE 304/25
He must have lied about his age in order to serve in 1914.

Submitted to IFCP.

#59

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: 4104 john devine

Last post by Tim Bell - October 26, 2024, 12:15:25 PM

John Devine's CWGC headstone has been erected on his plot.  The headstone looks at least a year old.

#60

Newly Commemorated Men (CWGC) / Re: 3353 william farrell

Last post by Tim Bell - October 26, 2024, 12:13:52 PM

William Farrell's CWGC headstone has been erected on his plot. CWGC have clearly decided not to send me photos any more.  The headstone looks at least a year old.