Pte 19623 Valentine Rowe

[Tim Bell]

Pte Rowe enlisted in 21st Bttn and trained with XV Pln of D Coy. He disembarked in France and served throughout hostilities. returning Home in 1919.
Valentine died at home from Acute Broncho Pneumonia & Cardiac Failure whilst on demobilisation furlough. He is buried in Philips Park C Conc 988. Reg Chorlton 8c/1359.
Widow Margaret Ann and two sons (1906 & 08) 177 Prince St, Ardwick
A V Rowe worked for the Electricity Dept of Manchester Corporation. Valentine had been a painters labourer..
DC notes Private in 21st Bttn with illegible word in front.  Cause of death as above.
http://www.themenbehindthemedals.org.uk/index.asp?page=full&mwsquery=({Person%20identity}={Rowe,%20V})

[Tim Bell]

We need to see if there is a headstone on Valentine Rowe's grave in Phillip's Park and review the condition of any inscription.
Edit
No Headstone found.

[Tim Bell]

Valentine Rowe's commemoration was accepted today and entered in the UKBOR.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75470132/valentine-rowe/

[Tim Bell]

Valentine Rowe's burial has been accepted at Phillips Park.

CWGC is producing a new headstone.