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Pte 25609 Frederick Graham aka Dawson

Started by Tim Bell, January 11, 2020, 04:47:50 PM

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Tim Bell

Pte Graham enlisted in on 14/8/1915 and was posted to 27th Bttn.  He was transferred to 22nd Bttn on 21/10/1915 and joined the BEF on 11/11/1915. Frederick had GSW to his arm on 1/7/1916 and he was posted Home on 5/7/1916.  Posted to Depot on 23/8/1916, Frederick deserted on 10/1/1917 and rejoined on 18/2/1918.
Fredk was discharged sick with Pulmonary TB on 12/6/1918. He received a Pension for disability from TB.  The Pension Record doesn't specify if this was attrib or agg by service, but see below.
Fredk died from Pulmonary TB on 8/3/1919.   Reg Salford Q1 1919. 8d/85. The Disab. Pension Card states Att 100%. The widows card state cont (contracted) or commencing on active service.
Widow Ethel (married 21/9/1915).   104 Princes Rd, Liverpool. Later 26 Upper Hope Place, L/pool, the 104 Princes Rd, L/Pool.
Seeking advice from IFCP
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Thanks Mack,
Frederick died from Pulmonary TB in Salford Union Infirmary. DC attached.
He had been a Plumber prior to service.

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Frederick was buried in the common CofE plot at Weaste Cemetery on 17/3/1919.
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As Frederick Dawson is buried in a common grave at Weaste, we need to confirm there is no headstone and then seek family members for consent for CWGC to erect one.  I have a contact.
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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/
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