Pte 14988 Edward Hulme

[Tim Bell]

Pte Hulme (B 1882) had been a Horse Driver for the Cleansing Department of Oldham Corporation, when he enlisted in 24th (Oldham Comrades) Bttn on 11/1/1915 and trained with XVI Pln of D Coy.  He disembarked with 24th Bttn for BEF on 9/11/1915. He transferred to 22nd Bttn om 23/1/1916 and was posted home on 22/5/1917.  Harry returned to France on 28/7/1917 and posted to  11th Bttn. He returned home on 6/3/1918 and appears to have been attached to the RAMC in Scotland.
Harry was discharged with SWB & Pension on 18/6/1918, aged 36/38. He had 60% disability from Tubercle of Lung, due to service. He was admitted to the Oldham Sanitorium.
Harry died at his home, from Pulmonary TB on 26/4/1921. Buried greenacres cemetery.11A.27. Reg Oldham Q2 1921 8d/665.
Widow Martha Ann (M St Marys Oldham 1903), 5 Brunswick St, Oldham. Pension awarded. Daughter Elizabeth (B 1903). Star returned.
DC to be ordered.

[Tim Bell]

DC attached confirming records

[Tim Bell]

We need to see if there is a headstone on Edward Hulme's grave in Greenacres and review the condition of any inscription.

[mack]

last burial in this grave was 1944

[Tim Bell]

Edward Hulme's commemoration was accepted today and entered in the UKBOR.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75470109/edward-hulme/

[Tim Bell]

Edward Hulme's plot at Greenacres was adopted as a War Grave yesterday.  He is buried with his widow and there is a headstone with a clear inscription.  Commemoration is complete.