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Started by RSHargreaves, June 07, 2014, 06:53:27 AM

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RSHargreaves

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. I have come on to find out more about the Manchester Regiment that my Great Grandfather William Braley served under in WW1.
Looking forward to searching and finding out more.
Rebecca

harribobs

welcome to the forum and good luck

chris
"It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply
  to serve as a warning to others."

tonyrod

welcome Rebecca, shout out when your ready with any questions,his this your great grandfather ? Tonyrod

PTE,277282 William Braley
Birth Place:   Gt. Harwood, Lancs
Residence:   Gt. Harwood
Death Date:   28 Mar 1917
Enlistment Location:   Blackburn, Lancs
Regiment:   Manchester Regiment 2/7th Battalion
Type of Casualty:   Killed in action

Husband of Annie Braley,
of 4 Cambridge St., Great Harwood, Blackburn. Age: 24.
Burial: Vermelles British Cemetery

27 manchester soldiers are buried along with William,in Vermelles British Cemetery