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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:44:44 GMT
I post the following with the kind permission of William's family. They are desperately looking for a photograph of William to complete their research. Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:46:39 GMT
Page 3 & 4 Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:48:23 GMT
Pages 5 & 6 Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:49:11 GMT
Pages 7 & 8 Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:50:54 GMT
Last pages Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:53:38 GMT
Some of the ships mentioned in the diary. HMAT Warlida Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:54:29 GMT
HMAS Formosa Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:58:26 GMT
Route to the Dardanelles. Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 20:59:35 GMT
Route to the front lines in France. Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 21:01:39 GMT
Extract from the Salford Reporter Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 21:10:15 GMT
Name: EARLE, WILLIAM GEORGE Initials: W G Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Border Regiment Unit Text: "A" Coy. 1st Bn. Age: 39 Date of Death: 10/07/1916 Service No: 19337 Additional information: Son of William and Mary Earle; husband of Ada Earle, of 5, Alendale St., Salford. Born at Salford. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: 24. 3736. Cemetery: SALFORD (WEASTE) CEMETERY :poppy:
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 21:15:13 GMT
If you wish to compare the diary against the official War Diary of the 1st Borders take a look at this excellent site.The diary for each month, where available, can be viewed by clicking on the tick for the month you wish to view.
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Post by shred on Jan 25, 2011 23:50:04 GMT
Please be aware that the family reserve copyright on "all" pictures/information/transcriptions of the diary shown in this thread. If you wish to use any of the pictures/information for publication either on the web or in book form please contact us and we shall seek permission.
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Post by shred on Jan 26, 2011 23:08:27 GMT
Just found William on this Roll of Honour. Attachments:
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Post by Spitfire on Feb 2, 2011 20:57:38 GMT
This is a great thread...let's hope that a photogrpah can be found!
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