St James, Higher Broughton

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Thanks for this Garry,
I can read the image and note John Law was killed by shell while acting as a runner for HW section at Trones Wood.
Tim

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Sept 15, 2012 12:28:23 GMT shred said:

FREDERICK BREAKIE WOODROFFE
Rank: Driver
Service No: 705351
Date of Death: 29/09/1917
Age: 23
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery "A" Bty. 210th Bde.
Grave Reference I. F. 18.
Cemetery YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Frederick Breakie Woodroffe and Mary Ellen Woodroffe, of 16, Gainsborough St., Higher Broughton, Manchester.
Birth Place: Higher Broughton
Death Date: 29 Sep 1917
Death Location: France & Flanders
Enlistment Location: Manchester
Type of Casualty: Killed in action

Frederick a 19 year old salesman living at 2 Buile St, Broughton, attested on the 6th of November 1913.
1911 census - Frederick aged 16, a assistant packer, is living at 2 Buile St, Broughton, with his parents Frederick and Mary, and siblings Mabel, Arthur and Nellie.

Article incorrectly gives S B Woodroffe.