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Post by stecheet on Jul 23, 2011 18:12:05 GMT
Thanks for that
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D Cahill Daniel LNLR 2897 83 Melbourne St (avl) Occupation Docker from service records
P Cahill Patrick 10925 14/D 90 Melbourne St , wounded 1916 from Gods Own 1st Salford Pals
J Callaghan to many to pinpoint one
B Calvert Benjamin born 1879 Salford resident Greengate 1901 occupation Labourer no service records
J Cauldwell no records but found Joseph Caldwell born Christ Church Salford resident Salford MGC 15305 died 1/7/17 CWG Pier and Face 5C and 12C Thiepval Memorial
F F Capon Frederick Fowler 30 Jennings St 300926 L/Corp 2/8th Manchester Regiment (AVL) Born 1890 Bedford Bedfordshire
J Carlon Joseph no service records born 1879 died 1940 Salford
P Carroll Patrick 6907 ELR 30 Allandale St off Mount St Salford enlisted Pendleton Town Hall 3/9/14 aged 35 Years occupation Labourer Next of Kin Mother Caroline Foley same address distinguishing marks coat of arms tattoo on chest paid as L/Corp 14/12/14
W Carroll William 73 Brighton St Salford 3178 Argyle South Highlanders(avl)
G H Carruthers George Hunter Born Kirkdale Liverpool address 51 Canal St Bootle Employed by Manchester Ship Canal Company occupation Labourer enlisted Bootle demobbed 3/3/19
A Carter Alfred 136 Ordsal Lane 209577 Dvr Heavy Batt RGA (AVL)
J Cavanagh (Killed) John born Salford 2503 Manchester Regiment L/Corporal died 26/2/15 CWG AGE 40 Ration Farm La Plus Douve Annexe
A Chadderton Arthur 281210 Lancashire Fusiliers 1/7th battalion died 28/10/17 CWG Age 33 son of William and Mary Ann Chadderton of 11 St James St Trafford Rd 1V.J.11 Coxyde Military Cemetery
N Chadwick Noah demobbed 21/2/19 50 Buckingham St from Gods Own 1st Salford Pals 15th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers
R Chadwick Robert Born Salford resident Salford Private Lancashire Fusiliers 1/7th battalion 1799 died 23/10/15 CWG AGE 19 Son of Mr and Mrs Seth Chadwick of 22 North James Henry St Salford Sp.Mem.B.50 Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery
W Challinder not found but Walter Challender born Trinity Salford Scottish Rifles 30767 enlisted Salford 9/9/14 age 32 years 2 months 24 Barrow St Salford occupation Labourer Wounded 4/3/16 GSW to arm Next of kin Sarah Challender same Address
H Challinor no service records but Harry Challinor born Swinton resident on Eccles New Rd 1901 occupation Clerk
Wendy
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Post by loes on Jul 23, 2011 22:56:05 GMT
Loes, This is quite difficult to read due to it being on the edge of the microfilm and paper. If you have problems reading it let me know and I will transcribe it. Attachment: DSCN2417 Large.JPG (74.4 KB) Garry I had written before: "In 1901 William Garnett was living with his grandmother and uncle Thomas Garnett in Reddish Street. Uncle Thomas an Army pensioner, who told exciting stories about his army days. It wouldn't surprise me if William was inspired by him and decided to enlist at a young age." There is still a living Garnett who remembers uncle Tom telling great stories about the fuzzie-wuzzies. His daughter really appreciates this, and thanks you for the article. This evening she went to show it to her dad. Loes
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Post by stecheet on Jul 25, 2011 15:02:44 GMT
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T Charleson Thomas 35920 Lancashire Fusiliers 62 Regent St Salford
W Charleson William RFA 86411 Born Pendleton enlisted Pendleton Town Hall aged 29 years 8 months on 18.8.14 occupation Crane Driver 85 Rossall St Pendleton demobbed 17/6/19
T Charlton Thomas RFA 18926 Born St Barts Salford 10 Wilton Place Salford occupation Fireman age 22 years 3 months on 10/9/14
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 25, 2011 15:23:54 GMT
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E Clarke Ernest born Pendleton resident Pendleton enlisted Salford private Machine Gun Corp 10494 infantry died 30/8/16 CWG Pier and Face 5C and 12C Thiepval Memorial
Joseph Clarke 66 Lynton St Salford private East Lancs Reg(AVL)
J Clarke John 3rd battalion LNLR 12062 born Hulme enlisted Salford 27/8/14 occupation Dock Labourer Discharged 23/2/16 due to right Inguinal Hernia existing condition aggravated by service Address 2 Liliy St Chester Rd Hulme
J D Clarkson no service records but found John David Clarkson born Liverpool 1880 occupation Crane Driver resident Regent Rd 1901 census
R W Clarkson no service records but found Robert William born 1882 Chepstow occupation Dock Labourer resident Regent Rd 1901 census brother of the above John D Clarkson Senior was also a Crane Driver
J W Clifton John William Born 1887 Manchester enlisted Salford 7/11/14 Address 3 Higher Thomas St Heaton Norris Stockport occupation Dock Checker Furlough address 8 Marsden Square Ancoats(Mother) Shrapnel wound to left calf on 12/8/15
J Clucas no service records but found James born Runcorn 1877 resident 23 Tyler St occupation Dock Labourer in 1901 census
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 25, 2011 16:03:38 GMT
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J J Cheetham (My Great Grandfather) James Joseph born 1879 Wappingers Falls New York State Father William Born New York mother Ann Bell Born Scotland Married in 1903 Hudson on Hastings New York to Annastasia Allen his occupation given as Conductor Hudson River.He came to Engalnd and lived firstly in Prestwich , then Salford. He worked as a Stevedore at Salford Docks and lived at 53 Harry St Salford. He had 7 children when he enlisted(1 had died in early 1914).His wife Annastasia died at 53 Harry St in 1936. He died in 1948 at King William St Salford and was a night watchman at the Docks. He is buried in Weaste Cemetery Salford. Lancashire Fusiliers 13205 17/E Later Corporal 27319 5th Lancashire Fusiliers, then 87070 RDC(From Gods Own 1st Salford Pals)
T Clutton no service records but found Thomas born 1885 Salford resident Greengate warehouse boy at port in 1901 census
H Coburn Henry Born Salford enlisted Manchester Gunner RFA 34430 died 4/6/16 CWG Pier and Face 1A and 8A Thiepval Memorial 1901 census born 1885 resident Florin St Pendleton
D Cochrane Daniel Born Salford enlisted Salford Private Lancashire Fusiliers 1/7th battalion 280382 died 8/11/18 CWG 1V.C.10 Hautmont Communal Cemetery Address 36 Derwent St (From Hell let Loose 1/7th Lancashire Fusiliers)
J Coleman John LNL Depot private 22162 43 Artisan Dwellings(AVL)
O G Collier Oscar Goodwin Born St Cyprians Salford(1889) enlisted 18/11/14 aged 24 years 7months occupation Labourer ASC T/388324 Height 5 foot 5 and a quarter inches weight 140lbs chest 38 inches Spent 53 days in Souther General Hospital from 7/8/17 to 29/9/17 Gun shot wound to head and left shoulder Demobbed 13/4/19 address 25 Higson St Salford
H W Collinge Horatio William Sergeant EC Lab Co 34395 3 Castle St Salford (AVL)
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 27, 2011 18:59:32 GMT
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H Connell Herbert 2nd Coy KRR 5673 born Pendleton occupation Labourer enlisted 8/9/14 aged 26 years 2 months Address 6 Heap Buildings off Oldfield Rd Salford died 21/9/17 CWG Age 36 husband of Mary Jones formerly Connell of 6 Heap Buildings Salford Sp. Mem. B.3 Cement House Cemetery
T Connolly Thomas RGA 21 Coy 53513 Born Miles Platting resident 28 Manchester St Salford occupation Stoker enlisted 18/11/14 aged 34 years 4 months
John Conway 4 Pritchard At Salford (AVL)
John Conway 101 Chorlton Rd Brooks Bar 16th battalion Manchester Regiment 6595 enlisted 2/9/14 dicharged 7/6/16 no longer physically fit Wounded 14/11/15 wounded 16/1/16 Gun shot wound left shoulder left thigh and side Manchester Hall convalescent Hospital 17/3/16 to 30/3/16
W Conway no service records but William born 1887 Salford Hankinson Court Salford 1901 Father William also Dock Labourer
C Corcoran (Killed) LNLR 6th battalion 22018 formerly 3594 Manchester Regiment Born Liverpool resident Liverpool enlisted Manchester died 17/9/15 CWG F.92 Alexandria Chatby Memorial Born 1870 resident Salford 1911
W L Cordery William Lloyd born 1896 Buxton Derbyshire resident Stretford 1901 RFA Dvr 1162666 British Red Cross Orderly Date of Entry 28/10/14 from medal roll
T P Cosgrove (only down as Thomas but Thomas Patrick on his birth) Born Hull resident Salford Corporal KOSB 2nd battalion 7562 died 3/9/16 CWG Age 45 Husband of Dinah Lily Cosgrove Pier and Face 4A and 4D Thiepval Memorial Resident Warburton St Salford occupation Dock Labourer 1901 census
W Cowburn no records but William born Salford 1882 Gardenwall St Salford occupation carter
F Cox Sergeant 2/7th Lancashire Fusiliers 280585(AVL) 21 Devonshire St Salford died 16/3/17 CWG Age 27 son of Mary A Cox of 21 Devonshire St Salford 11.A.6 Brown Rd Military Cemetery He was retained on home duties until March 1917 then overseas but soon after landing and making his way to the trenches was killed.
W Craig William L/Corporal 1st battalion Manchester Regiment born Pendlebury died 5/11/18 CWG Age 28 husband of Elizabeth Ann Craig of 48 Mount St Salford 11.G.2 Pont De Niepe Communal Cemetery
Wendy
T Connolly
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Post by stecheet on Jul 27, 2011 19:32:24 GMT
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C Cranfield Cornelius Manchester Regiment 54567 (medal roll) Born 20/11/84 Manchester died 27/8/72 Salford 1901 Dock warehouseman Barrows Yard Manchester Central
J Crank Joseph Born St Georges Manchester enlisted Salford 1912 into Territorials Clerk for Manchester Ship Canal Co Salford address 142 Oldfield Rd Salford 7th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 1693 . Promoted to L/Corporal 12/1/15 Corporal 27/2/15 CQMS 8/6/15 demobbed 15/3/19 address then 217 Ordsall Lane Salford
T Craven no records but Thomas born Hulme enlisted 30/9/15 KORLR 2nd battalion 4631 resident Regent Rd 1901
C Cresswell no records Charles born 1888 Salford resident Sussex St Salford 1901
H Crilley(killed) Hugh L/Corporal LNLR 6th battalion 12253 died 8/8/15 Born Salford Resident Salford CWG Panel 152 to 154 Helles Memorial
J Crofy John born Trafford Park enlisted Manchester 4/9/14 aged 20 years 9 months occupation Clerk address Eleven St Trafford Park
D Crook no records but Daniel born 1874 Manchester 2 Brassington St Salford occupation Docker 1901 census
J Cropper James 44 Manchester St Salford CQMS Manchesters(AVL) 34 years occupation labourer appointed CQMS 5/5/17 demobbed 28/12/19
W Croston William no records but 11 Melbourne St Salford 1901 census
C Crowley no records but Charles born Salford 1893 resident Greengate Charles senior born 1866 Manchester Dock Labourer
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 28, 2011 14:33:35 GMT
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F Curran Francis born Salford(1892) enlisted Manchester A/CSM Blackwatch 15th battalion 1875 died 18/8/16 CWG AGE 25 son of Francis and Mary Curran of 24 Gertrude St Salford Pier and Face 10AThiepval memorial
A Danks Alfred born Kidderminster resident Salford L/Corporal Manchester Regiment 23rd battalion 22312 died 21/8/17 CWG Age 32 son of Thomas Danks of Kidderminster husband of Florence Danks of 9 Monmouth St Salford Pier and Face 13A and 14C Thiepval Memorial
C Darsley Charles ASC Dvr T/26068 Date of Entry 4/8/14 from medal roll
W Darwell Walter born Runcorn (1879) enlisted 1/9/14 aged 26 years 2 months occupation labourer address 158 Gloucester St Salford next of kin wife Emily same address 8th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 2336 1901 resident Hulme Canal boatman
J Deehan no records but John born 1875 Stoneclough resident Belfort St Regent Rd occupation joiners labourer in 1901 census
M Delaney no records but Martin born 1885 Salford resident Greengate occupation Railway Checker in 1901 census
W Delve Walter Corporal 102455/B in Bugle Band.Wounded in 1916 and later Cpl 276395 then WR/280884 RE (from Gods own 1st Salford Pals
W Derry(missing) William Private Manchester Regiment 2578 1/6th battalion died 7/8/15 CWG Age 26 son of Mrs Elizabeth Derry of 1 Thurlow St Eccles New Rd Salford Panel 158 to 170 Helles Memorial
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 28, 2011 14:55:57 GMT
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M Desforges Michael Born Cork enlisted Liverpool MGC 3376 formerly 31457 Liverpool Regiment died 14/3/17 CWG Pier and Face 5C and 12C Thiepval Memorial He is the only one so what the connection is I have no idea
Frank Dewsnup private Border Regiment wounded at the battle of The Somme(MM) demobbed June 1919 8 Bruton St Moss Side from the Great Book of the War
C E Dicken Charles Edward Royal Army Medical Corp from medal roll Born 1873 Salford resident Cromwell St Regent Rd occupation Private Soldier in 1901 census
A Dicks Alfred 8120 Manchester Regiment 16 Hatterton St Salford signed up in 1902 aged 18 years 7 months occupation labourer transfered to the reserve in 1905 having served in S/Africa mobilized in 1914 demobbed 17/11/18 Resident Greengate in 1901 census
G Didsbury George KORLR 16711 Born Frodsham enlisted Manchester died 8/5/15 CWG Panel 12 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Born 1892 Frodsham resident 3 Bigland St Salford in 1901 census
M Dodson no records but found Matthew born 1893 Slford resident Ariel St Salford 1901 census
R Doig Robert born Hulme enlisted Mnachester CSM East Lancashire Regiment 7th battalion 6211 died 25/2/16 CWG 11.R. St Vaast Post Military Cemetery Richebourg Born 1868 Hulme resident Hulme occupation Joiner in 1901 census
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 29, 2011 10:13:59 GMT
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P Donlan Patrick born Salford enlisted 16/12/11 92 Liverpool St Salford Sapper 6247 mobilized 6/8/14
J Doolan Jmaes born Salford Lancashire Fusiliers 6883 enlisted 4/11/14 15 Paradise St Salford age 36 years 10 months discharged 1918 due to fractured Humerus from gun shot wound
A Douglas no records but Archibald born 1883 Salford 16 Tyson St Salford apprentice tool fitter 16 Tyson St Salford 1901
R Douglas no records but Richard born 1889 Manchester resident 16 Tyson St Salford 1901
S Downes Sam 2793 Later 280726 Lancashire Fusiliers 1/7th battalion discharged 3/4/19 resident 1 Wilson St Miles Platting
J Downie James born Salford LNLR 13789 enlisted Manchester 31/8/14 aged 33 years occupation Cattle Drover promoted sergeant 19/9/14 posted missing 10/7/16 Alice smith of 30 Heath St Pendleton Guardian of Martha Jane Downie CWG Pier and Face 11A Thiepval Memorial
S Downward Samuel enlisted Salford 20/1/15 labourer aged 37 years 9 months 2 Hereford St Salford
J R Doyle John Robert 2115 Lancashire Fusiliers .July and September 1915 casualty list. Discharged unfit 21/6/16 .Lived 2 Pitt St Irlam of the Height
F Drake no records but Francis born 1881 Salford
A Duffy Arthur 13017 Border Regiment 15 Robinson St Salford Next of kin Emily Duffy same address posted missing 9/8/15 CWG Age 38 husband of Emily Duffy of 15 Robinson St Regent Rd Salford Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223 Helles Memorial
E Dunbavand Ernest Cheshire Regiment 15797 demobbed 29/5/19 from medal roll Born 1896 Dukinfield
J J Dunn no records John J Dunn born 1896 Salford
W Dutson no records but William born 1889 Manchester resident Withington 1901 Father Frank R Dutson Goods Checker Ship Canal
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Post by stecheet on Jul 29, 2011 10:35:38 GMT
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T Dutton Thomas 11568 Labour Corp enlisted 11/8/14 aged 37 years 7 months occupation Labourer 52 Butterworth Rd Broughton Lane Pendleton discharged 24/2/19
A W Earith Abraham William born Salford 1879 resident 17 Tyler St occupation Steam Crane Driver in 1901 no service records Father William Dock labourer brother James Steam Crane Driver Quite a few Eariths in Salford all originated from Cambridgeshire
A Easthorpe Alfred Lancashire Fusiliers 12425 York and LI 59467 Demobbed 2/4/19 from medal roll but address given 32 Dacre St Middlesborough , he is the only A Easthorpe
E Eastupp no records but Edwin Eastup born 1887 Patricroft resident Bridgewater Canal Altricham 1901 Father William Master of Boat Barge Edwin is his assistant
D Edge no records but David born Pendleton 1872 resident George Henry St Regent Rd occupation Labourer 1901 census
F Edge no records but Fred born 1890 Kidsgrove resident Regent Rd 1901 census
H Edge Herbert enlisted 11/9/14 15070 Manchester Regiment 19 Burleigh St Stretford occupation Clerk
J A Egerton no records but James Arthur born 1891 Salford resident Chadderton St Salford 1901
C Elgin no records but Charles Acton Elgin born 1895 Manchester resident Ancoats 1901 census
J C Ellinor no records but John Charles born Doncaster 1873 resident as a boarder Ruth St Salford next to Ordsall Chemical Works occupation engine makers iron turner
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 30, 2011 9:48:24 GMT
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J A Ellis John A Born 1878 Hulme resident 26 Bigalnd St Salford occupation Packing Case Carter in 1901 census no service records
A W Emms Arthur William born Pendleton private KORLR 6th battalion 11987 died 8/3/17 CWG Panel 7 Basra Memorial Born 1897
William Entwistle B orn Swinton resident Pendlebury enlisted Salford Lancashire Fusiliers 17703 formerly 219837 Labour Corp died 16/7/18 CWG 15. N.C 958 Salford Agecroft Cemetery or William Entwistle 23 Lynton St Salford HSE Coy 27846 occupation labourer from partial record
G Etchells George enlisted 6/11/14 age 19 years 8 months Manchester Born Irlam 12th battalion Manchester Regiment 13617 5 foot 11 inches 140lbs chest 35 and a half inches British Expeditionary Force 28/7/15 promoted L/Corporal 26/2/17 promoted Corporal 14/1/18 Next of kin Walter Etchells father Preston Avenue Irlam
H Etchells Herbert born Manchester resident Salford Private LNLR 1st battalion 203452 died 18/4/18 CWG Age 19 son of Mrs Annie Etchells of 84 Derby St Regent Rd Salford Panel 89 to 91 Loos Memorial
D Evans David 3 London St Salford LNLR 3943 enlisted 25/8/14 occupation labourer
Edwin Evans 31 Liverpool Rd Salford age 36 years 7 months occupation Steam Crane Driver Army Service Corp Transfer to Royal Engineers 21/6/18 at Calais No WR/510083 Posted to Docks Director
J Eve James born Boothstown enlisted Manchester private Royal Scots 15th battalion 18232 died 1/7/16 CWG Age 21 son of Jamesand Matilda Eve of 5 Astley Rd Irlam Pier and Face 6D and 7D Thiepval Memorial
Farr Bernard born St James Salford enlisted Salford 22/4/14 aged 17 years 3 months occupation Labourer Manchester Ship Canal Co 146 West Park St Salford 8th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 39600
A Farrand Arthur born Chorlton on Medlock enlisted Manchester 27/8/14 LNLR 12006 address 89 West Union St Salford Awarded DSM for gallantry shown at Chocolate Hill Gallipolli demobbed 27/3/19
H Farrell Harold born St Clements Salford enlisted Manchester 29/8/14 aged 26 years 7 months occupation labourer address 19 Halliwell St Salford Border Regiment 11949 died 25/11/15 CWG Son of Mrs Mary Jane Farrell of 299 Fir St Seedley Salford Panel 68 and 69 Loos Memorial
P O Farrell Percy Otto (brother of the above) Corporal 1/8th Lancashire Fusiliers 2295 discharged 19/12/16 from medal roll Born 1890 Salford died 1948 Salford
Wendy
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Post by stecheet on Jul 30, 2011 10:15:18 GMT
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P Farthing Peter born Manchester enlisted Manchester private Lancashire Fusiliers 9316 died 8/7/15 CWG Age 33 son of Sarah Ann Farthing Panel 33 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial
G Faulkner George born St Philips Salford Rifleman KRRC 2nd battalion 8910 died 11/5/16 CWG Age 29 son of William and Emily Faulkner of 7 Duerden St Salford Bay 7 Arras Memorial
S Faulkner Samuel Born Hulme age 42 years enlisted Salford mobilized from the reserve 7/9/14 occupation labourer address 5 Broad St Hulme
G W Fawcett George William Born St Cyprians Salford 2059 Rifle Brigade age 31 years 3 months enlisted 2/9/14 Manchester occupation labourer address 3 Tyler St Salford
T Feeney Thomas born St James Salford enlisted Manchester L/Corporal KORLR 11795 died 9/4/16 CWG Age 20 son of Michael and Martha Feeney of 15 Monmouth St Salford Panel 7 Basra Memorial
S Fenton Sidney Born Manchester enlisted Manchester Royal Scots CSM 8520 DCM MM died 4/4/18 CWG Age 30 son of Mrs E Fenton .Native of Manchester X.A 12 Bienvillers Military Cemetery
J W Filkin John William born Salford enlisted Salford private Lancashire Fusiliers 15th battalion 27396 died 1/7/16 CWG Pier and Face 3C and 3D Thiepval Memorial Born 1893 Salford 24 West Bank St (from Gods Own 1st Salford Pals)
R Filkin Richard( brother of above) 13057 7/B 73 Hulton St Salford . Later Cpl 27416 to reserve 28/3/19 from Gods Own 1st Salford Pals
Wendy
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Post by prospectroad on Jul 30, 2011 18:53:03 GMT
James Eve – Killed in action 1st July 1916 Private James Eve (Service no. 18232) served with the 15th (Service) Battalion (1st Edinburgh), The Royal Scots, 101st Brigade, 34th Division.
He was born in Boothstown, Lancashire and lived with his parents, James and Matilda Eve, at 5 Astley Road, Irlam. He had two brothers: Harry and Stanley, and five sisters: Alice, Annie, Edith, Ethel and Matilda. Before the war he had worked as a fitter for the Manchester Ship Canal Company. He enlisted on 5th January 1915 at Manchester, aged 20 years and 2 months. His service record describes him as 5 foot 2 ½ inches tall. He originally applied for the Royal Engineers but as there were no vacancies he joined the Royal Scots.
On 7th January 1915, James arrived in Edinburgh and joined the 18th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Scots, with whom he did his training. On 14th September he transferred to the 15th Royal Scots, who were known unofficially as the ‘Manchester Scottish’ due to a great many being from the Manchester, Salford and outlying areas.
On 4th November, whilst in training at Sutton Veny, James committed a discipline offence of not complying with a battalion order and was punished with two days confined to barracks. On 30th November, whilst still at Sutton Veny, he committed another offence of inattention on parade, and was punished with three days confined to barracks. On 8th January 1916, he embarked with the battalion from Southampton, and disembarked the same day at Le Havre, France. In preparation for the assault on La Boiselle, tunnelling teams had dug under the German lines and placed explosives under key points.
At 7.28am on 1st July two huge mines were exploded: ‘Y’ Sap on the German frontline just to the north of La Boiselle, and Lochnagar to the south. Three smaller mines were also exploded in front of the Glory Hole Trench. Unfortunately the huge amounts of earth deposited by the mines made it very difficult for the attacking British troops to cross through no-man’s land. In addition, the intense artillery bombardment failed to dislodge the German machine-gun emplacements. As a result of the mine detonations, the Germans knew that an attack was imminent and were ready to defend their positions. In the south of the sector, the 15th Royal Scots made their way up Sausage Valley, followed closely by the 16th Royal Scots. The Royal Scots suffered heavy casualties from fire from La Boiselle with the first wave of the 15th Royal Scots suffering 80% casualties and the 16th Royal Scots 50%.
James was one of the many soldiers killed in action during the Royal Scots attack on La Boiselle on Saturday, 1st July 1916. He was 21 years old. James, along with many of his Royal Scots comrades, is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He served on home service from 5th January 1915 until 7th January 1916 (1 year 3 days) and then France from 8th January 1916 until his death (176 days). Medal Entitlement: Pair.
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Post by stecheet on Aug 1, 2011 16:08:53 GMT
Thanks for the input Pete.
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T Fishwick Thomas 105 Tatton St Salford 72804 RAMC (AVL)
C Fitton Charles Born St Marys Leeds 4th battalion Manchester Regiment enlisted 11/12/85 tranfered to reserve 8/9/10 aged 17 years 7 months occupation Carter employed Manchester Ship Canal Co address 19 Halton St off Ordsal Lane Salford mobilized August 1914
J Flanningan John 35 Islington St 1549 Royal Munster Fusiliers (AVL)
Wendy
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