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Post by prospectroad on Jan 29, 2012 13:29:15 GMT
Lieutenant Charles Reginald Cooke, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, died of Spanish Flu on 12th February 1919. His wife, Eleanor, died one week later. Charles was wounded in action on the Somme in 1916 and invalided from the Army. At the time of their deaths they were residing at 203 Liverpool Road, Irlam. Attachments:
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Post by prospectroad on Jan 29, 2012 13:37:56 GMT
Walter Pearson. The inscription reads "killed in action 23rd September 1918" but I can't find him on the CWGC. Attachments:
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Post by shred on Jan 29, 2012 14:57:11 GMT
Walter Pearson. The inscription reads "killed in action 23rd September 1918" but I can't find him on the CWGC. Pete, I am quite sure that this is Walter: Name: PEARSON Initials: W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Durham Light Infantry Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn. Date of Death: 17/09/1918 Service No: 245359 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. L. 10. Cemetery: GLAGEON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Birth Place: Moorside, Lancs Death Location: France & Flanders Enlistment Location: Manchester Type of Casualty: Died of wounds Theatre of War: Western European Theatre Comments: Formerly 37149, Manchester Regt. The two obvious differences are the date of death and the fact that SDGW states died of wounds and the grave indicates killed in action. Those differences aside here is how I have linked Walter to Nellie and Edward. There is a incomplete service record for Private Walter Pearson originally with the Manchester Regiment numbered 37149 shown as living at 108 Roe Green, Worsley. The service record also shows his next of kin as William Edward also living at the same address. In the 1911 census Walter and William Edward are living at 109 Roe Green, Worsley with their Uncle and Aunt Thomas & Eleanor Hill (this makes sense as Walter's parents have both died as per the grave dates). Thomas Hill married Eleanor Pearson at the Barton Registry Office in 1895. Eleanor Pearson is shown to be Edward Pearson's younger sister on the 1881 census. This is why I believe that this is the correct Walter. I hope I have explained this clearly. |
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Post by shred on Jan 29, 2012 16:01:11 GMT
Walter's BC. Attachments:
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Post by prospectroad on Jan 29, 2012 16:02:10 GMT
Garry, spot on!
Cheers
Pete
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Post by shred on Feb 2, 2012 22:58:03 GMT
Evidence that James' death was due to his war service has now been sent to, and accepted by, the In From The Cold Project. The fact that it has been accepted by them does not automatically mean that James will be accepted by the CWGC. We shall keep you informed as/when we hear more. To read more about the IFTCP please visit their site here.  Name: BARNES, ALFRED Initials: A Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Lancashire Fusiliers Unit Text: 11th Bn. Age: 19 Date of Death: 15/07/1916 Service No: 9692 Additional information: Son of Alfred and Sarah Barnes, of 31, Chatham St, Bradford, Manchester. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Birth Place: Swinton, Lancs Death Location: France & Flanders Enlistment Location: Manchester Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre Disembarked in France 25/09/1915. Entitled to the 1915 trio. In 1911 Alfred is living at 31 Chatham St, Bradford, Manchester. Occupation - scavenger in a spinning mill. Father - Alfred Mother - Sarah Siblings - James, Lily, Stanley, Fred, Albert, Edna and Leonard. And James Barnes, died the 14th January 1918. James is shown on the 1911 census (as above) working as an assistant in a coal yard. He attested 2nd September 1914 aged 19 (working as a pipe fitter), allotted to the Royal Engineers, service number 44900. Home 02/09/1914 to 14/17/1915 France 15/07/1915 to 12/12/1916 Home 13/12/1916 to 05/02/1917 Discharged 05/02/1917 no longer physically fit for war service. James is not listed on CWGC, after reading the attached document I think that there may be a good chance that he should be included. Death: Name: James Barnes Birth Date: abt 1896 Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1918 Age at Death: 22 Registration district: Barton upon Irwell Inferred County: Lancashire Volume: 8c Page: 687 |
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Post by shred on Mar 13, 2012 18:16:27 GMT
We are delighted to announce that James Barnes has now been accepted by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. His entry can be seen here.BARNES, JAMES Rank: Sapper Service No: 44900 Date of Death: 14/01/1918 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers R.E. Training Centre Panel Reference Memorial UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE Additional Information: Son of Alfred Barnes, of Swinton, Manchester. Details of the cemetery will be updated at a later date. |
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Post by shred on Jun 28, 2012 20:37:40 GMT
James entry on the CWGC has now been amended to show that he is buried at Swinton.
BARNES, JAMES
Rank:Sapper
Service No:44900
Date of Death:14/01/1918
Age:22
Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers
R.E. Training Centre
Grave ReferencePlot B. CE. Grave 964
CemeterySWINTON CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Alfred Barnes, of Swinton, Manchester.
N.B.
Recent research has shown that Sapper Barnes is buried here.
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Post by shred on Jul 6, 2012 19:54:58 GMT
 Henry George Crandon, 1893 enlisted "A" sqadron 18th Prince of Wales Own Hussars, private 4080. 1894 India. 1988 Ladysmith, South Africia. Won VC 4th July 1901 Springboks Laagle near Ermelo Eastern Transvaal for saving a wounded colleague. The London Gazette gives the following: "Henry George Crandon, Private, 18th Hussars. On the 4th July, 1901, at Springbok Laagte, Private Berry's horse fell and became disabled, and he was himself shot in the right hand and left shoulder. Private Crandon at once rode back under a heavy fire to his assistance, gave up his horse to the wounded man, to enable him to reach shelter, and followed him on foot, having to run for 1,100 yards, all the time under fire" 1914, enlisted with the 13th Hussars. Entered theatre of war 17th February 1915 France. 13th May 1915 at the 2nd battle of Ypres wounded in left foot. 1915-1917 Balkans. 1917 - 1918 Egypt and Jerusalem Palastine. 1919 Demobilisation. 1919 until death in 1953 lived in Swinton. Henry was born in Wells Somerset on 12th February 1874, his mother died on the 19th February of that year. 1881 census Little Boys Home, South Darneth, Horton Kirby, Kent. 1891 census Higher Llansamlet, Glamorgan, Wales.  Henry George Crandon |
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Post by shred on Oct 29, 2013 22:24:26 GMT
Henry George Crandon, 1893 enlisted "A" sqadron 18th Prince of Wales Own Hussars, private 4080. 1894 India. 1988 Ladysmith, South Africia. Won VC 4th July 1901 Springboks Laagle near Ermelo Eastern Transvaal for saving a wounded colleague. The London Gazette gives the following: "Henry George Crandon, Private, 18th Hussars. On the 4th July, 1901, at Springbok Laagte, Private Berry's horse fell and became disabled, and he was himself shot in the right hand and left shoulder. Private Crandon at once rode back under a heavy fire to his assistance, gave up his horse to the wounded man, to enable him to reach shelter, and followed him on foot, having to run for 1,100 yards, all the time under fire" 1914, enlisted with the 13th Hussars. Entered theatre of war 17th February 1915 France. 13th May 1915 at the 2nd battle of Ypres wounded in left foot. 1915-1917 Balkans. 1917 - 1918 Egypt and Jerusalem Palastine. 1919 Demobilisation. 1919 until death in 1953 lived in Swinton. Henry was born in Wells Somerset on 12th February 1874, his mother died on the 19th February of that year. 1881 census Little Boys Home, South Darneth, Horton Kirby, Kent. 1891 census Higher Llansamlet, Glamorgan, Wales. Henry George Crandon  |
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Post by shred on Feb 9, 2014 19:20:27 GMT
  Name: BRANNAN, THOMAS HENRY Initials: T H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman Regiment/Service: King's Royal Rifle Corps Unit Text: 10th Bn. Date of Death: 07/10/1916 Service No: R/10957 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Birth Place: Pendlebury, Lancs Residence: Kearsling, Lancs Death Location: France & Flanders Enlistment Location: Farnworth Type of Casualty: Died of wounds Theatre of War: Western European Theatre Entered theatre of war: 22/07/1915   |
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Post by shred on Apr 6, 2014 12:54:49 GMT
 Name: HOLLINSHEAD, CHARLES Initials: C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Marines Unit Text: R.M. Medical Unit, R.N. Div. Age: 26 Date of Death: 26/01/1918 Service No: Deal/4030(S) Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollinshead, of Swinton, Manchester. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: III. G. 17. Cemetery: ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Unit: 150th (RN) Field Ambulance, Royal Marines Medical Unit Rank: Private Death Date: 26 Jan 1918 Cause of Death: Died of wounds at 8am in 2nd Stationary Hospital Abbeville (SW right thigh amputation & left wrist 26/12/17). Burial: Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension (FR 52) Service History: Enlisted 12/11/15 ; Draft for MEF 16/2/16, joined Base Details Mudros 26/2/16, posted to 2nd (RN) Field Ambulance 18/6/16, detached to Base Depot Etaples 3/7/16, posted to 3rd (RN) Field Ambulance 7/12/16-11/1/17 Left Inguinal Hernia, rejoined 3rd (RN) Field Ambulance 2/5/17-26/12/17 wounded. Service Number: Deal/4030/S Notes: Father, John. 339 Moorside Rd., Swinton, Manchester. The 1911 census shows Charles living at 439 Moorside Road, Swinton, with his parents John and Mary Ann, sisters May, Alice and Doris, and brothers Percy and Geoffrey. His occupation is shown as an elementary school teacher. Charles is also remembered on the Old Salfordians', the Holy Rood and the St Peter's, Swinton, memorials.  |
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Post by shred on Apr 24, 2014 19:16:54 GMT
 Name: James Hurst Residence: Pendlebury Death Date: 14 May 1917 Death Location: France & Flanders Enlistment Location: Swinton Rank: Private Regiment: Royal Welsh Fusiliers Battalion: 1st Battalion Number: 267245 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre I may be losing concentration, can anyone see James' entry on CWGC? CWGC entry: JAMES HURST Rank: Private Service No: 267245 Date of Death: 14/05/1917 Regiment/Service: Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1st Bn. Panel Reference Bay 6. Memorial ARRAS MEMORIAL  |
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Post by shred on May 3, 2014 12:11:04 GMT
 Name: CROSSLEY, SAMUEL Initials: S Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Sapper Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers Unit Text: 430th Field Coy. Age: 20 Date of Death: 25/03/1918 Service No: 438346 Additional information: Son of Thomas and Mary Crossley, of 45, Wellington Rd., Swinton, Manchester. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10 to 13. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL Birth Place: Swinton, Lancs Residence: Swinton, Lancs Death Date: 25 Mar 1918 Death Location: France & Flanders Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre   |
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Post by shred on Jun 28, 2014 17:32:48 GMT
 Name: BROWN, WILLIAM Initials: W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Middlesex Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn. Age: 30 Date of Death: 27/09/1918 Service No: 267326 Additional information: Husband of Elizabeth Ellen Brown, of 85, Charles St., Swinton, Manchester. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. C. 13. Cemetery: LA TARGETTE BRITISH CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-ST. VAAST Birth Place: Swinton, Lancs Death Location: France & Flanders Enlistment Location: Swinton Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre William Brown was a collier before he attested in December 1915 aged 37 years 11 months. He married Elizabeth Ellen Rogers on the 3rd Jan 1914 at Chorley Rd Primitive church. A brief synopsis of Williams movements can be seen in the attachment.  |
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