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Post by shred on Nov 29, 2013 21:03:13 GMT
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Post by shred on Nov 30, 2013 20:59:49 GMT
Some information on Ernest Jones who is mentioned in the publication. Jones was born near Manchester, England. He began playing golf as a young boy and by the age of 18 secured employment at Chislehurst Golf Club as an assistant professional.[2] In 1913 at the age of 25 he was made head professional at that club. As a soldier in the First World War, he was in France. There in March 1915 he was serving in the Sportsman's Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, near Loos. As the result of an exploding grenade, he suffered the loss of his right leg just below the knee. While a severe injury on its own merit, Jones was afraid it would be a handicap and perhaps be the end to his career as a professional golfer. He was sent back to England where he recuperated for four months. Able to walk using crutches, he proceeded to attempt his first round of golf at Royal Norwich in 1916 where he carded an 83 (38/45) on that first outing. He followed shortly thereafter with a 72 on a long and challenging course. While a relief regarding his prospects for continuing the golf profession, these rounds would prove to bring a surprising and revolutionary change to his concept of golf and its instruction. Later, he was fitted with a prosthetic. Read more
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Post by shred on Nov 30, 2013 21:20:31 GMT
A V Rylands must be typo as there aren't any records of an A V Rylands killed during the First World War. Surely this is Reginald Victor Rylands. REGINALD VICTOR RYLANDS Rank: Captain Date of Death: 29/05/1915 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Manchester Regiment 1st/7th Bn. Grave Reference IX. D. 2. Cemetery REDOUBT CEMETERY, HELLES Additional Information: Son of Richard Walter Rylands and Mary Elizabeth, his wife, of Ashburn Lodge, Worsley, Manchester.
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Post by shred on Nov 30, 2013 21:36:25 GMT
BRUCE HECKFORD SELLON Rank: Second Lieutenant Date of Death: 16/08/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles) 16th Bn. attd. London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) Grave Reference II. B. 24. Cemetery BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY NO.3 Additional Information: Son of Ernest and Annie Sellon, of Worsley, nr. Manchester.
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Post by shred on Dec 1, 2013 16:50:31 GMT
Lieutenant Walter Gresty, 1/7th Manchester Regiment. Lived at 48 Moorfield Rd, Pendleton. Address from MIC: Military Cross and Bar from the London Gazette:
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Post by shred on Jan 12, 2014 20:52:44 GMT
Eccles Journal - August 4th 1916.
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Post by shred on Jan 29, 2014 22:49:04 GMT
This may be the assistant professional who could not be identified in the article. Charles Lord, KIA France 16th Aug 1916. Rank: Lance Corporal Service No: 15359 Date of Death: 16/08/1916 Regiment/Service: King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 8th Bn. Panel Reference Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B. Memorial THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Husband of Ada Annie Lord, of 213, Liverpool Rd., Patricroft, Manchester.
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Post by shred on Feb 9, 2014 12:39:50 GMT
JAMES FAGAN Rank: Private Service No: 20221 Date of Death: 07/10/1916 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 12th Bn. Panel Reference Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C. Memorial THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Ellen Fagan, of 119, New Lane, Peel Green, Patricroft, Manchester.
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Post by shred on Jun 7, 2014 9:28:05 GMT
Lance-Corporal Thomas Wakefield, King's Royal Rifles. Employed by the Worsley Golf Club.
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Post by colinp on May 24, 2015 22:56:36 GMT
JAMES FAGAN Rank: Private Service No: 20221 Date of Death: 07/10/1916 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 12th Bn. Panel Reference Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C. Memorial THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Ellen Fagan, of 119, New Lane, Peel Green, Patricroft, Manchester.
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