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Post by shred on Apr 27, 2015 19:34:06 GMT
JOSEPH BODDY Rank:Lance Corporal Service No:31276 Date of Death:27/05/1918 Age:32 Regiment/Service:East Lancashire Regiment 2nd Bn. Panel Reference: Memorial:SOISSONS MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Boddy, of 38, Raglan St., Lower Broughton, Manchester; husband of Mary Smith Boddy, of 24, Romney St., Pendleton, Manchester.  |
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Post by shred on Apr 27, 2015 19:39:20 GMT
Name: John Rogerson Birth Place: Manchester Residence: Seedley, Lancs Death Date: 27 Sep 1917 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester Rank: Rifleman Regiment: Rifle Brigade Battalion: 11th Battalion Regimental Number: Z/2414 Type of Casualty: Died of wounds Grave Reference: I. D. 10. Cemetery:CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY  |
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Post by shred on Apr 27, 2015 19:43:30 GMT
Name: Albert Burgess Birth Place: Salford, Lancs Death Date: 4 Jun 1918 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Salford Rank: Corporal Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers Battalion: 15th Battalion Regimental Number: 27511 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Grave Reference: VIII. N. 2. Cemetery:CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 19:38:19 GMT
CLARENCE EYRES Rank: Private Service No:60605 Date of Death:23/04/1918 Age:27 Regiment/Service:Machine Gun Corps 39th Bn. Grave Reference: XXXII. B. 5A. Cemetery:ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Additional Information:Son of James and E. Eyres, of 98, West Park St., Salford; husband of Elizabeth Eyres, of 76, Isaac St., Salford, Manchester.  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 19:41:57 GMT
GEORGE SANSAM Rank: Private Service No:4708 Date of Death:05/10/1917 Age:27 Regiment/Service:Royal Army Medical Corps 21st Field Amb Panel Reference: Panel 160. Memorial:TYNE COT MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of John and Emily Sansam, of 13, Westminster Rd., Hoole, Chester. Enlisted in Special Reserve 1907, and R.A.M.C. Dec., 1909.  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 19:46:49 GMT
Name: Fred Rogers Birth Place: Salford, Lancs Death Date: 13 Jul 1917 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester Rank: Private Regiment: Manchester Regiment Battalion: 2nd Battalion Regimental Number: 203321 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Grave Reference: I. A. 24. Cemetery:NIEUWPOORT COMMUNAL CEMETERY  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 19:50:29 GMT
Name: William Foxley Gender: Male Birth Place: Salford Manchester Death Date: 19 Sep 1905 Death Place: Quetta Rank: Private Regiment: 1st R Warwicks Regimental Number: 5037  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 19:56:39 GMT
Name: Herbert Parkinson Birth Place: Pendleton, Lancs Residence: Pendleton Death Date: 27 Aug 1917 Death Place: Home Enlistment Place: Ashton-under-lyne, Lancs Rank: Private Regiment: Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire) Regiment Battalion: 16th Battalion Regimental Number: 62118 Type of Casualty: Died Grave Reference: H. Diss. 3484. Cemetery:SALFORD (WEASTE) CEMETERY  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 20:00:54 GMT
DUNCAN McALPINE Rank: Private Service No:11175 Date of Death:01/07/1916 Age:23 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers "C" Coy. 15th Bn. Panel Reference: Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D. Memorial:THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of Mrs. Sarah McAlpine; husband of Henrietta Stanley (formerly McAlpine), of 4, Shah St., Hodge Lane, Salford, Manchester.  |
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Post by shred on Apr 30, 2015 20:08:55 GMT
CLARENCE WILLIAM KERRIDGE Rank:Serjeant Service No:440072 Date of Death:01/11/1918 Age:26 Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 1st/2nd East Lancs Field Coy. Grave Reference: H. Diss. 3203. Cemetery:SALFORD (WEASTE) CEMETERY Additional Information:Son of the late George Kerridge and of Amy Kerridge, of 1, Hopkin's St., Longsight, Manchester. Born at Gorton.  |
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Post by shred on May 2, 2015 11:58:34 GMT
George Thom Name: THOM Initials: G Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Armament Staff Serjeant Regiment/Service: Royal Army Ordnance Corps Date of Death: 30/12/1915 Service No: TD/944 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: H. Diss. 2705. Cemetery: SALFORD (WEASTE) CEMETERY Birth Place: Salford, Lancs Death Date: 30 Dec 1915 Death Location: Home Enlistment Location: Manchester Type of Casualty: Died Theatre of War: Home George was born in Salford son of George and Mary Thom. In the 1901 census he is said to be a 16 years old living at 12 Ward St, Weaste. He made his debut for Salford in 1908 playing for 7 seasons and had "turned out" for Salford on 157 occasions prior to attestation to join the Army. In 1911 he married Annie Rebecca Titley to whom he fathered three children. His medal card indicates that he landed in France on the 30/08/1915. George was injured in France and rushed back to England to be treated, although expected to survive George died at Fort Pitt Military Hospital, Chatham on 30th December 1915. In a match program dated 8th January 1916 the following article was printed: "The late George Thom. Our first program of the New Year must commence with a note of sorrow. We deplore the passing away at Fort Pitt Military Hospital, Chatham on Dec 30th of George Thom, one of the most honest scrummagers that ever wore the famous red jersey. True - we knew some time ago that his football days were over, consequent upon his accident in France, but the reports were so very favourable that we looked to welcome him to many matches as a spectator. Alas; 'twas not to be. Our late comrade made a magnificent struggle but the shock proved too great. Although he died in England and now rests in Weaste Cemetery it is none the less certain that his life was given to the service of his country as much as if he had died on the battlefield. At the funeral last Tuesday the club was represented by Mr Rich and Mr Campbell (Directors) and we also sent a wreathe, not only so but a number of players attended spontaneously to show the regard in which they held their late colleague. May the turf rest lightly upon him. Whilst thinking of the dead in this way we must not forget the living. Our sympathies go out strongly to the young widow and family and it is our intention that the sympathy shall take a practical form, full particulars of which we hope to give in our next issue." SERGEANT G. THOM DIES THROUGH AN ACCIDENT The funeral of Artificer Sergeant George Thom, who was one of the most prominent members of the Salford Football Club, took place at Weaste Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Thom, who was the son of Inspector Thom, of the Salford Police Force, went to France with the British Expeditionary Force, and falling from the roof of a building shattered by a shell he received such severe injury that his left leg had to be amputated. He never recovered from the shock. His funeral was attended by Councillor F Hampson and several members of the Salford Football Club, whilst Inspector Hoare and other officers represented the Salford Police. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Charles Edgar Leytham, M.A., Rector of Stowell Memorial, Salford, in which church the earlier portion was read. Accompanied by a band and a firing party the cortege proceeded to the cemetery, and at the conclusion of the prayers at the graveside military honours were awarded by the soldiers, and the “Last Post” sounded. Unfortunately the weather conditions caused much discomfort to the large crowd which had assembled, most of whom were thoroughly drenched by the rain and their clothes spoiled by the mud. The members of the family who were present were deeply affected, and it may truly be said that all who gathered round the grave mourned the loss of a friend who was well though of by all who had come in contact with him. His death took place at the comparatively early age of 31 in Fort Pitt Military Hospital, Chatham, where he had been nursed by his wife. He leaves also two children. A Salford forward for a good number of years he was one of the oldest members of the team, and prior to an accident to his leg on Christmas Day 1913, was one of the best scrimmagers the Salford Club ever had. His death will be deplored not only by the Salford patrons and the directors of the club, but by all the Northern Union game in general. Our Salford correspondent writes – “In his youth Thom was an Association player with the Weaste Amateurs, and his connection with the Rugby game came about through his participation in a Broughton Rangers’ workshops competition, following on which he signed for the Wheaters Field Club. After a short service in the Rangers’ “A” team Thom joined the Salford Club, and after only four matches with the reserves he was promoted to the senior team, for whom he did yeoman service as a forward until an injury to his knee exactly two years ago in a match at Weaste against Broughton Rangers. This brought about a displaced cartilage and caused its subsequent removal. He plated again, and was the recipient of one of the medals and watches presented in connection with the winning by Salford of the Northern League Cup two seasons ago. As a player George Thom’s work was mostly done in the pack, where he was reputed one of the best hookers in the Northern Union, and consequently his name did not often appear on the scoring sheet. Although his parents are from North of the Tweed Thom was born in Salford, where his father is well known as an inspector in the police and is still on active service. Thom stood 5ft. 9in. and scaled between 12 and 13 stone. His regrettable death deprives the game of a fine athlete.” The “Athlete News” commenting on the death of George Thom, has the following appreciative remarks – “George Thom, one of Salford’s most prominent forwards, and a rare exponent of the Northern Union football, died in hospital last weekend as the result of injuries received whilst performing duties on the fields of France with the British Expeditionary Force. Thom. Who was born in Salford, joined the Weaste Club some four or five tears ago, and was always one of the recognised forwards. Though short on stature, as forwards go, he was a keen scrimmager with a fine conception of the game, a rare tackler, and one of the most gentlemanly player who ever stepped into the arena. Still in his prime when the Greater Game called him, he had done well as a soldier. He was in charge of a squad about a month ago taking observations from the roof of an outbuilding when he accidently slipped and hurt his left leg. Taken into hospital at Plymouth it was found necessary to amputate the limb, and the player never recovered from the shock. Sympathy goes out to Mrs Thom and the family from all Northern Union footballers.” Writing in the programme of the Salford Football Club on December 11, 1915, the Hon. Secretary (Mr A E Crossfield) said – “We are sorry to have to confirm the reports recently circulated in the district concerning this player. We have a letter from his wife giving full information and fell that our friends will like to have this. It appears that George had been on active service some weeks, and whilst on a building in charge of some men darkness came on and, in coming down, George unfortunately missed his footing and fell to the ground – his leg gave way. After passing through a French hospital he was sent to Fort Pitt Military Hospital at Chatham, where he has been for about eleven weeks, during which time he has undergone seven operations, but after all it was impossible to save his leg and it has been taken off below the knee, and it is feared that later on it will be necessary to take a further portion off – including the knee. There was small hope at first, but we are pleased to say that when Mrs Thom wrote from Chatham a week ago George was much better and still improving. We are sure everyone will sympathise with George and his wife in their great trouble.”   |
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Post by shred on May 2, 2015 12:02:32 GMT
JAMES BROSTER Rank:Private Service No:28612 Date of Death:21/08/1916 Age:31 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers 11th Bn. Grave Reference: VIII. H. 8. Cemetery:LONSDALE CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE Additional Information:Son of John and Hannah Broster.  |
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Post by shred on May 2, 2015 12:09:25 GMT
Name: Irving Brown (Ervin Brown) Birth Place: Irlams-o'-th'-height, Lancs Death Date: 8 May 1915 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester Rank: Private Regiment: King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Battalion: 2nd Battalion Regimental Number: 16969 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Panel Reference: Panel 12. Memorial:YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL  |
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Post by shred on May 2, 2015 12:24:08 GMT
JOSEPH ASHCROFT Rank:Lance Serjeant Service No:242994 Date of Death:20/09/1917 Age:37 (Grave inscription states 28 years old) Regiment/Service:King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st 5th Bn. Awards:M M Panel Reference: Panel 18 to 19. Memorial:TYNE COT MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of William and Alice Ashcroft, of 32, Fog Lane, Didsbury, Manchester; husband of Theresa Ashcroft, of 32, Cambridge St., Heaviley, Stockport. www.stockport1914-1918.co.uk/soldier.php?name_id=65 |
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Post by shred on May 2, 2015 12:30:54 GMT
ARTHUR JONES Rank:Second Lieutenant Date of Death:27/05/1918 Age:26 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers 11th Bn. Panel Reference: Memorial:SOISSONS MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of Eliza Jones, of 51, Milford st Seedley, Manchester, and the late John Jones.  |
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