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Post by helen on Jul 4, 2015 17:42:30 GMT
THOMAS WALMSLEY Rank:Rifleman Service No:B/2941 Date of Death:15/07/1916 Age:21 Regiment/Service:Rifle Brigade 1st Bn. Grave Reference: I. E. 12. Cemetery:MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT Additional Information:Son of Charles and Jane Walmsley, of Manchester.  |
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Post by shred on Jul 10, 2015 19:42:13 GMT
Another image courtesy of Antony Mills. Lance Corporal, 4254, James Chinnery of the 1st South Lancashire Regiment was killed at Spion Kop on the 24th of January 1900. He was born in Lucknow, India, in about 1872, the son of Richard and Bridgette (living at 36 West Clowes Street, Salford, in 1901    Lance- Corporal J A Chinnery, of the D Company 1st South Lancashire Regiment, writing from Chieveley to his parents, who reside at 36, West Clowes Street, says:- We are now about 22 miles south of Ladysmith and in two or three days we hope to relieve Sir George White and his troops. I now know the real meaning of hardship. On the night of January 8 the rain came down in torrents, and every man was lying in a pool of water drenched to the skin. At 3am next morning reveille was sounded, and in a terrible downpour of rain, accompanied by the most awful lightning and thunder, we struck tents, packed them on carts, had a mouthful of coffee and biscuits, and began our march from Estcourt to Frere, a distance of about ten miles. I hope I shall never have the same to do again. Starting at about 4am, we did not arrive at Frere until 7pm. No doubt it seems strange that it should take 15 ½ hours to march ten miles, but owing to an unforeseen event the last mile was accomplished in about nine hours. Just as we came in sight of Frere Camp we reached the Little Bush river, which owing to the excessive rains, had become so swollen that to ford it was an impossibility, and there being no bridge, pontoons were sent for. We were allowed to fall out, and were advised by the doctors to walk about to encourage circulation. Couple all this with the facts that it rained all the time, that we were clothed in khaki and not a blade of grass to shelter under, and you will be able to form some idea of that day’s misery. After remaining in this condition for about seven hours, one of the “Absent-minded Beggars” asked why the barrage was not thrown off three or four carts and thus make a bridge. No sooner said than done, and in a couple of hours we were all over. As usual, when the crossing had been affected the pontoons arrived. The next day we were allowed to rest and dry our clothes, and so nothing was done until 7pm when we were on the move again, and began our first night march (I am speaking of the 5th division – 10,000 men). Such a march. I shall never forget it as long as I live. Nothing was known of our destination, at least by Mr Tommy Atkins. Rain in torrents again, a pitch-like darkness and wretched roads covered with four inches of mud. It was simply frightful, slipping and stumbling all over the place. I hadn’t a watch, so could only guess that we had been marching about six hours when the last halt was given, and completely exhausted, I threw myself on the ground, not caring about slush or anything else, and before you could say Jack Robinson was fast asleep. At 4.30am we resumed our march until 9.00am when halt was ordered, and we got our breakfasts ready, bully beef, biscuits, and tea. By the way, we had had nothing for the last four days but bully beef and biscuits. At twelve noon we were off again, this time in a broiling sun, temperature about 100 in the shade. After covering about ten miles we halted and bivouacked for the day and night on the banks of the Upper Tugela river. It was my fortune to belong to one of the companies detailed for outpost duty, so you can see we are not doing child’s play. The next day at 11am the march began again, and although my company had been on the alert all night without a wink of sleep we had to fall in with the remainder and plod on. However, we only marched about seven miles, and halted at the place where I am now writing. Every movement had been kept religiously secret from us until last night (January 14), when we were told that we were the relief column for Ladysmith. I cannot give you the exact route taken, but enclose a small sketch of my ideas. The greatest trial we have is an awful thirst, the constant cry being water. We have five Boer prisoners, three of them being Scotch. |
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Post by shred on Jul 10, 2015 19:46:15 GMT
GEORGE FOXTON Rank:Rifleman Service No:B/2495 Date of Death:30/07/1915 Age:29 Regiment/Service:Rifle Brigade 7th Bn. Panel Reference: Panel 46 - 48 and 50. Memorial:YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of James Henry and Eleanor Foxton. 1911 born 1887 ,21 Derby St , occupation Glass/ china warehouse man Effects to Miss A Foxton 28 Derby St Regent Rd Salford His service papers are online and give an address of 23 Upper Cleminson street, Salford.  Image courtesy of Antony Mills |
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Post by shred on Jul 10, 2015 20:06:28 GMT
Name: Andrew Madden Campaign or Service: Abyssinia Service Date: 1867-1868 Service Location: Africa Regiment or Unit Name: 33rd Duke of Wellingtons Regimental Number: 2880 Also served in the Crimean War.  Picture courtesy of Antony Mills |
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Post by shred on Aug 16, 2015 14:50:46 GMT
Name: John Powell Birth Place: Manchester Death Date: 20 Dec 1915 Death Place: Gallipoli Enlistment Place: Salford, Lancs Rank: L Corporal Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers Battalion: 1st 7th Battalion Regimental Number: 1840 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Balkan Theatre   |
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Post by shred on Aug 22, 2015 18:51:05 GMT
Name: Henry Rider Birth Place: Manchester Residence: Salford, Manchester Death Date: 20 Jul 1916 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester Rank: Private Regiment: London Regiment Battalion: 20th Battalion Regimental Number: 5529 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Panel Reference: Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A. Memorial:THIEPVAL MEMORIAL    |
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Post by shred on Aug 23, 2015 20:04:45 GMT
WILLIAM SMITH Rank:Private Service No:27141 Date of Death:14/05/1917 Age:24 Regiment/Service:Border Regiment 2nd Bn. Grave Reference: XVIII. N. 4A. Cemetery:ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Annie Smith, of 15, Kent St., Lower Broughton, Manchester.    |
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Post by shred on Aug 23, 2015 20:11:55 GMT
THOMAS HAROLD SMITH Rank: Private Service No:10722 Date of Death:01/07/1916 Age:28 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers 15th Bn. Panel Reference: Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D. Memorial:THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of William Henry and Ruth Smith, of 26, Zebra St., Oldfield Rd., Salford, Manchester.    |
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Post by shred on Aug 30, 2015 13:26:14 GMT
HARRY WILKINSON Rank:Private Service No:1890 Date of Death:07/08/1915 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers 1st/8th Bn. Panel Reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219. Memorial:HELLES MEMORIAL    |
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Post by shred on Aug 31, 2015 17:08:28 GMT
JAMES STOCK Rank:Private Service No:352897 Date of Death:06/05/1917 Age:19 Regiment/Service:Manchester Regiment 2nd/9th Bn. Grave Reference: IV. B. 7. Cemetery:GORRE BRITISH AND INDIAN CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of James Thomas and Elizabeth Stock, of 30, Lord Duncan St., Cross Lane, Salford, Manchester.    |
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Post by shred on Aug 31, 2015 17:29:38 GMT
Name: Wilfred Webster Birth Place: Manchester, Lancs Residence: Pendleton, Lancs Death Date: 13 Jun 1917 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester, Lancs Rank: Private Regiment: South Wales Borderers Battalion: 10th Battalion Regimental Number: 40437 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre Comments: Formerly 2386, Royal Sussex Regt Grave Reference: Plot 3. Row E. Grave 5. Cemetery:FERME-OLIVIER CEMETERY    |
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Post by shred on Sept 2, 2015 19:49:57 GMT
WILLIAM THOMPSON Rank:PrivateService No:47814 Date of Death:04/10/1917 Age:23 Regiment/Service:Lancashire Fusiliers 9th Bn. Grave Reference: XXXVIII. D. 18. Cemetery:POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of James and Emma Thompson, of 4, Enbridge St., Salford, Lancs.    |
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Post by shred on Sept 5, 2015 20:15:10 GMT
Name: Harry Bainbridge Gender: Male Birth Date: abt 1881 Enlistment Age: 34 Document Year: 1915 Residence Place: 46 Endbridge St, Salford Manchester Regimental Number: 9486 Regiment Name: Royal Garrison Artillery Died from the effects of war, May 19th 1930 WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE Rank:Lance Corporal Service No:19391 Date of Death:18/04/1916 Age:26 Regiment/Service:East Lancashire Regiment 6th Bn. Panel Reference: Panel 19. Memorial:BASRA MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Mary Bainbridge, of 46, Enbridge St., Salford, Manchester.   |
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Post by shred on Sept 5, 2015 20:25:06 GMT
GEORGE ATKINSON Rank:Private Service No:24502 Date of Death:13/08/1916 Age:24 Regiment/Service:Manchester Regiment 11th Bn. Panel Reference: Bay 7. Memorial:ARRAS MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Mr. F. J. T. Atkinson, of 42, Highfield Rd., Seedley, Manchester.    |
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Post by shred on Sept 6, 2015 13:39:30 GMT
Name: William Deakin Birth Place: Pendleton, Lancs Residence: Salford Death Date: 21 Dec 1914 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Aldershot, Hants Rank: Private Regiment: Manchester Regiment Battalion: 1st Battalion Regimental Number: 6125 Type of Casualty: Killed in action And Name: Robert Deakin Birth Place: Pendleton, Lancs Residence: Salford, Lancs Death Date: 12 May 1916 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester Rank: L Corporal Regiment: Manchester Regiment Battalion: 18th Battalion Regimental Number: 10376 Type of Casualty: Killed in action   |
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