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Post by ozziegal on Nov 2, 2017 11:55:01 GMT
Recently we discovered my partner Tony's Grandfather served in WW1. His name was Thomas Withers who was born in Salford in 1885. In 1911 he married Lily Shaw and his occupation was a coachman. They lived in Algernon Road Monton and this would have been his address on enlistment. We believe he served with the Fusiliers and during his active service was badly gassed. We have been unable to find any reference to his Army service. We understand many records were destroyed during WW2. There are 2 Thomas Withers on record, but neither is our Thomas. Tony and his family migrated to Australia in the 1950's. As his grandfather had died long before he was born in 1947 he wasn't talked about. Any assistance or advise on where else to search would be appreciated. With so little information, we know it's a long shot. Cheers from down under!
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Post by shred on Nov 2, 2017 21:31:04 GMT
Hello Ozziegal,
The only Thomas Withers that served with the Lancashire Fusiliers is: Absent Voter: 1918 North Division, Salford, Lancs. Thomas Withers - Qualifying Premises: 8 Blossom Street Polling District: N.U. Description of Service: 68008 Pte., Lancs. Fus. Register: Absent Voters List 1918, Entry 7699
Do you know if your Thomas had any middle names?
But I cannot find a medal index card for the above Thomas which probably indicates that he never served abroad. I will continue the search and let you know if I find anything.
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Post by Ben on Nov 3, 2017 9:28:25 GMT
Hi & welcome Ozziegal I couldn't find no army related records but did spot two baptism records that give two more address's for the family. You never know they just might help in some small way? Baptism: 29th Jan 1913 Stowell Memorial, Salford. Lily Withers - Child of Thomas Withers & Lily Abode: 10 Nora Street, Lower Broughton Occupation: Cloth Warehouse Maker-Up Baptised by: I.O. Mouger Assistant Curate Baptism: 10th Jun 1914 Stowell Memorial, Salford Annie Withers - Child of Thomas Withers & Lily Abode: 13 Blantyre Street, Winton Occupation: Maker Up Baptised by: J. Cocker Assistant Curate Ben
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