Researching James Arthur Cryer from Swinton
Nov 2, 2021 17:30:04 GMT
Post by amc on Nov 2, 2021 17:30:04 GMT
Hi
I’m new to the website, and I am researching the war record of my great-uncle, James Arthur Cryer from Swinton. I understand all his service records were destroyed in the fire at the National Archives offices in 1940, so it has been difficult to piece things together. I know that he was part of the 2nd 7th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, in turn part of the 66th Division. I have seen his medal card and he was awarded the Victory Medal and British War Medal. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission he was killed in action on 1st March 1918 and there is a gravestone in Roisel Communal Cemetery with his details. His mother, Mrs Fanny Cryer, lived at 16 Beech Street Swinton, and his name is recorded as part of the St Peter’s Swinton Lynchgate Memorial. I have been in contact with the Fusilier Museum in Bury and they have been very helpful. Nevertheless, I have some outstanding questions, and wonder if anyone here is able to help:
1. I am told by the Fusilier Museum that James Arthur Cryer possibly died some time before 1st March 1918, and may have been buried elsewhere. The date of 1st March 1918 is thought to refer to the date of his exhumation and reburial. Does anyone know the activities of the 2nd 7th Battalion LF about this time and know of any activity which might have resulted in his death? Ideally, I would like to understand the timing and circumstances of his death.
2. I have seen the copy of his obituary posted on this website under the thread relating to St Peter’s Lynchgate Memorial. Does anyone know where I can obtain a clearer copy to share with the rest of the family ? Do you know which newspaper carried the original obituary and if I am able to contact their archives department?
3. I understand from the Fusilier Museum that James Arthur was wounded in action on 13 November 1917 and was thereafter entitled to wear a “Wounded Stripe” on his tunic. Again, just wondering if anyone knows the activities of the 2nd 7th Battalion LF about this time and if anyone might know the nature of his injuries - gas, shells, gunfire ?
4. Apart from the Fusiliers Museum can anyone suggest other sources of reliable information?
Sorry for all the questions, but I really do appreciate your reading my message and whatever help anyone can offer. Thanks, AMC
I’m new to the website, and I am researching the war record of my great-uncle, James Arthur Cryer from Swinton. I understand all his service records were destroyed in the fire at the National Archives offices in 1940, so it has been difficult to piece things together. I know that he was part of the 2nd 7th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, in turn part of the 66th Division. I have seen his medal card and he was awarded the Victory Medal and British War Medal. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission he was killed in action on 1st March 1918 and there is a gravestone in Roisel Communal Cemetery with his details. His mother, Mrs Fanny Cryer, lived at 16 Beech Street Swinton, and his name is recorded as part of the St Peter’s Swinton Lynchgate Memorial. I have been in contact with the Fusilier Museum in Bury and they have been very helpful. Nevertheless, I have some outstanding questions, and wonder if anyone here is able to help:
1. I am told by the Fusilier Museum that James Arthur Cryer possibly died some time before 1st March 1918, and may have been buried elsewhere. The date of 1st March 1918 is thought to refer to the date of his exhumation and reburial. Does anyone know the activities of the 2nd 7th Battalion LF about this time and know of any activity which might have resulted in his death? Ideally, I would like to understand the timing and circumstances of his death.
2. I have seen the copy of his obituary posted on this website under the thread relating to St Peter’s Lynchgate Memorial. Does anyone know where I can obtain a clearer copy to share with the rest of the family ? Do you know which newspaper carried the original obituary and if I am able to contact their archives department?
3. I understand from the Fusilier Museum that James Arthur was wounded in action on 13 November 1917 and was thereafter entitled to wear a “Wounded Stripe” on his tunic. Again, just wondering if anyone knows the activities of the 2nd 7th Battalion LF about this time and if anyone might know the nature of his injuries - gas, shells, gunfire ?
4. Apart from the Fusiliers Museum can anyone suggest other sources of reliable information?
Sorry for all the questions, but I really do appreciate your reading my message and whatever help anyone can offer. Thanks, AMC
