Fizzy steve Posted 5 May , 2011 Share Posted 5 May , 2011 I have only just Spotted this thread. I agree what a sorry sight, It looked a nice Monument / Building in it day My g grandad brother Sidney Benedict Aldworth was part of 5th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. who lost his life in Iraq and it such a shame to see his and the other men Memorial in this condition I am also interested on any information regarding Sidney Benedict Aldworth or any of his 7 brothers who served in the Great war they all returned home after the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Webb Posted 2 February , 2023 Share Posted 2 February , 2023 On 16/04/2009 at 18:40, Guest manxflyer said: Peter Hi. I am new to the forum and don't seem to be able to PM anyone at the moment?? My great-grandfather was killed in Mesopotamia in 1920 at the Battle of Hillah and is on the Basra memorial. I wondered if you might have pictures of Panels 31 and/or 64 please. Panel 31 is on the left hand side behinf the main obelisk and panel 64 is on the right hand wall as you face the memorial. His name is Pte George Naylor, 2nd Bn Manchester Regiment. Died 24/7/1920. Service No: 3513843. Many thanks. Karl (manxflyer) manxflyer@tiscali.co.uk On 16/04/2009 at 18:40, Guest manxflyer said: Peter Hi. I am new to the forum and don't seem to be able to PM anyone at the moment?? My great-grandfather was killed in Mesopotamia in 1920 at the Battle of Hillah and is on the Basra memorial. I wondered if you might have pictures of Panels 31 and/or 64 please. Panel 31 is on the left hand side behinf the main obelisk and panel 64 is on the right hand wall as you face the memorial. His name is Pte George Naylor, 2nd Bn Manchester Regiment. Died 24/7/1920. Service No: 3513843. Many thanks. Karl (manxflyer) manxflyer@tiscali.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Webb Posted 2 February , 2023 Share Posted 2 February , 2023 Hello! My Great Uncle died at Hillah on July 1920 also! He was with the Manchester Regiment also. Private Timothy Smith panel 31 & 64 he was only 18 years old and from Wigan Lancs. I know he is on the Memorial but love to actually see a photo of inscription especially for my dad who is 97yrs..I have been in touch with The Royal British Legion and this coming spring they are to remember him and inscribe his name on The Wigan War Memorial.. He was such a young lad with no experience and no one knew what happened to him.. It’s taken 100 yrs but aleast he will be always remembered now.. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 6 February , 2023 Admin Share Posted 6 February , 2023 I think @bobpike might have photos of the panels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 6 February , 2023 Share Posted 6 February , 2023 My pleasure to send the photo and to help bring him 'in from the cold,' Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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