reds1510 Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 My family has my great uncles Dead Man's penny and the photo of himself. The penny is encased in a wooden frame, and I was wondering if this was a common occurence? The frame has been specially made for the penny and I am unable to view the makers mark on the back. My uncle was Thomas Moore, Driver 35697 with the Royal Field Artillery. He was K.I.A on the 8th September 1918, age 26 and is buried at Bertenacre Military Cemetery, Fletre, France. I also have a copy of his medal card, which states that he was past from L/Bdr to Dvr on the 22/1/18 and that he entered France on the 26/11/15. He was the son of Robert and Margaret Moore of Sandy Row, Belfast. If anyone would be able to tell me more information about him or how he died would be much appreciated. In fact any information would be much appreciated. Thanks Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 Pauline, You can tell the place of manufacture from the front. A Woolwich plaque has a number between Lions rear leg and tail, an Acton Plaque has the number to the left of the rear leg. My Australian plaque has no number, not sure why this is. I suspect it might be Acton one. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds1510 Posted 3 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 3 December , 2008 Thank you for your quick response i shall have a look there, I was under the impression they where on the back so thank you. Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 There are rear marks on Woolich plaques in impressed in the bronze, however it's not necessary to view the back to determine the place of production. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 Soldiers Died Info: Manner of Death: KIA Born: Belfast Enlisted: Belfast Formally 41059 RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 Wooden (and other) surrounds for memorial plaques are (were) quite common. They come in a wide variety of sizes and designs, all bought privately. I respect them as they represent the bereaved people`s attempt at commemoration and a manifestation of their grief and loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 3 December , 2008 Share Posted 3 December , 2008 Link to some previous Plaque Mounting posts...Posts1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds1510 Posted 6 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 6 December , 2008 Soldiers Died Info: Manner of Death: KIA Born: Belfast Enlisted: Belfast Formally 41059 RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) Neil Thank you Neil I didn't know that he was in the Medical Corps so that is very interesting. Can I ask where you found the information from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 6 December , 2008 Share Posted 6 December , 2008 Hi, It's from Soldiers Died in the Great War. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KevinEndon Posted 6 December , 2008 Share Posted 6 December , 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds1510 Posted 6 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 6 December , 2008 Thank you for putting that on, I've never seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 6 December , 2008 Share Posted 6 December , 2008 I'm never to sure what the relevence of the maker of a plaque is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now