towisuk Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Looking for some help..................... I have a man, John Mason, 201785, WYR 2nd/5th batt, who died on 19/5/17 and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery. I believe that he was wounded in some action around Ypres, does anyone have any information regarding the activities of this battalion for the preceeding couple of months, March/April?? All help is appreciated...I'm stuck with this one..... regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Marshall Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Hello Tom, Unless someone beats me to it, I will have a look at Wyrall's regimental history when I get home from work. I'll let you know what he says. Cheers, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Tom 2/5 WYR part of 185 Bde of 62 Division. He is likely to have been wounded at the Battle of Bullecourt (Arras) 3 to 17 May 1917. Prior to this mid-March German retreat to the Hindenberg Line, 1st Battle of Bullecourt 11 Apr, German attack on Lagnicourt 15 April. Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 11 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Many thanks for replying to my post, the information I have is that he had a sister visit him in hospital, this visit would take some time to organise and wonder if she could have done it that soon after the Battle of Bullecourt. He was able to write a letter home when in hospital, and the family seem to have it that the wounds were inccured in the Ypres area. Looking forward to any more information you might have thanks and regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm45 Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Frazer Skirrow has written a book on 2/5th West Yorks "Massacre on the Marne" Am sure there are casualty nominals etc in it as well as accounts of their history. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Massacre-Marne-Bat...t/dp/1844154963 Ady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 11 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Thanks for the heads up on that book Ady... Sotonmate came up with a good suggestion as to where this man could have been wounded,. dates seem to match up quite well etc The only problem I have is that his sister had time to visit him in hospital in France before he died, making the time-line quite tight.... So his suggestions of the earlier events could be the ones to concentrate on.. regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Hi Tom. From Skirrow, the lads that died of their wounds in various C.C.S. and Hospitals: Frank Betson Percival Wrightson John Green Ernest Blakey Christopher Horner Edward Carey George Ware John Mason Joseph Eccles Peter Ogone On a research point, some of these lads with a Harrogate connection and it's environs are commemorated in Ackrill's Harrogate War Souvenir. If you have a specific interest in the above publication, a good Forum Pal and a good friend of mine 'Pighills' maybe able to help you. Ca Ira! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 11 June , 2010 Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Apologies Tom. All Bullecourt casualties. Best wishes. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 11 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 11 June , 2010 Thanks for that Chris that's a big help, Sotonmate got it right with his earlier post, the thing that threw me was the family insisting that he was wounded at Ypres. So Bullecourt it is. to one and all....many thanks for your contributions on this one, all valuable inputs.... regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 12 June , 2010 Share Posted 12 June , 2010 Hi Tom. Sent you a PM. All the best. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 12 June , 2010 Share Posted 12 June , 2010 Can I be of help? I have the complete collection if you need a look up. Hi Chris, long time no speak, hope all's well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 12 June , 2010 Share Posted 12 June , 2010 I have John Mason's photo, and there are also two newspaper articles about him on 19th and 23rd May 1917 (probably quite similar in content). If you'd like the articles I'm quite happy to pop along to the library and transcribe them for you, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 13 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 13 June , 2010 I have John Mason's photo, and there are also two newspaper articles about him on 19th and 23rd May 1917 (probably quite similar in content). If you'd like the articles I'm quite happy to pop along to the library and transcribe them for you, just let me know. Kim, many thanks...absolutely delighted with your offer...yes please!! Just so there's no mistake..the John mason I'm researching has the West Yorkshire Regiment, 2/5th Battalion No of.....201785, age 38 when he died of wounds 19/05/1917, and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery I'm over the moon with the offers of information from forum members.. thank you again Tom p's' If I'm slow getting back to you all after this, its because I'm in Bailleul for a week and may have internet availability problems....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwp2007 Posted 13 June , 2010 Share Posted 13 June , 2010 Hi Tom, seems visits could be arranged quite quickly, below are the details from a local newspaper regarding my great uncle : Mrs. W. Parker, received information on May 5th that her husband, Private Walker Parker, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, had been admitted to the 3rd Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne, On May 6th a telegram from the Record Office, York stated that he was dangerously ill and could be visited. Mrs. Parker undertook the journey to Boulogne, and arrived there 24 hours before her husband's death, which occurred on the 9th inst., the official notice stating that his death was the result of wounds received in action, and bronchial pneumonia. Private Parker recognised his wife and made enquiries about his two children. Mrs. Parker spoke well of the kindness shown to her by officials and nurses during her visit. She remained at Boulogne until after the funeral, which took place at Eastern Boulogne Cemetery on Sunday morning. Private Parker was 30 years of age. He enlisted in June 1917, and went to France in October. He was formerly employed by the Midland Railway Company as a porter. regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 13 June , 2010 Share Posted 13 June , 2010 Yep, absolutely the same bloke, his former number was 4128, also in the WYR. PM me with your email and I'll go along through the week and get them for you. From the other list of men Chris posted, I have Percy Wrightson and Chris Horner. If they are part of your research let me know and I'll send those details over too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 13 June , 2010 Share Posted 13 June , 2010 Hi Kim. Great info once again! And, once again apologies as regards our 'meet up.' Beers are on me next time in Harrogate, and, i will definately arrange a date. My best wishes Kim, to you and the family. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 20 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 20 June , 2010 Hi Tom, seems visits could be arranged quite quickly, below are the details from a local newspaper regarding my great uncle : Mrs. W. Parker, received information on May 5th that her husband, Private Walker Parker, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, had been admitted to the 3rd Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne, On May 6th a telegram from the Record Office, York stated that he was dangerously ill and could be visited. Mrs. Parker undertook the journey to Boulogne, and arrived there 24 hours before her husband's death, which occurred on the 9th inst., the official notice stating that his death was the result of wounds received in action, and bronchial pneumonia. Private Parker recognised his wife and made enquiries about his two children. Mrs. Parker spoke well of the kindness shown to her by officials and nurses during her visit. She remained at Boulogne until after the funeral, which took place at Eastern Boulogne Cemetery on Sunday morning. Private Parker was 30 years of age. He enlisted in June 1917, and went to France in October. He was formerly employed by the Midland Railway Company as a porter. regards, John. Hi John, many thanks for that,I'm absolutely blown away with the response to my enquiries, I can only reiterate my gratitude to you all, this forum is full of kind and helpful "Pals" regards Tom Yep, absolutely the same bloke, his former number was 4128, also in the WYR. PM me with your email and I'll go along through the week and get them for you. From the other list of men Chris posted, I have Percy Wrightson and Chris Horner. If they are part of your research let me know and I'll send those details over too. My email address on its way.......thanks for your help.... regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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