Kitchener's Bugle Posted 3 November , 2013 Share Posted 3 November , 2013 Alf, from your original list...... R J Owens, from Ashton-in-Markerfield........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 3 November , 2013 Author Share Posted 3 November , 2013 Mark, Many thanks for taking the photos. If you can send me higher definition that would be great. Also, if you can find out more information that would also be much appreciated. Regards, Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 3 November , 2013 Author Share Posted 3 November , 2013 Kitchener's Bugle, Many thanks for these excellent photos, much appreciated. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BereniceUK Posted 23 November , 2013 Share Posted 23 November , 2013 Colne Cemetery. I wonder why some CWGC headstones appear to be so deeply embedded compared to most others. Colne's town war memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 24 November , 2013 Share Posted 24 November , 2013 Morning Berenice, I've seen this in Ryecroft Cemetery, Walsall. I notified the CWGC that a couple of headstone were broken and lying down. When I went back they had been put back in the ground very similar to your example above, Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 24 November , 2013 Share Posted 24 November , 2013 Hi Would anyone, by any chance, have the headstone photographs for Greenacres Cemetery, Oldham I've been researching Private 128882 William Handel Carpenter, RAMC, who is buried in Grave 112.C.E.74 if anyone has these. Many thanks, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BereniceUK Posted 10 May , 2014 Share Posted 10 May , 2014 Tyldesley Cemetery Tyldesley war memorial is in the cemetery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 10 May , 2014 Author Share Posted 10 May , 2014 Hello again Berenice, Many thanks for the excellent photos. Much appreciated. Regards, Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack2020 Posted 20 December , 2020 Share Posted 20 December , 2020 On 21/07/2013 at 17:11, alf mcm said: Blackrod Cemetery, Lancashire –John OWEN Berenice- Photo received Hello, sorry to reply to such an old thread but I am a also researching John Owen. I was wondering if you have published this work on bangour? I would be very interested in reading it as I am trying to find when/ why he was sent there and the circumstances of his wounds/ illness. I have his death certificate and other information on war service if interested. Btw re: Owen Owen on the memorial, that is John Owen's cousin I believe. Also on the memorial is James Owen, John's younger brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 21 December , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 December , 2020 Hello Jack, Welcome to the forum. My Bangour research is still not complete even after all these years. Other things crop up, but I do add to it occasionally. I can’t tell you when John arrived at Bangour, but it was certainly after 11th February 1919. {This was when he was discharged to Class ‘Z’ Reserve}. He would have been called back to the army if hostilities started again. John would have been given very good medical care at Bangour. Although it’s called Edinburgh War Hospital, Bangour, it’s not near Edinburgh, and is in a different County. It began life as the Edinburgh District Asylum, Bangour, and was located in Linlithgowshire. It was newly built and opened in 1904 to house asylum patients from Edinburgh. Linlithgowshire asylum patients had to travel to Stirling or Falkirk! Most of the buildings were still standing until early this year and it was possible to walk round the site. However it is now being developed and many of the original buildings have been demolished. Bangour had its own railway siding, and patients were taken off trains there and put in motor ambulances and taken to their wards. Once you have made a few more posts I will be able to send you what I have on John Owen. I have also noticed a Michael Owen on the Blackrods Memorial. Could he be a relation? Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack2020 Posted 22 December , 2020 Share Posted 22 December , 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 20:04, alf mcm said: Hello Jack, Welcome to the forum. My Bangour research is still not complete even after all these years. Other things crop up, but I do add to it occasionally. I can’t tell you when John arrived at Bangour, but it was certainly after 11th February 1919. {This was when he was discharged to Class ‘Z’ Reserve}. He would have been called back to the army if hostilities started again. John would have been given very good medical care at Bangour. Although it’s called Edinburgh War Hospital, Bangour, it’s not near Edinburgh, and is in a different County. It began life as the Edinburgh District Asylum, Bangour, and was located in Linlithgowshire. It was newly built and opened in 1904 to house asylum patients from Edinburgh. Linlithgowshire asylum patients had to travel to Stirling or Falkirk! Most of the buildings were still standing until early this year and it was possible to walk round the site. However it is now being developed and many of the original buildings have been demolished. Bangour had its own railway siding, and patients were taken off trains there and put in motor ambulances and taken to their wards. Once you have made a few more posts I will be able to send you what I have on John Owen. I have also noticed a Michael Owen on the Blackrods Memorial. Could he be a relation? Regards, Alf McM This is fascinating I didn't realise it was after the war, very much looking forward to anything else you have to say, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haworth Posted 10 January , 2021 Share Posted 10 January , 2021 If you are still looking for Sam Harvie and Harry Matthews graves in Southern Cemy, I am seeking a few Manchester's of WW11 in February (post lockdown) and can look for your boys at the same time. All the best Christine Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 10 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2021 Hello Christine, Welcome to the forum and thank you for your kind offer. I am still looking for a photo of Samuel Harvie's gravestone. I would also appreciate a photo of Harry Matthews gravestone. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haworth Posted 24 April , 2021 Share Posted 24 April , 2021 Hello again Alf I took photos of the two soldiers gravesites in Southern Cemetery, Manchester, on Thursday 22 April. 1. Results below for Matthews: Harry Matthews is buried in a family grave H2466 as a WW1 soldier who passed away in Edinburgh on 1 July 1918 at the age of 24. His brother W V Matthews is also here killed I think at the Battle of Menin Road, Ypres, on 20 September 1917. I say that because my great-uncle was also in 1/4 South Lancashire Regiment at that time. My research assistant transcribed the headstone: "In Loving Memory. Thomas P Matthews who died March 16th 1908. Aged 59 years. also Caroline the beloved wife of the above who died February 22nd 1917. Aged 52 years. Rest in Peace. Also Pte. Harry Matthews 251620 2nd M/c Regt. their beloved son who died of wounds received in action July 1st 1918. Aged 24 years. Also Pte. W.V. Matthews 235307 1st 4th South Lancs. their beloved son who was killed Sept. 20th 1917. Aged 38 years. Also Annie their dearly loved daughter of above who died Oct. 7th 1922. Aged 25 years. " The family all died within 14 years of each other. The ages of the parents are a little obscured so I made my best guess from 'feeling' the hollows. To aid location if you wish to visit, the site is north of Horse chestnut Avenue, immediately east of the North Chapel, in the south-east corner flanked by a horse chestnut tree bearing a bird box. The stone also faces north (ie away from the path) opposite a larger black headstone marked 'Ryman'. Best wishes Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haworth Posted 24 April , 2021 Share Posted 24 April , 2021 To Alf 2. The results for Harvie are below: photos taken at Southern Cemetery 22 April 2021. There is no grave as such but a memorial garden where ashes have been scattered (where appropriate) and a gathering of other war graves. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission are due next month so the gardeners are out in force, watering the grass on Yew Avenue to the right of the main gate and office (from Barlow Moor Rd) . Samuel Harrison Harvie is 'buried' in the Q consecrated section labelled as Q C/E (Church of England) . There is a large semi-circular stone memorial carved with names listed alphabetically. "302087 Private S. Harvie. Manchester Regiment. 25.12.1918". . Samuel passed away on 25 December 1918 at the age of 21. A map of the cemetery is available to download from Manchester Council. Best wishes Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 24 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 24 April , 2021 3 hours ago, Haworth said: Hello again Alf I took photos of the two soldiers gravesites in Southern Cemetery, Manchester, on Thursday 22 April. 1. Results below for Matthews: Harry Matthews is buried in a family grave H2466 as a WW1 soldier who passed away in Edinburgh on 1 July 1918 at the age of 24. His brother W V Matthews is also here killed I think at the Battle of Menin Road, Ypres, on 20 September 1917. I say that because my great-uncle was also in 1/4 South Lancashire Regiment at that time. My research assistant transcribed the headstone: "In Loving Memory. Thomas P Matthews who died March 16th 1908. Aged 59 years. also Caroline the beloved wife of the above who died February 22nd 1917. Aged 52 years. Rest in Peace. Also Pte. Harry Matthews 251620 2nd M/c Regt. their beloved son who died of wounds received in action July 1st 1918. Aged 24 years. Also Pte. W.V. Matthews 235307 1st 4th South Lancs. their beloved son who was killed Sept. 20th 1917. Aged 38 years. Also Annie their dearly loved daughter of above who died Oct. 7th 1922. Aged 25 years. " The family all died within 14 years of each other. The ages of the parents are a little obscured so I made my best guess from 'feeling' the hollows. To aid location if you wish to visit, the site is north of Horse chestnut Avenue, immediately east of the North Chapel, in the south-east corner flanked by a horse chestnut tree bearing a bird box. The stone also faces north (ie away from the path) opposite a larger black headstone marked 'Ryman'. Best wishes Christine Hello Christine, Many thanks for the excellent photos of Harry Matthews gravestone. I didn’t know his brother also died during the war, or his sister Annie soon after. According to Freebmd Thomas Phibbs Matthews did die in 1908, aged 59. Caroline Matthews died in 1917, age 53. It is possible that the wrong age was put on the gravestone. Southern Cemetery appears to be a big cemetery, judging from the length of Horse Chestnut Avenue and the gravestones on either side of it. I appreciate you taking these photos. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 24 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 24 April , 2021 2 hours ago, Haworth said: To Alf 2. The results for Harvie are below: photos taken at Southern Cemetery 22 April 2021. There is no grave as such but a memorial garden where ashes have been scattered (where appropriate) and a gathering of other war graves. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission are due next month so the gardeners are out in force, watering the grass on Yew Avenue to the right of the main gate and office (from Barlow Moor Rd) . Samuel Harrison Harvie is 'buried' in the Q consecrated section labelled as Q C/E (Church of England) . There is a large semi-circular stone memorial carved with names listed alphabetically. "302087 Private S. Harvie. Manchester Regiment. 25.12.1918". . Samuel passed away on 25 December 1918 at the age of 21. A map of the cemetery is available to download from Manchester Council. Best wishes Christine Hello again Christine, . Thanks again for the excellent photos. The ones of Samuel's name on the memorial are nice and clear, the rose is a nice touch! The CWGC headstones look most impressive. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haworth Posted 25 April , 2021 Share Posted 25 April , 2021 You are very welcome. It was just the sort of quest I enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne 1974 Posted 6 November , 2022 Share Posted 6 November , 2022 On 17/09/2013 at 13:07, the-5th-kings said: Hi I have just been to look for the grave of John Woolley in Anfield but the grave ref is wrong. I have been in contact with the CWGC and have now got the correct details but the stone is face down. The CWGC are coming out at the end of the week to see about getting the stone turned over. I will go back after this and take a photo and also get the other two in Liverpool. Hope this helps Colin I have just found this website and John Leach Woolley was my great uncle. Thank you so much for turning the fallen grave stone over. We found the grave mid 2014 after multiple attempts and if you hadn’t turned the stone face up we would never have found it. I am very grateful. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 7 November , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 November , 2022 Hello Ann, It's always very gratifying when relatves are helped by our research on the forum. The CWGC did very well to turn the gravestone over within 3 days. Could I possibly use the photo of John in my research? Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne 1974 Posted 7 November , 2022 Share Posted 7 November , 2022 Of course you can use the photo. I have more with him in uniform that I can post. Sad story he was injured in France brought to Scotland and died 3 weeks before the end of the war. Thank you for everything that you do here. I’m sure a lot of people have been helped. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 7 November , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 November , 2022 Thanks Anne, If you can post a photo of John in uniform that would be great. I can add a little bit to John's story. After he died his mother applied for a dependant's pension and she was awarded 12 shillings per week from 16th April 1919. After she died John's father was awarded the pension, apparently until 1938. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne 1974 Posted 7 November , 2022 Share Posted 7 November , 2022 Thank you that is really interesting for me to know. They would be my great grandparents and in the same plot. I was told that after he died, apart from the medals that were boxed and hung in the living room that he was never really spoken about. Such was their grief and I guess that was the way it was handled 100 years ago. It’s just incredible that he is a subject of conversation 104 years after he died. Makes me very proud. I am so glad I found this site. His name is posted in the Liverpool town hall memorial. Would you happen to know if he is on a community memorial scroll somewhere? Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 7 November , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 November , 2022 (edited) Anne, The following appeared in the 'In Memoriam' section of the Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury of 4th November 1919;- Image courtesey of Findmypast. He may not have been spoken about, but he was certainly not forgotten. Regards, Alf McM Edited 7 November , 2022 by alf mcm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne 1974 Posted 7 November , 2022 Share Posted 7 November , 2022 Thank you. That is so lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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