Any Bradford Based Pals or 2nd Bradford Pals Specialists

[Gunner R.A.]

Given that the following soldier lived in Bradford and married a Bradford lass, I am hoping that he will be mentioned in one of the local newspapers. So I was just wondering if anyone has done a search of any of the local newspapers either for men for the Pals battalions or in general. Any help or advice or the offer of a look up would be gratefully appreciated,

Kind regards,

Pete.

BARBER, George Arthur, b. Chatham, Kent, e. Bradford, Yorks r. Frizinghall, Yorks,18/876 L/Sgt, Died of wounds, France and Flanders, 01/07/16, Prince of Wales`s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 18th Battalion.

[keithmroberts]

he is listed on the Bradford Roll of Honour. Reel 1 image 0043 Barber, George A, 9 Highfield Road Frizinghall, L/Sgt 18th West Yorks, enlisted 15 April 1915, death 1st July 1916.

You can download the image from flicker.

Keith

[Old Owl]

Hi Pete,

There is a Card Index in the Local Studies Library at Bradford which may well have a reference to your man from the Telegraph and Argus newspaper, and if you are lucky he may have a photo too. Unfortunately the library has been closed for several months whilst major repairs are carried out to the roof and other areas. I believe that the work is almost finished now and that the library will be up and running again within weeks or even sooner.

Perhaps if you post again in about a month's time, then it may be possible for me to have a look for you.

Robert

[Gunner R.A.]

he is listed on the Bradford Roll of Honour. Reel 1 image 0043 Barber, George A, 9 Highfield Road Frizinghall, L/Sgt 18th West Yorks, enlisted 15 April 1915, death 1st July 1916.

You can download the image from flicker.

Keith

Thanks for the information Keith, much appreciated,

Pete.

[Gunner R.A.]

Hi Pete,

There is a Card Index in the Local Studies Library at Bradford which may well have a reference to your man from the Telegraph and Argus newspaper, and if you are lucky he may have a photo too. Unfortunately the library has been closed for several months whilst major repairs are carried out to the roof and other areas. I believe that the work is almost finished now and that the library will be up and running again within weeks or even sooner.

Perhaps if you post again in about a month's time, then it may be possible for me to have a look for you.

Robert

Hello Robert, thanks for the offer, i'll be in touch in the future if that's o.k.,

Pete.

[Old Owl]

Hello Robert, thanks for the offer, i'll be in touch in the future if that's o.k.,

Pete.

That will be fine Pete, perhaps if you send me a P.M. nearer the time.

Robert

[Gunner R.A.]

Will do Robert, and thanks.

[keithmroberts]

If this is still outstanding I expect to be in Bradford Local Studies on Monday and Tuesday Please send a PM is search of the index cards is still needed.

Keith

[Gunner R.A.]

Cheers Keith, PM sent, thanks.