Gunner R.A. Posted 26 October , 2013 Share Posted 26 October , 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 26 October , 2013 Share Posted 26 October , 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 26 October , 2013 Share Posted 26 October , 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner R.A. Posted 27 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner R.A. Posted 27 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 27 October , 2013 Share Posted 27 October , 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner R.A. Posted 27 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2013 Will do Robert, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 9 January , 2014 Share Posted 9 January , 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner R.A. Posted 10 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2014 Cheers Keith, PM sent, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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