Manning

[colin12]

Hi,

My wifes Grandfather and Uncle served in the same regiment, Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own(Yorkshire Regiment) I beleive the 2nd Bn

8277 Pte Ernest Manning was medically discharged not sure when but 23606 L/Cpl Samuel Manning was killed in action 8/5/1918 does any one know where abouts he would have been on the 8/5/18 We found his name at the Tyne Cot memorial.

Any info would be appreciated..

Colin

[Bob Coulson]

Colin,

2nd Yorkshires moved to Ouderdom on May 1st and on the 6th went into the line near Voormezeele where they relieved a South African unit.

May 8th at 3-15am enemy laid down an exceptionally heavy bombardment on the battalion line and support trenches lasting four hours and causing many casualties while the trenches were practically obliterated.

7-15am the Germans made an attack in force on the battalion front line which was captured by the enemy.

They made no further move during the day and at 7-00pm the Yorkshires launched a counter attack to try and reclaim their line, "all objectives gained but at heavy cost"

Hope this is of some use to you.

Bob.

[Bob Coulson]

Colin,

From Soldiers Died CD,

L/Cpl Samuel Manning - 23606.

Born and enlisted in Sheffield and lived in Upperthorpe.

Bob.

[colin12]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the info, appreciate you looking it up for me

Colin

[gord97138]

Colin:

From the CWGC:

gordon

Casualty Details

Name: MANNING, SAMUEL

Initials: S

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: Yorkshire Regiment

Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 29

Date of Death: 08/05/1918

Service No: 23606

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Myra Manning, of 21, Warrington Rd., Crookesmoor, Sheffield.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 52 to 54 and 162A

Cemetery: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

[colin12]

Many thanks Gordon

Colin