ralphjd Posted 26 January , 2014 Share Posted 26 January , 2014 Robert BIRTLES 1911 census = 1st Batt Lancashire Fusiliers age 24 born 1887. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 26 January , 2014 Share Posted 26 January , 2014 I think Doyle C is Charles Doyle 20311 1st Batt East Lancs kia 1-7-1916 he was a railway platelayer in 1911. Born 1886. Lived and enlisted Oldham. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 26 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2014 Cheers Ralph for yet again taking time to research. Vert much appreciated Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 26 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2014 I think Doyle C is Charles Doyle 20311 1st Batt East Lancs kia 1-7-1916 he was a railway platelayer in 1911. Born 1886. Lived and enlisted Oldham. Ralph. Think it this guy Charles Doyle 20001 18th field Ambulance RAMC 24/09/1916. Railway clerk 1911. Sadly his father Sgt Doyle also KIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2014 No he's not one of ours Ralph Liverpool road also had a large goods depot so he poss from there. Thanks anyway Found this lad whilst searching - Daniel Ball 22834 Sgt 23rd Manchesters kia 20-8-1916 age 23 a vanman railways lived 8 Sorrell Street Hulme in 1911 same name parents (Daniel and Alice) as on the CWGC. Any use to you. ? Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 27 January , 2014 Share Posted 27 January , 2014 James Emanuel SWIFT born 1894 call boy L and N Railway 17488 15th Royal Scots born and enlisted Manchester kia 12/7/1916 father John also worked for the railway. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonrb Posted 27 January , 2014 Share Posted 27 January , 2014 (edited) Think it this guy Charles Doyle 20001 18th field Ambulance RAMC 24/09/1916. Railway clerk 1911. Sadly his father Sgt Doyle also KIAHi,20001 Pte Charles Doyle is commemorated on the Great War Memorial in the RAMC T.A. Centre, Kings Rd, Stretford. He is buried in Guards Cemetery, Leboeufs. 1911 census has him living at 41 Ceder St, Hulme, aged 17 and working as a clerk for the railway company. Also in the house; Charles Edward Doyle aged 37, labourer as an electrical engineer worker Elizabeth Doyle aged 40 , housewife Ellen Doyle aged 18 , machinist as wholesale clothes worker Henry Doyle aged 14, errand boy as a brass foundry worker Willian Doyle aged 5 Ernest Doyle aged 2 Hope this is of use Regards, Jon Edit: his father is commemorated on the Basra Memorial having been killed on the 9th April of the same year, whilst serving in the 6 Btn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 18 Fd Amb war diary for 24 Sept 1916 says"....one of our bearers killed by a shell & one wounded by shrapnel......" Edited 27 January , 2014 by jonrb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2014 I just got him today Ralph but thank you soo much. Will post updateed list tomorrow Wayne Tragic story Jon his father killed April of same year and commemorated Basra memorial in present day Iraq Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 27 January , 2014 Share Posted 27 January , 2014 John Jones b 1893 Openshaw a railway slip booking clerk MAY well be 20830 John Jones Manchester Regt kia. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 29 January , 2014 Share Posted 29 January , 2014 Wayne. This is just a test message tv/youview etc on blink. Ralph Edit; sorted now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 29 January , 2014 Share Posted 29 January , 2014 I suspect that Albert J Collins to be Albert James Collins G/31544 Royal West Kents kia 27-8-1918.(CWGC) Cannot find him 1911, but in 1901 he was living with his mum who was the wife of a reservist residing in the barracks on the I O W. Soldiers Died has Albert James born Newport I O W, enlisted Manchester and resided Manchester. What think you. ? Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDREWPARTINGTON2 Posted 29 January , 2014 Share Posted 29 January , 2014 Afternoon all. We had our first meeting at Manchester today with reps from different companies. The meeting went well and I think we showed how much work all the people who have helped with this project have put in. We are now in the process of waiting for a proposed site and any work that may need doing before all parties can commit to the cost of this project. The estimated cost is around £10, 000 pounds for design, manufacture,delivery and installation. we hope to have some more news next week regarding the next steps. The help with identification of these men has been brilliant and we are getting closer with some of the more common names which is great so a big thanks to all who have helped. thanks Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonrb Posted 2 February , 2014 Share Posted 2 February , 2014 Re Bernard Ward 4161 L / Cpl 3rd Loyal North Lancs Regt 1911 census living at 32 Kirkstall St, Ardwick, with wife Margaret Ann, son Bernard Reginald and daughter Elsie. His stated occupation is a "railway stationary boiler stoker". His service record on enlistment has his occupation as a carter. CWGC states date of death as 25 September 1915, commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Hope this is of use. Regards, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 4 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 4 February , 2014 Excellent Jon. Yes he's on LNWR roll of honour as a carter so must be him Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 8 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2014 Just an update. On site meeting 28th Feb with Network Rail, Our chosen designer & other bods to discuss site, technical details and size,shape & design of new memorial. Feels like things moving fast now. I'm sure be several hurdles to cross yet but we will succeed for these fallen guys. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonrb Posted 8 February , 2014 Share Posted 8 February , 2014 The only "Driver James Brierley", I can find is the following, Service No: 706598 Date of Death: 24/11/1917 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery "A" Bty. 331st Bde. Grave Reference VI. K. 12. Cemetery PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL) Additional Information: Son of James and Ada Brierley, of 2, Cowper St., Bradford, Manchester. Regards, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Jon. Sure you are correct with this lad, it has taken me over half an hour to find him on Ancestry he is there in 1911 with his family same address listed under BRURLEY born 20 1 1897 and employed as a RAILWAY NIPPER. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Wayne. I have been in touch with a relative (via Ancestry trees) re James and the lady states that he is her husbands Uncle and he remembers his mother pointing out James name on the memorial years ago. James was killed whilst attempting to rescue a horse from a shell hole. The ladies husband has a terminal illness and is very pleased that James wil now not be forgotten due to your efforts. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonrb Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Hi Ralph, Thanks for above. I can confirm the family are listed on the 1901 census under the name Brierley, living in Bradford,Manchester. Regards, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 10 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 10 February , 2014 Wayne. I have been in touch with a relative (via Ancestry trees) re James and the lady states that he is her husbands Uncle and he remembers his mother pointing out James name on the memorial years ago. James was killed whilst attempting to rescue a horse from a shell hole. The ladies husband has a terminal illness and is very pleased that James wil now not be forgotten due to your efforts. Ralph. wow must say that brought a tear to my eyes when i read that. I'm just glad we can help. This is what its all about. If you are still in touch with the lady I would appreciate you forwarding my email address to her and hopefully we can make contact if she so wishes Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 13 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 13 February , 2014 Well was going to post updated list of men identified but keep getting message error not allowed upload this type of file. Its a .wps file and only 177kb so cant see why not Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 17 February , 2014 Share Posted 17 February , 2014 No success I presume yet Wayne? Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 18 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 18 February , 2014 No sorry Ralph. If i save as doc file it corrupts image. Oh well. On another note 10 days till on site meeting to discuss site and design of memorial so really chuffed about that Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 18 February , 2014 Share Posted 18 February , 2014 Can you not list the men NOT yet identified, it must be a shorter list. ? Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbuff1 Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Share Posted 20 February , 2014 Not yet identified or too sketchy info too:- Pvt John A Blair Pvt William E Brown Pvt Herbert Clarke Pvt George Collins Pvt W Down Pvt George Foster Cpl Harry Green Pvt J Griffiths Pvt Arthur Hill Pvt John Jones Pvt Robert McKenzie Pvt Thomas Massey (Found on Ancestry but no info on cwgc) Pvt J Moran Pvt Joseph Parkinson Pvt J Pearson Pvt E Phillips Pvt Harry Pickup Pvt Ernest Smith Pvt Walter Stanford Pvt John Sumner Pvt William Swindells Pvt Thomas Taylor Pvt William Thompson Pvt Frank Turner Pvt Thomas Walker Pvt George T H Watkins Pvt A Wedge Between work and life still trying search often as I personally can but once again I really appreciate work you guys are putting in. Especially you Ralph Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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