Chris_Baker Posted 26 August , 2014 Share Posted 26 August , 2014 If any member has access to the Oldham Evening Chronicle, would they please look up the edition of 4 May 1918 for me? Please let me know if this is possible by replying here, and I'll give you the details of the item I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 26 August , 2014 Share Posted 26 August , 2014 Chris. Used the Chron a lot for my book, can have a go tomorrow if you want. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 26 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2014 That would be just great, Ralph. I really appreciate the offer. There is something on page 10, column 2 of the 4 May 1918 edition which mentions Pte 41124 James Bodell of 139 Burnley Lane, Chadderton. I suspect that it says he has been wounded, as he was discharged on medical grounds at a later date. If it is not too much trouble, it is possible that he is also mentioned on page 2, column 5 of 30 October 1914. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 26 August , 2014 Share Posted 26 August , 2014 Chris. No trouble at all, a pleasure, will have a tram ride out sometime tomorrow and get back to you as soon as. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 26 August , 2014 Share Posted 26 August , 2014 The Oldham Chron CD confirms he is mentioned in the 1914 reference, as well as the 1918 one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 27 August , 2014 Share Posted 27 August , 2014 Chris. Report as follows :- Pte James Bodell Chadderton. Mrs Bodell of 139 Burnley Road Chadderton has received a letter from her husband Pte James Bodell Northumberland Fusiliers stating that he has been wounded. ( left arm off at the elbow) He is 34 years of age and during more than 3 years of active service has served in Egypt and at the front on which he has now been wounded for the 2nd time. Before enlisting he was a minder at the Shiloh Mill Royton. The entry for the 30th Oct 1914 contains his name along with many others as enlisting in the forces, in his case noted M R (Manchester Regt) Hope this helps. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 27 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2014 It certainly does, Ralph. Thank you so much. Do let me know if and when I can return the favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 27 August , 2014 Share Posted 27 August , 2014 A pleasure, took longer on the tram journey than it did in the local studies library Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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