sandybee49 Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 (edited) Hi All, I am currently building a website for World War 1 Australian servicemen/women who were laid to rest in the UK and so am wondering if there is any kind people that could help with this project, by photographing their headstones. I hope giving the web address is acceptable, http://ww1austburialsuk.weebly.com. There is an email address at the bottom of the web home page, if you think you could help, I would very much appreciate hearing from you. The website is still a work in progress, some cemeteries not as yet listed and some have the cemetery name but no soldiers details, getting there as fast as I can I have removed those cemetery names that I have received photos for, hoping it will be easier LONDON - , Abney Park, So very MANY THANKS for all those that have given so generously of their time to assist me, the support is great. Cheers Beth - sandybee49 Edited 17 July , 2016 by sandybee49 Removing names of photos no longer needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyH Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Welcome to the GWF! I know it's a daunting task, but you will get a much better response if you list all of the 261 cemeteries. Many GWF members will often do a 1/2 hour drive to get one headstone photo. BillyH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Welcome to the Forum, Beth, and good luck with your quest. There are 636 Australian war graves in Wiltshire alone, though the county was where the AIF was concentrated from 1916 to 1919. (Unfortunately I'm unable to help, as I don't live in Wiltshire and my only camera is a 1960 Zeiss Ikon - still going strong, but not much good for large-scale photography and transmission of photographs!) Good website, by the way. Your email address is very vaguely familiar - I wonder if we've been in contact before about Wiltshire camps where Australians were based? Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptage Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Ahhhhh, so you finally got here. As BillyH said, it would be best to list all Cemeteries, even better if those Cemeteries are by Counties, then you may get someone who may pick up on all photos in an individual County. If you edit your first post and add the list to there it will be visible to everyone who looks at your post, as a lot of people on reading the title of the thread will only read the first post to see what it about. The edit button is visible bottom right of your original post. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 After seeing what you need from my local area and looking at what I already have, here's Morrison's grave in Burnley Cemetery, Lancashire... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 ...and his name listed on the screen wall at the cemetery entrance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 ...and here're Sweeny and Willis' graves in Queen Mary's Hospital Military Cemetery, Whalley, Lancs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 ...and their names on the plaques attached to the Cross of Sacrifice in that cemetery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGM Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Beth, It looks to me , without looking at every letter on your website, that you already have quite a few photographs already. For example, I was going to offer Widford, St Mary's but I see you already have Private Louis HOPP's grave. I agree with the suggestion above - it really would help if you list the cemeteries you do not already have on here. Or at least suggest we should check your website to to see which you already have before making a special trip. Having said that I don't think you have Tottenham Cemetery (N. London) names (they are all on the screen wall). I can let you have those. CGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 I have Samuel Jude in Wisbech Mount Pleasant Cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Beth, It looks to me , without looking at every letter on your website, that you already have quite a few photographs already. For example, I was going to offer Widford, St Mary's but I see you already have Private Louis HOPP's grave. I agree with the suggestion above - it really would help if you list the cemeteries you do not already have on here. Or at least suggest we should check your website to to see which you already have before making a special trip. Having said that I don't think you have Tottenham Cemetery (N. London) names (they are all on the screen wall). I can let you have those. CGM That's 261 cemeteries holding 2,568 graves. I hope that Beth continues to get a good response, but being an Old Misery I can see a possible couple of problems. If people post their images here, then this thread is going to get cumbersome. OK, it may become quite a useful reference tool in itself (albeit one that's difficult to search), but then we already have access to Beth's own database. On the other hand, it may take Beth a while to process responses, which may result in duplication and perhaps unnecessary journeys. There are bound to be different views about the way ahead, but my own is that if you can think you can help: 1. Check Beth's existing website. 2. If you can help from your existing records, send her the images and merely note here that you have done so and whose graves they are. I do wonder about posting more images here when they should soon become available on Beth's website. 3. If you think of making a special journey to take photographs, note your intent here. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGM Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Hello Beth, I have emailed the Tottenham Screen Wall panels with the Australian names on them. CGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 I too was a little bit confused as, even though the info is listed I cannot see any photos attached to each name. I have sent Cheltenham Cemetery Gloucester Old Cemetery Painswick Cemetery and 1 of 2 men from Kingston-upon-Thames Cemetery (R.B.SHERGOLD) Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augmauns Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 I have sent Beth the photo of 29329 Gnr L A Orchard in Kilbirnie Cemetery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 23 October , 2014 Share Posted 23 October , 2014 Hi Beth, I have a copy of corporal William Arthur Long's headstone in Cockermouth cemetery if you would like. Regards Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Underwood Posted 24 October , 2014 Share Posted 24 October , 2014 Beth Do you know about 2nd Air Mechanic Stanley Noel Marsden 2628 Australian Flying Corps who is buried in Wendover (Bucks) churchyard. There is a photograph of him and his headstone on our website at www.buckinghamshireremembers.org.uk His is a sad story as he took his own life and there are details of the Coroners Inquest giving reasons for his state of mind at the time and many other details. There is also a photo on the website of the headstone of Pte Joseph Walker Pooley 7294 Australian Infantry buried at High Wycombe (Bucks) Churchyard. I will PM photos to you if you prefer. June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Evans Posted 24 October , 2014 Share Posted 24 October , 2014 Beth, I have all, or your missing ones, for the following South London cemeteries: Brockley Bromley - Plaistow Hither Green Ladywell I don't see Nunhead (All Saints) on your website, but I have all of them as well. Regarding Greenwich, there is a photo in the service record of 501 L/Cpl Albert Murray Wilson of his original cross in Plot A (Grave 287). He was later reburied in the Dominion Plot 3 "C" z. I will email over the weekend. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Hi Beth, I have a copy of corporal William Arthur Long's headstone in Cockermouth cemetery if you would like. Regards Mike. Hi Mike, That would be great & much appreciated Cheers Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Beth, I have all, or your missing ones, for the following South London cemeteries: Brockley Bromley - Plaistow Hither Green Ladywell I don't see Nunhead (All Saints) on your website, but I have all of them as well. Regarding Greenwich, there is a photo in the service record of 501 L/Cpl Albert Murray Wilson of his original cross in Plot A (Grave 287). He was later reburied in the Dominion Plot 3 "C" z. I will email over the weekend. Phil Hi Phil, Thanks so much, for your kind offer, so far the website is still a work in progress, some cemetery names as yet not listed, but with all the very generous help I am adding names as fast as I can, and will change my original listing, giving the cemeteries I need. Several people have suggested this, so as a newbie to this forum, am happy to try and oblige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Beth Do you know about 2nd Air Mechanic Stanley Noel Marsden 2628 Australian Flying Corps who is buried in Wendover (Bucks) churchyard. There is a photograph of him and his headstone on our website at www.buckinghamshireremembers.org.uk His is a sad story as he took his own life and there are details of the Coroners Inquest giving reasons for his state of mind at the time and many other details. There is also a photo on the website of the headstone of Pte Joseph Walker Pooley 7294 Australian Infantry buried at High Wycombe (Bucks) Churchyard. I will PM photos to you if you prefer. June Thanks June, will take a look at the site Cheers Welcome to the GWF! I know it's a daunting task, but you will get a much better response if you list all of the 261 cemeteries. Many GWF members will often do a 1/2 hour drive to get one headstone photo. BillyH. Hi BillyH Have done as you suggested, and listed the majority of the cemeteries Cheers Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Welcome to the Forum, Beth, and good luck with your quest. There are 636 Australian war graves in Wiltshire alone, though the county was where the AIF was concentrated from 1916 to 1919. (Unfortunately I'm unable to help, as I don't live in Wiltshire and my only camera is a 1960 Zeiss Ikon - still going strong, but not much good for large-scale photography and transmission of photographs!) Good website, by the way. Your email address is very vaguely familiar - I wonder if we've been in contact before about Wiltshire camps where Australians were based? Moonraker Hi Thanks so much for your kind words. sandybee49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Ahhhhh, so you finally got here. As BillyH said, it would be best to list all Cemeteries, even better if those Cemeteries are by Counties, then you may get someone who may pick up on all photos in an individual County. If you edit your first post and add the list to there it will be visible to everyone who looks at your post, as a lot of people on reading the title of the thread will only read the first post to see what it about. The edit button is visible bottom right of your original post. Tony Hi Tony, Have done as you suggested, and hopefully have listed the majority of what I would hope to be lucy enough to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 ...and their names on the plaques attached to the Cross of Sacrifice in that cemetery... Thanks so much for your much appreciated photos, I will get them on the website as soon as I am able. Cheers sandybee49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Beth, It looks to me , without looking at every letter on your website, that you already have quite a few photographs already. For example, I was going to offer Widford, St Mary's but I see you already have Private Louis HOPP's grave. I agree with the suggestion above - it really would help if you list the cemeteries you do not already have on here. Or at least suggest we should check your website to to see which you already have before making a special trip. Having said that I don't think you have Tottenham Cemetery (N. London) names (they are all on the screen wall). I can let you have those. CGM Hi Have done as was suggested and listed those cemeteries I would like to have photos from I do have the screens from Tottenham, but many thanks for your kind offer The website is still a work in progress, so some of the cemeteries are not as yet listed Cheers sandybee49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybee49 Posted 25 October , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2014 I have Samuel Jude in Wisbech Mount Pleasant Cemetery Hi That would be very much appreciated. Cheers sandybee49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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