RaySearching Posted 24 September , 2017 Share Posted 24 September , 2017 I am seeking the headstone photo of James Wilson Pte 4806 4th Yorks From LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY grave ref 11.C.4 CWGC entry James served under an alias his true name James Alfred Bossomworth He is commemorated by the CWGC under the alias he served as Any assistance in obtaining a headstone photo from the above cemetery would be most appreciated Regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 25 September , 2017 Share Posted 25 September , 2017 I wish you had asked for this on Friday...sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 25 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2017 No problem Buller thanks for the reply, On your next trip maybe Regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 25 September , 2017 Share Posted 25 September , 2017 Ray, we could be passing on the way to the house mid October if you can wait. its only 10 mins off the track and the other half needs to go there also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk Posted 25 September , 2017 Share Posted 25 September , 2017 Hi Ray, It looks like British War Graves might be able to give you one on a FOC basis. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 25 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2017 Chaz thanks for the kind offer if the British war graves cannot help I will repost I am in no rush just part of my very long term project Chris thanks for the reply and the Link Regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 If you're still looking... I'll be there in 10days and will make the pics. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 6 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 6 November , 2018 Hi Marilyne Thanks James is still outstanding If you can manage to get a photo of his headstone it will be appreciated will Pm my email address regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 18 November , 2018 Share Posted 18 November , 2018 Ray, I'm sorry... I had written down the grave reference on the cemetery map... consulted the map of the cemetery but could not find a plot 11, so thought it must be II... so looked all over plot TWO row C without finding. Went back again to the website of the Commission, which gives him as grave II.C.4 ... plots are in Roman numerals, so must be plot 2... but 2.C.4 is a Canadian named Clarke... (and in the database listed as 2.C.3 ... but who's counting) Anyway... there's no Wilson in that row... So I'm confused... and sorry I could not help you further... I'll have to go back to Longuenesse anyway with a bit nicer weather... we'll try again... Marilyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 18 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2018 Marilyne Many thanks for trying to obtain the photo much appreciated will obtain one eventually Kind regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 17 December , 2018 Share Posted 17 December , 2018 Ray I have a photo of Wilson's headstone, but it was taken on a dreadful day; it is the lower of the two names and the headstone is not very good. You can, however, read it so if you'd like to receive a copy, please message me your mail address, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 29 December , 2018 Share Posted 29 December , 2018 Hi Ray, I was most interested in your request for a headstone photo at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, near St. Omer, France. In October 2017 our family found out that my mother (still going strong at 92) had an uncle who served in France during WW1 and is buried at Longuenesse. Previously nobody in the family knew of his existence. His name is W (William) Russell, he was a wold's waggoner from East Yorkshire. His service number was CHT663 and at Longuenesse he is buried at Plot V (5), Row F, number 39. He died of the flu epidemic whilst still serving in ASC on 27th February 1919. As far as we know he served all through the war. If any of your kind supporters should be able to take a photograph of his headstone, I would be most grateful. My brother and I are planning a visit to Longuenesse in March 2019 (not confirmed yet) and would be willing to take photos. I hope you have success Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rayner Posted 30 December , 2018 Share Posted 30 December , 2018 I will be there in third week of February and happy to snap any needed. It is a lovely cemetery and so close to the old RFC airfield which is worth a look. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 30 December , 2018 Author Share Posted 30 December , 2018 On 17/12/2018 at 17:17, bobpike said: Bob Thank Bob for the offer, now no longer required as my request has been previously fulfilled Thanks also George and David for your replies Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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