bobpike Posted 2 March , 2005 Share Posted 2 March , 2005 The inscription on 2Lt. George Baines Middx & 48RFC's headstone in Etaples MC states that he was one of three who died, out of seven brothers who served. One of the other brothers is Capt. Joseph Baines 20Mx. Can anyone identify the third one, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 2 March , 2005 Share Posted 2 March , 2005 Bob The Baines brothers: William, Thomas, Joseph, George, Ralph, Arthur and John. The third brother killed may be John the youngest. There is one 2/Lt John Hugh Baines with the 10th Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment kia 03/07.16 with no added details commemorated on Thiepval. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 2 March , 2005 Share Posted 2 March , 2005 Bob I think Myrtle may be right as in 1901 Census John Baines (brother of George and Joseph) was 8 years old born Putney. Putney is in the registration district of Wandsworth. There is a birth registered in the Wandsworth district Dec Qtr 1892 (per Free BMD) of a John Hugh Baines. I can't find any other John Baines aged about 8 years at the time of the 1901 Census who would fit as being born in the Wandsworth registration District. Not cast iron proof I know. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 3 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 March , 2005 Myrtle & Pam, It seems most likely you're right, thank-you. It's amazing how many three, or even more brothers perished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 3 March , 2005 Share Posted 3 March , 2005 Bob, Another example would be the four Bell brothers from Newcastle who all perished. 2nd Lt T H A Bell Sgt J J Bell DCM 1st Class Boy W Bell Merchant Seaman A Bell. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 3 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 March , 2005 Bob, Thank-you for the Bell brothers. I started in my naievity thinking pairs of brothers was a terrible thing (of course, it is) but 'collecting' them became ridiculous, there were so many, so I now keep a look-out for 3 or more. I know most of the 'famous' ones, but would be very interested in others, please, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted 3 March , 2005 Share Posted 3 March , 2005 Bob Three brothers from the village of Grasby died in WW1 Cpl 99056 Arthur Frank Wescott; RFA; Age 20; 13th Nov 18 Cpl 9828 Elton Harry Wescott; 6th Lincs; Age 23; 15th Aug 15 Sjt 9580 Edward Lawrence Wescott; 8th (formerly 1st) Lincs; Age 22; 11th May 17 I think that only four men are listed on the village memorial and three of them are the above brothers Sad story Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Lynott Posted 3 March , 2005 Share Posted 3 March , 2005 Two sets from Kidderminster Albert NEALE 3370 3/7th Worcs 6/10/15 Arthur NEALE 266948 1/7th RWarks 21/10/18 Harry NEALE 43352 MGC 15/10/17 Archibald MOULE 13767 4th Worcs 6/8/15 Arthur MOULE 200524 1/7th Worcs 6/4/17 William MOULE MC 20067 1/7th Worcs 24/4/17 Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Captain George Walter Thomas Lindsay RFC (Secondary Reg. RFA) 26/06/17 Major Claud Frederic Thomas Lindsay RFA 31/03/18 Lt. Archibald Thurston Thomas Lindsay RE - 7th Army Troops Coy. Royal Monmouthshire 26/03/18 Sons of Lt. Col H.E.M. Lindsay CB and Mrs Morgan Lindsay of Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach, Glam and Glasnevin, Co. Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 4 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Thank-you all. Please keep 'em coming! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 4 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Chris, Why can I find all 3 Westcott brothers perfect in every detail on SDGW, but cannot find one on CWGC? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Bob The Wescott brothers are in CWGC without the " t " in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Chris, Why can I find all 3 Westcott brothers perfect in every detail on SDGW, but cannot find one on CWGC? Name: WESCOTT, ARTHUR FRANK Initials: A F Nationality:United Kingdom Rank: Corporal Regiment: Royal Field Artillery Unit Text: "A" Bty. 152nd Bde. Age: 20 Date of Death:13/11/1918 Service No:99056 Additional information:Son of Elton Edward and Leah Elizabeth Wescott, of Grasby. Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: GRASBY CHURCH BURIAL GROUND Name: WESCOTT, ELTON HARRY Initials: E H Nationality:United Kingdom Rank: Corporal Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment Unit Text: 6th Bn. Age: 23 Date of Death:15/08/1915 Service No:9828 Additional information:Son of Elton E. and Leah E. Westcott, of Grasby Lincoln. Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: J. 44. Cemetery: ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY Name: WESCOTT, EDWARD LAWRENCE Initials: E L Nationality:United Kingdom Rank: Serjeant Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment Unit Text: 8th Bn. Age: 22 Date of Death:11/05/1917 Service No:9580 Additional information:Son of Elton Edward and Leah Elizabeth Wescott, of Grasby, Lincs. Native of Grasby. Originally attached to the 1st Bn. and went to France with that battalion in August, 1914. Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: XVIII. M. 6A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Bob, Yet another example would be the five Souls brothers from Great Rissington in Gloucestershire who sadly all perished. 17208 Pte. Albert Souls 5th Bde MGC. 21525 Pte. Alfred Souls 11th Cheshire. 21683 L/C. Arthur W Souls 16th Cheshire. 21686 Pte. Frederick G Souls 16th Cheshire. 17209 Pte. Walter D Souls 5th Bde MGC. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Steve I notice that not only were Alfred and Arthur Souls, twins but they died only 5 days apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 4 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Northern Soul, thank you. What puzzles me is since your information I have put the Westcotts in again on CWGC & they STILL didn't come up, unless you go via cemetery when even then EL at Etaples seems to be missing! Steve, Again thanks I did know of the Souls's boys & I think there are at least 2 other sets of 5 without checking my lists! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Bob have you got the spelling right, its WESCOTT not WESTCOTT. Have just tried with WESCOTT and WW1 as the only fields filled in on CWGC and all three come up. Hope that helps you find them Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Bob The Wescott brothers are in CWGC without the " t " in the middle. Invisible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 4 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Chris, Thank you, I missed Myrtle's earlier posting as she so pointedly remarks, perfection is not one of my few attributes, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Lynott Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 The three Cubitt brothers from Norfolk are also on the Kidderminster Memorial although I can not find any connection Eustace CUBITT Capt 1/5th Norfolks 19/4/17 Randall CUBITT Capt 1/5th Norfolks 12/8/15 Victor CUBITT Lt 1/5th Norfolks same day as his brother 12/8/15 Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 4 March , 2005 Share Posted 4 March , 2005 Chris, Thank you, I missed Myrtle's earlier posting as she so pointedly remarks, perfection is not one of my few attributes, Bob Not looking for perfection, just courtesy. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 4 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2005 I'm sorry but I am unaware of any discourtesy? Please explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Lynott Posted 15 March , 2005 Share Posted 15 March , 2005 Bob, three more sets, BRENNOCK John Thomas Pte 1120 4th Queen's Own Cameron H'Landers KIA 17/5/15 William Pte S/13372 2nd Seaforth H'Landers KIA 11/4/17 James Sgt 11501 Fort Garry Horse DOW 6/4/18. CHEYNE William Pte 3258 IGds KIA 6/11/14 Patrick Stoker 171900 HMS Europa died 26/8/15 Thomas Bolger Sgt 20432 1st RDFus KIA 28/2/17 formerly 50604 RAMC FLEURY Leopold AB TZ/359 Hood Bn KIA 6/5/15 Hugo Valentine Pte 201162 3rd Bn CIF KIA 8/9/17 John Charles Pte 25/1722 3rd Bn NZ Rifle Brig KIA 3/10/18 Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 15 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 15 March , 2005 Kevin, Thank you, but I'm a little confused, some of the details seem to have got transposed. I've found the Fleury boys, but the only Cheyne I can find on CWGC & SDGW is William. Two of the Brennocks have the Cheyne details i.e. Wm. Brennock 1IrGds 6.11.14. Thos. Brennock Sgt. 1RDub Fus 28.2.17 & I can't find Sgt. James. Having been stupid earlier in this thread I've double checked spelling & numbers, but it remains as I've said, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 15 March , 2005 Share Posted 15 March , 2005 Bob, The Maxwell-Stuart brothers, 2nd Lt Alfred Joseph - Aug 24th 1918. Lt Edmund Joseph - April 26th 1916. 2nd Lt Henry Joseph - Oct 9th 1917. Lt Joseph Joachim - March 2nd 1916. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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