RFA burial - Rochdale 1937

[Guest josie001]

Hi,

I am looking for information re. my g. grandfather Herbert Cockayne. He served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery. I have downloaded his medal card, which shows he was in Egypt in 1915.

He died in Rochdale in 1937 and is buried in a British Legion grave (along with approx 8 others) in Rochdale cemetary. Does anyone have any info as to why he would be buried in such a grave so long after his active service? Any information about him would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Jo.

[Mercian Volunteer]

A visit to Rochdale library to view local newspaper obituaries of the date in question should yield you a result. If it was a military funeral they should be some report of the funeral. It's worth a try. This action has given me some great feedback.

Best of luck,

Steve

[Guest josie001]

A visit to Rochdale library to view local newspaper obituaries of the date in question should yield you a result. If it was a military funeral they should be some report of the funeral. It's worth a try. This action has given me some great feedback.

Best of luck,

  Steve

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Hi Steve,

Thanks for the tip. My mum has come up with the theory that the British Legion would bury ex-servicemen if the family couldn't afford it themselves. Don't think it was a military funeral, but will give it a try next time I am in Rochdale.

Cheers, Jo.