bernardmcilwaine Posted 18 October , 2005 Share Posted 18 October , 2005 please can anyone tell me the christian name of this soldier. a.leigh private 6718 manchester regt later 378592 lab corps i am trying to find out if hes the brother of 6640 cecil leigh of 16th manchesters many thanks,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westkent78 Posted 18 October , 2005 Share Posted 18 October , 2005 please can anyone tell me the christian name of this soldier. a.leigh private 6718 manchester regt later 378592 lab corps i am trying to find out if hes the brother of 6640 cecil leigh of 16th manchesters many thanks,bernard <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Bernard, His christian name appears to be Alfred. Manchester Number was 48614. Here is his MIC for download upon the payment of 3.50 GBP. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...1&resultcount=1 And here is Cecil http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...1&resultcount=3 Regards, Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 18 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2005 many thanks mathew,i think thats him,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 18 October , 2005 Share Posted 18 October , 2005 Bernard Per SDGW Private, 378592, Alfred Leigh, Labour Corps Born: Wigan, Lancs Enlisted: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs Residence: Wigan, Lancs Died 2nd Oct 1917 Formerly 6718, Manchester Regiment Regards Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 18 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2005 thanks pam,he could be the man,regards bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 18 October , 2005 Share Posted 18 October , 2005 If he's from the Manchester suburb of Wetherfield, it would probably be 'Ash'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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