Brothers who died on the same date!

[Guest geoff501]

Another new pair?

William Wallace Bentley ALLEN 9th Bn kia 25/04/1915 Gallipoli

Charles Alexander ALLEN, 58th Bn kia 25/09/1917.

William's entry on the AIF Project:

http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8080/showPerson?pid=3589

geoff

EDIT: Oooops... wrong thread, I'll repost

[Jacksmum]

WW2 I am afraid, but perhaps less likely? Brothers Michael and Gordon Potts, and their friend

Michael Stuart POTTS (he dropped the Gordon-) KIA 21-05-40, Bruyelle

Gordon Francis Allan GORDON-POTTS KIA 21-05-40, Calonne

and their good friend

Gerald Mortimer BATTEN KIA 21-05-40 Calonne

covering the retreat to Dunkirk

Jacksmum

[scarlet165]

Two more brothers killed on the same day (sadly)

william and Lewis Bell both served with A Company the Lonsdale Pals, and were both killed on the 1st day of the Somme, now buried in Lonsdale cemetery, ive started researching the third brother, who was killed later on in the war.

[Wesley Wright]

Two brothers killed on same day, same regiment, buried side by side.

John and Thomas Wilson--1/6th Black Watch-Maroeuil British cemetery

From small village outside Cookstown-Co.Tyrone

Only one on the local memorial

Wesley Wright

[NeilEvans]

Just this minute found another pair

Charles Freeman Corporal 200205 King's Shropshire Light Infantry 30/12/1917

James Freeman MM Serjeant 200302 King's Shropshire Light Infantry 30/12/1917

Both from Dawley Shropshire

[veklee]

just been looking at scots guards thomas and james freemantle killed in action 11/11/14 early brothers killed without looking back who were the earliest recorded

thanks

barry

[Ghost]

Another couple of Brothers, from Ansley, Warwickshire. Killed the same day as the Baxter Brothers in the same Bn.

Surname Rank Service Number Date Of Death Age Regiment/Service Nationality Grave/Memorial Ref. Cemetery/Memorial

Follows A, Private, 11742, 25/01/1915, 22, Coldstream Guards, U.K., XXV.B.1, CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ

Follows R, Private, 11743, 25/01/1915, 23, Coldstream Guards, U.K., XXV.B.2, CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ

Son's of Richard and Mary Ann Follows, of Sunny Bank, Ansley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Follows Brothers Obituary

Alan Edited 1 February , 2009 by Ghost

[Ghost]

Another pair of Brothers, Both recommended for the Médaille militaire, but of course only one could receive it.

Surname Rank Service Number Date Of Death Age Regiment/Service Nationality Grave/Memorial Ref. Cemetery/Memorial Name Additional information

HUNT, RICHARD HENRY.., Serjeant, 7978, 09/09/1914, Unknown, 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment, UK, ,LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

HUNT, HERBERT WILLIAM, Serjeant, 8049, 09/09/1914, Unknown, 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment, UK, ,LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL, Medaille Militaire (France).

The Médaille militaire is one of rarest French decorations to be bestowed upon foreigners, in contrast to such medals as the Croix de guerre.

Newspaper Photo Of Mrs Hunt and child

Daddy's Medals caption reads:- "Mrs. Hunt, a Chertsey widow, had four sons fighting at the front. Two of them, both sergeants in the East Surrey Regiment, were recommended for the Legion of Honour, but both have been Killed. A third son has been wounded. In the photograph Mrs Hunt is seen with her grandson, whose father has been killed. The baby is wearing one of his fathers medals, and looking at others won by the dead hero."

"HONOUR For Dead SERGEANT."

"The widow of sergeant H.Hunt, of the 1st East Surrey Regiment, has recieved the

French gold medal for"Valour and Disipline." Sergeant H.Hunt, with his brother, Sergeant R.Hunt, was killed in the battle of the Aisne. Both were mentioned in despatches by Sir John French and both were recommended for the French decoration. This decoration is, however, awarded to only one man from any one battalion. For the past three years the brothers Hunt had been the champion bayonet fighters of Ireland and had figured prominently at the Naval and military Tournament. In forwarding the decoration to the sergeants mother, Mrs. Hunt of Chertsey, with a request to give it to Sergeant Hunt's widow, Colonel Longley, commanding the 1st East Surreys, said the whole regiment deeply felt the loss of her two sons, and sympathised with her."

I would like to see the MICs for these lads if anyone would look them up for me. The picture was taken Jan 1915, so no ww1 British medal. None of the medals look like the Medaille Militaire to me, and the medal the baby is wearing seems to have 2 bars. Those in the case must surely be for his/there bayonet skills.

Alan

Edited 1 February , 2009 by Ghost

[Andrew Upton]

I would like to see the MICs for these lads if anyone would look them up for me. The picture was taken Jan 1915, so no ww1 British medal. None of the medals look like the Medaille Militaire to me, and the medal the baby is wearing seems to have 2 bars. Those in the case must surely be be for his bayonet skills.

Looks to be the Queens South Africa Medal, so a veteran of the Boer War at least.

[Booma North]

There were 24 pairs of Australian brothers who were killed outright or died of wounds as a result of the Battle of Fromelles which commenced at about 5.30pm on July 19th 1916 and was all over before lunch on July 20th 1916. I respectfully list them below.

All who those who died of wounds, had the wounds inflicted during the battle.

A shocking tally, sheer slaughter, made worse by the authorities classing the battle as "some important raids" and supports the theory that the whole mess was "covered up".

There were at least 4 pairs of brothers who were both captured, and there were at least 3 pairs where one brother was captured, and the other killed. There were also other pairs of brothers, both of whom survived and of course where one survived and one did not.

There were also two sets of Australian father and sons killed during the Battle of Fromelles.

The 61st British Division also participated in the attack.

I have spent much time researching all those listed below and they are all verified.

Some were buried in mass graves by the Germans, the subject of the recent dig at Pheasant Wood near Fromelles.

regards

Stephen

1. Wilson, Pte. Eric Robert, 4887. 53rd Bn. Killed in action, 19th July, 1916.

Wilson, Pte. Samuel Charles, 3534. 53rd Bn. Killed in action, 19th July, 1916.

2. Henderson, 3798 Pte. Ernest Albert, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Henderson, 2603 Pte. Leslie Donald, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

3. Carey, Pte. 3480A Timothy Joseph, 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Carey, Pte. 3481A John Stephen, 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

4. Choat, 66 Pte. Archibald Percy, 32nd Bn. Killed in action 20th July, 1916

Choat, 67 Pte. Raymond Hadden, 32nd Bn. Killed in action 20th July, 1916.

Choat, 68 Pte. Wesley Paul M.M. 32nd Bn. Prisoner of war, 20th July 1916.

5. Franklin, 3105 Pte. Charles Wyndham, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Franklin, 3104 Pte. Herbert Leyshon, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

6. McLean, 3200 Pte. Alexander Leslie, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

McLean, 3209 Pte. Victor Henry, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

McLean, 3202 Pte. Alexander 60^th Bn. (father) served during the Battle, and survived.

7. McAulay, 4391 Pte. Hector, 54th Bn. Killed in action 19th/20th July, 1916.

McAulay, 4270A Pte. Roderick, 54th Bn. Killed in action 19th/20th July, 1916.

8. Wills, 652 Pte. George Charles, 29th Bn. Killed in action 20th July, 1916.

Wills, 651 Pte. Robert Joseph, 29th Bn. Died of wounds 2nd Aug., 1916.

9. Balsdon, 2274 Pte. James, 30th Bn. Killed in action 19th/20th July, 1916.

Balsdon, 2276 Pte. Russell Henry, 30th Bn. Died of wounds 28th July, 1916.

Balsdon, 2275 Pte. Joseph Tucker 30^th Bn. Wounded in action 20^th July 1916, survived.

10.Bromley, 4903 Pte. Sidney Reginald, 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Bromley, 4744 Pte. Albert Clive, 4744. 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

11.Turner, 3462A Pte. Arthur, 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Turner, 3455 Pte. Harry, 53rd Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

12. Shephard, 2776 Pte. George Arnold, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Shephard, 2777 Pte. John Ernest, 60th Bn. Died of illness, 12th July, 1916.

Shephard, 2778 Pte. Thomas Henry Phillip, 60th Bn. Killed in action, 19th July, 1916.

13. Miller, 2735 Pte. William Henry, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Miller, 2736 Pte. Robert Charles, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

14. McManus, 3831 Pte. Patrick, 60th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

McManus, 2719 Pte. Samuel, 60th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

15. Barr, 3474A Pte. David, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Barr, 3479 Pte. Colin Campbell, 60th Bn. Died of Wounds 31st Aug., 1916.

16. Jones, 798 Serjt. Geoffrey Ernest, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Jones, 3523 Pte. Rolf Stanley, 59th Bn. Died of wounds 15th Feb., 1917.

17. Phillips, 1804 Pte. Alfred Ernest, 59th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Phillips, 1743 Pte. Edwin John, 60th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

18. Perkins, 2014 Pte. Colin Ernest, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Perkins, 2421 Pte. Eric, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

19. Mitchell, 2746 Pte. Alfred Charles, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Mitchell, 2714 Pte. Sidney James, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Mitchell, 414 Tpr. William, 8th Light Horse Regt. Killed in action 7th Aug., 1915.

20. Clements, 4076 Cpl. Harold George, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Clements, 3055 Lce. Cpl. Vivian John, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

21. Daly, 4474 Pte. William Warren, 58th Bn. Died of wounds 22nd July, 1916.

Daly, 4643 Pte. James Fitzgibbon, 58th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

22. McLeod, 3273 Pte. Hector John, 55th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 20th July, 1916.

McLeod, 3121 Cpl. William Edward, 53rd Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

23. Fraser, 3282 Pte. Roderick John, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Fraser, 1703 Pte. Alexander Gregory, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

24. Hosie, 2844 Lce. Cpl. Gustave George, 59th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Hosie, 1948 Pte. Russell William, 60th Bn. Killed in action 19th July, 1916

[bobpike]

Stephen,

Shocking and tragic, but as I have found with my Gallipoli brothers research all too commonplace.

I found your research most welcome and I would very much like to know who the two sets of fathers and sons were please.

Incidentally the three Mitchell brothers with the Gallipoli connection were new to me, thank you very much.

I'm sure members would be interested in any other aspects of your research, too,

Kind Regards,

Bob

[Booma North]

Hello Bob,

It has been widely reported in the media, regarding the dig at Fromelles, that 12 sets of Australian brothers and 2 sets of father and son were killed in the battle. I thought I would try to find all those names, and was pretty amazed to find 24 sets of brothers. However I have only found one father and son, I am still making enquiries of the other, trying to get to the original source of the story. The one I have verified is

Spooner family of Clarence St., East Brunswick, Victoria.

Spooner, 2663 Pte. Edward Mason, 60th Bn. AIF. Died of wounds 31st July, 1916. Age 45.

Spooner, 3941 Pte. James Edward, 60th Bn. AIF. Killed in action 19th July, 1916.

Age 25.

Edward, the father of James, enlisted 12-6-1915, served on Gallipoli with 7th Bn, transferred to 60th Bn 2-4-1916, disembarked Marseilles 29-6-1916, WIA 19-7-1916, GSW to both shoulders and evacuated to England, died of wounds in H.M.Queen Mary’s R.N.Hospital Chatham, on 31-7-1916. He was 45 years of age. He was the son of James Mason Spooner and Ann Spooner; husband of Rebecca S. Spooner, of Clarence St., East Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. Born at Southampton, England. Buried Southend-On-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery Essex England E. 3438.

James’ mother was Rebecca Sarah Spooner, Clarence St. East Brunswick, Vic. He was 25 years 9 months old on enlistment 12-7-1915, age 26 at death, is remembered at VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France, panel 22. Witness 3862 Pte John O’Dea A Coy 60th Bn, stated “He was in A Coy. I saw him fall, hit by a shell out in the open by Fleurbaix. He was badly wounded; nothing could be done for him. I took his pack off and made him a little more comfortable. We had orders to go back and did not hold the ground. He was about 5’ 9”, dark and came from Carlton, Victoria.”

Kind regards

Stephen

[bobpike]

Stephen,

Thank you, fascinating stuff, but so very sad. Good luck with your furter researches and please keep me informed.

I have these brothers from my Gallipoli list who died at Fromelles, too -

Dale Pte. G E, 5AIF 25.4.15 – Plugge’s Plateau Cem R:B G:5 and Pte. F, 59AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Cem & Mem Panel 16.

Docter Pte. F J 5AIF 25.11.15 – Shell Green Cem P:2 R:J G:4 and Pte. T C 60AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Mem.

Ingram Pte. E G 13AIF 9.9.15 – Lone Pine Mem 38 and Pte. V R 32AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Mem.

Kenney Sgt. A R 58AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Mem and Pte. W H 6FA AAMC 10.10.15 – Lone Pine Mem 69.

Salter Pte. A W 5AIF 25.4.15 – Lone Pine Mem 25 and Lce-Cpl. R S 60AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Mem.

Smith Pte. G S, 5AIF 9.8.15 – Lone Pine Mem 25 and Pte. W J 32AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Mem 6.

South Pte. A R D 6AIF 7.8.15 – Lone Pine Mem 27 and Pte. F J J 59AIF 19.7.16 – VC Corner Aust Mem 18.

Kind Regards,

Bob

[elle72]

Hello,

Im afraid I can add to the list -

2 sets of brothers from the 51st Battn AIF, all killed on September 3rd 1916 at the battle of Mouquet Farm.....

David Harold Peacock, 2759

Charles Ernest Peacock, 6194

Ernest Hay, 4803

Arthur Hay, 4804

I note the Hay brothers had consecutive reg. numbers - enlisted together, died together

Elle.

[rollofhonour]

From the memorials I have already listed on the www.roll-of-honour.com web site I have come across a large numbers of brothers, some of which were killed on the same date and some in the same trench. Having said that I cannot currently find any of them

[Booma North]

Thanks for the information Bob,

I am not sure if you have these two,

William Vincent Allen served as a Sergeant (746) with the 11th Battalion, A.I.F., and was killed in action on 2/5/1915, aged 26. John Arthur Allen served as a Private (269) with the 11th Battalion, A.I.F., and was killed in action on 2/5/1915, aged 22. Both are commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, and were the sons of William Arthur and Esther Allen, of 35, Quested Buildings, Brett Rd., Hackney, London. Both having been born at Kingston-on-Thames.

Also these brothers, first at Gallipoli with Australians, the other with R.E. later in the war

KIA 8-5-1915. BAYLES, Pte. Frederick, 203. 7th Bn. Australian inf. 8th May, 1915. Age 30. Son of John and Louisa Bayles. Native of Battersea, London, England. Brother 554027 Serjeant George Bayles M.M. Royal Engineers KIA 21st September 1917 aged 35. George is buried at Dozingham Military Cemetery Belgium.

Also the two Sloan boys, both Scotsmen who drowned when the Southland was torpedoed

SLOAN, Pte. James Bowman, 1783. 21st Bn. Australian Inf. Drowned 2nd Sept., 1915.

SLOAN, Pte. Thomas Bowman, 741. 21st Bn. Australian Inf. Drowned 2nd Sept., 1915.

regards

Stephen

[bobpike]

Stephen,

Thank you very much. I did not have the Bayles brothers, but the others were known to me. If you have any more, please send,

Kind Regards,

Bob

[PBI]

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...asualty=1550884

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...asualty=2946081

Two Brothers,Both Sgts in the Same Battalion,Killed on the Same Day...R.I.P.

[Bryn]

Here are a few more pairs of brothers killed at Gallipoli on the same day. I've omitted the Adcock, Statham and Wheeler brothers as I saw them listed in earlier posts.

Lance Corporal Henry Bertram BRITTAN, Canterbury Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 28/08/1915 at Hill 60, Anzac, aged 27. No Known Grave.

Trooper Edward Guise BRITTAN, Canterbury Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 28/08/1915 at Hill 60, Anzac, aged 24. No Known Grave.

Private Alfred Harpham CORLETT, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action on Chunuk Bair, Anzac, 08/08/1915, aged 24. No Known Grave.

Private Franklin CORLETT, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action on Chunuk Bair, Anzac, 08/08/1915, aged 22. No Known Grave.

Trooper Albert Lacey EVANS, 8th LHR AIF. Killed in action at The Nek, Anzac, 07/08/1915, aged 23. No Known Grave.

Trooper Alexander George EVANS, 8th LHR AIF. Killed in action at The Nek, Anzac, 07/08/1915, aged 27. No Known Grave.

Trooper Hubert Evelyn GILLAM, 10th LHR AIF. Died of wounds 29/08/1915 at Hill 60, Anzac, aged 26. No Known Grave.

Trooper Sydney Davenport GILLAM, 10th LHR AIF. Died of wounds at Hill 60, Anzac, 29/08/1915, aged 29. No Known Grave.

Private Thomas Valentine HANCOCK, 4th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 06/08/1915 at Lone Pine, Anzac, aged 20. No Known Grave.

Private Vivian Richard Claude HANCOCK, 4th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 06/08/1915 at Lone Pine, Anzac, aged 25. No Known Grave.

Trooper Gresley Tatlock HARPER, 10th LHR AIF. Killed in action 07/08/1915 at The Nek, Anzac, aged 31. No Known Grave.

Trooper Wilfred Lukin HARPER, 10th LHR AIF. Killed in action 07/08/1915, at The Nek, Anzac, aged 25. No Known Grave.

Private Harold Benjamin HENNELL, 4th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 06/08/1915. No Known Grave.

Private Victor Edmund John HENNELL, 4th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 06/08/1915. No Known Grave

Private Frederick Emerton HUNTER, 18th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 27/08/1915 at Hill 60, Anzac, aged 26. No Known Grave.

Private Maurice James Emerton HUNTER, 18th Battalion AIF. Killed in action 27/08/1915 at Hill 60, Anzac, aged 22. No Known Grave.

Private Cecil William JENKINS, Otago Battalion NZEF. Killed in action 02/05/1915 at The Chessboard, Anzac, aged 22. No Known Grave.

Lance Sergeant Sidney JENKINS, Otago Battalion NZEF. Killed in action 02/05/1915, at The Chessboard, Anzac, aged 23. No Known Grave.

Lance Corporal Clement MELLOR, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action on Chunuk Bair, Anzac, 08/08/1915, aged 21. No Known Grave.

Private Arthur Foster MELLOR, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action on Chunuk Bair, Anzac, 08/08/1915, aged 30. No Known Grave.

Trooper Richard MURPHY, Wellington Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 09/08/1915 on Chunuk Bair, Anzac. No Known Grave.

Trooper Michael MURPHY, Wellington Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 09/08/1915 on Chunuk Bair, Anzac. No Known Grave.

Private Sydney Herbert STOKES, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action 08/08/1915, Chunuk Bair, Anzac, aged 26. No Known Grave.

Private James Fawcett STOKES, Wellington Battalion NZEF. Killed in action 08/08/1915, aged 25. No Known Grave.

Private Charles Joshua SUSSEX, 9th Battalion AIF. Killed in action at Anzac 25/04/1915, aged 33. No Known Grave.

Private Joshua SUSSEX, 6th Battalion AIF. Killed in action at Anzac 25/04/1915, aged 31. No Known Grave

Trooper Leon SUSTINS, Canterbury Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 21/08/1915, Hill 60, Anzac, aged 21. No Known Grave.

Lance Corporal Nolan SUSTINS, Canterbury Mounted Rifles NZEF. Killed in action 21/08/1915, Hill 60, Anzac, aged 25. No Known Grave.

Trooper Frank Laird VILLIS, 1st LHR AIF. Killed in action 07/08/1915, near Pope's Hill, Anzac, aged 25. No Known Grave.

Trooper Stanley VILLIS, 1st LHR AIF. Killed in action 07/08/1915, near Pope's Hill, Anzac, aged 23. No Known Grave.

Though not brothers, this must be far rarer: father and son killed on the same day:

Private Arthur Wilson VEITCH, 157, 7th Battalion AIF. Killed in action at Anzac, 25/04/1915, aged 19. No Known Grave.

Private Donald VEITCH, 158, 7th Battalion AIF. Killed in action at Anzac, 25/04/1915, aged 38. No Known Grave.

Andrew P mentioned the twins killed on the same day. They were:

4257 Clement Moore, 14th Battalion AIF, killed in action ('blown to pieces by a shell') at Bois Grenier, France, 3 July 1916.

4256 Ina Moore, 14th Battalion AIF, killed in action (indications are that he too was hit by a shell) at Bois Grenier, France, 3 July 1916

'They entered and left the world together.'

[bobpike]

Apologies for the lack of response, but I only returned from France yesterday, I will check and answer as soon as possible, but thank you,

Bob

[apwright]

The FARNELL brothers of Birmingham, both killed 23 July 1916:

Name: FARNELL, ARTHUR BENJAMIN

Initials: A B

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Unit Text: 14th Bn.

Age: 25

Date of Death: 23/07/1916

Service No: 149

Additional information: Son of Arthur James and Elizabeth Farnell, of 76, Leonard Rd., Handsworth, Birmingham.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...casualty=751188

Name: FARNELL, ALFRED CHARLES

Initials: A C

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Unit Text: 14th Bn.

Date of Death: 23/07/1916

Service No: 150

Additional information: Husband of Alice H. L. Farnell, of 46, Railway Terrace, Nechells, Birmingham.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...casualty=751187

1901 Census

30 George Rd, Yardley

FARNELL Arthur, Head, 36, Goldsmith, born Birmingham

FARNELL Elizabeth, Wife, 32, born Birmingham

FARNELL Arthur, Son, 10, born Aston (Arthur Benjamin, Aston Q2 1891)

FARNELL Alfred, Son, 7, born Aston (Alfred Charles, Aston Q3 1894, married Alice H L TURLEY in Aston Q4 1915)

FARNELL Benjamin, Father, Widower, 58, Steel Worker (Drawer), born Birmingham

Adrian

[ulsterlad2]

I thought I would make a start tonight and check the two names of M McIsaac and W McIsaac on the CWGC site. Although I thought that they would be brothers, I was amazed to find out that they died on the same day 11 April 1918,

Aug 28 2003 - September 28 2008

Hi, I'm sure you've probably seen this but here is a pic of Malcolm and William's resting place. About half way down the page.

http://www.webmatters.net/cwgc/faubourg_amiens.htm

[Ruth Steels]

Hi,

Just starting some initial research on a war memorial in Shieldhill, Scotland that holds 20 names. I thought I would make a start tonight and check the two names of M McIsaac and W McIsaac on the CWGC site. Although I thought that they would be brothers, I was amazed to find out that they died on the same day 11 April 1918, both with the 149th Siege Bty, RGC!! They are also buried next to each other!! I thought all of this to be really unusual!! I just wondered if any other pals on their researches had found anything similar?! (I was also thinking about the family - how did they cope with such dreadful news).

Alie.

[Ruth Steels]

Another to add to the list !!!

Just been to visit the graves of my great grandmothers sisters twin sons - LEONARD and WILLIAM CROSSLEY of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. They were killed in action on the 30th June 1916 whilst with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and are buried in adjacent graves at Berks Cemetry Extension.

Ruth

[NeilEvans]

Not brothers but blood relations of mine.

Frederick Arthur Bennett 23/11/1917 fell at Cambrai France

and his first cousin

Charles Edwin Bennett 23/11/1917 who fell in Belgium

And Charles Father also fell in 1915

Neil