Guest alan Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 Hello anyone help with further info on my great uncle 22651 percy forth k.i.a. 24/07/1916 I am researching my families history also need further info on my grandad Joseph henry Forth R.A.S.C. Many Thanks to anyone who can help. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 Welcome to the forum Percy is listed as having been born in Urmston Lancashire and having enlisted in Manchester. He was killed in action. The 23rd were on the Somme at the time in the front line at Talus Boise There are plenty of Manchester experts on the forum who can add a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 percival,frederick forth 23rd manchester regt 48 allen st,hulme worked for hardys crown brewery age 18 and a picture as well i can scan the picture and send it to your e,address or if you want an A3 copy of the whole newspaper page,then send me your address,regards,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 and as an added bonus,i will send you a picture of his full platoon with percy sat at the front with his signalling flags,he was in the signal section,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 Alan - welcome to the forum This hyperlink should take you to the medal index card for Joseph Henry Forth http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...1&resultcount=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 hiya alan,i will make copies for you and send them on to you,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribobs Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 nice one Bernard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan Posted 2 April , 2006 Share Posted 2 April , 2006 Thanks to Bernard and all those who replied so quickly can't believe i got so much help so quickly Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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