Terry Denham Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 CWGC added the following 'new' WW1 casualties to their Debt of Honour database today – Friday 12th January. Cpl Harry BOOTH 228351 1/1 Bn, London Regt (Royal Fusiliers) Died 20.09.17 Aged 19 Commemoration: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Pte Ernest BOYCE F/1876 17 Bn, Middlesex Regt Died 08.08.16 Aged 23 Commemoration: Thiepval Memorial, France Pte Edward JONES 83802 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Died 08.08.17 Aged 26 Commemoration: Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, Surrey, UK Pte George Edward PARKER 182452 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Died 04.11.18 Aged 25 Commemoration: Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, Surrey, UK Pte William Francis PEARSE 87483 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Died 26.03.18 Aged 19 Commemoration: Pozieres Memorial, France Pte Lionel POTTER G/43890 17 Bn, Middlesex Regt Died 28.04.17 Aged 27 Commemoration: Arras Memorial, France NOT FORGOTTEN Three of the above were put forward for recognition by GWF on behalf of Forum members who did the original research :- BOOTH by Neil Drum (Drummy) submitted on 06.05.06 BOYCE by Andrew Riddoch (AGWR) submitted on 04.01.07 POTTER by Andrew Riddoch (AGWR) submitted on 04.01.07 Notice that the last two only took eight days! They can fill in the stories. Well done to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Saillard Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 It is good to see so many 'forgotten' servicemen being given the recognition they deserve. Well done to all concerned. Regards Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 Excellent news. A glass will be raised to each of the six this evening. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Shropshires Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 Well done all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 Well Done to all, How did the last 2 only take 8 days when other have taken quite a while? Garron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 12 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2007 Easy! Booth's file was lost in transit and only discovered to be so in December. It was then fed back into the pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 I would just like to say a massive 'thank you' to Terry for all his help and advice, in ensuring that these men are no longer 'missing'. Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 12 January , 2007 Share Posted 12 January , 2007 Wonderfull May They Rest In Peace Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will O'Brien Posted 14 January , 2007 Share Posted 14 January , 2007 Congratulations to all concerned. A fine list of men now all remembered as they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoldier Posted 14 January , 2007 Share Posted 14 January , 2007 Well done all of you for your dedication and perseverance on behalf of these brave lads. Remembered with honour. Terry W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveuk6 Posted 14 January , 2007 Share Posted 14 January , 2007 May They Rest In Peace dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 29 February , 2012 Share Posted 29 February , 2012 Pte George Edward PARKER 182452 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Died 04.11.18 Aged 25 Commemoration: Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, Surrey, UK This has turned out to be a duplicate entry with PARKER, G E Rank:Private Service No:R4/111097 Date of Death:15/11/1918 Regiment/Service:Army Service Corps Grave ReferenceIn South-West part. CemeteryCROWTHORNE (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD The DOD for the ASC entry is actually his date of burial as shown in the burial register & also the place of death is given as Cannock Chase. The MGC entry is shown as dying at the Military Hospital, Rugelely With Thanks to Phil Wood & CGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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