Chris_B Posted 8 June , 2008 Posted 8 June , 2008 The entry for this casualty has his surname wrongly spelt: BADCOOK, HARRY CAMP Initials: H. C. Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.Date of Death: 31/07/1915 Service No: 3293 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 33. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL The same name appears in SDGW, would this suggest this is more than just a modern transcription error from paper to computer records? His name appears on the Ibstock war memorial correctly spelt as "H.C.BADCOCK", his Medal index card entry confirms this: Description Medal card of Badcock, Henry C Corps Regiment No Rank Leicestershire Regiment 3293 Private Leicestershire Regiment 3293 Private His birth was registered as: Births Mar 1898 - Badcock Henry Camp Mt. Bosworth 7a82 Market Bosworth is the registration centre for those born in Ibstock, Leicestershire He appears in the 1901 census as: Henry Badcock aged 3, Born Ibstock, Civil Parish Ibstock, Occupation Juvenile The names "Henry" and "Harry" are interchangeable.
Terry Denham Posted 8 June , 2008 Posted 8 June , 2008 It appears as BADCOOK is the original registers so it is not a modern variation. What does it say on the death certificate? The Index entries are not sufficient as they contain too many errors.
Chris_B Posted 8 June , 2008 Author Posted 8 June , 2008 It appears as BADCOOK is the original registers so it is not a modern variation. What does it say on the death certificate? The Index entries are not sufficient as they contain too many errors. Terry, That was quick! I'm not a relative so had not thought about getting a copy of the actual death cert. Check my signature to see my connection to the Ibstock War Memorial. What's the next step in such cases?
Terry Denham Posted 8 June , 2008 Posted 8 June , 2008 We need some form of documentary evidence. We could start with the MIC. I'll look it up.
Terry Denham Posted 8 June , 2008 Posted 8 June , 2008 I'll report it with only the MIC as evidence. Here it is....
Chris_B Posted 8 June , 2008 Author Posted 8 June , 2008 We need some form of documentary evidence. We could start with the MIC. I'll look it up. I'm sorry I don't have "ancestry" membership, or I could have let you have the census image etc., but is an image of the relevant memorial panel of any use to you? I'd have to PM that to you as the file size is approx 900Kb. He was hardly in France four weeks.
jainvince Posted 8 June , 2008 Posted 8 June , 2008 Hi Chris Had a similar issue with a local Littleborough Soldier. Sent various items to CWGC but eventually got hold of his birth certificate from the Registrars Office in Southport. The CWGC confirmed almost by return that the entry in the website would be amended but that the change to the headstone would take a little longer. Excellent work and true recognition for a fallen soldier. I obtained the Birth Certificate on line. You maybe able to obtain the birth certificate from the address below:- Office for National Statistics Smedley Hydro Trafalgar Road Birkdale Southport PR8 2HH Dedicated Telephone Number for Certificate Enquiries and Applications: Tel: 0845 603 7788 Fax: 01704 550013 E-Mail: certificate.services@ons.gsi.gov.uk Website: http://www.gro.gov.uk BernardP
Chris_B Posted 8 June , 2008 Author Posted 8 June , 2008 Bernard, Thanks for your input, I'm sure Terry will make progress on this.
fi.w Posted 9 June , 2008 Posted 9 June , 2008 Hiya Terry,am wondering if you could offer any help or advice. My gguncle,Christian Seiler Pte reg no 4423,1/6th The kings Liverpool regiment kia 9/9/16 Ginchy.His medal card has his correct name,but the GWGC has him down as Christopher.This is wrong.What do I need to do to have this rectified,and would his name be changed on Thiepval Memorial?He has his name on a memorial board at what would have been his local church,St Nicholas,Liverpool.Any advice greatly appreciated.Thanks,Fiona.
Chris_B Posted 9 June , 2008 Author Posted 9 June , 2008 Hiya Terry,am wondering if you could offer any help or advice. My gguncle,Christian Seiler Pte reg no 4423,1/6th The kings Liverpool regiment kia 9/9/16 Ginchy.His medal card has his correct name,but the GWGC has him down as Christopher.This is wrong.What do I need to do to have this rectified,and would his name be changed on Thiepval Memorial?He has his name on a memorial board at what would have been his local church,St Nicholas,Liverpool.Any advice greatly appreciated.Thanks,Fiona. Fiona, I am not sure Terry Denham will see your post at the bottom of this thread. You'd be better of starting a new topic or sending a PM to Terry to grab his attention. Chris.
Terry Denham Posted 9 June , 2008 Posted 9 June , 2008 Fiona You need not worry about Thiepval Memorial as forenames are not inscribed on it - only initials. I'll check the entry as it many be a simple clerical error.
Aurel Sercu Posted 13 June , 2008 Posted 13 June , 2008 Nothing new. Just a pic of the name as it is spelled on the Menin Gate. Badcook indeed. Aurel
Terry Denham Posted 16 June , 2008 Posted 16 June , 2008 Sorted BADCOOK amended to BADCOCK (inscription will be amended in due course) SEILER, Christopher amended to Christian.
fi.w Posted 16 June , 2008 Posted 16 June , 2008 Terry,thank you so very much for that!You're a star.Fiona
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