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Lives of the First World War. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/
Lives of the First World War. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/
Thank you for your hard work Jennyann. If we know of a soldier from Aston who is not on the list, is it possible for him to be added? I can supply details of my grandfather who lived at 19, Whitehouse Street, Aston. Thanks, DaveI will be posting the list made up by John K. Colin for John Houghton's Aston site. It contains the names of most of the soldiers from the Aston and District area who gave their lives in WW1. John worked extensively on this from scratch and did a marvellous job. I hope to post it on the Birmingham History Forum facebook page if I can convert the file. I will have to post this list of almost 700 names in sections as it won't copy in all at once.
Thanks Jennyann. My grandfather was William Farmer (service number 4655) who lived at 19, Whitehouse Street, Aston. He served with the 2nd battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps and was killed in action on 27th April 1916 near Arras. He was 33 years old. Thanks. DaveHi Dave: I can forward the details to John Colin and I am sure he will add your great Uncle to the list. Also, Brenda you can send the info. My Uncle isn't on the list. It was difficult for John to find everyone and I am amazed at how many names he managed to find.
Thank you for all the kind words you have all wrote......I am myself disappoint in the finish result because I was unable to name every man and boy from the Aston area who gave their lives for us all, I am also disappointed that I didn't included those Brummies who also gave up their lives, I did this research between 2002 and 2006 before the 1911 census came on line, therefore I would expect some errors on the addresses which are stated, at that time it was the only detail I could find, I did put 6 months to one side to research this list in 2002, thinking it would only take me that long, 4 years later I was able to finish my research, The list was once or maybe still is on the forum somewhere, I am unable to add names to it on here, but maybe one of the moderators could do so.....I also would like to see names from other parts of the city added ......best wishes and thank you John
Thank you for all the kind words you have all wrote......I am myself disappoint in the finish result because I was unable to name every man and boy from the Aston area who gave their lives for us all, I am also disappointed that I didn't included those Brummies who also gave up their lives, I did this research between 2002 and 2006 before the 1911 census came on line, therefore I would expect some errors on the addresses which are stated, at that time it was the only detail I could find, I did put 6 months to one side to research this list in 2002, thinking it would only take me that long, 4 years later I was able to finish my research, The list was once or maybe still is on the forum somewhere, I am unable to add names to it on here, but maybe one of the moderators could do so.....I also would like to see names from other parts of the city added ......best wishes and thank you John