My Great Uncle Thomas Redding was in the above,joiningin July 1915. I have two full A4 binders on stuff I have found out about where he fought, his regiment, photographs etc. Found his final resting place and have visited twice. Also have his medals, which I had cleaned and re-strung, his dead mans penny and scroll of honour.
The only thing I have got, to finish off my history, is a photograph of him or perhaps his regimental photo.
I cannot find any living family members to see if they have one, and having tried the regiment they cannot help either.
Anyone have any ideas?
He was killed on 7th June 1917 on the afternoon of the Battle of Messines Ridge. I was fortunate enough to go on a guided tour last time I visited were the battle line was shown to me and I was permitted to put a poppy cross in the area. He actually died of his wounds.
He lived at 6/105 Floodgate Street in Birmingham.
If anyone can give any assistance I would be most grateful.
Christina
The only thing I have got, to finish off my history, is a photograph of him or perhaps his regimental photo.
I cannot find any living family members to see if they have one, and having tried the regiment they cannot help either.
Anyone have any ideas?
He was killed on 7th June 1917 on the afternoon of the Battle of Messines Ridge. I was fortunate enough to go on a guided tour last time I visited were the battle line was shown to me and I was permitted to put a poppy cross in the area. He actually died of his wounds.
He lived at 6/105 Floodgate Street in Birmingham.
If anyone can give any assistance I would be most grateful.
Christina