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I found a bracelet when I moved into a house in Chadderton, Oldham about 15 years ago. The bracelet is what we now call 'Trench Art' and was created by William Edward Pittaway of the Royal Field Artillary during WW1.
His service number was 2335 836118. and he served in RFA 'A' Battery, 242 Brigade, this was, I beleive, incorporated into 241 Brigade in 1916.
William was born in Birmingham on August 28th 1893 and died in July 1987. After returning from France he moved into a house in Highgate.
The strange thing about this is that I was born in Birmingham and at one time I lived just the other side of the Bristol Road from Highgate!!
If anyone knows any more about William Pittaway I would be facinated to know more.
Thanks.
Robin
His service number was 2335 836118. and he served in RFA 'A' Battery, 242 Brigade, this was, I beleive, incorporated into 241 Brigade in 1916.
William was born in Birmingham on August 28th 1893 and died in July 1987. After returning from France he moved into a house in Highgate.
The strange thing about this is that I was born in Birmingham and at one time I lived just the other side of the Bristol Road from Highgate!!
If anyone knows any more about William Pittaway I would be facinated to know more.
Thanks.
Robin