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    Ladywood Coal Merchant

    Hello Wendy. Lovely to hear from you. I'm Eric's daughter, Sandra. I remember your dad and he was always really friendly towards me. I can't really remember your mum. Are you still living in Birmingham?
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    Ladywood Coal Merchant

    Hello Nick Thank you for replying. Sadly Rodney died about 15 years' ago. I'm afraid to say he committed suicide but I don't know what problems he had. Very sad though. From what I can remember he was a quiet man, and always very courteous. I don't really know much more than that as we...
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    Old Contemptibles

    Hello Peter I have the National Archive download of Joseph's medals, and as you say, he has the 1914 Star, War and Victory Medals. Joseph was part of the BEF, although I have no idea what year he joined the army. He was a signalman. I am not exactly sure of his date of birth. I think it was...
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    Ladywood Coal Merchant

    Hi everyone I know this is a really old thread but I've only just joined the forum. I am an Ashford - it was my grandparents' coal business. Rodney Ashford was my uncle, although I never really knew him very well. It would be a health and safety no-no these days, but I have happy memories of...
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    Old Contemptibles

    My grandfather, Joseph Ashford should be on the list. He was with the 2nd Worcestershires and has the 1914 Star. He was from Aston. Lilla
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