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Hi again Adele Alfred ball was wounded on 29 November 1916 during movement between Beaucourt and Englebelmer. He was taken to the Military Hospital at Southampton and died on 10 December from a) pneumonia b) gun shot wound to left lung. His body was released for burial the following day. I...

Hi Adele I will confirm the date from Alfred's death certificate. I do appreciate your efforts, thank you. Peter

Hi Adele and Sparkhill Lad Apologies for taking so long to respond. The picture of Alfred's brother George, who was wounded in action on the Somme, appeared in the Birmingham Weekly Post, so I would think that there's a fair chance that it would be in that paper. Incidentally, I have...

I wonder whether someone could help me with this request? My great-uncle, 10819 Alfred Ball died of his after being wounded on 10/12/1916. He is buried at Witton Cemetary. He served with 7th South Staffs Regt. I am sure that his parents, who lived in Thimblemill Lane, Nechells, would have...

The Austin Metropolitan was built in Birmingham in the 1950s, and they were exported to the USA and other countries. They were marketed in the US by Nash, an American car company. They were aimed at college students, being a cheap small car. I only ever remember seeing them in 'two tone' colour...

Hi Tony I saw the Moody Blues in November 1965 at the Birmingham Hippodrome at the Chuck Berry show and I still have the programme. Also on the bill were Long John Baldry and the Hoochie Coochie Men, the Graham Bond Organization etc. Some real R & B history there!!! Not sure whether Rod...

That's very useful information Terry, thank you. I look forward to seeing the London Cemetery pictures Peter

Hi Terry That was quick! Thank you for that information. What was a service batallion? Peter

Many years ago I knew a Paul Millington in South Africa. I worked with him at a civil engineer's, then lost touch, and saw him again years later managing a hotel in Port Elizabeth. He was from Birmingham and he told me that his dad had a shop. Any relation?

Hi Terry In my research efforts, I haven't been able to find out much about the 7th S Staffs, except one reference which refers to (1916) it as 7th (service) Btn S Staffs, 33rd Brigade, 11th Division. Albert Ball's record refers to service in the Balkans and France, and I have no other...

Hello Terry, thanks again for the photo of the grave at the London Cemetery. This concerns Private Alfred Ball, 10819, 7th South Staffs. (he was the brother of the man whose gravestone you photographed for me). Date of death was 10/12/1916 at Southampton. Cause of death was a gunshot wound to...

Thank you Terry, I'll give it a try.

My Grandfather, John Hackett served with 15th Btn RWR from 7 Mar 1917 until 10 Mar 1919. His service number was 33207. During his service, he was taken prisoner. I wonder if Alan Tucker could tell me where and when he was captured? I think it may have been at Passchendaelle. I believe that he...

I have just obtained the death certificate for my great-uncle, who died in the military hospital in Southampton. Next to his Service number is the 'rank' of 'Driver'. Can anyone tell me whether he would have been a driver of a motor vehicle, or perhaps a horse drawn gun-carriage? He was wounded...

OK Alan, thank you for your help with George, it has been much appreciated, and has helped me to find out more about the family. Regards Peter