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    BAGNALL, Ralph R.

    Hi Sue and Alberta, Thank you both for your replies regarding Ralph Bagnall. Sue, This is the correct family on the 1901 census, have just confirmed this with newspaper reports for Ralph being wounded in 1915 and 1916. He served in the 2nd Battalion Worcesters but his service papers must have...
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    BAGNALL, Ralph R.

    Any information on Ralph R. Bagnall (born Oldbury 1885?) please. Not much to go with I'm sorry to say but hope someone can help. Regards Peter
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    AMOS, Theophilus William

    Hi Alberta, Thank you for the additional information, much appreciated. Regards Peter
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    AMOS, Theophilus William

    Theophilus William Amos born 1886 Aston, son of Theophilus William and Mary Ann Amos. Served in the 2nd Battalion Worcesters under the name William Amos and was killed in action 24th October 1914. Any further information would be most appreciated. Regards Peter
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    PANDFIELD William Godridge

    Re: William Godridge PANDFIELD William enlisted in the Worcesters on the 26 or 27 March 1900 (from his service number 5778, Pte. 5772 Robert Dumerall enlisted 26 .3. 1900 and Pte. 5782 Christopher Evans enlisted 31. 3. 1900). He should be a serving soldier with the Worcesters on the 1901...
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    PANDFIELD William Godridge

    Re: William Godridge PANDFIELD Hi Suzanne, I don't have a copy of William's death only the details from Soldiers Died and CWGC. Thank you for the info from his will, I did see this on Ancestry but I only have the basic membership so could not access the document. Mike, I had seen the info on...
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    PANDFIELD William Godridge

    Re: William Godridge PANDFIELD Mike I would have thought that to be the case but I'm having no luck on Ancestry searching the name Pandfield other than Army service record (1 brother and MIC'c for all three brothers) and 1901 census (Salisbury and Wyndham). Regards Peter
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    PANDFIELD William Godridge

    Re: William Godridge PANDFIELD Hi Dipseydiva, Alberta and Ladylinda, First of all many thanks for your replies to my posting, much appreciated. I have searched Ancestry (1891 census) again for Pandfield name but no results (tried various spellings), must just be me doing someting wrong...
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    PANDFIELD William Godridge

    Seeking information on William Godridge Pandfield born abt. 1881. He was killed in action aged 35 in 1916 serving with the 2nd Worcesters. At the time of his death he held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was awarded the D.C.M. On his MIC and details on CWGC his mother is shown as Betsy Pandfield...
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    Morley T. P. B.

    Re: T. P. B. Morley Hi Linda & Colin, Thank you both for your replies to my posting. Linda I believe this is the family I was looking for, don't know why I could not find them on 1891 / 1901 census (must just be me). Much appreciated both. Regards Peter
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    Morley T. P. B.

    Seeking info on Thomas Percy Blundell Morley, born Birmingham abt. 1894ish. The son of Charles and Amelia. He had at least 2 brothers, one named Frank/Fred? Can't find any census returns for 1891/1901. He died of wounds on 19 July 1917 serving in the Royal Engineers. Regards Peter
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    Old Contemptibles

    Hi Phil, I often wonder myself if I would be here today had it not been for the good fortune of a German bullet. My own Grandfather was wounded at Gheluvelt and discharged no longer fit for war service in 1915. My research regarding men of the 2nd Worcesters to date shows that of the 1656...
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    Old Contemptibles

    Hi Phil, Your Grandfather (Albert) is not on my database for 1914 Star (2nd Battalion) men. I have looked up his service papers on Ancestry and also for his MIC to make sure I had not missed Albert from my research and the reason he is not included is the fact he was discharged in August 1914...
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    Old Contemptibles

    Hi John, Thank you for the additional info you have supplied and good luck with your future researching. Not sure Pte. 6021 J. Hanks is your man. 1911 census he could still be a serving soldier the reason he is not on census with his wife. Have you tried this site...
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    Oldaker Charles James

    Re: Charles James Oldaker Hi Sue, Many thanks for the information supplied, much appreciated. Regards Peter
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    Oldaker Charles James

    Any information on C.J. Oldaker please. The son of Maurice and Clara Oldaker born about 1887 Smethwick. He was a member of the Great Britain Gymnast team in the 1908 London Olympics. For many years a member of St. Michael's Athletics Club and also represented the Birmingham Athlectic Instute...
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    Old Contemptibles

    Hi John, The following is all I have on Pte. 7626 Joseph Hanks at present: Private Hanks was born 1882 in Bromsgrove and enlisted in Worcester. A member of 'D' company he was killed in action aged 31 at the battle of Langemark and is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Served in...
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    Kyte Edward

    Re: Edward Kyte Hi Wendy and Colin, Thank you both for your replies to my posting . Ihave his MIC details and a the photograph of his CWGC headstone. Just hoping I may get a little more info regarding the names of his parents or wife. Found census (1891 & 1901) details on Ancestry that may be...
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    Kyte Edward

    Any information on Edward Kyte please. Only details I have died 30th October 1914 and is burried in Little Aston (St. Peter) Churchyard. Served with Worcestershire Regiment 2nd Battalion and died from wounds. Regards Peter
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    Poole James

    Re: James Poole Hi Mike and Alberta, Thank you both for your replies. Mike, your right the logical starting point for me would be to get a death certificate for James Poole died 27th April 1918. Alberta, the death of a James Poole in Fareham with the 1st Garrison Battalion next door at...
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