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Suzzanne, what a star. I've been looking for this wedding for hours. Didn't know how to spell the wretched name have tried always! Now I know I'm 10 years to late! What frustration you have ended. Thank you, thank you.............Graham

Thank you Suzanne, it may well be him. If I can tie in another relative to that area it will confirm your findings. Many thanks, Graham

Many thanks Chris for your time to look for this man. He has a medal for Afganistan NWF 1919 engraved in his name. We know he was recalled in 1939, after his electrical business. Where do I look now for his WW2 history?

That would be brilliant Chris, many thanks. Graham.

Thanks for the pic Brian, I think this is the entrance to the Ricketts farm area. I understand that there may have been a small row of cottages, probably for workers inside the gateway. Will be writing to the Ricketts family soon. Graham

Have just found a dress size version of the D.S.O.

More info onDavid Richard Williams. Born 11.4.1889 Tremadoc, Ffestiniog. (No record on Ancestry) Parents David Williams and Ann Hughes. Married 1933 to Lillwyn Lewis, (no record on Ancestry, Lillwynmaybe second name) 1914 entered Army Sapper in Irish Guards. Earned commision at Ypres or on the...

No joy with BT unless she is ex dir. Spoke to a few other Hoods that came up on the search to no avail. Didn't realise there were so many of us!! Thanks Maurice.

Yes it is the same family. I have yet to contact the grandson of the original Ricketts (the farmer) to establish the cottages.

Hey you guys are doing a tremendous job and I'm only sorry I don't have your military knowledge. I have yet more info from his surviving son, which I hope to add later today or tomorrow. What an amazing story is unravelling from an ex miner. Yes he had an electrical company in Porthcawl. More...

Thank you Chris, great help. I have his record card which gives his number as 62364. Also 2 medals with him shown as Capt but no service number. The history ties together exactly, together with his home address at Pencoed. Can you suggest wher I go to find info on the OBE? Could he have been...

I'm trying to find the history of DAVID RICHARD WILLIAMS. When he joined up it was with the 1st Irish Life Guards. He has a variety of medals and allegedly either the George Cross or George Medal neither of which I can confirm, (the medal being missing). He also was awarded the O.B.E. and I have...

Thank you Maurice, that's exactly where they used to live. If it is Iris then she maybe still a miss or she could of married another Hood. Will now search for the phone number. Thanks again. Graham

I visited Holly Lane to have a look around a few weeks ago. Met lots of nice people in my search. There is a house on the left hand side going up the hill towards the top call Holly Cottage. Sadly not the one I'm looking for, but having spoken with the owner it had a fantastic history. Used to...

Does anyone remember the HOOD family that lived in Solihull Rd 50's-60's. Two girls, Barbara and Iris with their mother.

Does anyone know of a workhouse or poorhouse that was situated near Kingsbury or Lichfield 1820's? Was there an institution that looked after orphans and/or the destitute known as Brook Houses or Brook Cottages near Kingsbury same time?

God Bless Harry.

Before upstairs had 'the lectric' it was 'as dark as a dogs insides'

Many thanks printmeister, it's easy when you know isn't it?

Can anyone explain how the names I am researching can be added to any posts I make or any thread I join without having to type them in everytime. Many thanks.