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Hello Mate. Have checked the Electoral Roll on-line. The isn't one for Potters Bank, and the one for Potters Hill doesn't have anyone named Robinson. Have checked from 1945 to 1955. Cheers Barrie.

Its the same old story Sian. During the blitz in the 1940's, up to two thirds of the WWI records were destroyed in a bombing raid. If it doesn't come up with a search of his name, then the chances are the records are gone forever. In my own case, my Grandad's records are destroyed, and...

On the Electoral Roll from 1920 until 1927 a family named Stanford is living at 289 Heath Street, Rotton Park. Barrie.

I enlarged the picture, and the badge depicts a tank, surrounded by a wreath of leaves, surmounted by a crown. What intrigues me is his mode of dress. He is wearing a floral pattern tie, and the jacket seems to have white lapels. Could it be some form of hospital clothing worn by soldiers...

Hi Ray, I was in Bahgdad Lines in April 1954. Barrie.

When you got to Catterick, were you in the wooden huts, or those very posh multi storey jobs? I was at 7 Trg Regt in the wooden huts.

And me.

Hi all. Why don't we have them any more? When I started work back in the mists of time, I used to envy those old codgers, sat there in their wooden hut, drinking tea and chatting, I quite looked forward to the day when it would be my turn. I suppose the "Sons of Rest" went the way of a lot...

My family have always called me Bal. In the army I was either called Baz or Brummie, unless I upset one of the NCO's, then I was called names that shouldn't be mentioned in mixed company. Barrie.

3 Para led by Lt Col Crooke captured El Gamil airfield in 30 minutes, their losses were 4 killed and 4 officers and 29 other ranks wounded. They were the first and last Para unit to drop into action since WWII. 2 Para landed by sea, advanced down the canal to where they dug in at El Cap...

You are very welcome Lulibell. Barrie.

This is his medal card I believe.

William Pitt 9 North Western Terrace, is on the 1919 Absent Voters List. Regimental Number M/336349. Pte M.T. Army Service Corps. Barrie.

Re: Searching for Eric James CHILD in Edgebaston, in 1950's. Known as JIM CHILD There is an Eric Child living at 1 Turner Street, Sparkbrook in 1955. Barrie.

It was my wifes funeral yesterday,the chapel at Redditch Crematorium was packed, I had no idea she knew so many people it was a pleasant surprise. The clergyman who conducted the service is a man we have known for many years, in fact I was his Churchwarden for some time. He conducted a...

My wife Marion passed away yesterday at 7am. We were in bed together, with her head resting on my shoulder, when she just stopped breathing. We had been together for over 40 years, and Marion was my bestest friend in the whole world. She was only 60 and we always thought that I would go...

I am very sorry, but have been unable to find anything further. Sorry. Barrie.

The address on the Absent Voters List is their normal home address, only absent service people appear on the list. I don't know of any connection between the Sth Staffs and either of the other two regts, but I suppose it is possible, that a man who was considered unfit for service as an...

On the 1918 Absent Voters List for B'Ham there are two men named William Henry Gardner; 33S964 Cpl A Coy. Labour Corps living at 54 Orphanage Rd, Erdington. 206608 Gnr 1/1 Sa Mounted Division Royal Horse Artillery. living at 104 Philips St, Aston. Barrie.

Have found the Attestation Paper for Herbert John Snow.