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1169 Pte William Edward Castle 3rd Birmingham Bn. (16th Royal Warwickshire) K.I.A. 25 December 1915 (Christmas Day) aged 20 Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, France. William Castle was born on 8 may, 1895, and was the son of Job & Rebecca who lived at 241 Coventry Rd, Small Heath. He...

612269 Pte William John Killeen 19th Bn London Regt. Died of Wounds 6 December 1917, aged 29 Etaples Military Cemetery, France. The 19th London Bn. were part of the 47th Division and took part in the Battle of Cambrai of November 1917. Pte Killeen was most likely called up sometime in 1916 to...

Company Sergeant Major Robert Malin No.1030 A Company 1st Birmingham Bn. (14th Royal Warwickshire) K.I.A. 23 July 1916, aged 45 CSM Malin was an old soldier who had saw service in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, serving in Burma, the North West Frontier and South Africa. Born in Hampton in Arden...

Hi netti I am sorry to say I do not know. I will have to investigate Thanks for all the other replies regarding the re-posted pictures Terry

A very interesting project. I am sure this forum could do something in a similar vein, leading up to the 100th Anniversary, with Birmingham service men who lost their lives in WW1. I would be willing to help Terry

GREENWAY STREET, SMALL HEATH, WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR

GREENWAY STREET, SMALL HEATH, WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR

I first started this topic when I placed a picture of the Greenway Street Roll of Honour. However, since the forum was hacked the pictures of the memorial have now vanished. I was going to upload them again, but having looked at the new demonstration tutorial of how to upload images I am afraid...

Having visited Charles and John Witsey's graves in France. I find seeing their names from a picture probably taken in the 1920's fascinating. The houses in Talfourd Street were demolished in the late 1930's. My nan and the rest of the family moved to Lea Village around 1938/9 Thanks Netti for...

Hi Netti Spoke to my mom. She does not remember the name of Arthur or Ada Harris. However, after telling her the names commemorated on the memorial she remembers some of the families who lost their loved ones from Talfourd Street. Terry

Thanks again Netti With the improved image that you sent me. I can now see the name of my nan's first husband Benjamin Gibbons who died of Spanish Flu in April 1919. Have been trying to ring my mom. No luck yet. Terry

Wow.... gobsmacked is what I am! The picture of the memorial that Netti emailed me contains the my Nan's two elder brothers. Charlie and Jack Witsey What an appropriate time to be discussing this thread.. Remembrance Sunday. Terry

Netti.... Netti..... Netti Great Picture. Could I please Have a scan of the photo please. My Mom, who is now nearing 84 years, remembers the memorial when she was a child. Her family, the Witsey's & Holyoak's lived at 36 Talfourd Street. Like Tony (Subotone) I would like to research the names...

Hi Tony Its been a few years now. If I remember right, I went round to see his son who was then living around Stirchley way. He was a pensioner then. I had a couple of photos from him. Cannot remember much else, to be honest. Cheers Terry

Hi Tony Can I ask you a question? What info do you have on Pte James Patrick, No.1781, 2nd Royal Warwicks killed in May 1915. regards Terry

Hello all Can someone help please. I am trying to help a mate out and find out the name of the family who was living in his old house, where he was born, during the WW1 era. He lived at 198 Balsall Heath Road, and his surname is Jones. Thanks Terry

Ladylinda and Colin thanks for your quick replies. My main interest uis trying to find info regarding brothers James, benjamin and Richard Harrison, butchers in Aston around 1895 early 1900's. I thought maybe the Yardley butchers may have been connected. cheers Terry

There was a butchers and slaughterhouse next to the Church in Yardley. Run by Harrison family pre 1950's . Trying to find out the family names if it is possible. Thanks Terry

This is John's photo from the previous reply

hello again John I will be visiting the Somme on 10/11/12 September. The 10th Royal Warwicks were involved in an attack upon the German lines on the evening of 29/30 July 1916. In the vicinity of the village of Bazentin le Petit. As you might guess it ended in failure and the battalion...