View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
|
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject: Pte Walter R.C. Burgess R.A.S.C. (M.T.) |
|
|
Walter Robert Charles Burgess enlisted at Nairn on 10th February 1917 into the 3rd Seaforth Highlanders and declared he was born at Urray, Ross-shire.
Pte Burgess served in France from 24th May to 3rd August 1918 and transferred to the R.A.S.C. in early 1919.
He died at Rochester Row Military Hospital, London on 20th October 1919 aged 20 years. His NOK were then living in Rothes.
Walter has been forwarded as a case to CWGC / MOD as an in service death Non Comm. His grave had been located. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
www.kinnethmont.co.uk
Last edited by kinnethmont on Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:46 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
Back to top |
|
|
DerekR Moderator
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 3013 Location: Hawick, Scotland
|
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Is he commemorated on a memorial? _________________
Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
|
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: 411609 Pte Walter R.C. Burgess R.A.S.C. (M.T.) |
|
|
Derek
He is commemorated on the Parish of Rothes War Memorial as a Seaforth. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
www.kinnethmont.co.uk |
|
Back to top |
|
|
David McNay Administrator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 11425 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
|
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Out of interest, where is he buried? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
|
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject: 411609 Pte Walter R.C. Burgess R.A.S.C. (M.T.) |
|
|
The NOK wished a private burial and he was buried in Rothes Cemetery. IWGC (later CWGC) had no interest in UK burials at that point. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
www.kinnethmont.co.uk |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
|
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:06 pm Post subject: 411609 Pte Walter R.C. Burgess R.A.S.C. (M.T.) |
|
|
The name of Pte. Walter Robert Charles Burgess was added to the CWGC Debt of Honour register today.
Name: BURGESS, WALTER ROBERT CHARLES
Initials: W R C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Service Corps
Age: 20
Date of Death: 20/10/1919
Service No: MT/411609
Additional information: Son of Walter and Catherine Burgess, of Rothes, Morayshire.
N.B.: Recent research has shown that Private Burgess is buried here.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Old Part. Grave 323
Cemetery: ROTHES OLD CHURCHYARD
MISSING NO MORE _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
www.kinnethmont.co.uk |
|
Back to top |
|
|
anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
|
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:37 am Post subject: Walter Robert Charles Burness |
|
|
Walter Robert Charles Burness
Pte 25153 7th Seaforth Highlanders
born Urray, Ross-shire 12/07/1899 enlisted Nairn Age 20
Died London 20-Oct-19
Son of Walter A & Catherine Burness, Ardleigh, Rothes.
Morayshire Roll of Honour: Page 39: Occ Motor Mechanic. Rothes Old Churchyard U. K. Rothes Grave 323 Rothes Memorial |
|
Back to top |
|
|
DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
|
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:44 am Post subject: well done |
|
|
An excellent result.
That took a while, (21-22 months?) but it was worth it.
Cheers,
Derek. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|