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David McNay
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| The website you link to Spoons also has a photograph of the Second World War plaque which is inside the church. CLick on "Photo Tour" and then select "War Memorial" to see it. |
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Adam Brown
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| David McNay wrote: | | The website you link to Spoons also has a photograph of the Second World War plaque which is inside the church. CLick on "Photo Tour" and then select "War Memorial" to see it. |
Unfortunately you just can't make out the units.
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Stewartry
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Re: Private, 2535/240799, Alexander Marrs, 1/5th KOSB
This man is not listed on the CWGC's "Debt of Honour Register". He was discharged in May 1918 and died the year after. His file (now available on Ancestry) clearly states that his ill health was due to military service. I will send his details and a copy of his death certificate to the CWGC and see how it goes from there.
Searching through the WO 364 records over the weekend has uncovered a number of similar cases (which I will also submit to the CWGC). It makes me wonder how widespread was the non-commemoration (by CWGC) of discharged soldiers?
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DerekR
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In my research I have found that the non-commemoration of discharged soldiers is widespread. I currently have 13 men on file who died and are not commemorated.
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DerekR
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I spotted this fragile memorial casualty silk and now have it in my collection.
It is in memory of:
Name: NIVEN, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Lanarkshire Yeomanry
Unit Text: 1st/1st
Age: 21
Date of Death: 13/12/1915
Service No: 2159
Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
Additional information: Son of Walter and Marion Niven, of Cormaddie, Holywood, Dumfries. Born at Barnmuir. Closeburn, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: H. 72.
Cemetery: LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY
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David McNay
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| I spotted that on a well-known auction site recently. Glad to see it has gone to a good home. |
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spoons
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Good to see it in safe hands and a photo here for all to see
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