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Wednesday 6 October 2010

Hyde In Wartime (1914-16) Pages 34

Gunner J. Smith

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Gunner Smith of George Street, Hyde ,  was in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was killed in action through the bursting of a gun, 30th December, 1914.


Private F. Purseglove

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In a letter he stated he had just been in the trenches 29 days. Previously he had been wounded, but recovered. He was in the 1St Cheshires.

Privates Silver & Souter

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A pair of popular “pals.” Private  Harold Souter was the well-known Hyde Seal goalkeeper.

Private J. Norman.

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A gallent member of the “Forty Gang”.

2 comments:

Tom said...

It would be great if anyone reading the blog can come up with any information about the above. Where possible I will include links to any know casualties...

Hydonian said...

Love this idea, Tom.Be great if we can get even the tiniest bit of information about any of these men.