Gunner J. Smith
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
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
A pair of popular “pals.” Private Harold Souter was the well-known Hyde Seal goalkeeper.
Private J. Norman.
A gallent member of the “Forty Gang”.
2 comments:
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...
Love this idea, Tom.Be great if we can get even the tiniest bit of information about any of these men.
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