Charles Alban Furniss 1/5th King's Liverpool Regt

Post by **Tina** » 29 Nov 2008 08:57

You're a gem finding the bottle Julie!

Tina

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 02 Dec 2008 14:15

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. The information given so freely has helped me discover so much about Charles Alban Furniss.

Importantly, he has been remembered.

Regards

Mark

Post by **doreen** » 02 Dec 2008 14:35

Hi Mark, did you find his burial place and also if he had any children
Thanks, find your posts interesting .
Doreen

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 15 Dec 2008 13:08

Greetings from a sunny and cold Allerton Road!

I am delighted to report that the bottle has arrived!

A very strange addition to a medal collection, but one I had to have!

Many thanks to all who have helped on this one. I have not yet tracked down his place of burial or indeed a photo of him.

Finding a photograph of the man whose medals I have in my care is a tremendous feeling as it really brings him to life.

Best wishes to all for the festive season.

mark

Post by **doreen** » 15 Dec 2008 13:23

Hi Mark, thanks for the update didn't know you actually had his medals in your care, hope that you do eventually find a photo of him .
Good Luck .
Doreen

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 15 Dec 2008 14:14

Doreen,

I will post a photo shortly.

Mark

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 28 Mar 2009 14:51

The medals awarded to Charles Furniss. From left to right:

1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Meritorious Service Medal.

Post by **MaryA** » 28 Mar 2009 16:44

You may have already told us this Mark and maybe it's slipped my mind, but I'm wondering what happens to the medals and people stories you've put in so much effort to collect. Will they be exhibited?

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 29 Mar 2009 21:33

Hi Mary,

I have collected medals for nearly 40 years! I started when my grandmother gave me those awarded to various members of her family, including those to Albert Llewellyn Parry who served with the 6th Liverpool Regt. Sadly, Albert was killed near Ypres in 1917.

The whole reason for collecting is to remember the men who were awarded the medals. It is so important that they are not forgotten.

My research interest is centred around the 55th West Lancashire Division in WW1 and I have spent more hours than I care to remember researching in local libraries! But I love it!

Regards

Mark

Post by **bigjohnf** » 10 Dec 2010 22:53

Not sure whether you are still researching my Grandfather Charles. I have asked my father , who found your page on Google and who is the eldest of Charles' 3 sons (2 surviving) whether he has a photo. He did have a partial family tree at one time.