In Loving Memory - Lest we forget

Post by **Roymontrose** » 07 Nov 2008 14:55

In Loving Memory of my two great Uncles who lost their lives in France during the First World War:

Robert Ireland of the 9th Battalion Kings (Liverpool Regiment), Aged 21 years, Rank: Private, Date Died: 22nd September 1917, Theatre of War: France and Flanders, Remembered with honour at Tyn Cot Memorial, Belgium.

William Carlton Montrose (Jnr) of the 10th Battalion Kings (Liverpool Regiment), aged 23 years, Rank: Private, Date Died: 10th April 1918, Theatre of War: France and Flanders, Remebered with honour at Loose Memorial France. Leaving a Wife and one child.

God Bless both these young men.

Post by **valbenson** » 07 Nov 2008 17:32

For my Great Uncle George Cousins who died May 1918 in France.

Post by **doreen** » 09 Nov 2008 02:10

For my Uncle but more like a big Brother .

Joshua Jones, age 30, died 8 September 1944 .

Serving in the Merchant Navy on the Empre Heritage part of Convoy HXF 305, torpedoed off the coast of Northern Ireland .

In all 60 Crew and 53 passengers lost their lives .

Cherished memories, still loved .

Doreen

Post by **valbenson** » 09 Nov 2008 15:19

Hi
I have just got back from the Rememberance Day service on St George's Plateau. I don't know whose idea it was for the photographs on the big screen of those killed in WW1, but it was a really brilliant idea, considering the photo's must be nearly 100 years old they turned out very well, and it was a lovely tribute
Val Benson

Post by **Liverbird** » 09 Nov 2008 15:30

For my Husband's grandfather, We Thank You

1st Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

18190, Private Henry Harrison

He died aged 33 years on the 25th September 1915, at the Battle of Loos and is Buried and Remembered with Honour at St Mary's A.D.S Cemetary, Haisnes

Henry left his wife Jane, and his 5 son's and two daughters, He was a much loved family man.

Post by **TonyS** » 09 Nov 2008 20:24

Post by **Dominex** » 09 Nov 2008 20:27

Fantastic Tony!

Great photos I'm sure everyone will love. It brought a lump to my throat with the 2 year old's cross that said thank you

Sue

Post by **MaryA** » 09 Nov 2008 20:35

Thank you for those Tony. Probably an appropriate webpage to have open on the computer during Tuesdays Silence.

Mary

Post by **Liverbird** » 10 Nov 2008 00:42

Dear Tony,

Huge Thanks for the wonderful photos and for bringing those of us not in our home City closer together on this 90th Anniversary of Remembrance,

None of them will ever be forgotten from which ever conflict they were in.

L.B

Post by **Liverbird** » 10 Nov 2008 01:14

For My Mum's cousin.

Gunner Fred Wesson, 7821, 321st Siege Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery, died on the 8th August 1917 aged 32 years, eldest son of John and Elizabeth Wesson of Peterborough.

He is Buried and Remembered with Honour at Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, Belguim

L.B

Post by **northmeols** » 10 Nov 2008 13:54

for grandad Thomas Rimmer who was one of the lucky ones to come hom R.I.P. and Grandad William Elijah Unsworth, who came home shell shocked. for Great grandad William Lee who gave his life May 15th 1915 at Festubert, France, they never found his platoon. and for all my many ancestors who gave their lives for the safety of this country.

Thank you.......from all of us who came after you.

Post by **shojin** » 10 Nov 2008 22:38

Private Rhodes Spence, born 1 March 1895 in Silsden, Yorkshire, died of wounds 17 July 1915. Served in the 1/6th Battalion of the 49th (West Riding) Division. Service number 3702. Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Thank you, Great Uncle Rhodes, for your sacrifice.

Post by **Tina** » 11 Nov 2008 02:00

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/mes ... id=7115090

Post by **Ron Ham** » 11 Nov 2008 07:58

Pvt Alfred Hamilton, 1/9th Batt. Liverpool Kings Reg. aged 17, died 25 Sept. 1915 , Battle Of Loos, no known grave , sleep on lad , you died like a man .

Post by **Dominex** » 11 Nov 2008 08:19

Just to add, not just remembering family that died during WW1 and 2, but remembering all those that fought to save our country.

Post by **Tina** » 11 Nov 2008 08:47

I lit my candle at 11am here, not 9am as post.
Your clocks/our clocks, it doesn't matter.
Many of you have been to Perth, just sending this photo from our memorial in Kings Park to all people of all nations in all wars, overlooking the Swan River today at 11am.

Post by **sw63** » 11 Nov 2008 16:43

In memory of my Great Uncle John Joseph Wilkinson
49551
Private
20th (Service) Battalion The King's Liverpool Regiment.

Killed in Action Neuville Vitasse 21st March 1917, aged 23 years. He has no known grave, but is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial.

Post by **MaryA** » 10 Nov 2009 09:32

I make no apology for raising this post again this year, after all those who we remembered last November are still remembered this year and especially at the forefront of our thoughts this week.

We could add on newly discovered memorials, such as the father and son Frederick William Asquiths whose family we helped discover the Memorial in Melling that they weren't aware of.

There are many others who are being remembered by our forum members whose researches into their background will ensure that they will not be forgotten.

I will also especially be thinking about some of our brave men who may have no family remaining to preserve their memory.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Lest we forget

Post by **Robbo** » 10 Nov 2009 23:05

in memory of All Kingos that died in both Wars also the ones who was killed in NI

Kingsman Stephen Beacham
L/Cpl Stephen Burrows
Kingsman Vincent Scott
Kingsman David Sweeney
Kingsman Paul Worrall
Cpl Alan Buckley
Kingsman Eustace Hanley
Kingsman Marcel Doglay
Kingsman James Jones
Kingsman Brian Thomas
Kingsman Rennie Layfield
Kingsman Roy Christopher
Kingsman Pete Kavanagh
Kingsman Christopher Shanley
L/L/Cpl Andrew Webster
Cpl Stephen Rumble

Post by **Hilary** » 11 Nov 2009 16:03

I was in Liverpool this morning on my way to the record office. It was 10.40 so I stopped and stayed for the service at the Centotaph.

The Lord Mayor was there and lots of people and more gathered all the time. It was a simple service but I remembered those in my family and everyone's family who had served their country in times of war, some who never returned like my friend who never knew her father, others who have now passed away, like my father, but always wore their medals with pride at Remembrance services.

The most poignant part was a class of children aged about 7 all wearing their poppies and silently watching. At the end they sang Pack up your troubles, and It's a long way to Tipperary. Everyone joined in at the end and their many tears on many faces as I looked around.

We will remember them

Hilary
Ed Officer

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