Mystery of WW1 soldiers grave solved.

Discussion in 'Prewar' started by Peter Clare, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

  2. Steve G

    Steve G Senior Member

    Thanks, Peter. That note did it for me. Burst into tears the moment I read it :poppy:
     
  3. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Wondreful post Peter.
    Such stories bring tears to the eyes. What a super note to leave.

    Thanks Peter

    Regards

    Tom
     
  4. CROONAERT

    CROONAERT Ipsissimus

    Nice story...but it does leave me a little confused. The NoK would have recieved an Army Form B-104/121 within months of his death notifying them of the location of his grave. They would (should?) also have recieved post war communication from the IWGC (W447, W500, W365) notifying them of the erection of headstones/inclusion on memorials and asking if they wanted any details inscribing on headstones and mentioning in cemetery/memorial registers. These forms also ask for confirmation of accuracy of details...

    Dave.
     
  5. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Dave

    These documents have probably been lost over the years to the present generation.

    My great uncle was killed in June 1918 and all my family have at this time is his 1914-1918 War Medal and the prayer book given to all soldiers of WW1, we have no paper work relating to his loss. As I say, probably lost over the years.

    Peter
     
  6. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Dave,
    If his father could not read or write, perhaps any correspondence was discarded.
    just a thought.

    Regards

    Tom
     

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