Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 2/7th Lance Corporal Reginald George Woodcock 5616306

Hello SB welcome to the forum, I wish you luck with your research. A service record is a very good way to start your search. have a look at the following info.



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Hi again everyone,

Firstly - Peter Clare - thank you for all the info regarding the records office in Glasgow. This is definitely going to be my next stop, it'll tell us so much about his military history.

Tom - Perth is now a city although somehow still fits between two inches, one of which is about 2k in circumference, and as for the Dundonians, well, lets' just say Kinnoul Hill still stands proud but didn't scare them off!!

Thankyou all, if I find out anything which may be of use to anyone I'll let you all know.

You're all stars!

Thanks again

SB xxx

 

Hi SB,

Good news...I found your mans grave and have several pictures of his final resting place.

Unfortunately the site is playing up at the moment and being very slow so I'll post it as soon as I can.

Regards
Andy

 

Hi SB,

Good news...I found your mans grave and have several pictures of his final resting place.

Unfortunately the site is playing up at the moment and being very slow so I'll post it as soon as I can.

Regards
Andy

Hi Andy,

That's absolutely fantastic thank you so much! I hope it wasn't too much of a trek to find it, and I hope technology behaves itself soon for you!

Many, many thanks again

SB x

 

Hi SB,

I'm just going to do them now for you

They should be on in 10 minutes or so and I think you'll agree its a beautiful spot he has in the Queen's Back Garden.

Regards
Andy

 

A general view from the top of the cemetery looking over the bay
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LCPL Woodcock's grave is in the block at the bottom left corner.
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3rd row back, 6th stone from left to right.
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On the right of the two front stones.
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Someone appears to have visited his grave last November.
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Regards
Andy

 

Andy,

It looks absolutely stunning there, and what a gorgeous day you had for it!

It's wonderful to know that he does have such a lovely spot in the cemetery, when I discovered he was there that was the first thing that struck me was the sheer peace and tranquility of the place.

I wonder who it was that visited in November - do you remember any other details? Because we still know precious little about him this is a bit of a puzzle!

On behalf of the whole family (it's my Dad's Uncle you see), thank you so so much for this - it was a generous offer and the results are amazing!

Thanks again, this will make Dad's birthday!!

SB xxx

 

Hi SB,

Glad you are pleased and its my pleasure.....I'm sure no more than anyone else would do. As for the visitor I'm affraid I don't know and I'm only presuming as its a Rememberance Sunday Cross.

Sorry
Andy

 

Hi SB,

Glad you are pleased and its my pleasure.....I'm sure no more than anyone else would do. As for the visitor I'm affraid I don't know and I'm only presuming as its a Rememberance Sunday Cross.

Sorry
Andy

No need to be sorry! Thanks for that, we thought that was maybe the case but I guess it could have been anyone that put the cross there!

Cheers again,

SB x

 

Your right anyone could have but it was the only one which to me would suggest a relative or someone who at least has a connection to him in some way.

Do you have any relatives in Kent?

Andy

 

Not that I'm aware of! Dad's family all came from Hampshire, so I guess it could have been a comrade. Intriguing stuff!

SB x