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Sevenoaks War Memorial, Kent, England

MatthewJBall — 2013-05-14 13:04:43Z

Hello

I wonder if fellow researchers will be able to help me on a project I am working on to identify all the men named on the Sevenoaks War Memorial in Kent?

I'd be very grateful for any help if anyone knows that they have a connection as we are hoping to produce a book detailing the lives of all those listed on the Sevenoaks War Memorial, including any family stories, memories and photos in time for the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities next year. We hope this will be a fitting way to commemorate those who gave their lives.

I have created a public family tree on ancestry called Sevenoaks War Memorial, which will eventually list all of the names.

Also very interested to hear of anyone with female ancestors who were nurses etc during the war.

Hope to hear from you.

Best wishes,

Matt

Re: Wesham War Memorial

brian_fare92 — 2013-04-25 08:08:05Z

Hi J, thanks for getting back to me. many thanks for you offer of sending me a photo of his name at Dunkirk it is greatly aoppreciated,

His father, James, did enlist in WW1 but never actually served as he was discharged only a few weeks after joining due to "not becoming an efficient soldier" on the ground of having flat feet!

If you require any info about Frank when you start your researcg next year then feel free to get in touch as I have copies of several documents that may be of interest.

regards

Brian

Re: Wesham War Memorial

SimonRay1959 — 2013-04-25 08:02:26Z

Brain I will send you the photo - do you want to take your e-mail address of this public message board and send me a message through the contact system on the site. Thanks J

Re: Wesham War Memorial

SimonRay1959 — 2013-04-25 07:08:35Z

Hello Brian

I have finished all WW1 - but won't be starting WW2 until next year at the earliest. I think his father served in WW1(service record is on this site) and they were from Kirkham.

I did go to Dunkirk last year as part of the tour to get photo's of all the graves/names on panels of all Wesham's lads, so if you haven't got it I can send you a photo of his name on the Dunkirk memorial. Send me your e-mail if you want it.

Regards J

Re: Wesham War Memorial

brianfare — 2013-04-22 13:24:29Z

Simon, I'd be interested to see what info you have on my uncle - Sapper Frank Coulburn who died 2nd June 1940. Look forward to hearing from you.

Brian

Re: Marriage Brimer/Barnes

pattikoala — 2013-03-28 05:07:20Z

First THANK YOU SO MUCH for this info-((can find notheing on ancestery-could you please resend me the marriage license to my email pattikoala@comcast.net--I cannot read this one.
I find it odd if they married in 1910--the only time I see her in a directory is 1918--and Frank would not have even been living there since he was in 1917 Camp Lewis and on to France in 1918
Ida seem to put her name as widow of Hugh so he does show up in various directories. Hugh actually died in 1897 hotel fire in Kansas when Frank was about 5 month old--an odd fact Frank was 31 when he was KIA--His father Hugh died at 31 and his grandfather died in the Civil War at age 31.
I have sent off many notes to various government offices to find any info--waiting to hear

Marriage Brimer/Barnes

diskoverit — 2013-03-28 03:50:10Z

Name: Frank M Brimer
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 03 Sep 1910
Event Place: Orange, California, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Spouse's Name: Lena C Barnes
Spouse's Age: 20
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1890
Page: 145
GS Film number: 1290101
Digital Folder Number: 005686278
Image Number: 00493

1918 Los Angeles Directory -
Mrs Lena Brimer and Frank M. Brimer
Address: 6216 San Pedro, Los angeles
Frank is a salesman
Gender: F (Female)
Lena's occupation:
Occupation: Hair Wkr
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1918

Ida M Brimer and Hugh are listed in the Los Angeles Directory in 1908
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1908
Street Address: 947 S B'way
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California
Spouse: Hugh Brimer
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1908

CALIFORNIA DEATH RECORD INDEX:
Hugh Brimer died between 1908 and 1910 according to the census'.
I did not find Hugh Brimer in the California death index from 1905-1929. As Ida is a widow after 1910, he should be in the CADI during this period if he died in California.

Ida Brimer died October 2, 1935 in Los Angeles County (70), State File #56110 Spouse is noted as H.L. in the index.

6216 San Pedro is the address for Frank's Mother at the time of his death in WWI.
Frank's mother, Ida is still living at the same address in Los Angeles as of the 1930 census. She has a couple (Roomers) living with her. She own's her home.

1910 census Ida and son Charles and his wife Alice and Frank are living at 301 Pavillion, Los Angeles. Charles owns his home.
Charles A Brimer Age 24 - son
Alice Brimer Age 23 - wife of Charles
Ida M Brimer Age 47 - Mother of Charles
Frank Brimer Age 22 -son of Ida

I searched several burial databases in Los Angeles County but still cannot find where Frank is buried.
I have to say, I find it very odd that there is no burial listing for Frank... There is an article in the Los Angeles Times, Jan 6, 1919, General Pershing Praises Frank for his heroism. I'm perplexed by this one.

Have you considered ordering a copy of Frank's service records from NARA? He was awarded the Silver Cross for Bravery. You can request his records and medal.

Re: Newspaper article

pattikoala — 2013-03-27 04:33:46Z

Thanks, appreciate the quick reply. I have noted many newspaper items so wondering why there would not have been some followup when he was repatriated.

Thanks again

wonder if you can find any info on burial of his mother Ida May Brimer (mcfadden/mcspandden

Newspaper article

diskoverit — 2013-03-27 03:14:32Z

Frank Brimer news articles (2)
Oakland Tribune November 19, 1918
Oxnard Courier November 19, 1918

Mother: Ida May McSpadden Brimer (Tenn)
Father: Hugh L. Brimer (Tenn)

Only his Mother is mentioned in both articles. In addition, I have a book with his name in it and again, there is no spouse mentioned, or place of burial.

I checked all of the national cemeteries in both the U.S. and overseas but found nothing for Frank.

Re: Where is Frank Milton Brimer buried

pattikoala — 2013-03-26 20:13:38Z

I am still looking for Franks burial site but also something else came up. He marked Married in his WW1 registration but all of the census/city directories that I find he is marked single. Can anyone help with this info-thinking a wife may have re buried him on private land, thank you

Re: USS Melville

terry_lairdjr — 2013-03-14 20:37:20Z

I am doing research on the Melville as it pertains to an old clock that I have.
It appears that my great, great uncle served aboard the Melville in World War One as well. I have inherited a clock passed through the years that is very unique and I'm trying to gather as much information about it as I can. It's really fascinating to me and if you have digital reproductions of your photos, I'd LOVE to see them, it would truly be amazing. Any information or help you could provide would be truly appreciated.

Thank you very much in advance.

Terry

Thiepval Memorial

sarah_larson_lennard — 2013-02-19 06:28:09Z

Looking for someone to locate the name of Andrew Dunn on Thiepval Memorial and photograph it for us. Would visit ourselves but am stroke victim in wheelchair.

Andrew Dunn
Pier and Face 4 D and 5 B.
Royal Inniskilling fusiliers 10th Bn

Re: Shinfield war memorial Reading (Berks) W,H. Lailey

SeaSoldier1664 — 2013-02-15 15:12:53Z

My apologies for the delay in answering your post - I only saw it last night! And my sincere thanks for your post.
This has really opened up another avenue for me.

Re: death at sea 6th April 1917 of Andrew Ducrot (b.1864 Cork)

CKnighton170 — 2013-02-14 10:54:27Z

From Dr C S Knighton, Editor of the Clifton College Register
Andrew Ducrot was educated at Clifton College, Bristol 1877-82 (following his brother Louis Hay), then at the Royal Indian Engineering College (Cooper's Hill); Capt, Middlesex Regiment; Daily Mail Correspondent Egypt 1896; served S African War and Great War (Staff, Special Appointment). We have no better information about the circumstances of his death, and would be glad to know anything you discover.

death at sea 6th April 1917 of Andrew Ducrot (b.1864 Cork)

margaretlouisebailey — 2013-01-29 11:55:21Z

He was a retired Captain in the British Army- He had a colourful army career and served in the Boar War. Probate was granted to his brother Colonel Louis Hay Ducrot on 28th jan 1919 Middlesex London. Andrews address was given as the Naval and Millitary Club, Piccadilly London. I have been unable to find a death certificate for him or any details regarding his death -any ideas or suggestions very welcome.

U.S. War dead info source

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 05:20:52Z

http://www.30thinfantry.org/researching.shtml

Re: Where is Frank Milton Brimer buried

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 04:25:13Z

Don't know, but see your other message post.

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.Military.wwi.memorials/57/...

Re: Shinfield war memorial Reading (Berks) W,H. Lailey

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 04:21:25Z

Good question, and you've already correctly answered it.

This is he,...

Civil registration event: Birth
Name:LAILEY, William Henry
Registration district: Wokingham
County:Berkshire
Year of registration:1890
Quarter of registration:Oct-Nov-Dec
Volume no: 2C
Page no: 355

http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/communities/births-deaths-and-ma...

On the 1901 census he is living with his parents Henry ( a cowman ) and Annie at School Green, Shinfield, Berkshire and is listed as having been born in Shinfield.

1911 census he is a farm labourer at Highmoor Farm Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.

December 1911 he sails from London bound for Fremantle on board the Kaipara, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 03:34:14Z

There doesn't seem to be any mention of his interment anywhere, nor is there any mention of him on an official U.S. Goverment War Memorial.

He isn't listed on the American Battle Monuments Commisssion site.

Nor is he listed on the Department of Veterans Affairs site.

It suggests to me that if his remains were repatriated to the United States they were probably re-interred at a cemetery near to his wife's place of residence, or else at a pre existing family plot.

I suggest that you contact the Department of Veterans Affairs.

http://www.abmc.gov/home.php

http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwi.php

http://www.va.gov/

http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 02:57:53Z

Sergeant Frank Milton Brimer, Distinguished Service Cross Citation.

http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.p...

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 02:44:47Z

California, WWI Soldier Service Cards and Photos, 1917-1918 Name: Frank Milton Brimer
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1887
Birth Place: Wamego, Kansas
Residence County: Los Angeles
Race: White
Father's Name: Hugh L W Brimer
Mother's Name: Ida May Mcspadden

Source Citation: California State Library; Sacramento, California; California, World War I Soldier Service Records; Roll: 03.

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 02:23:07Z

Californian newspaper report of the action for which Sergeant Frank M. Brimer, Company B. 348th Machine Gun Battalion was posthumously awarde the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action, near Eclesfontaine in France on September 27th to 30th 1918.

WW1 ended on 11a.m. 11th November 1918.

Source Citation: California State Library; California World War I Soldier Citations; Roll: 2; Box: 2039; Folder: 1.

California State Council of Defense. California War History Committee. Records of Californians Who Served in World War I. (Set 1: World War I soldiers citations.) 18 boxes. California State Library, Sacramento, California.

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 01:54:33Z

California, World War I Soldier Citations, 1918-1921 Name: Frank M Brimer
County: Los Angeles
Year of Publication: 1918-1921

Source...

Source Citation: California State Library; California World War I Soldier Citations; Roll: 2; Box: 2039; Folder: 1.

California State Council of Defense. California War History Committee. Records of Californians Who Served in World War I. (Set 1: World War I soldiers citations.) 18 boxes. California State Library, Sacramento, California.

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 01:44:40Z

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank M Brimer
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
State: California
Birthplace: Kansas,United States of America
Birth Date: 15th Aug 1887
Race: Caucasian (White)
Draft Board: 4

*****************************************************
Source...

Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm.

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 01:32:02Z

From the same source as above, this is Sergeant Frank M. Brimer

Re: Frank M Brimer

infosending1 — 2013-01-07 01:28:02Z

This is a picture of Californian soldier Frank M. Brimer

Original data: California, World War I Soldier Photographs. Sacramento, California: California State Library, California History Section.

About California, WWI Soldier Photographs, 1917-1918

Photographs of California soldiers who fought in WWI are in this database. This collection of over 4,000 records is held by the California State Library and was created by the War History Committee, which was formed by the California State Council of Defense in 1918 to assemble historical material pertaining to California’s participation in WWI. A committee was created for each of the 58 counties in the state to collect newspaper clippings, war programs, war addresses, photographs, manuscripts, documents, posters, and other memorabilia.

This link may also be of interest to you.

http://www.militarymuseum.org/HistoryWWI.html

Re: USS Melville

marklusby — 2012-12-22 12:26:36Z

Cheryl,
the USS Melville was based in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1942, where she helped with the establishment of the US Naval Operating Base. Did your grandfather cross from Norfolk to Derry?
Mark

Re: Sinking of USS Tampa

JohnWilliams0906 — 2012-12-17 23:16:21Z

My great uncle died on the Tampa, but he was not from New Hampshire. The Coast Guard may now release
a list of crew members and their home states. Records will list the next of kin, this could help in tracking down people today. I wish you luck in getting answers to your questions.

Re: Sinking of USS Tampa

donhimsel — 2012-12-17 20:20:02Z

I live in a home in New Hampshire that I believe was owned by a deceased Tampa crew member's parents (and therefore could be his childhood home). I unearthed an item in the backyard with his name and have confirmed that he's the son of previous owners. I am hoping to contact surviving family and know they're around as I've seen newspaper stories in connection with a Purple Heart ceremony.

Re: Grange Hill War Memorial, West Kirby, Wirral

kjhatton — 2012-11-29 09:16:56Z

I have photo's of Edmund Evans, my great uncle, who is listed on the war memorial,
Keith

Re: Grange Hill War Memorial, West Kirby, Wirral

kjhatton — 2012-11-29 09:14:25Z

Hi,
Just seen your message. I have many ancestors named on the War Memorial,
Keith

Re: Thiepval Memorial - Andrew Dunn 14626 11th Bn. R.I.F.

infosending1 — 2012-11-21 22:21:54Z

Hello Sarah, I am very sorry to hear of your medical condition, I hope that you are managing to cope with that.

There are CWGC recommended war grave photographic services available.

http://www.cwgc.org/about-us/our-partners/photographic-servi...

http://www.twgpp.org/index.php

http://www.wargravephotos.org/

Re: Grange Hill War Memorial, West Kirby, Wirral

deborahelliott2 — 2012-09-20 20:01:57Z

Hi. I was interested to see that you mentioned Rosemary Dawson's inscription on the War memorial. I knew her parents well, as they lived with my Grandmother. I always wondered how she died in WW2 and I was given an answer I wasn't sure was accurate, so maybe you can help on this? As a child I loved walking on Grange Hill, but found the Memorial rather spooky, I think it was the statues. I would love a reply if you have time. Deborah Elliott

Frank M Brimer

pattikoala — 2012-09-06 18:36:55Z

I have learned that Frank probably was repatriated back to US for burial after his death in WW1 Sept 30 1918 in France
His Family lived in Calif. but I cant seem to find anything there--any one have info?

Re: Grange Hill War Memorial, West Kirby, Wirral

johnstone95 — 2012-08-20 20:49:58Z

Stephen,
I have five great uncles who were all brothers who were all killed during world war 1 all from West Kirby and were mentioned by the Earl of Birkenhead in his opening speech in 1922 i have lots of photos and information and would love them to be remembered in this way

my email address martynjohnstone@hotmail.com

Re: USS Melville

jhammond9191 — 2012-08-08 15:58:08Z

My Grandfather served on the Melville during WW1, he was a machinst first class. For reasons unknown to me he used anothers name to join (I assume he didn't have a birth record being born in the USA) the Navy. George A. Hammel (I believe this gentleman was from Maine)was the name he used to join, but his real name was George A. Hammond. The attached picture was taken in 1919.

Shinfield war memorial Reading (Berks) W,H. Lailey

SeaSoldier1664 — 2012-07-18 19:31:32Z

I have found an ancestor: Pte T. H Lailey, 1st Bn The Berkshire Regiment, on the above war memorial.

What is interesting, however, is that below his name is WILLIAM H LAILEY, who I believe served with the Australian Light Horse.

I'm wondering WHY an Aussie soldier is on the local memorial, and whether he can be linked to the lailey family from the village of Shinfield. If he is linked I need to find out why he ended up in the Australian Light horse?????

Re: KIA after end of WWI

jasonclarke1975 — 2012-07-02 11:48:08Z

Hi There

Sorry to email you through this board regarding an alternative issue but I noticed that you changed a record relating to a Hannah Reader residing in Watchfield on the 1841 census. You changed it to Reade due to a transcription error.
I am related to her brother George and am trying to push the family back further than their mother & father (James & Elizabeth).

I'm fairly new to this and wondered if you have had any luck with this prior to the 1841 census.

If youwish to email me could you respond to jasonclarke1975@aol.com

All the best

Jason

Re: USS Melville

clbeckham12 — 2012-06-25 03:22:56Z

My grandfather was on the USS Melville from 1939-1942. Would you please share your findings with me? His name was David Andrew Green. Thank you!!

Cheryl Beckham

Where is Frank Milton Brimer buried

pattikoala — 2012-05-13 20:43:32Z

I am researching my familing and have found a hero of WW1
I cannot seem to find where he is buried. I am planning a trip to France and if he is there I should like to pay respect

Re: Panama Sgt Earl B. McGuire Death: Aug. 10, 1954

pjmcg5 — 2012-05-04 02:24:32Z

Champlain9

Thanks very much for the great information. My email address is pjmcg5@gmail.com

Sincerely, jo

Grange Hill War Memorial, West Kirby, Wirral

StephenRoberts1958 — 2012-05-03 19:04:21Z

Please let me know if any of your ancestors are recorded on the War Memorial on Grange Hill, West Kirby. I am researching the biographies of all 334 men and women who died during the Great War of 1914-1918. I have lots of information to share with you and would also like to receive any more which you might have.

Re: Panama Sgt Earl B. McGuire Death: Aug. 10, 1954

Champlain9 — 2012-04-29 16:57:08Z

Panama Canal Zone, Gorgas Hospital Mortuary Records, 1906-1991 about Earl B. Mcguire
Name: Earl B. Mcguire
Estimated Birth Year: 1893
Age: 61
Gender: Male
Race: White
Nationality: United States

Death Date: 11 Aug 1954
Death Country: Panama
Death Place: Gorgas

Burial Date: 17 Aug 1954
Burial Location: Corozal
Cemetary Row: 1
Register: 28926
Marker: 7858
Section: F
Grave: 47

Recorded Date: 11 Aug 1954
Responsible Person: Veteran Bureau
Status: Retired

1930 United States Federal Census about Earl B Mcguire.

I will need your email address if you go through the confidential site and click on my name.

Janice

Ancestry Admin

Civilian Crew Member Buried at Sea Information

TreeHuggerLady — 2012-04-23 05:15:18Z

I am trying to find information on a great-grandmother, Norma Schmitz. She was born in Germany and married a G.I. (WWI), John William Conner. It looks like they had one child in Germany, and she got a job as a cook aboard a ship (do not know the name) to immigrate to the U.S.A. while pregnant. She died in child birth aboard the ship (1917), and was buried at sea.
How do I find information on her, I have no date of birth, I don't know what ship she would be on. The information I have is just word of mouth passed down, so I'm hoping it is accurate.
Please help!

buried at sea? help!

stephenjackson739 — 2012-04-19 13:24:34Z

my ancestor john mcfadden who joined or was enlisted in the west surrey regiment of the british army on 23 nov 1915, aged 28 ,apparantly died on a ship coming home from ? this is according to anccdotal information supplied by my father,who remembers a photograph of him hanging above the fireplace in his childhood home.However i cannot find him on the list of war dead,or on the war graves website,can anyone assist please

USS Melville

reindl — 2012-03-25 15:00:29Z

I have a photo album of my fathers from WWI aboard the USS Melville.
The album has pictures of everywhere the ship traveled while he was stationed on board. There are several pictures of the crew, other ships, prisoners of war, and mascots. The pictures have few names on them, they are mostly group pictures.
There was a boiler explosion on the ship and many lives were taken.
I have a copy of the ships history (pictures in the album follow this history) and a copy of the ships 1920 census.
The census lists names -position on ship and the state they came from.
Would share info and would like to see that maybe a naval museum might be interested but don't know who to contact.
Betty

Re: If someone was buried at sea during WWl where would I locate his information

6katzlers — 2012-02-13 14:38:53Z

Thank you for your response.

Re: If someone was buried at sea during WWl where would I locate his information

ERhodes1135 — 2012-02-13 03:23:38Z

I think you are misinterpreting this info. It is the list of those either missing in action or buried at sea. Being in the army means he was more likely to be missing in action and his body not recovered. Don

If someone was buried at sea during WWl where would I locate his information

6katzlers — 2012-02-12 23:29:08Z

I am trying to locate
William Godsey State Registered: Tennessee
Date: 13 Oct 1918
Tablets of the Missing at Suresnes American
Cemetery Burial Plot: Action or Buried at Sea
Cemetery City: Suresnes
Cemetery Country: France
War: World War I
Title: Private, U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army
Division: 150th Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division
Data Source: World War I Honor Roll
Thank you

Panama Sgt Earl B. McGuire Death: Aug. 10, 1954

pjmcg5 — 2012-02-08 04:25:48Z

Can anyone tell me if I might be able to find any info online for Earl B. McGuire? Below is how he is listed at find a grave. Is there any chance if he died in Panama retired from the service that there was an obituary in a newspaper related to the military?

Sgt Earl B. McGuire

Birth: 1893
Death: Aug. 10, 1954

Inscription:
"First Sergeant (Retired) -- World War I"

Burial:
Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial
Panama City
Panama, Panama

Thanks, jo
pjmcg5@gmail.com