@VnF_LP@CWGC Do you know if Charles Melia has a new headstone yet? His commemoration was accepted in 2022 & burial in a common grave at Greenacres in 2023.
Credit PaulC, Terry, The Manchesters Forum & numerous other people here's an eBook on the Frogotten Battalion of the Manchester Regiment
https://t.co/2cTbjn8AB3
@irelandbattles CSM Reddy was one of the original members of the 1st City or Pals Bn of the Manchesters, rather than an Old Contempible of the Regulars.
@J_the_biscuit @johncopse@CWGC I guess the question is why one researcher has amendments addressed by CWGC and why another does not after two previous attempts for the same casualty? Rather than being paranoid I think there has been resourcing issues and the fact that you had the change accepted is positive
@J_the_biscuit @johncopse@CWGC I've checked my notes and found evidence for the Donnelly amendment was sent to CWGC in May 2021 and I subsequently sent five online amendments for 01/07/1916 - I think last year. I was warned of a delay in 2021 and this staff member was then made redundant. No update since.
@johncopse @tigwallace1 @CWGC No worries Neil. The absence of scrutiny for taxpayers who cover the vast majority of costs is a concept that has no resolution until Freedom of Information Act applies - unlikely.
@tigwallace1 @johncopse@CWGC Addenda panels are a simpler route for corrections, where there’s space. Otherwise a notation on the casualty record is simple & cheap. The panels inevitably have outstanding corrections, notably where a man’s burial has been found. New panels unnecessary.
@Ianlyall9@johncopse@CWGC The integrity & accuracy of the database is fundamental from 1919 onward. Inscriptions don’t need to change, just a notification in the casualty entry online. What’s the point of people visiting the Menin Gate if the true records show a man died in France.
@Ianlyall9@johncopse@CWGC This policy ignored attachments, which were common in Aug 1916 onwards. Disappointing that corrections are ignored & men are commemorated in the wrong country. Hey ho….
@HemaJaradah@CWGC@dgcwgc Truly wonderful news, Ibrahim! and well done to CWGC for their part. Let's hope you can soon return safely to your home & duties and peace can be found for your people.
Pte 27705 James Isaac Harrison enlisted for a 4th time & discharged from 3rd Bn Manchester Regiment. He died from TB agg by service on 6 April 1918, aged 29. We need burial record for Stockport Willow Grove. Husband of Annie, of 101 Bulkington Ln Nuneaton @CWGC New-Com #OnThisDay