100 Years Ago - Start of WW1

[Rammyblues]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

I am sure I read somewhere that we are all encouraged to leave one light tonight in respect of those who gave their lives in the Great War.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

I am sure I read somewhere that we are all encouraged to leave one light tonight in respect of those who gave their lives in the Great War.

Its tomorrow night mate between 10 and 11pm and one light on at 11pm the time we declared war 100 years ago as my Granddad and his four brothers volunteered in 1916 I'll be showing them at least that respect.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

The 20th century was a waste of so much life and a bringer of so much human misery. There were amazing accomplishments too in the realms of science and technology but let's hope for more of the accomplishments and much less of the waste and misery in this century.

I'm afraid it'll be more of the same, my friend.

 

[dazdon]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

I always observe the leave a light on and I also always think of the lads from all sides who lost their lives in the most wasteful way.

I don't watch any of the establishment putting on a faux show of sympathy and regret when they are still sending our troops over to foreign countries to die.

Lest we forget.

 

[scall11]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

Just on the tarmac at Ringway on a flight to Charleoi. I'm sure the Tommys would have liked to have headed off to the Western Front with an English brekkie, Earl Grey and a pint of Boddingtons in their belly.

Off to Mons later, I'll be in Grande Place while a few miles away the future King of England and Prime Minister will be paying their respects at the cemetery where the first and last British to die are buried. They're buried 8 feet apart. All that death and they ended back in the same place.

I'll pass on all your thanks to our lads lying in that piece of earth that is forever England...

 

[mancitymick]

Re: 100 Years Ago Tomorrow

Just on the tarmac at Ringway on a flight to Charleoi. I'm sure the Tommys would have liked to have headed off to the Western Front with an English brekkie, Earl Grey and a pint of Boddingtons in their belly.

Off to Mons later, I'll be in Grande Place while a few miles away the future King of England and Prime Minister will be paying their respects at the cemetery where the first and last British to die are buried. They're buried 8 feet apart. All that death and they ended back in the same place.

I'll pass on all your thanks to our lads lying in that piece of earth that is forever England...

I will text you late mate. Loads on today so cant make it for a pint. At St Symphorien there is one grave with a young lad from the Manchester Regiment in it. Regards

 

[shadygiz]

Below is just a SMALL FRAGMENT OF THE 66 PAGES OF MANCUNIANS WHO DIED on the 1st day of the somme alone

ALBAN –
In loving memory of Private L ALBAN, 1st
Pals, killed in action, July 1st, 1916
Sadly missed by his Sister, M GLAISER, and FAMILY
27, Vine Street, Hulme.

ALLEN –
In memory of Private, R. H. ALLEN (Bob), 18th
Pals, killed in action July 1, 1916. WILL and LILY
HILL.

ANTHONY –
In loving memory of our dear son and brother,
Pte. ERNEST ANTHONY, 20th
Manchester’s (Pals), killed
in action in France, Jul 1st
, 1916. FATHER, MOTHER,
and BROTHERS.- 24, North Road, Longsight.

ARMSTRONG –
In loving memory of our dear son, Private
JOHN ARMSTRONG, 21192, Manchester Pals, killed in
action, July 1st, 1916.
He sleeps not in his native land,
But beneath a foreign sky,
Far from a mother that loved him dear,
In a hero’s grave he lies,
Sweet be your rest, my son so dear,
In life I loved you well, in death I do the same.
Eternal rest grant him O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
R.I.P From his sorrowing MOTHER and FATHER, also
BROTHERS, - 16, Stockholm Street, Clayton: JOE and
WILLIE, who is serving in France.

APPLEYARD –
In loving memory of my dear brother Private ALBERT
E. APPLEYARD, 4th Pals, killed in action JULY 1st
1916.

ASHLEY –
In loving memory of our dear Son, Lance-Cor-
poral ERNEST ASHLEY, Lancashire Fusiliers (10370),
who fell in action in France, July 1st, 1916, aged 22
Never forgotten by his FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER, and
BROTHERS (Willie, in France, and Albert, in
Mesopotamia): also GRANDMA, Aunties AMY and ALICE.
At rest. 33, Prince Street, Ardwick, M/C

ASTON –
In loving memory of LEONARD, the dearly-beloved
Grandson of James ASTON, 152 Liverpool Road, Patricroft,
6208 16th Service Battalion Manchester Regiment (Pals),
killed in action July 1st, 1916

ASHTON –
In loving memory of our dear brother ROWLAND,
16th Manchester Regiment, who was killed before
Montauban, France, July 1st, 1916, succouring a wounded
comrade. A noble life ended – the deed ‘twas splendid.
EDGAR, LILY, and ALAN

ATKINSON
– In ever-loving memory of our dear brother,
ROWLAND, 2nd Pals, killed in action July 1 1916. His
Sorrowing brother TOM (Germany), LIZZIE, & CHILDREN
Man’s inhumanity to man makes countless thousands
mourn.

BAILEY –
In loving memory of Lance-Corporal ROBERT
BAILEY, 21st Manchester’s, killed in action July 1, 1916
Sadly missed, but never forgotten, by his WIFE and
CHILDREN – 23, Harrison Street, Ladybarn.

BALDWIN –
In loving memory of Corporal ARTHUR BALD-
WIN (12006) 19th S B Manchester Regiment, who
made the supreme sacrifice July 1, 1916.
Though death divides fond memory clings.
UNCLE, AUNT and FAMILY. 26, Pinnington Ln., Stretford

BAMBER –
In loving and cherished memory of Private
JAMES BAMBER (Jim), 26123, Manchester Regt. (Pals)
killed in action July 1st , 1916.
I shall never forget him, I loved him too dearly
For his memory to fade from my mind like a dream.
The lips need not speak when the heart mourns since
rely
For thoughts often dwell where they are seldom seen
From his sorrowing sweetheart, Miss E. SMITH. 10,
Top Schwabe Street, Rhodes.

BARDSLEY –
In loving remembrance of Private THOMAS BARDSLEY,
No.18513, 21st Manchester Regt, (Pals).
wounded July 1, died July 2, 1916, and was buried at
Moreland Court Cemetery, France.
From his sorrowing FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER and BRO
THER, 348Chester Rd., Old Trafford, M/c.
The path of duty was the way to glory.
He gave his life for you, for me

BENNETT –
In loving memory of Pte. ARTHUR EDWARD
BENNETT (8392), Machine Gun Section, Manchester
Regiment, killed in action July 1st, 1916, aged 21, and
was employed by Messrs. G. S. Mitchell and Co, Bloom-street, Manchester.
Deeply regretted by PARENTS, BROTHERS, and
SISTERS, 2, Mount Pleasant Square, Salford, Manchester.

BENNETT –
In loving memory of our dear FRANK (19
thManchester’s), killed in action July 1, 1916.
Too far away thy grave to see,But not too far to think of thee.
From his sorrowing DAD, MOTHER, SISTERS LILLIE
And CONNIE, also BROTHERS ALFRED and HARRY andJoe (in France).
Levenshulme.

BERRISFORD –
In lasting memory of Corporal CHARLESW. BERRISFORD,
Manchester Pals, killed in action July 1st, 1916.
He sleeps not in his native land,
But ‘neath a foreign sky,
Far from those who loved him dear
In a hero’s grave he lies,
We loved him, yes no tongue can tell
How very dearly and well.
But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow
Only an aching heart can know.
Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his sorrowing
Mother, Father, Sisters and Broth
er, and Grandma.
158, Chester Road, Hulme.

BERRY –
In ever loving memory of my old chum, GEORGE
BERRY, who was killed in action July 1st, 1916.
Sleep on dear George, and take your rest,
Thy duty done, thy labour’s o’er,
We will meet again on the other shore.
B. E. F. (France), WILLIE COATES.

BIRD –
In loving memory of my dear husband Private
DAVID BIRD, Manchester Regiment (“Pals”), killed in
action in France July 1st, 1916.
Oh for the sound of the voice I loved,
The smile on the lips now sealed:
Oh for the touch of a vanished hand,
The wound in my heart to heal,
Fresh in my heart your memory clings,
Yet my grief is still sore:
But each passing year will bring,
The day we’ll meet once more.
From his sorrowing WIFE and baby (HILDA)
15, Wenlock Street, Hulme, Manchester.

BIRDSALL –
In sad but loving memory of dear ERNEST,
18th, Manchesters, killed in action, July 1st, 1916.
He lived as he died – a “Pal”.
From FAMILY
10, Newton Avenue, Longsight.

BLAYDON –
In honour and affectionate remembrance of
Private ERIC L. R. BLAYDON, who fell July 1st,
Manchester Regiment. (Pals)
He gave his richest gift on the altar f duty – his
life.
The sweetest memories of my life, dearest,
Are the days that have been,
May God grant you high, eternal gain.
From his fiancé FLORENCE.

BOARDMAN –
In loving memory of Pte. HAROLD BOARD-
MAN, 2nd Batt., Manchester Regt., who was killed in
action July 2nd, 1916.
One of the best.
Missed by all.
SISTERS and BROTHERS
77, Queen Street, Newton Heath.

BONEHILL –
In loving memory of my dear son, Private
CHARLES BONEHILL, 20th
Manchester Regiment, killed
in action, July 1st, 1916.
Always in thought.
MOTHER and FAMILY.

 

[Scottyboi]

Disgraceful what happened to the young men on all sides. Put into a dick measuring war by shithouse politicians. RIP lest we forgot.

 

[JamesMCFC]

I read that the youngest British solider was 12 years old when he went to fight.

Unbelievable that.

 

[Damocles]

Disgraceful what happened to the young men on all sides. Put into a dick measuring war by shithouse politicians. RIP lest we forgot.

I think it's really the war that changed the whole British idea of war. There was a perception of glory and of fighting for the Empire and the like before 1914; for Queen and country and all that. WW1 sort of showed us the futility and the horror of it. Increased press coverage in newspapers and letters home painted a totally different picture.