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Kent / Hoare & Sons, undertakers. SE London in WW2
« on: Sunday 06 October 24 23:32 BST (UK)  »
I am struggling to find this business listed in online directories -incl 1939 Register. One cornerstone of the memorial kerbs is clearly etched with the name. I've no doubt the business is no longer in existence, probably closed or taken over, but if anyone recognises the name and can assist with any trace of them I would be very grateful. Thank you.

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London and Middlesex / 1939 Register - Baffling progression of wife's name
« on: Thursday 08 August 24 21:14 BST (UK)  »
As shown in the image; tna_R39_1130_1130G_020 added. 51 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow.
I can follow Thomas E Pells through to death Jun Qtr 1972 Bury St Ed. The ref (Red) has been checked and just identifies when his DOB was corrected. Perhaps at the time he enlisted in the forces?

What is stumping me is the additions to wife Alice Maud's name on one, or more, occasions.If she re-married? that too has me failing to find the right path. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

Regret months off system I thought I'd uploaded image -don't see it and system says one already exists.

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Armed Forces / CGWC appeal 18 casualties buried England & Scotland - Are they your relatives?
« on: Friday 19 January 24 20:32 GMT (UK)  »
More details in their newsletter:https://www.cwgc.org/our-work/news/appeal-for-relatives-january-2024/?mc_cid=6c47fadd07&mc_eid=e04f7e96fd

Itemised list
AYLING, Jack 17.9.1940 Gnr RA - Croydon(Mitcham Rd) Cem.
BRADFORD, Henry R. 16.8.,1944 S Staffs Rgt - Croydon(Mitcham Rd) Cem.
BRIGGS, John 17.11.1917 Ayrshire Rgt - Ayrshire Cem.
CARROLL, William L. 3.11.1917 RN(Ldg Telegrp't - Killygarvan RC Cem.
CHESTERS, Albert 24.2.1919 Ryl Welch Fus - Liverpool (Everton) Cem.
CORBETT, Ernest H. 11.11.1942 RAFVR Sgt - Tettenhall Regis C'yd.
CROSBY, Herbert E. 24.7.1918 Kings L'pool Rgt - Liverpool (Toxteth) Cem.
DEAN, Fdk M. 1.11.1919 Ryl Marines Pte - Chiswick Old Cem.
HALE, John H. 31.3.1917 Ryl Engineers Driver - Tipton Cem.
HENNESSY, Randolph R J. 31.8.1920 RAMC Sgt - New Brentford Cem.
MELIA, Charles 28.12.1918 Manchester Rgt Pte - Oldham (Greenacres) Cem.
PEARSONJ, James I 31.8.1921 RH Artillery Driver - Newington ST Nicholas C'yd.
RYMAN, George E. 30.1.1919 Reserve Cavalry Rgt - Faringdon All Saints C'yd.
STARBUCK*, Joseph 12.11.1918 Lincs Rgt Pte - Anwick St Edith C'yd: served as Starbrook*.
STOKES, Adrian B. 25.2.1915 Ryl Sussex Rgt L/Cpl - Hove Old Cem.
TAYLOR, Wilfred J. 24.12.1939 RN Yeoman Signl'r - Faringdon All Saints C'yd.
TIERNEY, Patrick 27.2.1921 Labour Corps Pte - Hartwood Cem.
WOOD, John 11.4.1943 Ryl Scots Rgt Pte - Fetteresso Cem (Stonehaven).

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Flintshire / WW2 Evacuated expectant mothers in Rhyl, N Wales.
« on: Tuesday 24 October 23 18:40 BST (UK)  »
Just in case this strikes a chord with anyone else who may have discovered birth details which match for their ancestor during WW2.

I have now traced a mother-to-be (from Edmonton, N.London) who gave birth in May 1941 at Carftrefle, Palace Road, Rhyl. Registration District "St. Asaph". Property located 1/2 mile inland from the coast.

A long journey and not exactly, in hindsight, totally safe from German bombing around Liverpool and Birkenhead, especially during the early part of the war(pre 1942)!

Fortunately employing google maps "Cartrefle" Rhyl comes up as an elderly residential home - although shown as permanently closed now. Possibly? there were covid difficulties during the pandemic.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / WW2 Royal Artillery discharge data
« on: Monday 16 October 23 20:51 BST (UK)  »
I would like some clarification please on this entry; apologies image failure struggling to reduce from 3.MB only down to 506 on third attempt. Many thanks

Attested 1928 aged 18 for 3/9 years.

Discharge data= 27.4.31 A.R. then 28.2.40 Para 383(xvi) b. K.R.

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Armed Forces / WW1 cap badge
« on: Friday 22 September 23 16:55 BST (UK)  »
I would appreciate any id for the images posted please. I presume the number can eventually be traced back to the individual receiver. All replies will be acknowledged thanks. Keith

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World War One / Assistance please with cap badge
« on: Friday 22 September 23 16:43 BST (UK)  »
A relative has sent me these images which I know to be a cap badge but nothing more. I presume a search for the unknown regiment may link to an individual? All replies will be acknowledged. Thanks, Keith

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The Lighter Side / GRO fees - unpublished widely?
« on: Sunday 13 August 23 11:15 BST (UK)  »
Apologies if this has reached a wider audience already but put on to this by a friend*. As yet untested as the age-range does not suit any immediate research. Further info advised Births range 1837-1922 and Deaths range 1837-1887.

Pasted from GRO FAQ section: note Item 4 "Online View digital image".....£2.50

Standard Service

Your certificate(s) will be despatched on the fourth working day from receipt of your application (if a GRO index reference has been supplied), or the fifteenth working day (if a GRO index reference has not been supplied). We will send your certificate(s) to you using 2nd class postage.

PDF(s) will be available to view in your online account within four working days from the date of the order if we receive it before 4pm. You will be notified by email when the PDF is available.

Online View digital images will be available to view in your online account once the order has been completed.

    Online   Phone or Post
Full certificate with a GRO index reference supplied   £11.00   £15.00
Full certificate without a GRO index reference supplied
(if customer requires the GRO to index on their behalf a fee of £3.00 is charged)   £14.00   £18.00
Additional copy of the same certificate at the same time   £11.00   £11.00
Online View digital image   £2.50   n/a
PDF   £7.00   n/a
Commemorative Certificate with a GRO index reference supplied   £35.00   £39.00
Commemorative Certificate without a GRO index reference supplied   £38.00   £42.00


Regret unable to fathom (*guidance was sketchy  ???) and haven't found the right link.

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Essex / 1953 Essex floods: Stanley Gray age 47 MOD war department 'officer'
« on: Saturday 20 May 23 14:33 BST (UK)  »
I have only found Rootschatters dealt with this topic back in 2008,since when rather a lot more water!has passed under the proverbial bridge since then.

However mention was made in regard to a victims' memorial - where is that? and does anyone have a good image to share?

There was also a mention of a large tome (500+ pages) by a council employee and researcher who didn't bother to include victims' names - how sad that a final push omitted to conclude a comprehensive and most worthy effort.

I would appreciate any contributions(family or private knowledge) which will enable, as yet, inconclusive details whether Stanley Gray was personally involved with the disaster. Death registered June Qtr Rochford. Many thanks.

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