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WW1 In Memoriam / Loss of HMS Opal & HMS Narborough 12th January 1918 - 100th Anniversary
« on: Friday 12 January 18 14:04 GMT (UK)  »
This is dedicated to the memory of the 188 men who lost their lives on 12th January 1918 when HMS Opal & HMS Narborough were returning to Scapa Flow, Orkney from patrol duty during a bad snowstorm. There was only 1 survivor.

A wreath laying ceremony is to take place today at Windwick Bay, South Ronaldsay, Orkney and afterwards there will be a lunch at St. Margarets Hope.

Further details of the tragedy can be found at  www.kbrady.com/opal.html  and  www.irishsailor.co.uk/first-world-war/hms-narborough-opal

They did not give their lives in battle but nonetheless made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our Country.

Lest We Forget.

Dorrie


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WW1 In Memoriam / 14th May 1917, Private Leonard Foley, Age 19. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding)
« on: Saturday 11 November 17 12:48 GMT (UK)  »
Leonard Foley was a private in the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment. Service Number 286402.

He was born in Armley, Leeds on 27th March 1898 the 2nd son of Annie and John Henry Foley.

Leonard was killed in action on or around 14th May 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial at Faubourg-D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras. Body not found.

His older brother was Thomas Foley who was lost on the Narborough on 12th January, 1918.

Two sons lost in 8 months.

Their father John Henry Foley died in 1915.

Never Forgotten

Dorrie




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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Cany Anyone Help Date This photograph of the Patrick Children
« on: Sunday 08 October 17 16:39 BST (UK)  »
I was given this photograph recently by a family member and I think I know who the children are.
My guess is that it was taken early 1900's but your expert knowledge would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Dorrie

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World War One / Help Please with Identification of Regiment from Photo
« on: Sunday 08 October 17 16:27 BST (UK)  »
I was given this photo recently by a family member and I think I know who the gentleman is.
It was probably taken between 1900 and the outbreak of WW1.

Thanks.

Dorrie

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WW1 In Memoriam / 12th January 1918 - Thomas Foley - Age 22 - Royal Navy - HMS Narborough
« on: Thursday 12 January 17 09:56 GMT (UK)  »
Thomas Foley was born on 10th March 1896 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He was the oldest child of John Henry Foley and Annie Pentland Wood.

The Narborough and Opal were both lost that night trying to return to Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland in horrendous weather conditions when they smashed into the headland at Hesta Head, Windwick Bay, South Ronaldsay. 
                           
There was only 1 survivor and 188 men were lost. Very few bodies were recovered. Those that were are buried in the Naval Cemetary at Lyness, Hoy, Orkney. Some unidentified. There is a small commemorative plaque in a wall at Windwick Bay.

In loving memory - never forgotten

Dorrie


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WW1 In Memoriam / 14th November 1919..Private Robert Easson..age 27..7th Battalion Black Watch
« on: Sunday 13 November 16 22:38 GMT (UK)  »
Robert Easson was born on 7th February 1892 in St Monance, Fife, Scotland the son of John Easson and Euphemia Pearson.

He was severely wounded at Nouvelle St. Vaast on 24th May 1916 and died of his wounds over 3 years later at Alder Hey Military Hospital, West Derbyshire, England.

Never Forgotten,

Dorrie

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Family History Beginners Board / English Death Certificate 1970
« on: Wednesday 14 September 16 20:54 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

Not used to searching English records so I have this query.

What information would an English Death Certificate show for around 1970 ? 

She was a married woman so obviously her husband but would her parents names also be included ?

Thanks

Dorie

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Family History Beginners Board / Why was the death not registered ?
« on: Wednesday 10 August 16 16:43 BST (UK)  »
I have posted this here as it is a general query although it relates to Scotland.

My query being -  why would a child's death not be registered ?

The birth was registered in 1861 ( I have a copy from SP) but after that the child just disappears ? No trace of him in subsequent census records with his family. Certainly no death record. Although by this date Registration was a legal requirement.

Any ideas please.

Thanks

Dorrie





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World War One / Help with a WW1 Record
« on: Friday 10 June 16 16:13 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I wonder if one of you military experts could explain what the following means on my grandfather's WW1 Service Record.

It reads  -   19.7.15.  Attached to 4th Battalion, 4/B/1074
                  12.10.15 Drafted from Misc. & Sea Draft Battn. Depot, (2075/177MT) to H.M.S.
                  "Victory I" for Service with the Grand Fleet.

Thanks,

Dorrie

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