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Hello

I've put these chaps on the list for my next Kew visit which may be a while away, so in the meantime wondering if there is any information anyone could dig up in the meantime.  I know they all fought (though Frederick seems a little old for WW1?).

Philip Alfred Houghton born 1898
Horace Hilary Houghton born 1900

Frederick Alexander William Erickson born 1888

They were all born St George in the East, Stepney, East London.

I have a photo of Frederick and Philip but it provides no clues as only Philip is in uniform with no identifying features.

Appreciate any help.

Regards
Biker

Hello

Here is a list of Orphans at Orphan Homes, Ragged Schools etc., extracted from the censuses.  Coverage unknown.  Geographical coverage London and environs, plus other areas.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ku/ 


Hope it helps someone out.

Regards
Biker

Hi

Sorry bloomin' pc crashed 

I'm trying to identify this chap who I'm pretty sure is my grandmother's brother.

 
Regiment, Corps etc.: Essex Regiment 
Battalion etc.: 2nd Battalion. 
Surname: Juniper 
Forename(s): Charles William Henry 
Initials: C W H 
Birthplace: Greenwich, Kent 
Enlisted: Greenwich 
Residence: Greenwich 
Rank: L/CPL 
Number: 3/2349 
Date died: 04 May 1915 
How died: Killed in action 
Theatre of war: France & Flanders 

Buried La Brique Military Cemtery No2 according to CWGC

I see there is a medal card for him but just wondering if someone can add something that will clinch identification before I buy it.

Cheers
Biker
 

Hello

Before taking a trip, I was wondering if anyone would know if Kirton Road and Selsdon Road, just off of Green Street near what is now Upton Park Football Ground has been left intact since the turn of the century or redeveloped?  I think in the early 1900s they were terraced 2 up-2 down row houses.

Thanks in advance
Biker

Hello

I recently picked this old book up at a secondhand bookshop, and thought I'd post some info here in case it will be of help to someones research.  Called Co-Partners' Magazaine, Vol V 1915 it is an annual of the Gas Light & Coke Company.  This company was London based with works, offices and showrooms all over London, the main works being at Beckton East London.   

This edition of the magazine, while providing info on the company, is basically a war record of its employees for the year.  At 350 pages it has tons of military photos (portraits, at the front, platoon groups, barracks, training, work etc), "Letters from the Front", Injury Reports, War reports of all kinds, a Roll of Honour with photos and profiles, photos of the Company's Men with the Colours etc etc.

I hope it might be useful to someone and although the index isn't the best I'd be search out information if you'd like.  I've included a few images to give you an idea of what it contains.

For a full alphabetical list of those mentioned, click the link below ...

http://members.lycos.co.uk/biker999/

Regards
Biker