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Offline kassi

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where was he killed?/ buried
« on: Friday 05 September 08 13:42 BST (UK) »
Hi, Hope somebody can help. I have just aquired a document from Ancestory.com. concerning the army record of my great uncle Samuel Darlington.
      Details.   Albert Darlington, age 19,birth parish Wilton, they mean Witton, Northwich.(thats in Cheshire)  Cheshire regiment, gen service. reg no 13123.     with DEAD stamped on it.  How can I find out where he was killed or buried?   Thankyou

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« Reply #1 on: Friday 05 September 08 13:46 BST (UK) »

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« Reply #2 on: Friday 05 September 08 13:57 BST (UK) »


Hi Kassi !

The War Graves Photographic Project might have a photo available for a donation

http://www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=419939

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« Reply #3 on: Friday 05 September 08 14:01 BST (UK) »
Thankyou both for your help. Regards Kassi


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« Reply #4 on: Friday 05 September 08 14:01 BST (UK) »
He would have died on Vimy Ridge in the 2nd battle of Artois.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge

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« Reply #5 on: Friday 05 September 08 14:16 BST (UK) »
Thanks again,I didnt think I would ever find an answer to my question, let alone so quickly.  Kassi

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« Reply #6 on: Friday 05 September 08 14:57 BST (UK) »
Do I presume from your original post that you have already got his medal card

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp

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« Reply #7 on: Friday 05 September 08 15:19 BST (UK) »
Hi,  No I dont have his medal card yet , thats next on my list.  Many thanks Kassi