Cotgreaves

[dfwdavies]

I am trying to solve a bit of a family mystery. My father had always been told that his great uncle (Noel Victor Cotgreave b. 1897) has fought in WW1. However, I can find the war records of William Harry and their brother Cyril Charles Cotgreave, but no mention of Noel.

Is it possible the archive simply isn't online, has been destroyed, or that he lied about his name. If so is there any way to track it down? They lived around Oswestry.

Any help greatly appreciated!

[Gadget]

Hi

I've looked under Victor and Noel with variations of surname but, like you can't find anything, not even a medal card.

I see the family lived in Gobowen at some stage (children born there).

I'm wondering if you might contact the local studies librarian at Oswestry. He might have something on him - obituary, etc. He's been very helpful to me in the past.


http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/library.nsf/open/FFAD4D758B3AAB2E80256CD2004AD81C




Gadget