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Thomas forrester
« on: Wednesday 01 February 12 19:13 GMT (UK) »
iv just found a pic in our local paper from 1915 saying that my grandad Thomas Lockly Forrester was killed age 30 in france/flanders on 16/11/1914,must admit i was delighted with the pic.

it also said that he fought in the south african boere war and was injured,but i cant find any trace can someone help please

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Re: Thomas forrester
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 01 February 12 19:18 GMT (UK) »
hi,,there is a 3 page militia record for a Thomas Forrester b 1884 Liverpool...joined the Kings Liverpool regiment,,,,,was sent to South Africa in 1902,,,,could this be him?
MCHUGH {mayo/manchester}   OHora,MCHALE{mayo/manchester /chicago}  KENNY{Manchester}   TIMPERLEY{wilmslow-bollin fee,Manchester} SMITH{manchester}  LEE{Colne,manchester,Cheshire} VENABLES {Styal.Cheshire} PAYTON {Staffs/Manchester}McCARTHY{TIPPERARY/MANCHESTER}  EAMES/AMS/HEAMES/HAMES/AYMES {Wilmslow/Manchester} Eames/Aymes  {Ireland/Manchester/Cheshire
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Re: Thomas forrester
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 01 February 12 19:25 GMT (UK) »
Gosh that was a quick reply lol yes thats sounds very much like him how do i get it ? regards Brian

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Re: Thomas forrester
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 01 February 12 19:31 GMT (UK) »
its on findmypast website  ;)
MCHUGH {mayo/manchester}   OHora,MCHALE{mayo/manchester /chicago}  KENNY{Manchester}   TIMPERLEY{wilmslow-bollin fee,Manchester} SMITH{manchester}  LEE{Colne,manchester,Cheshire} VENABLES {Styal.Cheshire} PAYTON {Staffs/Manchester}McCARTHY{TIPPERARY/MANCHESTER}  EAMES/AMS/HEAMES/HAMES/AYMES {Wilmslow/Manchester} Eames/Aymes  {Ireland/Manchester/Cheshire
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Re: Thomas forrester
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 01 February 12 22:55 GMT (UK) »
Once again thanks for your help :)
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