WW1 Deaths & Local Papers

[Andy Corp]

Another question to those far more experienced than me.

I have seen copies of Local as opposed to National Newspapers from the time of WW1 and many of them printed pictures of those uunfortunate to be killed in action.

My Great Uncle died on the Somme, I know exactly when he died his regiment etc and I was wondering whether if I go to my local library to look at archive papers whether I would be lucky enough to find a picture of him.

Just wondering how "usual" it was for their pictures to be published.

Any thoughts?

[stanmapstone]

If you post his name and location someone could look at the British Newspaper Archive and see if he is there.

Stan

[Mean_genie]

The First World War coincided with the time when some newspapers were beginning to include photographs, so you may well be lucky. Not all papers had photographs, but most areas were served by two or more papers, so if one paper has no pictures, its competitor(s) might. Good luck.

[Jomot]

Although I can't claim it as my own 'find' as it was forwarded by a relative, I have a cutting from a local newspaper with photographs of three brothers who all enlisted, along with photographs of their mother & father.   This was at the start of the war, not when they were killed (2 died, 1 survived).

I've also managed to find a newspaper photograph of my great uncle, who was injured but survived, so its definitely worth looking.

[Andy Corp]

If you post his name and location someone could look at the British Newspaper Archive and see if he is there.

Stan

His name is Wiiliam Corp killed 08/08/1916 and was in the Somerset Light Infantry. He was living in Somerset possibly in a village called Horrington, but certainly around the Wells Shepton Mallet area.

Thanks.

[stanmapstone]

I can't see any mention of him in the Newspaper Archive.

Stan

[jim1]

in the absence of a photo I can give a picture of what happened on the 8th.
He was on the canal bank at Boesinghe N. of Ypres & at 10.30pm. the Batt. were being relieved & on their way back to their billets when they came under & heavy gas & HE attack. Many Officers & men were killed or wounded.
Apologies if you already know this.

[Andy Corp]

in the absence of a photo I can give a picture of what happened on the 8th.
He was on the canal bank at Boesinghe N. of Ypres & at 10.30pm. the Batt. were being relieved & on their way back to their billets when they came under & heavy gas & HE attack. Many Officers & men were killed or wounded.
Apologies if you already know this.

Thanks Jim - had no idea that this was his situation, really appreciate the information, can I ask the source of ths information please.

Reason for asking is that I keep a record of the source of all details that I have.

[barryd]

The DLI Museum in Durham City had a full set  of  a World a War War One newspaper with deaths, wounded and POW servicemen. Now there is no more DLI Museum !