Author: oldwhittingtonops

I have just finished researching the life of John Smitheman and his story can be read here https://oldwhittingtonops.com/smitheman-john/

John was born in Tipton but moved to Whittington in 1912 and lived at Newbridge Street Old Whittington.

I have just finished researching Fred’s life and his story can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/taylor-fred/

His family came from Prospect Road Old Whittington and as yet I haven’t found a photo of Fred to put on the website.

If any descendants of Fred’s family have any photos or information they would like to add to the webpage then please get in touch.

Its always good when the CGWC manage to find names for the men still being found on the battlefields in France from WW1, and WW2 for that matter. They have just issued a list of reburials for April. One of the men is a Sherwood Forester who unfortunately they haven’t been able to identify, but at least he is getting the military burial and recognition he deserves.

If anyone is interested the list is available at https://www.cwgc.org/learn/news-and-events/news/2019/04/01/07/44/burial-and-rededication-services-in-april-2019?fbclid=IwAR3dTFmce1wLgAw6RIFIMZsjX8m2cvetQ9E7zSqbgV7uTKOJ1sXyKZL9OTw

 

I have just finished researching the life of Harold Syddall Green and his tory can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/green-Harold/

Harold died on 1st May 1917 he was 28 years old.

 

WE REMEMBER TODAY Frank Charnley who died 29th March 1918. You can read about Frank’s life at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/charnley-frank/

If there are any members of the Charnley family who would like to add any family stories or information then please contact me.

WE REMEMBER TODAY John Carlile who died on 27th March 1918.

John was 23 years old when he died and his story can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/carlile-john/

WE REMEMBER TODAY:

William Wood who died on 23rd March 1915, aged 28. He is buried in Lostwithiel churchyard in Cornwall. William died whilst in training in Cornwall with the 13th Battalion Notts and Derbyshire Regiment.

I have yet to complete Williams story but will post it on the webpage when I have.