The Commonwealth War Graves Commisson (CWGC), an organisation that looks after the graves of UK and Commonwealth war dead, is appealing for relatives to come forward for 11 deceased service personnel. Could you be connected to any of these individuals? Many of the individuals are buried in sites across the UK and the CWGC is planning restoration work on the memorials.
Can you help?
| Surname | Forename (s) | Date of Death Text | Regiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK | ARTHUR | 7469 | OXFORD AND BUCKS LIGHT INFANTRY |
| COOK | THOMAS | 6424 | ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY |
| EDWARDS | ARTHUR | 16377 | ROYAL NAVY |
| HEMANS | A H | 6925 | ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS |
| JAMES | GEORGE | 6875 | ARMY SERVICE CORPS |
| MADDOX | G | 7421 | MACHINE GUN CORPS (INFANTRY) |
| OWEN | GRIFFITH EVAN | 16326 | ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE |
| PURDIE | FRANK PHILIP | 7019 | ESSEX REGIMENT |
| RATE | WILLIAM ROBERT | 7041 | ROYAL NAVY |
| WARBURTON | JOHN THOMAS | 6619 | CHESHIRE REGIMENT |
| WILLIAMS | IVAN COOPER | 15962 | ROYAL NAVY |
Additional details can be found in the pdf here: Next of Kin Appeal PDF – January 2023
CWGC wish to make contact with direct blood relations of the casualties concerned.
If you are related to one of the above casualties and can provide us with the documentation, please contact the Enquiries Team.
Image Source:
- WW1 hospital with wounded soldiers and nurses: picryl
