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[rjaydee]

For want of nothing better to do, I have found details of two men who appear on the Alford War Memorial Scroll (see photo wants site) as their information is/was very sketchy, neither of these men appear on the CWGC nor SDGW, it may be a task for any Lincolnshire pals on the Forum to find where these men are buried and bring them "in from the cold" I wish I lived in the area I would do it like a shot. The two men are JOHN THOMAS SIMPSON 235101 4th Worcs died 24-6-1919 death registered Spilsby Lincs (pension papers on Ancestry) and JESSE BURKITT 84880 56 P COY RDC died 27-5-1919 Alford Lincs death also registered Spilsby ( papers also on Ancestry). Anybody up for the challenge ? Ralph.

[John Hartley]

The key for what I presume are post-discharge cases is to link cause of death to service. If a link can be made then they are entitled to CWGC commemoration. The death certificates are going to be needed.

I've asked a moderator to shift the thread to the "possible non-comms" sub-forum. Hope that's OK, Ralph.

John

[rjaydee]

Cheers John, one of them suffered gsw to his left buttock,side and hip and spent 7 months in hospital I think he more than likely died as a result of this injury, the second died of TB brought on by being gassed in February 1918 according to the write up in his papers. Ralph.

[chrisharley9]

Ralph

will you be getting the DCs

Chris

[rjaydee]

Chris. A long way from me these two, would like to find out where they are buried first, if needs be I will get the DCs if it helps. Ralph.

[ShropshireMad]

I have several men from Sleaford, Lincs, all post discharge deaths. The trouble is the cost and with no substantial interest in Lincolnshire i'd much rather purchase a Shropshire death cert.

Neil

[chrisharley9]

I have started a grave search at Alford

[chrisharley9]

Jesse Burkitt is buried in Alford Cemetery; awaiting an answer on the other lad

Chris

[rjaydee]

Chris. Well done, any chance he has a headstone that can be photographed for the CWGC ? I will send for the death certs asap. Have already downloaded the service papers to help in this cause. Ralph.

[rjaydee]

WE are on the move. DCs sent for. Ralph.

[chrisharley9]

Ralph

Alford Town Council has confirmed that there is no headstone

Chris

[rjaydee]

Chris. Do they have a grave reference for him ? if we can get him recognised will the CWGC put up a headstone ? Ralph.

[John Hartley]

if we can get him recognised will the CWGC put up a headstone ?

If there's a grave reference, then usually they will, Ralph.

I think if its an unmarked plot with a number of different (non family) burials I think they are more likely to put up a "buried in this cemetery" stone nearby - so it doesnt give the impression that its just him. Maybe wrong.

[Andy Wade]

If there's a grave reference, then usually they will, Ralph.

I think if its an unmarked plot with a number of different (non family) burials I think they are more likely to put up a "buried in this cemetery" stone nearby - so it doesnt give the impression that its just him. Maybe wrong.

We have one in a local churchyard like that. The grave is in there somewhere but all the stones were buried under soil when it was turned into a nature reserve. The CWGC stone is at the side of the church and it's a good compromise solution:

[rjaydee]

Thanks for the replies chaps, fingers crossed we will get there. Ralph.

[Andy Wade]

Thanks for the replies chaps, fingers crossed we will get there. Ralph.

Hopefully.

And thanks again Ralph. Wonderful books. Can't seem to put them down though, I'm getting very little done here...

[rjaydee]

Andy. I told you last week you would have your hands full reading that lot. Ralph.

[chrisharley9]

They did not give a plot ref; just back off my hols so will follow up everything this week

Chris

[rjaydee]

Thanks for all the trouble you are going to Chris. Regards. Ralph.

[chrisharley9]

Ralph

its no trouble; these lads deserve it

Chris

[chrisharley9]

Ralph

Jesse is buried Alford Cemetery Grave K2

Let me know when you are submitting the docs to Terry Denham & I will forward the e mail to him

Chris

[rjaydee]

Chris. As soon as I get the DCs all documents will be forwarded. Regards. Ralph.

[rjaydee]

Chris. Got the DCs today, sent you a PM asking for advice. Ralph.

[chrisharley9]

John Thomas Simpson buried plot W59 27th June 1919; will forward the info on to Terry Denham

[John Hartley]

In from the cold:

Burkitt

Simpson