Many men who died after discharge from the Services are not commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and some serving members of the forces were omitted from records. The sacrifices of all Great War Casualties should be acknowledged and CWGC will take care of their graves, where burials are identified. In some cases private headstones are replaced or supplemented by War Grave Headstones.
Research on War Memorials and general issues have identified a number of possible non-commemorations. A more organised project started in late 2019 and work continues with In From The Cold and the Manchester Regiment Forum.
Recognising their sacrifice, background notes have been published for cases as they progress towards War Grave Status, or not. These men are not forgotten.
Commemoration
Name Rank/No Bttn Death Commemoration
Joseph Locker Pte/8937 2nd 11/08/1916 1. UKBR (2016) 2. Brookwood 1914-18 3. Salford Agecroft (2017)
Outstanding Cases
Joseph Cotterill Lieut 13th 06/11/1914 UKBOR 29/10/2022
Norman Lawson Usher L/Cpl/34005 16th 17/05/1918 UKBOR 29/10/2022
Albert Edward Hall Sgt/1785 6th 17/04/1920 UKBOR 29/10/2022
Arthur Cole L/Cpl/55044 22nd 19/01/1920 Awaiting Determination
John Ashworth Pte/38697 23rd 30/05/1020 Awaiting Determination
George Thomas Nichols Pte/33217 27th 03/06/1920 Awaiting Determination
George Conduit Pte/26530 1stGB 12/12/1920 UKBOR 29/10/2022
Frederick J Lilleyman Pte/42331 2/7th 06/05/1921 Awaiting Determination
Please note. This project became too extensive for the posts here. Please read the eBook on the Forgotten Battalion of the Manchester Regiment to learn more.
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme 