posted on 2024-01-17, 13:35authored byLest We Forget Project Team
Picture of Grandfather, passed on from mother - mothers initial story was that both were wounded; Simon found out from record that this is not what happened. Simon ever met him.
Royal Ulster Rifles. Joined April 1915, discharged Nov 1915, tried to join in Jan 1915 already, didn't see action. 15/16 lied about his age. Comrades served in Somme, doesn't know who the others in photo are. Doesn't know where picture was taken. ?ASC - Service Corps? Not sure if he went overseas. Info from ANCESTRY website - originals at home.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Simon Topping
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
Samuel Berry - grandfather of contributor
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
April-November 1915
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
Joined up in Belfast, rest unknown
Object(s)
Photograph with grandfather & men who are believed to be his comrades.