Jon Miller Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 A couple of weeks ago, the remembered soldier of the day was one Pte Frank Lethbridge who was KIA 25 Aug 1914. I couldn't believe I was seeing his name because he is one of my local men that I am researching, and I know his niece. Is this type of discovery a rare or frequent occurrence for other forum members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 I've often wondered how the names are selected. Is it a random selection? Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 Marina - Terry Denham weaved his secret magic to create the list of names. My understanding is that it's sort of random (in that Terry isnt making a point by including/excluding individuals). However he has ensured that over time there will be a mix of nationalities, units, etc. Personally, I'm happy NOT to know how he decided what he decided. The randomness just acts a a focus for me as to why I'm interested in this period of history. Jon - Statistically, it must be a rare occurance. Hundreds of thousands of names in the CWGC database.Those being researched by active members of the Forum must be a tiny percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Shaw Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 Jon, As John says it would be rare for someone to have further information of those remembered, This link will take you to one that did Private Jarrold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 Marina This is the thread which announced the start of the feature. My explanation of the process is about ten or so posts down. http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=6947&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnethmont Posted 6 September , 2004 Share Posted 6 September , 2004 Andy I found that I recognised the name of the man listed on 14th August ALEXANDER JAMIESON S/13318 Private 8th/10th Bn. Gordon Highlanders 14/08/1916 He fell in action on the Somme, has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. Age 19. He was the son Alexander and Elsie Jamieson of Duncanston, Leslie and later Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire. They lost both sons as his brother James also fell serving with 6th Gordon Highlanders on 10 April 1917. Age 21. I am in regular contact with their nephew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 6 September , 2004 Share Posted 6 September , 2004 This is the thread which announced the start of the feature. My explanation of the process is about ten or so posts down. Thanks, Terry - all clear now. I've always liked the idea of the names being there - I say the day's name aloud every time. Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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