colin12 Posted 26 September , 2004 Share Posted 26 September , 2004 Hi, My wifes Grandfather and Uncle served in the same regiment, Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own(Yorkshire Regiment) I beleive the 2nd Bn 8277 Pte Ernest Manning was medically discharged not sure when but 23606 L/Cpl Samuel Manning was killed in action 8/5/1918 does any one know where abouts he would have been on the 8/5/18 We found his name at the Tyne Cot memorial. Any info would be appreciated.. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 26 September , 2004 Share Posted 26 September , 2004 Colin, 2nd Yorkshires moved to Ouderdom on May 1st and on the 6th went into the line near Voormezeele where they relieved a South African unit. May 8th at 3-15am enemy laid down an exceptionally heavy bombardment on the battalion line and support trenches lasting four hours and causing many casualties while the trenches were practically obliterated. 7-15am the Germans made an attack in force on the battalion front line which was captured by the enemy. They made no further move during the day and at 7-00pm the Yorkshires launched a counter attack to try and reclaim their line, "all objectives gained but at heavy cost" Hope this is of some use to you. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 26 September , 2004 Share Posted 26 September , 2004 Colin, From Soldiers Died CD, L/Cpl Samuel Manning - 23606. Born and enlisted in Sheffield and lived in Upperthorpe. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin12 Posted 26 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2004 Hi Bob, Thanks for the info, appreciate you looking it up for me Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gord97138 Posted 26 September , 2004 Share Posted 26 September , 2004 Colin: From the CWGC: gordon Casualty Details Name: MANNING, SAMUEL Initials: S Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn. Age: 29 Date of Death: 08/05/1918 Service No: 23606 Additional information: Son of Mrs. Myra Manning, of 21, Warrington Rd., Crookesmoor, Sheffield. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 52 to 54 and 162A Cemetery: TYNE COT MEMORIAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin12 Posted 27 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 27 September , 2004 Many thanks Gordon Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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