RANSOM ROAD - COPPICE ROAD
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Walk up and down St Ann's Well Rd
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STORIES FROM RESIDENTS OF THIS STREET
1831
1956 Kellys directory
Ransom Rd. Here we might see the Boys Brigade on a Sunday morning just leaving the Canon Lewis building to march down to St Anns Church on St Anns Well Rd.
If we turn right we will walk past Cromer Rd - arriving at The Wells Road, and St Anns Well Rd
Straight ahead is St Bartholomews Rd also known as Donkey Hill
If we turn left and walk to the top end of Ransom Rd/Coppice Rd - we will eventually arrive at Woodborough Rd...
If we turn right we will walk past Cromer Rd - arriving at The Wells Road, and St Anns Well Rd
Straight ahead is St Bartholomews Rd also known as Donkey Hill
If we turn left and walk to the top end of Ransom Rd/Coppice Rd - we will eventually arrive at Woodborough Rd...
- I remember being a boy scout at the bottom of Ransom Road the we built a new scout hut half way up Ransom Road. The leader was Skip he drove a London taxi and lived around Richmond Ave. We would march every other week through 'Senty' with our band; everyone would stop and watch. I was a played the bewgal (bugle) sorry didn't know how to spell it. (Memories)..Darren Boyes Click here to follow comment link
Members who lived on Ransom Road:
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Anne Wake nee Page
Carol Coggan nee Staley Chris Moore Dave Mozley Dee Booth nee Dickson Elaine Chadwick Elsie Mozley nee Fogg |
John Mozley
Joyce Russell nee Green Julie Hunter - Heathcote (Green) Marie Seerey Martin McGrath Michael Button |
Mick Evans
Mo Francis Francis Patricia Anne Sheather Pete Szmig Rowena Wood Vivienne McGrath |
From the bottom of Coppice Road and up to Mapperley were gardens and the Rifle Range (the Butts) where the local Volunteer Regiment did their firing practice. - The Coppice 'Rec' has a long history indeed. My mother recalls that the annual Flower Shows (Rose Show?) Horticultural shows were held here too. She recalled marquees being there. Can you just imagine the sight!?...Mavis Baker Click here to follow this comment link
- I would like to award a Blue Plaque to Shepard’s Race garage bottom off Ransom Road and Wells Rd. In 1967 when I was nine, the owner of that garage let me work there washing cars and pumping petrol, then later they showed me a couple of things about cars, like changing tyres, spark plugs, and more. I was working in a garage before most kids had started delivering newspapers. Because of that experience, it opened me up to the mechanical world - a field I still work In, and I still like to tinker with cars when I'm not doing repair work on houses and properties or anything else. I say there is nothing wrong with a kid getting some experience if they can handle the job....Clarence George-Antonio Shim Click here to view photo and follow comment link
The Police station bottom of Ransom Rd
- "Hi.I was born1966 in No 37 Ransom Road. We lived there for 5 years before moving away a couple of doors away from my grandparents, They lived at No 50 Ransom Road, where grandad Len Page had an allotment across the road - Michael Button Click here to follow this comment link
- "I was born on Ransom Road and went to St Ann's Well Road infant school. My mum did all her shopping on St Ann's Well Road - Whitworths, Harry Bramley the butchers and my dad drank in the Westminster Abbey (also known as the Wessy! ) My Dad was also the secretary of the Horticultural society. Anne Wake Click here to follow this comment link
Tried Google Earth to find the Sherwood Foresters building today,, but it seems not to be there.,., but the Coppice Lodge across the road is still there (as a private house I believe)...almost opposite...Mavis Baker Click here to follow this comment link
- Can anyone remember Coppice Rec up Ransom Road? ....spent many an hour up there playing football click here to follow this comment link
Ray Wagstaff
​my Dad Raymond Wagstaff,2nd from right coppice rec
- Can anyone remember Coppice Rec up Ransom Road ... spent many an hour up there playing football...Mike Seaton Click here to follow comment link
Coppice Rec. playing football with an old school mate "Geggy" Brian Guest ex Norland Rd approx. 1954. Brian was a very good sportsman...Cricket, Football, you name - it he could play it..and he usually was the "Goalie" so at least he kept warm. Don't ask me why I have got a tie on - happy times "Up on the Rec." Tony Miller
- I remember at one end of Coppice Rec there was this Old Tunnel which was about a quarter mile long. As Kids we used go through the tunnel and hang out there. Does anyone know if it's the Carlton Tunnel? I read somewhere it was an old train tunnel? Clarence George-Antonio Shim Click here to follow this comment link
- and here is some video of the the Mapperley Tunnel at Coppice rec Clarence George-Antonio Shim Click here to view his comment
Sports day on the Coppice recreation park July 1967
Walter Bull played for Notts County. 1911 Census 90 Coppice Rd
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ALLEN, John Arthur
Rank
Private
Service number
3/10321
Date of death
9-May-15
Military Unit
1st Bn Northamptonshire Regiment
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a domestic gardener
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post, 'In Memoriam'ln 9 May 1916: “ALLEN. – To the dear and cherished memory of my brave husband, Lance-Corporal (sic) Arthur Allen, Northamptons, who nobly did his duty and gave his life, a sacrifice to his country, May 9th, 1915. One year of silent sorrow. It's grief too deep for words. – His loving wife and son, Allan.” 1914-1918 Registers of Soldiers' Effects: his widow, Alice, was his sole legatee.
He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
3/10321
Date of death
9-May-15
Military Unit
1st Bn Northamptonshire Regiment
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a domestic gardener
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post, 'In Memoriam'ln 9 May 1916: “ALLEN. – To the dear and cherished memory of my brave husband, Lance-Corporal (sic) Arthur Allen, Northamptons, who nobly did his duty and gave his life, a sacrifice to his country, May 9th, 1915. One year of silent sorrow. It's grief too deep for words. – His loving wife and son, Allan.” 1914-1918 Registers of Soldiers' Effects: his widow, Alice, was his sole legatee.
He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual War Memorial as John Arthur Allen
ALLEN, John
Rank Private Service number 22152 Date of death 30 Jun 1917 Age at death 30 Military Unit 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) Family History John Allen was the son Arthur, a warehouse man, and Mary Allen (née Milford). His father was born in 1865 at Bulwell, his mother in 1867 at Nottingham. Married in 1885, they had five children - Annie b.1887, Mary b.1889, Florence H b.1891, John b.1896 and Jane b.1900. In 1901 they lived at 87 Beverley Street St Ann’s Nottingham John Allen's address at the time of his death was 39 Coppice Road Nottingham (now Ransom Road) [Nottingham Evening Post photograph caption]. Extra Information John Allen enlisted at Nottingham and landed in France on 13th September 1915. He died of wounds on 30th June 1917 MEMORIAL Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Grave Reference: XIV C 15A Remembered on
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BILBIE, George Ernest
Rank
Private
Service number
G/15141
Date of death
21 Oct 1916
Age at death
25
Family History
He was the son of William and Anna Bilbie and the brother of William and Samuel Bilbie. In 1911 they lived at 61 Coppice Road Nottingham. He was the husband of Mary E (née Gandy) Bilbie and the father of William and Samuel Bilbie.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a butcher's shop assistant.
Military Unit
11th Bn Royal Sussex Regiment
Military History
He enlisted at Beeston Nottingham.
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post Roll of Honour 31/7/1917: 'Bilbie. Missing October 21st 1916 now reported killed, Private G E (Harry) Bilbie Royal Sussex. A faithful husband a father kind a loving memory of one left behind. - From wife and children
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
G/15141
Date of death
21 Oct 1916
Age at death
25
Family History
He was the son of William and Anna Bilbie and the brother of William and Samuel Bilbie. In 1911 they lived at 61 Coppice Road Nottingham. He was the husband of Mary E (née Gandy) Bilbie and the father of William and Samuel Bilbie.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a butcher's shop assistant.
Military Unit
11th Bn Royal Sussex Regiment
Military History
He enlisted at Beeston Nottingham.
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post Roll of Honour 31/7/1917: 'Bilbie. Missing October 21st 1916 now reported killed, Private G E (Harry) Bilbie Royal Sussex. A faithful husband a father kind a loving memory of one left behind. - From wife and children
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as George Ernest Bilbie
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
BILBIE, WILLIAM
Brother of George Enest Bilbie (above)
William Bilbie, my great uncle, was killed in action during World War 1, he was born in St.Anns, Nottingham but emigrated to Canada as a young man seeking a better life. He was called up to join the Ontario Regiment of the Canadian Infantry leaving his young wife Ruby May Bilbie (who was pregnant) to fight for the Allies on the Western Front.
After surviving one of the bloodiest battles at Vimy Ridge he was killed near the town of of Cite Saint Laurent on the road to Lens.
Going by his military records it is unlikely that William Bilbie ever returned to Canada so would probably never have seen his son.
PRIVATE WILLIAM BILBIE killed in action 9th August 1917 by a shell to head and shoulders, buried where lay no known grave.
He is commemorated on the Vimy War Memorial an imposing site on the hill of the famous battle.
Like many others he gave his tomorrow so we could have our today. RIP
Ray Bilbie
William Bilbie
Remembered on
Brother of George Enest Bilbie (above)
William Bilbie, my great uncle, was killed in action during World War 1, he was born in St.Anns, Nottingham but emigrated to Canada as a young man seeking a better life. He was called up to join the Ontario Regiment of the Canadian Infantry leaving his young wife Ruby May Bilbie (who was pregnant) to fight for the Allies on the Western Front.
After surviving one of the bloodiest battles at Vimy Ridge he was killed near the town of of Cite Saint Laurent on the road to Lens.
Going by his military records it is unlikely that William Bilbie ever returned to Canada so would probably never have seen his son.
PRIVATE WILLIAM BILBIE killed in action 9th August 1917 by a shell to head and shoulders, buried where lay no known grave.
He is commemorated on the Vimy War Memorial an imposing site on the hill of the famous battle.
Like many others he gave his tomorrow so we could have our today. RIP
Ray Bilbie
William Bilbie
Remembered on
- Highhurst Street Methodist Church War Memorial as William Bilbie
BIRKIN, JOSEPH HENRY
Rank:
Private
Service No:
8123
Date of Death:
25/10/1914
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
A1. 18.
Cemetery:
YPRES TOWN CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Joseph and Selina Birkin, of 513, Garden Coppice Rd., Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
late City Police (obit)
Extra Information
Ypres Town Cemetery. Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged) 13 January 1915: Private JH Birkin of the Yorkshire Rgt, late City Police, died of wounds at Ypres October 25th.
Remembered on
St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Birkin JH
Rank:
Private
Service No:
8123
Date of Death:
25/10/1914
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
A1. 18.
Cemetery:
YPRES TOWN CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Joseph and Selina Birkin, of 513, Garden Coppice Rd., Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
late City Police (obit)
Extra Information
Ypres Town Cemetery. Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged) 13 January 1915: Private JH Birkin of the Yorkshire Rgt, late City Police, died of wounds at Ypres October 25th.
Remembered on
St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Birkin JH
CURRAN, Charles Henry
Rank
Private
Service number
2551
Date of death
09 Jun 1915
Age at death
21
Employment/Hobbies
He worked at Gedling Colliery in 1911.
Address given on enlistment
44 Coppice Road Mapperley
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Memorial
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
2551
Date of death
09 Jun 1915
Age at death
21
Employment/Hobbies
He worked at Gedling Colliery in 1911.
Address given on enlistment
44 Coppice Road Mapperley
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Memorial
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Remembered on
- Mapperley - War Memorial Woodthorpe Drive & Plains Rd War Memorial as Curran C
- Nottingham - General Cemetery War Memorial as C.H. Curran Pte. 2551 1/7th Bn Sherwood For.
- Carlton – St Paul's Church War Memorial as C Curran Pte
- Nottingham - Queens Walk School Old Boys 1914-1916 War Memorial as Charles Henry Curran 1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters
GRAY, ALBERT EDWARD
Rank:
Acting Bombardier
Residence on enlistment 1915
The Coppice Nottingham
Regimental Number:
133789
Regiment Name:
Royal Regt of Arty (Royal Garrn Arty)
OCCUPATION
caretaker and gardener
died f:
influenza broncho pneumonia
Date of Death:
29/11/1918
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Royal Garrison Artillery
Grave Reference:
In west part.
Cemetery:
RIDLINGTON (SS. MARY MAGDALENE AND ANDREW) CHURCHYARD
Additional Information:
Son of George and Elizabeth Gray; husband of Mabel Gray. Born at Ridlington.
Remembered on
Rank:
Acting Bombardier
Residence on enlistment 1915
The Coppice Nottingham
Regimental Number:
133789
Regiment Name:
Royal Regt of Arty (Royal Garrn Arty)
OCCUPATION
caretaker and gardener
died f:
influenza broncho pneumonia
Date of Death:
29/11/1918
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Royal Garrison Artillery
Grave Reference:
In west part.
Cemetery:
RIDLINGTON (SS. MARY MAGDALENE AND ANDREW) CHURCHYARD
Additional Information:
Son of George and Elizabeth Gray; husband of Mabel Gray. Born at Ridlington.
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Albert Edward Gray
HOLLINGSWORTH, WILLIAM H.
Rank:
Private
Service No:
25058
Date of Death:
22/10/1916
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Hollingsworth and the brother of Ada Louisa, George, Lily, John Thomas and Joseph Edward Hollingsworth. They lived at 79 Coppice Road Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was an errand lad.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
25058
Date of Death:
22/10/1916
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Hollingsworth and the brother of Ada Louisa, George, Lily, John Thomas and Joseph Edward Hollingsworth. They lived at 79 Coppice Road Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was an errand lad.
Remembered on
LYMN, Arthur William
Rank
Private
Date of death
11 May 1915
Age at death
21
Service number
1856
Address given on enlistment
Coppice Road Nottingham
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Military History
Arthur Lymn's Army Service Record (ASR) survives.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a butcher's errand lad. He was a fitter's labourer employed at the Trent Bridge car works (probably Nottingham Corporation Tram Works) when he enlisted in the Territorial Force in 1913.
Family History
Arthur was born in 1894 (J/A/S), the son of Harry and Betsy Lymn (nee Palmer). The family was living at 9 Coppice Road when Arthur joined the Territorial Force in June 1913.
Article published 9th June 1915 in the Nottingham Daily Express
A sad circumstance is reported in connection with the death from wounds of Private A. W. Lymn. He is a nephew of Mr. A. W. Lymn, furniture dealer, of Sneinton-street, Nottingham. His parents live at 9, Coppice-road. Private Lymn was married shortly before going to the front.”
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Date of death
11 May 1915
Age at death
21
Service number
1856
Address given on enlistment
Coppice Road Nottingham
Military Unit
1/7th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Military History
Arthur Lymn's Army Service Record (ASR) survives.
Employment/Hobbies
In 1911 he was a butcher's errand lad. He was a fitter's labourer employed at the Trent Bridge car works (probably Nottingham Corporation Tram Works) when he enlisted in the Territorial Force in 1913.
Family History
Arthur was born in 1894 (J/A/S), the son of Harry and Betsy Lymn (nee Palmer). The family was living at 9 Coppice Road when Arthur joined the Territorial Force in June 1913.
Article published 9th June 1915 in the Nottingham Daily Express
A sad circumstance is reported in connection with the death from wounds of Private A. W. Lymn. He is a nephew of Mr. A. W. Lymn, furniture dealer, of Sneinton-street, Nottingham. His parents live at 9, Coppice-road. Private Lymn was married shortly before going to the front.”
Remembered on
McCLURE, DAVID
Rank:
Private
Service No:
307575
Date of Death:
8/05/1917
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st/8th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Bay 7.
Memorial:
ARRAS MEMORIAL
Family History
David was born in 1891 in Nottingham wand was the son of George , a printer compositer and Annie McClure. His father George died when David was very young by the 1901 census his wife Annie is shown as a widow at 38 years of age , she is living at 2 Olive Row , Nottingham with her two children David 10 years of age and Percy 7 years of age. by the 1911 census the family are living at 103 Coppice Road, Mapperley.
Employment/Hobbies
a tailors fitter.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
307575
Date of Death:
8/05/1917
Age:
25
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st/8th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Bay 7.
Memorial:
ARRAS MEMORIAL
Family History
David was born in 1891 in Nottingham wand was the son of George , a printer compositer and Annie McClure. His father George died when David was very young by the 1901 census his wife Annie is shown as a widow at 38 years of age , she is living at 2 Olive Row , Nottingham with her two children David 10 years of age and Percy 7 years of age. by the 1911 census the family are living at 103 Coppice Road, Mapperley.
Employment/Hobbies
a tailors fitter.
Remembered on
MERRYMAN, HERBERT
Rank:
Private
Service No:
27470
Date of Death:
14/04/1916
Age:
18
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
17th Bn.
Grave Reference:
F. 47.
Cemetery:
CAMBRIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION
Additional Information:
Son of John and Charlotte Merryman, of 65, Coppice Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
27470
Date of Death:
14/04/1916
Age:
18
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
17th Bn.
Grave Reference:
F. 47.
Cemetery:
CAMBRIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION
Additional Information:
Son of John and Charlotte Merryman, of 65, Coppice Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
PROWSE, RICHARD WILLIAM
Rank: Serjeant Service No: 43115 Date of Death: 8/11/1917 Regiment/Service: Lincolnshire Regiment 1st Bn. Panel Reference: Panel 35 to 37 and 162 to 162A. Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL Family History He was the eldest son of Charlotte Prowse (born London) and was born about 1885; he had a younger brother, Charles. Richard married Florence Harriet (née Allen) and they had two children, Florence M and Elsie C Prowse. In 1913 they lived at 39 Coppice Road, Nottingham. Employment/Hobbies He was a printer compositor. Remembered on St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Richard William Prowse |
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WATKIN, HERBERT
Rank:
Private
Service No:
266762
Date of Death:
1/07/1916
Age:
34
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st/7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Annie Watkin, of 18, Bennet Grove, Coppice Rd., Mapperley; husband of Elizabeth Muriel Watkin, of 14, Oldhnaw St., Hyson Green, Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
266762
Date of Death:
1/07/1916
Age:
34
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st/7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Annie Watkin, of 18, Bennet Grove, Coppice Rd., Mapperley; husband of Elizabeth Muriel Watkin, of 14, Oldhnaw St., Hyson Green, Nottingham.
Remembered on
- Radford - All Souls Parish and District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Herbert Watkin
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Name:
Thomas Drinkwater Birth Year: abt 1884 Residence: 515 B Garden Coppice Road, Nottingham Occupation cotton lace maker Age at enlistment: 31 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 143507 Regiment Name: Royal Regt of Arty (Royal Garrn Arty) demob 1919 repat to USA missed boat mother died |
Name:
George Derbert Millson Birth Year: abt 1877 Residence: 47 Coppice Rd, Nottingham Occupation: Baker Age at Enlistment: 38 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 255155 Regiment Name: Army Service Corps (Pension Records) |
Name:
Frederick Walker Birth Year: abt 1878 Residence: 99 Coppice Rd Mapperley, Occupation LACE WAREHOUSEMAN Age at enlistment: 37 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 33243 Regiment Name: Army Ordnance Corps DEMOB 1919 |
Name:
Arthur Thomas Rose Birth Year: abt 1888 Residence: 83 Coppice Road, Nottingham Occupation: Unknown Age at enlistment: 28 Enlistment Year: 1916 Regimental Number: 191610 Regiment Name: Dorset Regt DEMOB 1919 |
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Name:
Nicholas Forster Birth Year: abt 1887 Residence: 87 Coppice Rd, Nottingham Occupation musician Age at enlistment: 28 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 135161 Regiment Name: MT Learner Army Service Corps demob 1919 |
Name:
Alfred Cartwright Sharpe Birth Year: abt 1876 Residence: 34 Coppice Road, Nottingham Occupation WINDOW CLEANER Age at enlistment: 39 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 1880 Regiment Name: Durham Light Infantry DEMOB 1919 |
Name:
Ernest Vallans Birth Year: abt 1876 Residence: 119 Coppice Rd Mapperly, Nottingham Occupation TEMPORARY POSTMAN Age at enlistment: 39 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 211084 Regiment Name: ASC demob 1919 |
Name:
Frederick Cyril Curran Birth Year abt 1895 Residence 44 Coppice Rd, Age at enlistment 19 Enlistment Year 1914 Regimental Number 304 Other Regimental Numbers: 305807 Regiment Name Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) Demob 1918 |