100 years ago today 10/1/1917: Private Richard Ward (Age 30) 1st/6th Bn. Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium. Husband of Hannah Smith (formerly Ward), of 6, John St., Heywood.

Private William John Thomas (Age 24) 22nd Bn. Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France. Son of Rose Thomas, of Llaswernfach, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Breconshire, and the late William Thomas.

Private D Jones 10 1st/4th Bn. Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq.

Private John James Shaw (Age 33) “C” Coy. 10th Bn. Stockport (Willow Grove) Cemetery, United Kingdom. Son of James Shaw; husband of Eva Lane (formerly Shaw), of 9, Higher Union St., Heaton Norris, Stockport.

WW2: 1940: Lance Corporal Francis D. Day (Age 21) Derrington (St. Matthew) Churchyard, United Kingdom. Son of Edward and Emma Day, of Derrington.