15th January 2020

15/01/1915 Private Thomas Akers (Age 21) “F” Coy. 4th Bn. Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery, United Kingdom. ‘1539’ 4. R.C. 98. Son of Edward and Sarah Akers, of 2, Shaftesbury Cottages, Birchall Avenue, Seacombe, Cheshire. His brother W Akers also fell. (pic from findagrave.com – with thanks)

Pte T Akers 150115 UK

15/01/1916 Lance Corporal William Edward Ford 13th Bn. Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. ‘515’ II. C. 56.

15/01/1917 Private Robert Ellis Cunnah (Age 22) 1st Bn. Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, France. ‘49739’ III. E. 17. Son of Alfred and Amelia Cunnah, of 21, Kirby Grove, Shotton, Chester.

15/01/1917 Private James Knight 20th Labour Bn. Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France. ‘41557’ VII. B. 18. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Knight, of Lower Broughton, Manchester.

Pte J Knight 150117 FR

15/01/1917 Private Edwin Parsons 8th Bn. Basra Memorial, Iraq. ‘24702’ Panel 14 and 62.

15/01/1918 Serjeant Abraham Oakes (Age 49) 7th Bn. Sandbach (St. Mary) Churchyard, United Kingdom. ‘290027’ South-East 8.52. Husband of Mary Ellen Oakes, of 61, Silver Terrace, The Heath, Sandbach. (pic from findagrave.com – with thanks)

Sgt A Oakes 150118 UK

15/01/1918 Private William Plumb 9th Bn. St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France. ‘13659’ P. VI. E. 10B.

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