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| RMMee Moderator Quote | Reply | | 1914-18 War posted on: 4/7/2006 12:17:29 AM I have today been loaned a rather flimsy 80 page booklet, produced, I think, in 1920, entitled "Langley Mill and Aldercar's Part in the Victory." It lists: - All those who died in the service of their country during the war, with brief details of either the person or the cause of their death. (Notice I said "person" not "man," as the authors used a wide definition, and did not just include those killed in action - there is a canteen assistant who was killed in the Chilwell explosion of 1918.) For many of them, there is also a photograph. - A list of soldiers who were decorated during the war, again with a paragraph or two of description. - A name list of all those from the villages who fought in the war - their rank and regiment. - Details of the "Home Front:" local companies' and organisations' war efforts. - A separate page on the contributions of Bridge Street, and another for Stoneyford. - And, as always, a wonderful array of period advertisements. I shall be attempting to copy it as best I can in view of its condition, and then to add more information to this thread, so that it is searchable. I can't guarantee that copying will work, as it really isn't up to much rough handlng. Has anyone else come across this booklet before, as I was not aware of its existence at all before today? |
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Jennypeg
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replied on: 4/7/2006 7:59:18 AM I think ! there maybe be a copy or part of it at D.A.R.G. I've seen photos and reports about the soldiers of Stoneyford there. (D.A.R.G. Derbyshire Ancestral Research Group ) Birchwood Methodist Chapel, Birchwood Lane, Somercotes and like Peter said they are open Wednesday morning no charge but donation are welcome plus tea and biscuits! Jenny |
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suzard
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replied on: 9/26/2006 10:42:44 PM Some of the photos from this book are now available for viewing on the net www.jacksdale.org.uk The Jacksdale Memorial Project Langley Mill and Aldercar WW1 Fallen Names on the Memorial in St Johns Churchyard Aldercar -photos and asome history for most of them. Very good site |
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RMMee
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replied on: 9/27/2006 7:26:09 AM Yes, I thoroughly recommend it too. (Even though they've beaten me to the idea!) |
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tempus275
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replied on: 9/27/2006 7:48:11 PM Does anyone know if they did any sort of similar booklet for Heanor's fallen? |
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RMMee
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replied on: 9/27/2006 8:39:23 PM I've certainly never seen or heard of such a booklet. In fact the Langley Mill item is the only such item I have seen - a really fitting tribute not only to those who died, but also to those who had the idea. A fitting tribute. |
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replied on: 10/30/2006 9:13:38 PM I would be really interested to see the names in the booklet. My grandad Bill Williamson re-enlisted in 1914 and although I have just looked at his service files in the National Archives I am interested in any mentions I can find of him. I am also trying to reconstruct the rest of his life. Unfortunately he was 77 when I was born so I never knew him young. I have found a photo of him in 1915 with his Battalion in a book on the Service Battalions of the Leicesters. Any memories of him gratefully received. Thanks |
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RMMee
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replied on: 10/30/2006 10:11:07 PM I think I have found him in the booklet. For those who survived the war, there is just an entry of name, decorations, and regiment. One such entry reads: Williamson, W. R.Q.M.S., D.C.M., Leicesters. Nothing else I'm afraid. |
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suzard
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replied on: 11/5/2006 6:00:45 PM Houseworkfairy, In the Society's 1982 book "Around Old Heanor" there is a full page photograph of (elderly) Bill Williamson wearing his medals "Boer War Veteran , Mr Bill Williamson, who died in January 1982 aged 103 years. Bill celebrated his 21st birthday fighting at the seige of ladysmith in South Africa, surviving on rations of horseflesh and biscuits. During the 1st WW he served in france and was twice wounded, receiving 2 decorations, in the 2nd WW he joined the Home Guard. Bill lived on Station Rd Langley Mill and was a postman for 30 years until his retirement. In 1978 he was awarded the British Empire medal, and when he was 101 he was presented to Prince Charles at an event in Derby organised by the british legion. Bill died as a reult of an accident, when he slipped on ice near his home. In the Ripley and Heanor abt July 1912 there is a series of interviews over the weeks called "War Stories" I have found interviews with my grandads 3 brothers in this series-very interesting -half a page per interview and a photo -maybe Bill was interviewed at this time.?? I would imagine when he was presented to prince charles -that would have made the local paper too?? |
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replied on: 11/5/2006 7:24:35 PM this is not about Bill Williamson but I though this man should be remembered. Ripley & Heanor News July 15th 1910 LANGLEY MILL GRENADIER WHO GUARDED THE LATE KING EDWARD V11 ON DUTY IN DEATH CHAMBER, THRONE ROOM, AND FUNERAL TRAIN “Like father like son” is an aphorism that does not always apply so far as choice of daily profession is concerned, but in the case of the Stacey family of Langley Mill, the old saying has become a truism. Years ago Mr Edwin Stacey, a member of one of the best respected families in Ripley, entered his Majesty’s Army, and performed 21 years of a soldiers routine, seven years being in the Guards, and another nine years on the Reserve. Today he is a trusted official at Messrs Turner’s works at Langley Mill, where he is a storekeeper. His residence is in Sedgwick Street. So runs a very brief resume of the military career of Mr Stacey sen. To his eldest son, Thomas Edwin Berbeck Stacey, who enlisted in the Guards at Derby two years and seven months ago, and who is in the King’s Company 1st Grenadier Guards, fell the honour many a soldier would have forfeited a year’s pay for, that of being comprised in the parties which guarded the late Sovereign King Edward v11 in the death chamber and as he lay in state, and also he was one of the escort for the late King’s final journey from Paddington to Windsor. Private Stacey, whose photo we reproduce above (very dark photo), and who prior to his enlistment was an employee at the Associated Beverages Co’s works at Langley Mill, despite the fact he is only just entering manhood’s estate, stands 6ft 6ins is lithe of limb, and gives promise of developing into a man of fine physique. He was the recipient of the medal struck in acknowledgment of services rendered at the late King’s funeral, and along with men of his company was personally thanked by both the Queen Mother and King George. Last weekend Pte Stacey was home on two day’s leave, and received a hearty welcome from his relatives and numerous friends in the Erewash district. With natural pride he wore the medal which he received at his Sovereign’s hands. On the front side the medal bears a representation of the late King Edward V11, with the letters E.R.I., and on the rim is engraved the name, rank, etc, of the recipient. |
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