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Richard Dobson.
Pte. 1402 10th Lincolns.
Son of Richard and Cecily Dobson 54 Cliffe St, Gt Harwood.
Age 19. K.I.A. July 1st 1916 during the battle of the Somme.
Thiepval Memorial, France

Spot on! Thanks Retlaw :)

Turtle

31-08-2013 20:04

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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1073814)

The panoramic shots are more of a documental photo, and due to the wide sweep can be under-exposed at one end and over at the other, they are not great photos but put a bit of perspective into the scene.
Next time I am in the area will have a look for his name.

P.S. Just read through to here and see walter has given you more information than would be on the memorial.

Thank you Dave. If you are in the area again, would you think it too cheeky of me to request a snap of his name on the memorial? No worries if it's a bother, I already feel guilty about sending you on the Rothwell House expedition. Although I will always treasure your photo of the waterfall, especially as you had to brave the nettles to get it! :)

Turtle

31-08-2013 20:10

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Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 1073807)

How did you find that info, Retlaw? I'm on Ancestry, and found some records, but that is amazing! Incidentally, he was underage when he joined up. He travelled to Lincolnshire thinking he wouldn't be found out as easily as if he joined up in Lancashire. He hated working in the cotton mill so much that becoming a soldier seemed like a better life. Sadly, that proved not to be the case.

Retlaw

31-08-2013 20:45

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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1073821)

Now that would be telling.
Young Richard might have been under age when he enlisted, but he was of military age when he got to France.
Did you know his older brother John Thomas also served in the Lincolns. Pte. 1848. 11th Lincs, looks like they enlisted around the same time from their numbers on the form which lists all his kin the bit thats missing after Army Form is W 5080.

davemac

31-08-2013 21:02

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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1073820)

No problem, its on my list, so give me a few days and will go and get some snaps .

davemac

31-08-2013 21:32

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Today in Pictures, walking in the woods, sunny spells, and a nice day to be out.

1. There is a sense that Autumn is not far away.
2. A sign that this area had another purpose.
3. It says on the sign "welly walk", but not today.
4. Bracken fern on the floor, with a very high canopy at this point.
5. Puff Balls.............oh yes.
6. Well I never heard it.
7. Out of the shade and into the light.
8. That was the way up.
9. Not our way today, we go right.
10. I can see right up your frond.

Turtle

31-08-2013 22:21

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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1073826)

No problem, its on my list, so give me a few days and will go and get some snaps .

Thank you. But only when it suits you.

Turtle

31-08-2013 22:23

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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1073831)

Puff balls are good eating as I recall.

Turtle

31-08-2013 22:46

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Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 1073824)

Thank you, I didn't know about John Thomas being in the same regiment. This is a great help. I couldn't find him in the Service records, but now I've got him in the Medal Roll documents. I'm still trying to puzzle through it...
Retlaw - you're a star!

shillelagh

01-09-2013 11:06

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ok we're going tomorrow ... anyone else want to have a wander down the lines ... 1pm at the spice rooms car park .. :p

anyone else want to come for a wander down the lines ... today in about an hour ... :D

maxthecollie

01-09-2013 13:17

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We went on the sand dunes at Lytham today it was very blustery, sand blowing everywhere so I left my camera in the car.

Restless

01-09-2013 13:57

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Not by me :D

But I thought this was rather excellent
https://www.google.com/maps/views/pr...37115466?gl=us

Click the sphere photos and have a look around

Gremlin

01-09-2013 14:57

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1073896)

anyone else want to come for a wander down the lines ... today in about an hour ... :D

Well we made it safely there and back, no vagabonds or highwaymen.
Nice walk, now it's time for a lie down.

shillelagh

01-09-2013 16:07

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back safely ... from the bash lines wander .. :p oh and I did make sure that I pointed out the sculptures to davemac ...

1. bob if you think im going in there wi all them nettles .. i'll wait here ...
2. gremlin im taking my time ...
3. bob and gremlin on the bench .. davemac wondering if he's found another owner for bob ..
4. teddie winding up davemac for about the 20th time ... lol
5. davemac getting wet and dirty and bob standing guard ...
6. testing out the bench ...
7. bob wanting to get home ...
8. the ducks on the fishing lodge ..

:D:D:D

davemac

01-09-2013 16:15

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1073943)

back safely ... from the bash lines wander .. :p

1. bob if you think im going in there wi all them nettles .. i'll wait here ...
2. gremlin im taking my time ...
3. bob and gremlin on the bench .. davemac wondering if he's found another owner for bob ..
4. teddie winding up davemac for about the 20th time ... lol
5. davemac getting wet and dirty and bob standing guard ...
6. testing out the bench ...
7. bob wanting to get home ...
8. the ducks on the fishing lodge ..

:D:D:D

Flippin eck, that was quick, I'v just got home.

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