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Title: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Tuesday 27 July 10 13:39 BST (UK)

Hello. I'm trying to help someone find out about a Great War Casualty - ROBERT ALBERT POWELL. There is a possibility that his name might be inscribed on the Bridport War Memorial. I would be grateful if someone in East Dorset could check it for me. Many thanks. Morten

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: nanny jan on Tuesday 27 July 10 16:07 BST (UK)

Hi,

If it was in East Dorset I could check but the only Bridport that I know is in West Dorset.     :-\


Have you looked for him on the CWGC site?



Nanny Jan

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Thursday 29 July 10 14:25 BST (UK)

Hello Jan. "OH, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet."  Yes, I meant Bridport in West Dorset (glad that you were paying attention).  :) I have found him on the CWGC site but he was born in Bridport and I wondered if his name is on the memorial there.

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: dhhound on Tuesday 03 August 10 13:45 BST (UK)

I'm expecting to be in Bridport in late September so if no one has answered by then, I'll check for you.

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Tuesday 03 August 10 14:33 BST (UK)

Thanks dhhound. That would be much appreciated.
Regards

Morten

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: CFP39 on Saturday 04 September 10 21:51 BST (UK)

Hi Morten

See that you are interested in War Memorials in the area.  Have you the one from Winterborne Kingston?
We visited the village some years ago as my father in law was born there. His younger brother's name is on the memorial so can give you his family details if you like.

Regards
Lee

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Friday 10 September 10 13:44 BST (UK)

Hello Lee. Yes, I would be interested to know about anyone who is is listed on the Winterborne WW1 memorial.  Thanks

All the best

morten

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: CFP39 on Friday 10 September 10 19:14 BST (UK)

Hi Morten

Trevor Christopher BALLAM - Corporal in King's Royal Rifle Corps. R/16360.
Killed 16/8/1917 aged 28 - remembered on TYNE COT MEMORIAL

He was born in Winterborne Kingston on 12/2/1889 - son of Edwin & (late) Alice Maria Ballam.
Brother of Alexander Edwin, Mary Elizabeth and (late) Alfred Charles.
Half Brother to John and George Smith.

As well as the stone memorial there is a wooden plaque inside the church.

To the best of my knowledge, no descendants of Edwin live in the village now.

Good luck with your project.

Regards
Lee

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Tuesday 14 September 10 12:38 BST (UK)

Thanks Lee. Very interesting.

All the best

Morten

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: dhhound on Sunday 19 September 10 15:38 BST (UK)

Morten
Checked the Bridport war memorial today. No Powells at all, have some photos I wii be able to post later.

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Monday 20 September 10 14:10 BST (UK)

Quote from: dhhound on Sunday 19 September 10 15:38 BST (UK)

Morten
Checked the Bridport war memorial today. No Powells at all, have some photos I wii be able to post later.

Many thanks for checking & I look forward to seeing your photos.

Best wishes

Morten

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: dhhound on Tuesday 05 October 10 21:08 BST (UK)

Photos attached. Sorry I couldn't get everyone - family pressure.

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: dhhound on Tuesday 05 October 10 21:09 BST (UK)

and one more

Title: Re: Bridport War Memorial
Post by: MortenofPoole on Wednesday 06 October 10 13:22 BST (UK)

Thanks very much dhhound and very clear the photos are too.  :)