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Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« on: Sunday 16 August 09 21:13 BST (UK) »
I was given a box of Family photos the other day ,  Looking through them I, found this one .
It is my mothers uncle from the first world war . Norfolk regiment .  the strange almost spooky thing is Im sure i saw it in a book a few months ago down my local library .  I can't remenber what the book was called and there are so many WW1 books there , I was wondering if anybody recognize it ,as it must of been a book for the WW1 maybe Norfolk Reg/
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Wilkinson.Crowther,Tootell, Manchester ,  McEwan Scotland.  Wymer, Fuller,Hudson,Norfolk  . Cheriton Australia.

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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk
« Reply #1 on: Monday 17 August 09 13:05 BST (UK) »
I cannot help with the book, but if you want to know about his battalion (and the rifle) let me know.

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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk
« Reply #2 on: Monday 17 August 09 19:51 BST (UK) »
 Yes please ,I would love to know  it would confirm what I think i already know ,but I'm not a 100%.I have the Norfolk regiment or Northamptonshire 1st reg/,   if it is the Norfolk it might be at Thetford Norfolk ! My grandads brother was in both the Norfolk and Northampton and this would confirm it was him In died  sadly at the battle of Somme .It would be so nice to know that it was him in the photo .
   Thanks . Magic
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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 20 August 09 17:28 BST (UK) »
OOOOO' so hoping somebody would come back with some info ...even on the uniform /regiment...
pleaseeee
Wilkinson.Crowther,Tootell, Manchester ,  McEwan Scotland.  Wymer, Fuller,Hudson,Norfolk  . Cheriton Australia.


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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 10 September 09 19:11 BST (UK) »
I was given a box of Family photos the other day ,  Looking through them I, found this one .
It is my mothers uncle from the first world war . Norfolk regiment .  the strange almost spooky thing is Im sure i saw it in a book a few months ago down my local library .  I can't remenber what the book was called and there are so many WW1 books there , I was wondering if anybody recognize it ,as it must of been a book for the WW1 maybe Norfolk Reg/
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  can any one help ? please
Wilkinson.Crowther,Tootell, Manchester ,  McEwan Scotland.  Wymer, Fuller,Hudson,Norfolk  . Cheriton Australia.

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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 10 September 09 20:16 BST (UK) »
Hello

Def Norfolk regiment. Arthur Wymer No 1633 was a territorial soldier and is seen wearing the imperial service clasp ( willingness to serve overseas). He later transferred to the Northamptonshire's No 43447, 1st Battalion and was KIA 9/9/16. (later battles of the Somme).

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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 10 September 09 20:21 BST (UK) »
Thankyou David ,
                   That's just what I needed as i had only taken a guess .This photo is inportant to me .so i greatly appreciate your help .   I can now put him on  my  family tree and album
        many thanks
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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 25 August 15 01:40 BST (UK) »
Hi, this is going to sound a bit weird... so please bear with me!

I was visiting my Nan (Hilda Dxxxxxx) with my Mum (Julie Dxxxxxx). I was speaking with them both about family history and in particular family members that fought in WW1. My Nan suggested I look up Arthur Wymer. So I did, she was amazed that I found him online at all, and preceeded to give her snippets of information, like where he was killed and other bits and bobs... then I found your photo of him and you mention you are related! So, I guess we probably are too albeit distantly!

I only registered on this site so I could contact you, so haven't read the rules on what I can or cannot say. If its ok to give you an email address I would explain further and provided some amazing information on other family members from the same era which I found amazing.

Best regards, Dan

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Re: Is this in your book ? norfolk/what's the uniform please
« Reply #8 on: Monday 05 October 15 20:05 BST (UK) »
Hello Dan ,    I have only just seen your post on A Wymer ,If you would like to Pm me  or to give any information that would be great if not i would be pleased to reply on here I' am always interested to find out more on  the Wymer family and if there is anything I can help you with I will try . thankyou or your post    Magicnanny .
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