Just shows if you stick at it, and especially with so many of us, eventually it can be broken down. Our bills will be in the post. If it proves correct, I think you ought to get back to the professional genealogist and tell them!
Quote from: groom on Thursday 14 December 17 22:00 GMT (UK) Just shows if you stick at it, and especially with so many of us, eventually it can be broken down. Our bills will be in the post. If it proves correct, I think you ought to get back to the professional genealogist and tell them!Next time you're in Newcastle let me know and I'll treat you all to a drink.
This has been a fascinating thread to follow. Here is a link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission record for Jacob.....https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/3054257/coulthard,-jacob/PB
It was John who made the big breakthrough But I am happy to stand in for anyone who lives too far away. I can be there in 45 minutes using my trusty bus pass Yes fantastic work John.Think you've knocked the nail on the head.Still need to find Williams death but I'll update once I get the cert through.
The medal papers for Jacob show that he died 2nd May 1915 and that his medals were delivered to his widow, MRS BROWN.
Whilst everyone is pondering on this here is Martha
