JOHN SANDERSON

I called at Old Whittington library this afternoon to check on the WW1 display. 

There have been a few visitors who have left encouraging comments. Its nice to know that the display is creating some interest.


A lady called Veronica Sanderson Element contacted me to ask if she could add her grandfather (John Sanderson)to the display. Although he survived the war he never recovered from his experiences and Veronica has written a lovely tribute to him.


I have attached a copy of this for you to read in case you have no opportunity to visit the display.

GEORGE STRAW

I have just completed my research into the life of George Straw who died on 18th September 1918 and his story can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/straw-george/

PHOTOS

A couple more photos from the Derbyshire Courier 

Pte Harry Higginbottom Killed in Action 26th September 1918 and L/Cpl Frederick Walker Killed in Action 18th September 1918. 

I haven't researched either men yet and if any family of the two men have any stories or information they would like me to include then please contact me.

PHOTOS

I found some more photographs yesterday, from the Derbyshire Times, of men on the War Memorial. it certainly brings the names on the memorial to life when you see the faces of the men.

Horace Aaron, Herbert Pollindine, Alexander Carlile and Edwin Hewkin. Some of the pictures aren't very clear but they are now 100 years old.

All of the pictures I have found so far can be seen at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/photos-of-the-men/

THE BRUSHES WAR MEMORIAL

The Brushes War Memorial

I have just got back from checking on progress on the clean up of the War Memorial. 

The Council have certainly done as promised, the difference is amazing and I hope everyone agrees that Chesterfield Borough Council and Sheepbridge Business Centre deserve a huge thank you for restoring this memorial.

WM LEACHMAN

I have finished my research on John William Leachman and his story can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/leachman-wm/

He was killed in action 14th July 1916 aged 20 years old.

If any descendant of the Leachman family have any information they would like to add to the webpage please get in touch.

WE REMEMBER TODAY

Today we remember Reginald Benton who died on 18th October 1916 he was 34 years old and is buried at Grove Town Cemetery Meaulte. 

Reginald's story can be read at https://oldwhittingtonops.com/benton-reginald/