Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private Norman Brentnall, 18807
:Manchester Regiment, 21st Bn. "B" Coy.

Private Norman Brentnall, 18807

Medal Index Card

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Norman Brentnall, of New Road, Blackley, was killed on July 1st, and was formerly employed at the Ivy Tannery Works, Blackley.

He was from 1990 to 1903 a scholar at Oldham Blue Coat School. He was in one of the Manchester City Battalions."

CWGC

Private, 18807
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:27
Manchester Regiment "B" Coy. 21st Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Mrs. Emma Brentnall, of 78, Blackley New Rd., Blackley, Manchester.

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