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 Fred Hornby, 27299

Private Fred Hornby, 27299

Private Fred Hornby, 27299
Manchester Regiment 18th Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Official intimation has been received of the death in action in France on July 1st of Private Fred Hornby, Manchester Regiment (Pals). He was 21 years of age and was a machine joiner at Messrs. Platt Bros. and Co.'s New Works. He resided with his parents at 28 Villiers Street, Oldham. He was called up under the group system on January 25th of this year and had been six weeks in France. "

CWGC

Private, 27299
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:21
Manchester Regiment 18th Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Joseph Hornby, of 28, Villiers St., Oldham.

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