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 Ernest Ball, 4668

Private Ernest Ball, 4668

Private Ernest Ball, 4668
Manchester Regiment 12th Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Ernest Ball (4668), of the Manchester Regiment, was killed in action on July 7th. He was 24 years of age and joined the army at the outbreak of war, having been at the front 14 months. Before enlisting he was a piecer at the Sun Mill, Chadderton, and he resided at 51 Foundry Street, Oldham. "

CWGC

Private, 4668
Date of Death:07/07/1916
Age:23
Manchester Regiment 12th Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of John William and Annie Ball, of 51, Foundry St., Oldham.

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