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 Wilfred Thorne, 27274

Private Wilfred Thorne, 27274
Manchester Regiment 18th Bn

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Wilfred Thorne, Manchester Regiment, was killed in action on July 10th. Thorne was 21 years of age and worked as a joiner-minder at the Lily Mill up to his joining is group in January, and he went to the front in April. Thorne lived with his married sister, Mrs Sefton, at 6 Travis Street, Shaw. "

CWGC

Private, 27274
Date of Death:08/07/1916
Age:21
Manchester Regiment 18th Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Thorne, of 46, Grains Rd., Shaw, Lancs

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