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Pte. Arthur Joseph Brannan
British Army 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Walker
(d.7th July 1916)
Pte. Daniel Brannen
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Byker
Daniel Brannen was discharged in 1917 due to illness
Pte. Frederick William Brannen
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. Mitch. Brannen
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Durham City
Pte. James Brannick
British Army 11th Batallion Lancashire Fusiliers
from:Manchester
(d.10th Aug 1917)
Pte. Richard Brannick
British Army 8th Btn Royal Lancaster Regiment
from:Manchester
(d.13th Oct 1915)
I have been researching my family history for the last 3 years. During my research I found references to my Grandfather, his brother and their part in WW1. I visited Richard's grave and the Menin Gate in August 2010 which was a very emotional experience for me. I would like to pass on my Grandfather's story to you as follows:
My Grandfather Richard would have been 31 years of age when he joined up. I can only assume he wanted to do his bit for the country, at 31 he would have been one of the older members of the Regiment. He enlisted in October 1914 and after basic training he was shipped out to the Western Front landing on the 27th September 1915 full of excitement and trepidation about the adventure he was embarking on. He sent his wife Mary a standard field postcard on the 2nd of October 1915. On it were pre-printed comments such as, I am well, I have been admitted to hospital, etc. etc. He had crossed out all the pre-printed comments, but just left in the "I am well" comment. On the 13th October 1915 he was struck by a shell during heavy bombardment. He was killed instantly, just 17 days after arriving on the Western front. Captain E.W.S Bardsley, Richard's commanding officer, sent Mary a printed sympathy card advising her of Richard's death. He was buried at Ploegsteert Wood Military Cemetery. His brother 37816 Private James Brannick was also killed in action on the 10th August 1917. His name is inscribed on the Menin Gate. He was with the 11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
Spr. Alphonsus "Alfred" Brannigan
British Army 330th Road Const. Coy. Royal Engineers
from:Salford, Manchester
Alphonsus Brannigan volunteered in January 1916 and after a period of training was ordered to the Western Front. During his service there he was engaged in severe fighting at Amiens, Zillebeke, Bapaume, Dickebusch, Gauche Wodd and in many other important engagements, and was wounded in action. He earned the General Service & Victory Medals
2nd Lt. Ernest Edward Brannigan
British Army 7th Battalion (Leeds Rifles) West Yorkshire Regiment
(d.3rd Sep 1916)
Ernest Brannigan was born in Dublin, the only son of Major J.H. Brannigan, late R.A.M.C. He served as a volunteer in the South African War 1899-1902. In 1914 he served in the South West African Campaign as a volunteer in the Transvaal Scottish. While serving with the West Yorkshire Regiment 7th Battalion (Leeds Rifles) (Territorial) he was killed in action in France in September 1916. He is commemorated on a private memorial in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
2nd Lt. Ernest Edward Brannigan
British Army 1/7th (Leeds Rifles) Btn. West Yorkshire Regiment
from:Dublin
(d.3rd Sep 1916)
2nd Lieut. Ernest Edward Brannigan, a native of Dublin, was the only son of Major J. H. Brannigan late RAMC. He fell in action on the Somme on the 3rd September 1916. The CO of the 49 division considered it was a great loss to the division and his colonel and brother officers deeply regretted him. He had also served as a volunteer in the South African War 1899-1902 receiving The QueenĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢s Medal and 6 clasps, the King Edward VII Medal with 2 clasps. In 1914 he served as a volunteer in the Transvaal Scottish he served under General Botha in the South West African campaign.
L/Cpl. James Desmond Brannigan
British Army 14th (London Scottish) Battalion London Regiment
from:Dublin
(d.1st Aug 1918)
James Desmond Brannigan enlisted in westminster. He served with the London Regiment 14th Battalion (London Scottish) and was killed in action in August 1918.
Pte. John Brannigan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Lusk, Co. Dublin
(d.30th Apr 1915)
John Brannigan served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers 1st Battalion and was killed in action in Gallipoli in April 1915.
Pte. John Brannigan
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Irish Regiment
from:Drogheda, Co. Louth
(d.15th Jul 1916)
John Brannigan was born and enlisted in Dublin. He served with the Royal Irish Regiment 2nd Battalion, and died of wounds in July 1916.
Pte. Isaac Brannon
British Army 10th Btn. Yorkshire Regiment
from:Ryhope
(d.1st Oct 1915)
Pte. Isaac Brannon
British Army 10th Btn. Yorkshire Regiment
from:Ryhope
(d.1st Oct 1915)
Isaac Brannon is my Great Grandad, he served with the 10th Green Howards.
Pte. Alfred Samuel Bransom
British Army 2/4th Btn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:Holloway, London
(d.28th March 1918)
Pte Joseph Branton
British Army 1st/6th Bn. London Regiment (City of London Rifles)
from:Bethnal Green, London
(d.15th September 1916)
Like many others he has no known grave but is commemorated at Thiepval. He was my father's cousin. I would like to know where he is likely to have been killed.
Pte. Albert Carlisle Brash
British Army 10th (Stockbrokers) Btn. Royal Fusiliers
from:London
(d.25th April 1917)
Lt. J. R. Brass
Army 8th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Spr. James Brass
British Army 9th Field Company Royal Engineers
Pte. Rata Brass
New Zealand Expeditionary Force Maori (Pioneer) Battalion
(d.2nd February 1919)
Private Rata Brass was Born at Ahipara. He Served in Egypt and at Gallipoli, 1915. He is buried in the Ahipara Maori Cemetery, Far North District, New Zealand.
Pte. Sidney G. Brass
British Army West Yorkshire Regiment
Cpl. William Brass
New Zealand Expeditionary Force Canterbury Regiment
from:New Zealand
Corporal William Brass died between 25th April 1915 and 1st May 1915, aged 26. He is Commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial in the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. William was the son of James Gillies Brass and Isabella Bews Brass of Kelton St. Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.
Pte. Walter James Brassett
British Army 23rd Battalion Middlesex Regiment
(d.25th March 1918)
Walter James Brassett came from Poplar, London. He was married to Sarah, nee Mcarthy. He was about 40 years old at the time of his death. His DOB was 7th March 1878 He had six children, Albert, Clara, Frederick, Nellie, Minnie and Violet. He died on the 25th March 1918 fighting with 23rd Battalion The Middlesex Regiment. My granny Sarah always thought he would come home and waited even into her 90's for his return. I am his grandaughter Jayne Knight nee Brassett. I have just visited Arras where he is commemorated at the cemetery. But I would dearly like to know more about the circumstances of his death and where he would have been fighting on that day, which would have been during the German Spring Offensive. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of him as they were lost in a bombing raid in London in the Second World war.
Pte. Alfred John Brasted
British Army 10th Btn. Essex Regiment
(d.23rd Oct 1916)
John Brasted served with the 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment in WW1. He died 23rd of October 1916
Pte. Joseph Henry Bratt
9th Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment
from:Leek
(d.15th May 1918)
Joseph Bratt was the son of Cyril and Edith Bratt of Pool End, Rudyard, Leek, Staffs.
Sjt. Augustus Edwin Brawn MM & Bar
British Army Attached to 15th King's Hussars Bedfordshire Yeomanry
from:Sandy
Pte. Albert Bray
British Army 1/4th Hallamshire Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment
(d.13th June 1915)
My great grandfather Albert Bray served with the 4th Yorks and Lancs. I am piecing things together bit by bit and I am looking for a photograph, if I can find one.
Gnr. Edwin Bray
British Army 245th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Middlesbrough
(d.3rd September 1917)
Spr. Francis Bray
British Army 11th Field Company Royal Engineers
(d.16th May 1915)
Francis Bray was born in Dublin and enlisted at Tralee, Co. Kerry. He served with the Corps of Royal Engineers, 11th Field Company and was killed in action in May 1915.
Pte. Frank Harry Bray
British Army 6th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment
from:Upton, Northamptonshire
Frank Bray was my grandfather.
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