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171466 Pte. William "Darkie" Cole British Army 2nd Btn. Manchester Regiment from:Felixstowe,Suffolk (d.15th July 1917) William Cole was my grandfather and I visited Belgium to try and find his grave in the 1970's. He having been killed in July 1917 somewhere near Neuwport, Belgium. My wife and I spent many hours searching War Grave sites without success. We then spoke to two workman beside the small country lane who suggested a nearby church. It was their that we found his grave together with just a handful of others. We were surprised to find that he was in the Manchester Regt., having as far as I know, no historical connection. I am now searching for any record surviving of the actions taking place and any cause of death that can be found. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**