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Re: Re: Re: 428355 Cpl Christopher Hurst MM 423 Field Company RE

Mark dad was with the Manchester Regiment.
He signed on at 17 yrs old like a lot of lads and he was shipped over to France before they found out his age when he had his rifle took off him,,,they then made him a stretcher bearer and banged him on the front line.
How he survived was a miracle.

Town: Stubshie

Re: Re: Re: 428355 Cpl Christopher Hurst MM 423 Field Company RE

Mark.... Its not at the Library its in the History shop.
That,s further down King St. than the Library.

Town: Stubshie

Re: Re: Re: Re: 428355 Cpl Christopher Hurst MM 423 Field Company RE

Ray

Thank you for your help.

Mark

Town: Ormskirk

Re: 428355 Cpl Christopher Hurst MM 423 Field Company RE

His name is not on the war memorial of St Thomas'.

Re: Re: 428355 Cpl Christopher Hurst MM 423 Field Company RE

Thanks for the info.I wonder where he is remembered?

Town: Ormskirk