Introduced in January, 2010, "Remember: on this day" is a way in which the WFA - through its aim of "Remembering" - will feature a casualty from the Great War each day on our home page.
Those shown are from any side and any service, and we describe not just those who were killed in action (KIA) on the day in question, but those who were on active service who died for any reason. We aim wherever possible to show an image of the casualty, a short text about his or her background, and the cause of death.
This feature is produced in collaboration with David O'Mara of Croonaert Research Services.
Inf Michael Gmeiner, Ldst Inf-Rgt Nr 2.
Born at Schwarzachtobel, Austria on 26 January 1874, Michael was a labourer in civilian life. After seeing service for a few months in 1915 on the Eastern Front, he died in captivity at Perowsk, Russia on 25 May 1915. Michael's grave location is unknown.
25 May 1915
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 May 2012 20:56 )
13678 Pte Albert Edward Roscoe, 5th Bn Can Infantry (Saskatchewan Regt).
Born in Belfast, Ireland on 24 December 1890, Albert was working as a clerk in Canada at the time of the outbreak of war. By this time, he had also seen four years' service with the Militia (49th Rifles). Enlisting at Valcartier on 24 September 1914, Albert was soon continuing his training in the UK before arriving in France on 13 February 1915. After taking part in the Second Battle of Ypres, Albert's regiment was moved to the Festubert front where he was killed in action during an attack on 24 May 1915. Having no known grave, Albert's name can be found on the Vimy Memorial.
24 May 1915
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Monday, 21 May 2012 20:50 )
13277 Sgt John Hudson, 10th Bn Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regt.
Born at Cononley, North Yorkshire in 1895, John was a builder living in Bradley at the time of his enlistment. Enlisting at the beginning of the war, John was serving on the Western Front by mid-1915. Wounded by gas and shrapnel during the phosgene attack of 19 December 1915, he spent some time recovering at Woolwich before returning to the front in 1916. Wounded again near Contalmaison in July 1916, he spent a further eight weeks in hospital before yet another return to the front. John was killed in action whilst serving in the Ypres Salient on 23 May 1917 and he is now buried in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm), Zillebeke. John was twice mentioned in despatches.
23 May 1917
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Monday, 21 May 2012 20:47 )
1758 Drgr 2e Cl Antoine Roire, 2e Regiment de Dragons.
From St Symphorien-de-Lay, Antoine was born on 22 September 1894. Enlisting into the army in October 1914, Antoine received several months training at Lyon before seeing his first frontline service in Flanders at the end of 1914. Wounded whilst serving on the Lorraine plateau in the late spring of 1915, he later died of his wounds at Hospital Nr 102 at Luneville, Meurthe et Moselle on 22 May 1915. Antoine is now buried in the Necropole Nationale of ‘Friscati' at Vitrimont.
22 May 1915
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Monday, 21 May 2012 20:43 )
Pvt Clyde Burns (served as ‘Marks'), Co L, 28th Infantry, US Army.
Born at Lawrence, Ohio, on 14 May 1889, Clyde was a coal miner in civilian life. He enlisted into the US Regular Army (using his mother's maiden name of ‘Marks') at Charleston, W Virginia on 30 May 1917 and initially served in the 46th Infantry. Transferred to the 28th Infantry Regiment upon being sent overseas, Clyde was killed in action near Cantigny /Montdidier on 21 May 1918 and he was buried in the American Cemetery at Bonvillers, Oise (grave 82). Clyde's body was repatriated post-war.
21 May 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 May 2012 10:40 )
Leutnant Arthur Ertl, Feldhaubitz-Rgt., Erzh Wilh Nr 3.
A chemist from Dornbirn, Austria, Arthur was born on 27 September 1888. After seeing service on the Eastern and Italian fronts (for which he was awarded the Militärverdienstkreuz 3 Kl amongst other medals), Arthur died at Monte Rovere in the Trentino sector, Italy on 20 May 1916.
20 May 1916
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 May 2012 10:37 )
Pvt Jesse Roy Hendrickson, Batt A, 325th Field Artillery Regiment, US Army.
From Brownsburg, Hendricks County, USA, Jesse was born on 2 March 1887. A farmer by trade, he enlisted into the US Army at Indianapolis on 8 August 1917 and was trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison and Camp Shelby. Jesse died from an abscess of the liver at Camp Shelby on 19 May 1918 and is now buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Brownsburg.
19 May 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 May 2012 10:33 )
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