Remember: on this day

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.

9 November 1917 Pte David Bastow

Tuesday, 09 November 2010 00:00

102556 Pte David Bastow, 239 Coy, Machine Gun Corps.

Born in Burnley in 1895, David was living at 110 New Hall Street when he enlisted into the East Lancashire Regiment (reg no 37625) in February 1916. Formerly a weaver by trade, he was associated with the Hanover Sunday School and was the secretary of the Bazaar Club. After transfer to the MGC after arrival in France, he was severely wounded in the jaw, legs and hands on 7 November 1917, being admitted to the 83rd General Hospital on 8 November where he died the following day. He is now buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.

9 November 1917

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

Last Updated ( Monday, 08 November 2010 20:50 )

8 November 1914 Sgt Martin Brennan

Monday, 08 November 2010 00:00

5328 L/Sgt Martin Brennan, 1st Bn East Lancashire Regiment.

Martin lived at 105 Ardwick Street, Burnley at the time of his re-enlistment. A reservist in 1914, Martin originally enlisted into the East Lancs in February 1898 and was re-called on 4 August 1914. Proceeding to France with his battalion on 22 August 1914, he was killed in action near the ‘kink' at Le Gheer whilst repulsing a strong German attack. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. He was 35 years of age.

8 November 1914

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 November 2010 19:48 )

7 November 1918 Pvt Claude Girdley

Sunday, 07 November 2010 00:00

Pvt Claude Girdley, Co D, 28th Infantry, US Army.

Born 24 November 1895 at Louisville, Kentucky, Claude was a farmer in Indiana at the time of his enlistment on 20 September 1917 at Corydon. Training at Camp Taylor and Camp Sherman with the 335th Infantry, Claude was sent overseas to the 28th on 3 September 1918. He was killed in action at Sedan on 7 November. Claude's body was repatriated and he is now buried in Harrison Cty, Indiana.

7 November 1918

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

6 November 1918 Pvt Sharon McKinley Danford

Saturday, 06 November 2010 00:00

Pvt Sharon McKinley Danford, Co D, First Army Supply Train, US Army. Born at Shelby County, Ohio on 28 1894, Sharon was enlisted into the army on 3 December 1917. After training at Ft Thomas, Kentucky, he was sent overseas in April 1918 and saw service at Verdun and St Mihiel. Whilst stationed in the Toul sector, he was killed in a motor-lorry accident on 6 November 1918 and was buried just north of the town soon afterwards. His body was repatriated post-war.

6 November 1918

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 November 2010 20:23 )

5 November 1918 Pvt Clarence Brothers

Friday, 05 November 2010 00:00

Pvt Clarence Brothers, Co M, 320th Infantry, US Army.

A farmer from Barr Township, Davis Cty., Clarence was born on 21 September 1895 and entered service on 25 June 1918. After training at Camp Sherman, Ohio and Camp Mills, New York, he was sent overseas to the 320th Infantry in early September 1918. He was killed in action during the drive from the Argonne on 5 November and was buried in St Juvin Cemetery, Ardennes. Clarence's body was repatriated post-war.

5 November 1918

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 November 2010 23:45 )

4 November 1918 Captain Victor Hugo Nysewander

Thursday, 04 November 2010 00:00

Captain Victor Hugo Nysewander, 359th Infantry Regt, US Army.

Born at Plainfield, Hendricks Cty on 22 July 1886, Victor and his family moved to Jonesville, Bartholomew Cty in 1910 and he graduated from Michigan University Law School in 1911. In November 1917, Victor entered the Officer Training Camp at Ft Benjamin Harrison receiving a commission as 1st Lieutenant in the spring of 1918. After being sent overseas in June 1918, he was assigned to Co K of the 359th Infantry and was rapidly promoted to captain. Unfortunately, he was killed in action on 4 November 1918 near Bantheville, France and was buried in the No 1232 American Military Cemetery at Romagne (grave 19, section 46, plot 1). Victor's body was repatriated back to the USA from this cemetery in the 1920s.

4 November 1918

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

3 November 1917 Gunner Orville George Moyer

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 00:00

334005 Gunner Orville George Moyer, 3rd TM Battery, Canadian Field Artillery. Born at Columbus, Indiana (USA) on 10 May 1891, Orville was a framer who had seen previous service (three years) in the US Army as part of the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment. He travelled to Canada in early 1916 in order to enlist in the Canadian army, enlisting at Amherstburg, Ontario on 19 August 1916. Initially assigned to Battery C of the 63rd Field Artillery, he was sent overseas (to 31 Battery) in October 1916. Killed in action on 3 November 1917, Orville is now buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery.

3 November 1917

Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 November 2010 21:22 )

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Remember: on this day

9 November 1917 Pte David Bastow

8 November 1914 Sgt Martin Brennan

7 November 1918 Pvt Claude Girdley

6 November 1918 Pvt Sharon McKinley Danford

5 November 1918 Pvt Clarence Brothers

4 November 1918 Captain Victor Hugo Nysewander

3 November 1917 Gunner Orville George Moyer

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