dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) As we approach Remembrance Sunday and next year's Centenary of the start of the Great War I think it would be fitting that Wednesday erect a lasting tribute at the ground to those brave lads who fought in that horrific conflict. Whether it should include just those who died (all who had left the club), those that were on the books in 1914/18 and also those who latter came to the club after the War had finished in 1918 I hope the club could find a small space (perhaps next to the the Ozzie Owl or Chris Turner Wall of Fame) under the South Stand. I would happily pay for a brick (if that's all they would do?) with one the the players name on. I have complied this list which is probably full of error but it's a start & some photos to illustrate ! Wednesday’s Great War Roll Call Played for The Wednesday F.C. but left before 1914 George Beech b1892 (1896/1904) (see below) Michael Dowling b 1890 (1910/11) – Royal Navy Billy Lloyd b 1884 (1906/13) - Served in York and Lancs Reg. John Lyall b 1881 ((1901/09)Served in Royal Engineers. James Maxwell (1907/8) – Served KIA 27/9/1915 James Monaghan (1913/14) Blinded on Somme. Vivian Sumner Simpson b 1883 (1900/07) Served in Sheffield City Battalion KIA 13/4/1918 Finlay Weir b 1889 (1909/12) KIA 9/7/1918 Playing with The Wednesday F.C in 1914 Harold Bentley b1891 (1909/20) – Royal Field Artillery Charles Bretnall b 1888 (1913/20) Jimmy Campbell b1886 (1911/20) – Called up at the beginning of the war & spent four years overseas. Wounded. Teddy Davison b. 1887 (1908/26) Royal Field Artillery James Gill b1894 (1913/20) Served in Army Sam Kirkman b 1889 (1909-20) – Served in ACS John Lamb b1893 (1912/20) Joined Footballers Battalion. Wounded on Somme (See below) James McGregor (1913/14) – Served in Army Jimmy Spoors b1887 (1908/20) – Served in the Army. Percy Wright b1890 (1910/14) Served in War POW Served in WW1 & Joined the Wednesday F.C. Post 1918 Joe Armstrong b1892 (1921) – Served in the Army Matt Barrass. b1899 (1925/6) – Gunner Royal Artillery Harry (Henry) Anstiss b 1899 – 1926/7 – Navy at battle of Jutland Sid Binks b 1899 (1922/24) Royal Naval Air Service Arnold Birch b1891. (1919/23) 1st Royal Naval Brigade & POW Tom Breslsford b1895 (1924/25) – Served in Army William Collier b1892 (1924/25) Served in Black Watch DCM at Battle of Somme Robert Eggo b 1895 (1919/21) Served in Black Watch – Wounded Frank Froggatt b 1898 (1921/27) Served in York & Lancs Reg. (see below) William Harvey b 1896 (1919/21) Served in Army Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. Wounded at Passchendale (see below) Horace Henshall b1889 (1922/23) Served RNAS Harold Hill b 1899 (1924/29) – Served in Machine Gun Corps. Fred Keen b 1898 (1920/28) - Royal Naval Division Jonny McIntyre b1895 ((1920/22) Served in Royal Flying Corps Harry O’Neill b 1894 (1919/22) – Served in Royal Navy Percy Reed b1890 (1919/21) Served in Royal Navy Jimmy Seed b 1895 (1927/31) Served in the Army. Gassed. (see below) George Shelton b1899 (1920/22) – Served in the York and Lancs Andrew Smailes b 1895 (1922/23) – Served in the Army William Taylor b1896 (1919/22) – Army Officer William Walker b. 1893 (1923/24) Served in the Army George Wilson b1892 (1920/25) Served in Army awarded Belgian Medal of Honour Photo of George Beech in Footballer's Battalion Photo of John Lamb (Back Row 1st on left) with Footballers Battalion & Tommy Cup Portrait of William Harvey Frank Froggatt's Medal Card & Medal Jimmy Seed's Military Papers & Report of Injury during gas attack 1912/13 Team Group This photo dates from 1912 & includes 5 players who served in WW1 Back Row Ted Worrall b1891 Teddy Davison b. 1887 (1908/26) Royal Field Artilery Jimmy Spoors b1887 (1908/20) – Served in the Army. Middle Row Tom Brittelton b 1882 Finlay Weir b 1889 (1909/12) KIA 9/7/1918 Jimmy Campbell b1886 (1911/20) – Called up at the beginning of the war & spent four years overseas. Wounded. Patrick O’Connell Front Trainer – Davis Sam Kirkman b 1889 (1909-20) – Served in ACS Ted Glennon David McLean Andrew Wilson George Robertson – Worked in Munitions Fcatory Trainer Kinnear 1913 Team Back Row Trainer Davis, Billy Lloyd - Served in York and Lancs Reg. Tom Brittleton Teddy Worral Teddy Davison Jimmy Spoors Patrick O’Connell James Campbell Trainer Kinnear Front Row Laurie Birkinshaw Sam Kirkman Ted Glennon David McLean Andrew Wilson Percy Wright - Served in War & POW 1913 team Ted Glennon James Gill b1894 (1913/20) Served in Army Jimmy Spoors Bob Mc Skimming Tom Brittleton Teddy Worral Jack Birkinshaw Jimmy Campbell James Miller Percy Wright Teddy Davison Edited November 8, 2013 by dunsbyowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 And yes, I know how to spell "Remembering" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samkirkman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thanks for that Dunsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fantastic as always Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 RIP Wednesday war heroes ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJH1867OWLS Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fantastic! Cheers dunsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just to cite Brodie & Dickesnon's "Wednesday Boys" & Keith Farnsworths's "Wednesday" and "The Complete Record as sources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 R.I.P Lest We Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Recruitment Poster Recommended reading - J W lamb gets a few mentions in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samkirkman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just to fill in a bit of detail my grandfather Sam Kirkman enlisted in the Army at the outbreak of war in 1914. He was posted to the Army Service Corps and served in France as despatch rider. He turned out for Wednesday a few times when he was home on leave. In the books he is listed as being injured whilst serving in the desert in 1917, but the family know that he was badly gassed at the Somme and was never the same after that. His Wednesday career ended in 1919 when he was part of the clear out after relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 thanks dunsby as per for your usual brilliant historical insight and .... RIP to all war heroes,without whom we may not know and enjoy things as we do now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fantastic as always Paul. Ditto, always a good read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Powers Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 That is brilliant. Think I am going to order the book - two things that I am very interested in; war and football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Superb mate, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just to fill in a bit of detail my grandfather Sam Kirkman enlisted in the Army at the outbreak of war in 1914. He was posted to the Army Service Corps and served in France as despatch rider. He turned out for Wednesday a few times when he was home on leave. In the books he is listed as being injured whilst serving in the desert in 1917, but the family know that he was badly gassed at the Somme and was never the same after that. His Wednesday career ended in 1919 when he was part of the clear out after relegation. Oh wow that's interesting thanks for sharing that :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyowl62 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Best read I've had on here for ages ! Thanks very interesting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Best read I've had on here for ages ! Thanks very interesting ! can i nick your your user name chez ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just to fill in a bit of detail my grandfather Sam Kirkman enlisted in the Army at the outbreak of war in 1914. He was posted to the Army Service Corps and served in France as despatch rider. He turned out for Wednesday a few times when he was home on leave. In the books he is listed as being injured whilst serving in the desert in 1917, but the family know that he was badly gassed at the Somme and was never the same after that. His Wednesday career ended in 1919 when he was part of the clear out after relegation. Samuel Kirham's medal card (I hope!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just to fill in a bit of detail my grandfather Sam Kirkman enlisted in the Army at the outbreak of war in 1914. He was posted to the Army Service Corps and served in France as despatch rider. He turned out for Wednesday a few times when he was home on leave. In the books he is listed as being injured whilst serving in the desert in 1917, but the family know that he was badly gassed at the Somme and was never the same after that. His Wednesday career ended in 1919 when he was part of the clear out after relegation. & BTW did you know 100 years ago today your Legend of Grandad did this "100 years ago today @swfc won at Man City 2-0 with goals from Sam Kirkman (photo), Andrew Wilson." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samkirkman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thanks again Dunsby, I've never seen his military stuff before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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