This is a tough one, can anyone find me Lieutenant L Bradbury? - Page 2 - Genealogists' Forum

kiterunner · #11 30-09-09, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Lynn the Forest Fan

It is a possibility, although it does look like an L, even when examined closely. There is a Sgt G Bradbury listed as having also served, but I haven't been able to work out who he was either.

That one is C Bradbury on the transcription. I can't be sure from looking at the picture whether it is a G or a C.

kiterunner · #12 30-09-09, 08:21

One thing you could try is go to the record office and see if they have the WW1 Absent Voters List for South Anston, and if they were living there during WW1 it should give you their regiment etc. Although Corporal Bradbury may well have died before the Absent Voters List was drawn up, but Sergeant Bradbury could be listed and maybe he will turn out to be related to the Corporal.

Lynn the Forest Fan · #13 30-09-09, 08:50

Yes, I saw that the transcription had him down as C Bradbury but having looked closely at the memorial, I am sure it is a G.
The idea about the record office is a good one, lets just hope the list is available.

Lynn the Forest Fan · #14 03-10-09, 07:40

Well I've heard back from Rotherham archives & yes they do have the 1918 voters list, but unfortuantely, south Anston isn't included in it

How do I find out which borough it would be included in?

kiterunner · #15 03-10-09, 09:59

It could be at Sheffield archives, but their website is down for maintenance this weekend, wouldn't you just know it!

Lynn the Forest Fan · #16 03-10-09, 11:58

Thanks Kate, I am currently waiting for a reply from Sheffield archives on a news report for the war memorial, so if that is covered, then maybe the voters list will be too

Uncle John · #17 03-10-09, 16:44

If he was in the Sherwood Foresters, you could take a trip to Crich, have a ride on a tram and then hike to the top of Crich Stand to see what the Sherwood Foresters memorial says.

Lynn the Forest Fan · #18 03-10-09, 19:02

Sadly it doesn't look like he was Edward Bradbury, but I would't mind a trip to Crich!

Lynn the Forest Fan · #19 22-10-09, 08:47

I might possibly have found him. I found a Corporal Leslie Gilbray, on the SDGW on ancestry, who was born & living in Anston. There is no mention of him on the memorial. I do know that the memorial was damaged by vandalism & wonder if when it was repaired, his name was entered as Bradbury instead of Gilbray? The problem is I can't find a Leslie Gilbray listed on CWGC, although I have found him in 1901.

Does this sound a likely explanation?

Merry · #20 22-10-09, 10:58

Sounds possible. Here's his CWGC entry....

Name: GILLVRAY, LESLIE
Initials: L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: Rifle Brigade
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 27/05/1918
Service No: 48185
Additional information: Son of Mrs. Harriet Waring, of 60, Ryton Rd., Anston, Sheffield.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL