Samuel Berry
Item
Title
Samuel Berry
Who?
Samuel Berry - grandfather of contributor
Item(s)
Photograph with grandfather & men who are believed to be his comrades.
Story
Picture of Grandfather, passed on from mother - mothers initial story was that both were wounded; Simon found out from record that this is
not what happened. Simon ever met him.
Royal Ulster Rifles. Joined April 1915, discharged Nov 1915, tried to join in Jan 1915 already, didnt see action. 15/16 lied about his age.
Comrades served in Somme, doesn't know who the others in photo are. Doesnt know where picture was taken.
?ASC - Service Corps? Not sure if he went overseas.
Info from ANCESTRY website - originals at home.
not what happened. Simon ever met him.
Royal Ulster Rifles. Joined April 1915, discharged Nov 1915, tried to join in Jan 1915 already, didnt see action. 15/16 lied about his age.
Comrades served in Somme, doesn't know who the others in photo are. Doesnt know where picture was taken.
?ASC - Service Corps? Not sure if he went overseas.
Info from ANCESTRY website - originals at home.
When?
April-November 1915
Where?
Joined up in Belfast, rest unknown
Contributor
Simon Topping
Collection Day
South West Roadshow, Plymouth
This item was submitted on June 3, 2019