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| Originally Posted by Dave Crampton Ever visited one of these? Brings it home somewhat... don't know if he's a relation??
Name: CRAMPTON, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: South Lancashire Regiment
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 45
Date of Death: 19/07/1915
Service No: 3040
Additional information: Husband of E. Crampton, of 66, Davies St., Widnes, Lancs. Served in the South African Campaign.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. B. 9A.
Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY |
This man looks as if he may have been a regular. It does not give his rank, but, as it says, he could have served in the Boer War. I am not an expert in this field, but a little geneaology should tell you whether he was a relative, and with the info you already have, tracing his actual grave should be easy, or have you already done that? It looks as though it could be in Belgium.
War graves visits are an excellent way for students to learn, because it captures their interest. Unfortunately, not many teachers are too keen on residentials, because of all the negative publicity concerning health and safety.
It is not all that onerous, but it is, contrary to popular opinion, damned hard work, and the common assumption that if anything goes wrong, it is the teachers fault, acts a severe disincentive to staff.
Hasn't put me off even though my union position is not to get involved.
Trying to get some interest in a visit to the war graves of Flanders going, so we'll have to see.
Jim