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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 13h

Daniel Lloyd died on 16 August 1916. He left a widow, Margaret, born in July 1881, whom he had married on 6 July 1916. He sailed for France exactly a week later.” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/11/1...

Handwritten letter from Daniel Lloyd’s widow. ‘July 26th 1921. Dear Sir, In answer to your enquiry, I beg to state that I am the widow of the late No. 6326 Private D.T.P. Lloyd K.L.R. and shall be grateful if you will kindly send the memorials to me. Yours Faithfully, Margaret E. M. Lloyd’

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

“LAVERTY – In sad but cherished memory of Private David H. Laverty (K.L.R.), who was killed in action August 9, 1916, aged 25 years, eldest and dearly loved son of Emma and David Laverty […]. (His duty nobly done. May he rest in peace.)” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/1...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders shot from a newspaper of a young man, David Laverty, in Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“Pte Arthur Kingsley, affectionately known to all as ‘Rex’ had been at the front since January 1915 and had he lived till last Wednesday would have celebrated his 21st birthday” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/09/9...

Black-and-white photograph of 14 Liverpool Scottish soldiers in uniform, taken during their time training in Blackpool. They are posing in two rows for the photograph, outside a house and behind the railing separating it from the street. Rex is second from the left on the first row.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

“Rugby Union football, and the Yorkshire game in particular, has sustained a shock by the official announcement that Lance-Corporal ‘Jack’ A. King, the Headingley, Yorkshire, and International forward, has been missing since August 9” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/08/8...

Colour photograph in which a man in a yellow ‘Here to Help’ top looks at a display including four photographs of Jack King, one enlarged to about 1.5 metres in height.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“I thought the matter over very carefully and whilst wishing to do my duty to my country, I felt I had also a duty to my parents, I therefore left Oswestry of my own accord and managed to get a boat to America where I have remained until now.” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/7...

Typed confession. ‘I, Carl C. Kaufman, do hereby confess that I am no. 269327 (formerly no. 8012) of the 7th Battalion, the King’s Liverpool Regiment, and that I deserted from that unit on 9th January, 1917, and remained absent until I reported myself by letter (through my solicitors) on 13th January, 1922.’ The confession is signed and dated 14 February 1922

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“They had found Harold Juler in a shell hole with a wound in the knee. He had been lying there for two days, but was very cheery and was in no pain.” He died the next day. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/6...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders shot from a newspaper of Harold Juler, a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When Robert Jones enlisted he gave his age as 28 years and 5 months and his marital status as widower, both of which were incorrect. His wife had bigamously remarried long before Robert was killed on the Somme. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/5...

An official index card for Robert’s widow. It reads: ‘LEWIS, Francis Elizabeth. USA. Remarried widow of JONES Robert Owen. Liverpool 6314.’

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“At the Oddfellows’ Lodge on Monday last, sympathetic reference was made to the loss sustained by the death of the present Noble Grand Brother, Edward T. Jones, who was killed in action on the 11th inst.” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/04/4...

A colour photograph of Rhyl war memorial, which commemorates Edward. It consists of three stone pillars, all with names on them. On the central pillar stands what appears to be a life-size statue of a soldier. Beneath the pillars are many wreaths of poppies.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fred Jarvis was diagnosed with shell shock – he had a complete loss of memory. His memory was partially recovered and he was returned to light duties. In June 1916 he returned to France, where he was killed on 13 August. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/03/3...

Grainy colour (or colourised) photo of Fred Jarvis, a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform, shown from the hips up.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Robert Hodges is remembered on the Scottish National War Memorial and the Somme Roll of Honour. He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery with the inscription, 'A beautiful memory left behind, my noble son. Mother.'" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/2...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders shot from a newspaper of a young man, Robert Hodges, in Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"‘I know you have always prayed for me, pray harder now than ever you have done before. I feel I shall sadly need them.’ He died fighting, firing his machine gun, when a shell exploded near him." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/10/01/1...

Black-and-white studio portrait of a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform. In order to show off the kilt, the photographer has got him to pose perched on the edge of a piece of furniture so that more of the kilt is displayed.

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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 30/09/2026

We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

Night. The House of Chimes - a tower which you might immediately think of as Big Ben - is adrift in the River Thames. It still seems to be keeping time. In the background, a large, alien building looms over the city of London.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'Leaving his wife to cope with a young child and a newborn was not Ratcliffe’s only offence [...] He accidentally discharged his rifle in his dug-out, an accident that resulted in the wounding of two men and the death of a third.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/30/3...

Full-length black-and-white photograph of a young man in full Liverpool Scottish uniform, including sporran, standing by some railings outside a building.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Robert Forman Guthrie 'went out to France in July 1916... On 9 August 1916, he was killed in action by machine-gun fire leading his company. His body was never recovered and identified from the battlefield.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/2...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a man in Liverpool Scottish uniform with a moustache.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'sorry to say the parcel did not include all that it ought to have done and all that I know was taken from my son [...] make enquiries it might perhaps stop them pilfering from dead soldiers which is anything but proper.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/2...

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28 September 1916

Rifleman Thomas (Tom) Herbert Grundy, 5991 Burnley Express, 30 August 1916 News has been received of the death in action on August 8th of Pte Thos H. Grundy, of the Liverpool Scottish, a kilted reg…

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Pte Gray was killed instantaneously, a shell hitting his machine gun just as he was on the point of firing. The deceased was very popular in his section, and a soldier in every sense of the word." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/2...

Newspaper head-and-shoulders portrait of Archibald Gray, a clean-shaven young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Apologies, the picture above shows Private Archibald Gray, not Private Frederick George.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'August 9th, 1916, killed in action in France, in his 19th year. Pte. Frederick Richmond George, K.L.R. dearly beloved younger son of Mr and Mrs F. R. George. 32 Alverstone Avenue, Birkenhead. Previously reported missing, now reported killed.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/2...

Black-and-white newspaper head-and-shoulders shot of Private Gray, a clean-shaven young man wearing Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The inquest said it was about 20 yards from the railway crossing at the Twmpath, and he had to clamber through a hedge to get to the railway. Would that be near the orthopaedic hospital?

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

'Although the minimum age to serve abroad was 19, Arthur left for France on 12 Dec 1915 at the age of 16. He was originally listed as wounded and missing but was later assumed to have been killed on or since the assault on Guillemont on 9 August' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/2...

Sepia photograph depicting a wasteland of chewed-up earth and broken trees. World War I Daily Mail Official War Photograph, Series 21, No. 164, titled "The high street of Guillemeont (captured September 3rd, 1916)".

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Life in Bolton in 1917 must have been very exciting because this story only made it to page 3 of the newspaper. The airman's only weapon of defence was a pair of nail scissors, he sang ‘Two Eyes of Grey' to a leopard, and baboons fought over his clothing

Clipping of a newspaper headline: 'Airman's trials in African jungle. Sings to leopard to scare it away. Among crocodiles, lions and hippos.'

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"I am sorry to be the sender of the worst possible news. Amos [Fisher] has been missing since the 9th, and after all possible enquiries I am afraid he was killed by a shell which hit his machine gun, which had been doing splendid work." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/24/2...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders newspaper portrait of a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform who is looking a little quizzically at the camera.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ELLIS – In memory of Private R. A. (Arthur) Ellis (K.L.R.), who made the supreme sacrifice August 9, 1916. (Fondly remembered.) – Blod. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/23/2...

Part of an official record – a descriptive return of a soldier in the Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry Squadron who wanted a transfer to the Liverpool Scottish for the purpose of joining and serving with that battalion. The record was for Private R. A. Ellis, number 1389, who had served at that point for two months, since 10 June 1915 and was signed up for the duration of the war. He was 34 years and 184 days old, he was 5 foot 11.5 inches tall, his chest girth when fully expanded was 35 inches.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Frank Edgar enlisted in 1908 and was killed two months after his marriage. 'In loving memory of my dear husband, Sergeant Frank M. Edgar, K.L.R., killed in action August 9, 1916. Sadly missed by his loving Wife and all at 16 Newcastle Road.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/22/2...

Black-and-white photograph of the Liverpool Scottish marching in uniform in 1910

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

'Shells of all kinds were dropping around us all the time, some as near as five yards away. One shell lifted us up in the air about a foot. No more troops came over, and we were really afraid' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/21/2...

Black-and-white photograph of a soldier in a trench on the Somme. It is a deep trench and he would be well hidden from the surface. There is a desolate landscape of broken, spindly trees. In the distance a shell explodes.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In Loving Memory of HUBERT EARLE Born 1st Sept 1883 Died 31st August 1916 To the Memory of A Dear Friend and Gallant Gentleman HUBERT EARLE Of The Liverpool Scottish Erected by some of his many friends resident in Cuba. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/20/2...

Newspaper cutting. Text reads, 'Suicide of a soldier at Oswestry. Journeyed from Cuba to join the colours.'

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Till the day break and the shadows flee away.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/19/1...

On the left, a full-length black-and-white studio portrait of a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform posing beside a small wooden table. On the right is a photograph of part of a commemorative certificate. A portrait photograph of the same young man appears at the top and the text reads 'In commemoration of the loving memory of Private Ernest Dixon, No 6369, Liverpool Scottish, Aged 22 years. Reported Wounded and Missing August 16th 1916, and now presumed to have been'. The photograph does not record the end of the inscription.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There is a mystery to today’s Liverpool Scottish soldier killed on the Somme on 9 August 1916. Private Davies (3988) was killed, but was he Robert or Herbert and did his family ever live at 2 Wavertree High Street? georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/18/1...

Black-and-white photograph of two to eight Wavertree High Street in the 1860s. Two-storey brick terrace with shopfronts on every house and long rows of chimney pots on each roof. In two cases the shopkeepers have come out to be photographed.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

'These were the Brave, Unknowing how to Yield, Who, terrible in Valour, kept the Field Against their Foe, and Higher than Life’s breath Prizing their Honour, met the Doom of Death and now they Rest Peaceful Enfolded in their Country’s Breast.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/17/1...

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a young man, Thomas Cork, in Liverpool Scottish uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'After his death, Corporal Andrew Crone’s possessions were returned to his family: a testament, packet of cards and photos, pipe in case, note-book ‘machine guns’, Balmoral cap with badge attached, two razors and two notebooks.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/1...

Extremely grainy black-and-white head-and-shoulders shot of Andrew, a clean-shaven young man, in Liverpool Scottish uniform

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I did wonder why they were different. To tell the truth, I was scrabbling around a bit for a picture yesterday and that one wasn't ideal

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Benjamin Cook was reburied in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery. Many of those reburied with him were unknown British soldiers, whose regiments had been identified by their numerals, clothing or cap badge, buried with the inscription ‘Known unto God’. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/1...

Two white headstones with the inscription 'A soldier of the Great War. Known unto God'

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'Gone for a little time beyond the veil; Cut off in splendid youth – I will not grieve, Knowing his sacrifice can never fail, Knowing he died that others might believe. Fighting to kill the wrong and throne the right. (My brave hero.)' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/14/1...

Head-and-shoulders newspaper photographs of two young men in Liverpool Scottish uniform. The image is headed 'Brothers Thomas and Charles Clayton'

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Private Alfred (Alf), K.L.R., eldest and dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs J. Clayton, 36, Cicely Street He sleeps beside his comrades In a hallowed grave unknown; But his name is written in letters of love In the hearts he has left at home. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/13/1...

Excerpt from Google Maps, showing Cicely Street in Liverpool, where Alf lived pre-war, two streets along from Marmaduke Street, where Alf went to church.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Frank Case died 9 Aug: 'Conscious as he was all the time, he stuck it like a true Briton, and all present, including the officers, marvelled at his wonderful pluck and fortitude throughout. He was greatly concerned about the fate of his horses' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/12/1...

Full-length black-and-white portrait of Frank Case in full Liverpool Scottish uniform, including kilt, sporran, and shining buttons.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

'CARTER – In sad and affectionate remembrance of Corp. Stanley Raymond Carter (Stan) K.L.R. who fell in action August 9, 1916. – Dorothy.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/11/1... See also the video made by his nephew www.facebook.com/watch/?v=102...

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Andrew Candish @andrewcandish.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scotland though! Marvellous

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

'In honoured and loving memory of our dear brother, Joseph Hilton Candlish (our Joe – one of the best), K.L.R., who was killed in action August 9, 1916. (Heroes all.) – Ever remembered by his Brother and Sister, John and M. Candlish, Liscard' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/10/1...

Text from in De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour.
CANDLISH, JOSEPH HILTON, Private 10th (Territorial) Battn, (Scottish) The King’s (Liverpool Regt.), s. of Joseph B. Candlish, by his wife, Elizabeth Jane, dau. of William Moore; b. Liverpool, co. Lancaster, 13 July 1888; educ. St Thomas’s National School there; was employed as a freight clerk; joined the Liverpool Scottish 14 Aug 1915,; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action at Guillemont 1918. Buried there; unm.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Robert John Callander is remembered on the Cheshire Roll, the Wallasey War Memorial, the Victoria Central Community Hospital war memorial in Wallasey, and the Scottish National War Memorial. His gravestone in France is inscribed ‘Dear Old Jack’. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/9...

A haunting head-and-shoulders shot of Robert, a clean-shaven young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform, who seems to stare through the viewer, appearing out of darkness.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In loving memory of Private George Burgess, KLR, aged 19, killed in action August 9 1916, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs Charles Burgess, 154 Cockburn Street. Also his uncle, Lance Cpl Richard Woods, South Lancs killed in action July 3 1916 georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/08/8...

Full-length sepia photograph of George Burgess in full Liverpool Scottish uniform, including kilt and sporran. He is photographed outside against the background of a hedge.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Archibald C. W. Buck, who was reported missing, is now known to have been killed on Aug 9, 1916. He was 45 years of age. His colonel writes: 'Everybody says he was magnificent... The men absolutely worshipped him, and he is a very great loss.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/7...

Head-and-shoulders portrait shot of a rather melancholy looking man with a moustache, wearing a Liverpool Scottish uniform. Picture from the Imperial War Museum.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"These men having fought a good fight, have been faithful into death. Their country honours them, we pay our last tribute of respect, and offer our deepest sympathy to those whose eyes are dimmed with sorrow" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/06/6... Pictured: Fred Britton, died 12 Aug.

Studio photograph of a young man in full Liverpool Scottish uniform, complete with sporran. Unusually, the photographer has asked him to pose resting on a rather flimsy looking occasional table.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

'Any news concerning Private Matthew Blyth, of the Liverpools, missing after action in France [9 Aug 1916], will be gratefully received by his parents, at 2, Albert Road, Tuebrook or by The Lagos Stores, West Africa House, Water Street Liverpool' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/5...

Newspaper clipping containing the text of the blog post together with a very grainy head-and-shouders shot of Matthew in his Liverpool Scottish uniform, facing the camera.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Alf Bevan enlisted while in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and therefore appears on the Canadian National War Memorial as well as the Scottish National War Memorial. He arrived in France on Christmas Eve 1915 and was killed on the Somme on 9 August 1916. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/04/4...

Head-and-shoulders black-and-white shot of a young man (Alf Bevan) in Liverpool Scottish uniform. He looks confidently at the camera.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

'Private Bamford was always a good and conscientious soldier and his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him and particularly by his comrades of the Lewis Gun Section.' Thomas Bamford is remembered on the Hasland Village Memorial. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/03/3...

Colour photograph, taken by G W Martin, of the Hasland War Memorial, which is in white stone, with names inscribed on the plinth. At the top is a soldier in uniform.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

George Ball was born in 1897 to a single mother. By the time he was 14 he was employed as a mill worker in Leyland. On 9 August 1916, at the age of 19, he died of wounds received in action. He is remembered on the Leyland War Memorial. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/2...

Black-and-white photograph of th opening of the Leyland war memorial in 1929. A somewhat Gothic structure in light stone, it stands in contrast to the terraced houses and mill chimney behind it. For the opening ceremony it is draped in a union flag, and a small crowd of men stands in front of it.

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'In loving memory of Pte. Ernest Addison. Killed in action at Guillemont, August 9th, 1916 Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for another' ]https://georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/1-september-1916/

Blurred newspaper image of a head-and-shoulders shot of a young man in Liverpool Scottish uniform. The reproduction is bad, giving the impression the young man has lost an eye.

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Fix Bayonets 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇰 @fixbayonets.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Highlanders Resting at the Front" by John Singer Sargent, 1918, Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge. Here is another of J. S. Sargent beautifully expressive paintings of British soldiers on the #WesternFront. #History #combatart #WW1 #GreatWar #Jocks #Tommy #highlanders #kilt

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George Ferguson WWI @georgeferguson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The end of a disastrous month for the Liverpool Scottish – 152 were killed or died during August 1916. Most have no known grave but are remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. George had been badly injured and would spend months in hospital. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/08/31/3...

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31 August 1916

George was in Frensham Hill Military Hospital recuperating from wounds from shellfire, machine gun fire, and a bayonet. He did not write in his diary again until November. Commentary The end of a d…

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