This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tracynikol Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7581.9/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thought I would give an update well after many years and help I got help tracing his life back and found a living niece all his direct family have since passed not knowing what happened to him. his niece is in her 80's and I managed to talk to her before christmas it was a magical moment for both of us.she was happened she finally knew what had happened to her uncle he was about 17 years old when he enlisted his family did not approve but he went against there wishes and joined the british army.but at least after 96 years his family members alive know what happened to him. at the start of my journey he was an unknown soldier to me I knew nothing about him but after a short conversation I learnt about his family one of my bucket list now ticked off and I have an understanding for a brave young boy who went to war at such a young age and lost his life before he had a chance to live it.only one sad thing I never got to see a photo but hey i have a good image in my mind .... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.