LETTER: Seeking family of WW1 soldier John Birkby

A member of the Goole First World War Research Group has been donated a complete set of medals and wishes to re-unite them with the recipient’s family.
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Published 7th Aug 2020, 12:30 BST
The group is seeking to make contact with the relatives of John Edward Birkby, formerly of Pontefract.The group is seeking to make contact with the relatives of John Edward Birkby, formerly of Pontefract.
The group is seeking to make contact with the relatives of John Edward Birkby, formerly of Pontefract.

The group is seeking to make contact with the relatives of John Edward Birkby, formerly of Pontefract.

John was born to parents William and Annie Elizabeth, and his family includes his elder brother Richard and sisters Rachel, Elizabeth, Kate, Florence and Annie.

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John served with the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry between September 1914 and July 1916, until his discharge due to TB.

Sadly, John never recovered from his illness and died in June 1919.

John’s medals were awarded to his mother following his death.

If you think you are related to John then please e-mail the group on [email protected] or ring Mike Howard on 07935446167.

The group has successfully donated three sets of medals back to family members and can hopefully do the same for the Birkby family.

Stephen Walker

via email

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