Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private Fred Ludlam, 28449

Private Fred Ludlam, 28449

Private Fred Ludlam, 28449
Manchester Regiment 22nd Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Mrs Ludlam of 120 Middleton Road, Royton, has received official notification from the Records Office at Preston that her son, Private Fred Ludlam (28449), Manchester Regiment, was killed in action on July 1st.

Ludlam joined the Army six months ago and received training with one of the Manchester reserve battalions. He was sent to the western front six weeks ago and was killed in the earliest part of the advance of the British troops. He was 20 years of age, and before joining the Army worked as a joiner minder at the Fir Spinning Company's Mill, Royton. "

CWGC

Private, 28449
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:20
Manchester Regiment 22nd Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ludlam, of 120, Middleton Rd., Royton, Oldham.

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