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 Anthony Brahney, 32976

Private Anthony Brahney, 132976

Private Anthony Brahney, 32976
22nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment (7th City)

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Anthony Brahney 132976, of the Manchester Regiment, died of wounds on July 2nd. He was 21 years old and resided at 3 Longley Street, Oldham. Brahey enlisted six months ago, prior to which he was a big piecer at the Hartford Mill, Werneth. He had been on active service three weeks."

Medal card
Medal Index Card

He was buried in the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe.

CWGC

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