Hi Rob,

Is this his baptism:

Benjamin Blackshaw, bap 6 June 1882 at St. George, Brook Hill, Sheffield.
Parents - John and Esther of Crookes, moulder.

Moira.

Hi again Rob,

Sheffield Independent, 22 May 1916.
Chapeltown Heroes.
Private Ben Blackshaw of East Kent Regiment of Burn Cross, had a narrow
escape, his steel helmet being dinted and wrist-watch broken, during
a mine explosion.

Sheffield Independent, 4 October 1916.
From a letter sent by Sergt. T. H. Wood of Yorks and Lancs writing
from France to his parents in Burncross, Chapeltown.
"I am glad to hear the village can boast of a medallist, and was
delighted to hear of Ben Blackshaw's work. Bravo, Burncross."

I wonder if there are any war diaries for this period. You might be able
to find out more about Ben's 'work'.

Moira.

Hello Rob
A Benjamin Blackshaw, aged 36, died in Cardigan Sanitorium, was buried on 21 February 1920 in Section Q1, Grave 38, in the consecrated area of Burncross Cemetery.
I can email you an image of the entry if this your Benjamin. regards,Christine, Friends of Burngreave Cemetery.

Hi Rob,

From the Sheffield History Forum.

Blackshaw B. Pte. Awarded MM of Burn Cross, Chapeltown.
This was in the Sheffield Daily Independent, 30/8/16.

B. Blackshaw awarded Military Medal.
Pte. 6th Bn. E. Kent R.
Regimental number: 7564
Date of Gazette: 23-8-16.
(This is viewable on FMP).

Moira.

Hello Moira and Christine

Thanks for all your efforts and the fantastic information.

I think the info regarding his burial in Burn Cross cemetery is indeed the right one.

Trip down there shortly.


Thanks again


Rob