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Re: Benjamin (Ben) BLACKSHAW of Chapeltown - Buried where ?

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.

Re: Benjamin (Ben) BLACKSHAW of Chapeltown - Buried where ?

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.

Re: Benjamin (Ben) BLACKSHAW of Chapeltown - Buried where ?

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