I am grateful for the most valuable assistance given to me by the following:
The many members of The Great War Forum on the Long Long Trail website who have greatly
helped me with my research.
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/
The members of the Manchester Regiment website who are always most helpful, particularly
Harribobs, Mack, The Colonel, themonsstar, Tisgrannie, Tonyrod, Wendi and Dave. (With
apologies to anyone I have omitted).
John Hartley