In the Local Studies section of Abingdon Library there is a copy of the August 1914 to June 1919 Abingdon (Borough) Roll of Service, on top of the filing cabinet.
It names all the Abingdon men who served in the First World War. Those in bold type were killed. Those with an asterix were wounded. The roll shows address, rank, and regiment. The picture above shows the As and some of the Bs.
Mike Badcock was on the front page of the Abingdon Herald this week saying that The Roll will be read as part of a special ceremony on August 4th 2014 – 100 years after the start of the First World War. He is looking for family members to read.
Organisers of Abingdon Heritage Weekend (September 13-14) are looking for pictures of those on the roll, and Abingdon at that time. The Roll of Service, together with pictures, will be displayed over Heritage Weekend, in tribute to those who served in the war. If you have a photograph of an Abingdon relation who was involved in WW1 in any way please bring it along to Abingdon Library. The photograph does not have to show the person in uniform. The staff at Abingdon Library are happy to scan original photographs
A copy may be seen here
http://aaahs.org.uk/rollofhonour.php
The local committee of SSFA, now SSAFA with the addition of airmen after WW1, organised and obtained the names on Abingdon’s Roll of Honour.
SSFA was the only national military charity during WW1 helping servicemen, ex – servicemen and their families which we continue to do today with the addition of service women.
There will be more information on our role in WW1 and what we do today on Saturday 13th September as part of Abingdon’s heritage weekend which will highlight Abingdon and WW1.
SSAFA Divisional Secretary Vale of White Horse.
The full title of SSAFA is the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association.
We help 50,000 people a year.
How do I find put if anyone has brought in a photo of “my” veterans from the house I live in?