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I think the guy wearing the uniform sitting down bears a bit of resemblance to the groom. Any thoughts anyone?

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http://www.1914-1918.net/arms_tactics/infantryman.htm

I think the other man is in the Royal Field Artillery, the link above has this to say.

“The uniform of the artillery was similar to that of the infantry. These men, who are quite probably Drivers of horse teams that pulled the mobile guns and ammunition limbers of the Royal Field Artillery, are wearing ammunition bandoliers, a white lanyard around their left shoulder and spurs on their boots.”

Wedding photo
http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/Photo%20Archive/Briercliffe%20People/Waterworth%20and%20Wood%20marriage.htm

Mel, I agree there is a resemblance to the groom, and the Burnley in the great war site mentions a George Wood who was also a driver for the Royal Field Artillery, same as Robert Wood.

Wood George, N/5926, Dvr, RFA D Bty_122_Bde, Shaw St_21
http://burnleyinthegreatwar.info/burnleyservedw.htm

Hi ChrissyB,

Medal card for Thomas Newell Waterworth, this can be viewed for £3.50. It will probably list the theatre of war, enlistment date and any medals he was entitled to receive (Waterworth Thomas Newell, 331199, Dvr, Army Service Corps, D Sub_Section, Bassnett St_69)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/docu ... ultcount=1

Some information on the Army Service Corps
http://www.1914-1918.net/asc.htm

and some Waterworth service records can be seen here.

British Army WW1 records

Name: John Richard Waterworth
Corps: Tank Corps.
Army No. 7869549
What Parish or town were you born? Burnley
What is your age? 5 November 1894 (25 years and 6 months)
Trade or calling? Cotton Weaver
Have you ever served in the Royal Navy, Army or Air force? Royal Naval Reserve, discharged 8 February 1919 (1 6/12 years)
What corps are you willing to be enlisted? Tank Corps.
Dated 21st May 1919

http://content.ancestry.co.uk/iexec/?ht ... pid=987984 (there are 34 pages for this mans military history. The second page is interesting as it says he deserted in May 1919, and surrendered in January 1920)

Next soldier

Name: John Richard Waterworth
Parish or town were you born? Burnley
Service No. 35090
Corps: Royal Regiment of Artillery
Age? 23 years – months
Trade or calling: Farm Labourer
Dated: 2nd November 1914

http://content.ancestry.co.uk/iexec/?ht ... pid=987983 (5 Pages for this man)

ChrissyB has kindly submitted her family tree file. It can be found at http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/Family%20Trees.htm Thanks ChrissyB

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Hi everyone - this post caught my eye as I'm currently researching my ancestors and therefore particularly interested!

Going back to the post on page 1 re Methodist Hymn Book given to Martha Waterworth 1836 :

Richard 1836 and Susannah (nee Firth) are my g x 4 grandparents. Richard was born in Downham in 1779 and died 1857 - buried in Trawden. They married at Colne in 1798 and had 8 children - of which Martha was one of 5 daughters. After Martha died her son Richard was brought up by his aunt Mary and his grandad Richard (1851 census).
Richard 1836 son John born 1821 was my g x 3 grandad and Martha's much younger brother and was baptised at Colne. He married Mary Blackburn of Trawden at Briercliffe 1844.

Any further info & I'd love to hear from anyone!
Thanks.