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Pte. Ernly Wray
British Army 19th (4th City) Btn. A Company, 3 Platoon Manchester Regiment
from:Ardwick, Manchester
There seems nothing but love and goodness written and spoken of Ernly Wray. Even after all the horrendous experiences of WW1. He never lost his faith in God, his church, family and friends. Indeed he went on to make great contributions to his family and for his community. Like many of his generation he died young - before his parents.
Ernly Died in September 1931 aged 35. He was buried on 29th of September at Philips Park Cemetery. His son Albert said of his fathers death: .When he died, he was laid in state in All Souls Church, Ancoats, all night, with some of his comrades staying with him. Lots of people came to pay their respects to him, and many hundreds lined the streets. All Souls Brass Band which he used to play in and help set up, played all the way to Bradford Cemetery and the graveside. His great friend Nora Bowan wrote a beautiful poem for his Eulogy.
