Kay will allocate you a few soldiers' names from http://cumnocksoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/ . You select some of the information from this blog and add it to the Story Section finishing with "Researched and remembered by Cumnock History Group"
Here's an example A Dickens
Instructions:
Go to http://www.everymanremembered.org
Register to use the site with an email address and password (remember these!)
Choose "Commemorate someone I know"
Note - nothing goes on the site until you hit publish, so have a practice first.
Search for the soldier in the data base. The regimental number may be the best way of locating him if it is a common name. It should match the information on the CWGC site which will be in my original post.
Once you have located the soldier, hit Commemorate now. You will be asked to register or log in. The log in is right at the bottom of the options.
Choose a short Commemoration. eg Lest we forget There are pre-written options as well. Hit CONFIRM.
There is an option to add up to 5 photos. If we have a photo of the soldier by all means add it. You would need to download the photo to your computer or take a screen grab of it first. SKIP THIS STep if no photo.
Then go to Stories. Select some of the most relevant information from the Cumnock site. You can cut and paste. Add Ayrshire so people will know where Cumnock is!
Finish with "Researched and remembered by Cumnock History Group"
Check carefully and edit if necessary before you Publish.
You will be asked to donate. You can close this box.
Add a poppy for him to Cumnock. Give a reason - he was born here or he lived here or his family came from here.
Let us and the world know by sharing on facebook /twitter. On facebook you can choose to save to a group eg Cumnock Family History.
Job done!
Having said all that I am finding the site quite tricky to use. Try a different browser. I believe Google Chrome might be the best!
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