He died on the first day of the Somme 104 years ago. Now a remarkable discovery has sparked an appeal
manchestereveningnews.co.ukherePut up for auction, the rifle was secured by the Fusilier Museum in Bury, which is now appealing for the public's help to trace relatives of Pte Rosenthal.It's not known exactly whether the rifle was ever fired at the Somme.But the museum believes the discovery of the ammunition indicates the chances are it probably was.The museum and The Lancashire Fusiliers Association are now on a mission to trace surviving family members so they can be re-united with the rifle when it is put on display next year.The rifle was up for private auction last month and successfully bid on by the museum.Pte Rosenthal served with C Company, 15th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers.Records show he was born into the Jewish family of Simon and Betsy Rosenthal.
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