A SCOUT troop is hoping to contact the descendants of six First World War soldiers who are buried in Halesowen.

Scouts from 1st Halesowen hope to make contact with the families of the men as part of a commemorative project to mark the Centenary of Armistice Day.

They wish to speak to the families of Private Alfred Heath, Private Clifford Jones, Halesowen Fireman Private Simeon Pendress, Private Percy Higgs, Private John Edgar Bolton and Private Thomas Charles Hunter.

The scouts began the project by mapping the graves of 17 men who died at home from injuries received in service during World War One, World War Two and the Cold War.

Halesowen News: Halesowen Churchyard and the location of the soldiers' gravesHalesowen Churchyard and the location of the soldiers' graves

They have begun to create banners of the six soldiers who died during World War One which will be carried during Remembrance Sunday.

Audio recordings telling the story of the six men are also planned and it is hoped they will be played at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Sunday march.

Ian Dale, 1st Halesowen assistant leader and District Leader, said: “Our young people are aged between 10 and 14 so World War One is almost ancient history to them.

“They take part in the Remembrance Sunday parades every year and we’re trying to make a connection with them and make it a little more personal for the scouts.

“They have really got into it and enjoyed researching about the soldiers who were all injured in the war and came back home where they died of their injuries.

“We know their basic information so it would be nice to discover any stories or memorabilia that have been passed down over the years.”

Already, they have discovered the names, ages and battalions the men served in but are hoping to build a bigger picture of their lives.

The troop also plan to visit the graves the weekend before Remembrance Sunday to tidy them and make sure they have fresh Remembrance crosses.

Anyone with information should contact halesowensix@gmail.com.