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returning Canadian soldiers

digi54 — 13 Oct 2008 2:28:18 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm hoping someone can answer this for me:
My Granddad was obviously in WW1 or I wouldn't be posting here. While stationed in Scotland he met & married Grandma. I can't find them returning to Canada, they had to of returned before 1922, we're thinking about 1919 or possibly 1920. Would they have returned on a military ship? Grandma's family immigrated to Canada (1922&23) & I can find them.
Thank you for any responses.
Cordially, Lisa

Manchip

castanea1985 — 10 Oct 2008 6:36:41 GMT

I have a Thomas A Manchip in the Middlesex branch of the Royal Fusiliers.
He died in 1917 and his number was 62843.

I am hoping he is a relation and would like to know if anyone knows if he could have been stationed in Ireland or Manchester in early 1906?

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Norman Dennis DOYLE possibly died in WWI

beth6144 — 11 Oct 2008 3:53:39 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for my Grandfather's brother Norman Dennis Doyle. I found him on the WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards but that is all. My Grandfather thinks he died in the war. The family was from Birkenshire, England, near Liverpool. I have located his other brother's grandson, David Doyle in Cornwall, England but he doesn't know what happen to him either. There was also a sister named Gladys Doyle who married a Walthew. I don't know what happen to her either. Any information that you might be able to provide me would be greatly appreciated.

Marcia

Looking for WW I Information on Someone

lynnandmichelle2003 — 10 Oct 2008 7:09:21 GMT

I am trying to do a family tree type thing, and I am searching for WW I information on my grandfather. I really don't have alot of personal information on him except the following.

Name: Charles R. Hamerly
Birthdate: September 10, 1897
Died: February 21, 1945

This is what it reads online on the cemetery website:

ARK PVT 2ND INF 19 DIV WWI

I am assuming that meant he was from Arkansas, but not sure. He lived in Orange, Texas until he passed away. My mother did not talk much about him to me when i was growing up because he died when she was young. Now my teenage son has shown an interest in knowing about the family's past. So, if you can help in any way, I would appreciate it. Maybe information off of a draft card, or anything else. Or a picture of anything to do with him if you can find it. Email me at lynnandmichelle@peoplepc.com or reply on here, either one.

Thanks,
Michelle

Kings Liverpool Regiment

danikaashley — 10 Oct 2008 1:40:57 GMT

I have finally been able ti identify my Great Grandfathers cap badge (previous thread) and it is not Canadian at all! It is the Kings Liverpool Regiment.

His name is Arthur Claude Davies (obtained from marriage certificate)but there seem to be no records of an A C Davies but numerous records for A Davies.

I would appreciate any advice on how I may find any of his records or details of any kind and how to find out which batallion he served in.

Thank you :)

Cap badge identification - possibly Canadian

danikaashley — 5 Oct 2008 5:55:48 GMT

I have a photo of my Great Grandfather (Arthur Claude Davies) who is believed to have been in the Canadian armed forces during World War One. Can anybody confirm this or otherwise from the uniform in the photograph or does anybody recognise the cap badge?

Any help at all would be GREATLY appreciated.

Many Thanks

Danika

WW1-POW PRISON CAMP OR HOSPITAL

joeythingy — 1 Oct 2008 3:55:46 GMT

My father was wounded and taken prisoner in Sept 1914. His wounds were treated by German doctors and he was exchanged prisoner of war in Feb 1915. I have tried to find out which prison camp or hospital he was detained in. I contacted the International Red Cross and they provided me with the following information

Places of detention. Prisoner of war in German hands, present in "The Kreigs. Lazaret at St Sauveur, Lille. (according to two lists received on 30-12-1914 and 27-1-1915) from German authorities

Would anyone know if this was a prison camp, or hospital and where exactly it was situated.
I would be grateful for any information

Joe

Military Pics need help

coliniok — 27 Sep 2008 12:29:58 GMT

Attached is a link to 4 military pics which are causing my a headache..lol
Pics 2-3 &4 i think are the same person..but all in different uniforms
pic 2 shows no markings--pic3 the collar badge i think is the duke of wellington and pic4 is totally confusing me as i cant find anything about white uniforms in the army.
Pic 1--im not use if army or police.. and the things at their feet look like balls and chains and the funny p on the uniform arms...

Also pics 2-3-were taken at a studio in Natal which i think is South Arfica
pic 4 says studio in bangalore

Im not sure if the pics are from the boer war or the first world war---cannot find if action took place in South africa during ww1

Any help would be grateful

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17890883@N04/

Grove Park MT Training Camp

jackie1293 — 28 Sep 2008 9:53:34 GMT

I have a number of pictures taken between 1915 and 1916 from grove Park. Some of the soldiers have been identified and I think this would be a useful resource for those researching ancestors who served.

Can anyone suggest a good website that I can upload these to?

Thanks
Jackie

What Rank ??

mubsy01 — 20 Sep 2008 4:15:10 GMT

Frederick G.W. Ockenden,died aged 30yrs.on the 9/9/1919 in
Special Surgical Hospital,Ampthill Woburn.(from death cert.)
He was an Army Pensioner of St.Albans Rd.Watford.when he died his daughter,(my mother)was only 2yrs old and she was
later a boarder at The Royal Soldiers Daughters Home and she couldn't remember hearing much about him.So does anyone have, or know how I can get any info. as to his Rank & or Company.

WW 1 registration card

JFurrMcKee — 29 Sep 2008 2:35:02 GMT

I saw a picture of my grandfather Leslie E Dixons WW 1 registration card someone had found for me in 2006 but can not find it on Ancestry .. really all i can find on this site is census information and social security stuff.. am i doing searches wrong? Can anyone shed some light?

I am not sure at this time how this person came upon this card.

Thank you

Grandfathers Medal Card

lesatwork — 22 Sep 2008 5:55:38 GMT

From my ggrandfathers medal card it gives the following info - 5th DAC Royal field artillary,Royal Engineers.
I would be grateful if anyone could explain what his regiment was and where he could possibly of served.
One of his medals was a '14 star',if that is any help?

Convalescence at Langley Park after 1917 - where was it?

resharman — 22 Sep 2008 9:29:41 GMT

My grandfather's cousin Edgar Pick served with the Staffordshire Yeomanry, and in 1917 lost a leg in Palestine. He returned to England to convalesce. He met his future wife at Langley Park during this convalescence. There are many places called Langley Park in England, but does anyone know where this one might have been?

Ernest Cane stoker 1c died rn barracks portsmouth 1818

philandbel — 18 Sep 2008 10:25:48 GMT

A bit of advice would be welcome, have just found record for Ernest naval casualties 292197 who died of illness at RN barracks, Victory 6/9/1818 but I can't find a registered death for him to find out if he is the right Ernest, (would be grt uncle)Poor chap was in a workhouse before joining navy and I would like him not to be forgotten, any help or advice would be great, thanks (census results show him as being born between 1877 and 1879 born Firle or Plumpton or Brighton, sussex depending on census)

WW1 Deserter

rachelkentish1 — 27 Aug 2008 9:58:45 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for help in finding information about my great grandfather who is said to have deserted in WW1 and changed his name.
He was born Arthur Rogers (in West Bromwich which was Stafford then in the west mids) and changed his name to Harry Harris. I'm not sure where to look or how I might find out why he deserted. Any help much appreciated (he was born around 1894.
Thanks in advance,
Rachel

WW1 Gas Attacks

carolunderwood28 — 10 Sep 2008 3:29:41 GMT

My Grandfather was in Military in WW1 and was involved in a gas attack at Ypres,.Can any one help as to how i can find more info on this please ,thanks carol

Loyal North Lancashire Regiment - Thomas Williams

juliemel — 1 May 2008 3:43:12 GMT

I have recently discovered that my Grandfather served in The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment ( 12th battalion) I would be very interested to find out where his regiment were stationed. Hope someone can help !!

Thank you

Julie

War Brides of World War One

arfulford — 9 Jan 2006 3:40:49 GMT

I am trying to learn more about the war brides of WW1. Thousands of war brides came to Canada after the First World War but they have been virtually forgotten with the passage of time. Was your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (or any other relative) one of these courageous war brides who married a Canadian soldier of the First World War? Do you have any information or documentation of her journey or what her life was like in Canada? If so, I would love to hear from you. Please send me an email at arfulford@shaw.ca

Jerry Belcher in 12th Aero Squadron

mlhenry146 — 28 Aug 2008 3:19:11 GMT

My name is Michael Henry and I am with the Library of American Broadcasting, a research library at the University of Maryland devoted to the history of radio and television broadcasting.

I am researching the career of Jerry Belcher (1895-1962), who worked in radio from the late 1920's to the mid 1950's. He was from Austin, Texas and served in the 12th Aero Squadron during World War I. I was wondering if anyone might have information regarding the 12th Aero Squadron, its roster, publications.

I appreciate any information anyone can share. I can be contacted at mlhenry@umd.edu

Thank you for your assistance.

-Michael Henry
Library of American Broadcasting

35th Engineers (Transporation Corp)

Melanie — 11 Aug 2005 2:53:27 GMT

If anyone is researching the 35th Engineers, let's compare notes.
My Grandfather was inducted 10/4/17 and was sent to the 80th Div., Co F, 320 Infantry at Camp Lee, Va and served in that unit until 3/1/18 when he was transferred to the 35th Engineers. I am not sure if he was already in France at this time. The 35th was formed at Camp Grant,IL. They were then sent to La Rochelle, a seaport on the Atlantic, southwest of Paris. The US was shipping knockdown railroad cars to France and it was the job of the 35th Engineers to assemble them. During this time, they became the Transportation Corp. There is no official government history of this group. The only known published history is a book entitled "But We Built The Cars: A Record Of The Work Done By The 35th Engineers, U.S.A. in France. It was privately printed and authored by Don L. Clement. It is very rare and if anyone has a copy, I would appreciate you contacting me.

35th Div., 110th engineers, Co. A

dochartman — 30 Jan 2003 2:53:11 GMT

I have a book that details the battle history of this company during WWI. Included is a roster of the men in Company A and about 10 names who recieved awards, and why. I am happy to do lookups for anyone who thinks they have a relative in the company. My great granduncle served in this unit and that is how I recieved the book. This also gives addresses of the men for 1939.

WWI Army Service Records - John FOSTER

lavender77 — 22 Jul 2008 9:21:00 GMT

I am hoping that someone can give me advice on finding army service records for my grandfather John FOSTER, born 1888 in Leeds, Yorkshire. I have already searched in the Ancestry Pension records and army service records, but there is no trace of him. The only bit of information that I have found is his WWI Medal Rolls Index card. This gives his regimental number as T-25737. His rank was Driver in the Army Service Corps. I know that he served for the duration of the war and was discharged in 1919. As his army records do not appear on Ancestry, am I to assume that they were amongst the ones burnt during the bombing of WWII? If this is the case, are there any other sources (RASC regimental records??) from which I may be able to find out what my grandfather did and where he was posted to during WWI? I would be very grateful for any help with this problem. Thank you.

Henry Joel Beecham.

nanjul — 8 May 2008 12:31:28 GMT

Can anyone please help I am looking to the above relative as far as I know he was born in Australia in roughly 1879 and at the age of 28 went to France in 1917 to fight and died there, I would like to confirm that he is the son of Joel Beecham and Eliza Darby? I would also like to Know if he lived in England and where? if he married and to whom? and what his occupation was before he went to war also if there are any military records that might be availabe as to his rank etc:- any help in this area is greatly appreciated.
nanjul

Elizabeth Barrett Boyle Mann 1886 - (1930-1937) WWI Vet

DennisDoyle45 — 12 Apr 2008 12:37:15 GMT

I am looking for any information on Elizabeth I. Barrett Boyle Mann. She was born Constance Barrett around 1886 in New York. She married a man named Boyle and had two children Concetta Boyle (born 1909) and James Boyle (born 1913). Her name during the war would have been Elizabeth Barrett Boyle. Mr. Boyle passed and she remarried Francis Mann around 1920. They had four kids Francis Mann Jr. (born 1922), Joseph Mann (born 1923), Catherine Mann (born 1925) and Alvin Mann (born 1926). Husband Francis was a soldier and WWI vet with the First Division based in Brooklyn. Elizabeth was listed as a WWI vet in the 1930 Federal Census. On son Alvin's Social Security App her first name is poorly written but looks like Constance with the middle intial clearly I. Elizabeth died between 1930 and 1937. That is all I have but I am looking for anything in Elizabeth's past, her parents, origin of birth, place of burial, anything. Thank you.

Medal Index Cards

lisarachel1 — 18 Aug 2008 4:49:05 GMT

I've just discovered the index card for my Great Great Grandfather Richard Holden who served in The Great War in the East Lancs Regiment. It shows that he was awarded a Victory and a British medal. Next to this it then says:-

Retd (1743.K.R.1912) 8149/adt

So i have worked out that his medals were returned and the code in brackets represents the King's Regualtions regarding claiming the medals within 10 years etc. I am also led to believe that adt means that the medals were returned for adjustment. The only thing I am now struggling with is if there is a meaning behind '8149'?

Also, I know that he was killed in action however there is no mention of this, does anybody know why it wasn't recorded on the card?

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

74th Co., 6th Regiment, Marine Corp

tinnesand — 20 Aug 2008 2:34:10 GMT

If anyone is looking for info for an ancestor that served in the 74h Company, 6th Marines in WWI, I found a file folder at a garage sale with loads of names, dates, wounded and so on. Let me know and I will do a look-up for you.

Info Needed WW1 Troops

coliniok — 21 Aug 2008 3:43:48 GMT

Any help on the following would be grateful as i am struggling to find info.
I have come accross a bible belonging to my grand dad who i know served in WW1--in the back he has kept a list which just says stations i have been posted to
Checking the names of the places they are in the uk and south africa.....what i am trying to figure out is if these are posting during his army service...Where british troops stationed in South africa----i cant seem to find any info and what i know about WW1 it all took place in Europe.

Can anybody throw any light on this
Cheers
Colin

Jesse James Travers

francesmerrion — 19 Aug 2008 12:41:03 GMT

My uncle Jesse (Jim) enlisted in Canada in the expeditionary force - although he was from Devon. His attestation papers say that he already belongs the the 22nd OR. Can anybody tell me what this is?
Regards Frances

Index to the General Order of the 1st Infantry Division, in World War I

chengdave2003 — 3 Feb 2008 12:37:37 GMT

If someone has this book, would you please look up and see if you can find a General Order giving my grand uncle a Star Citation? I've tried to get a copy of the book from the library system in New York, but none of the libraries can find it. My grand uncles name is Caro Everett Freeman, he was a sergeant with the First Division when he was killed a month before the armistice was signed. His body was never recovered, and he has his name on the "Tables of the Missing" at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in France. I recently found out that he had been awarded a Star Citation, but I don't know what he had done. I can provide some more information if necessary.

I have requested information from the National Personnel Records Center, but they didn't have anything on the award (or any others for that matter).

Thank you,

David Young

Labour Corps, West Yorkshire Regiment

katherineofengland — 14 Aug 2008 5:35:25 GMT

I am looking for information about the Labour Corps of the West Yorkshire Regiment.

My great great grandfather, Frank Harland, i think, was a private there, but know nothing about the regiment. I know from a newspaper article that he was in France at some point, but nothing else.

Knox County Ohio WWI Soliders Picture

wheelersara — 1 Aug 2008 5:00:04 GMT

hello,

I was going through some old pictures my dad left me after he died I came across this picture and thought it is a very good picture. on the back it says:

Standing R to L
Burgone
Stewart
Conard
Bricker
flamorekos
mickems
welch

Sitting down R to L
Blue
Perkins
Alpha Perrin *my relation*
Stout
Melick

These are just soldiers from Knox County Ohio

Thought I would post it here for All to see

Thank You
Sarah Wheeler

Medal Card for Brian Vesey, Rifle Brigade

rickybruce1 — 15 Aug 2008 12:57:10 GMT

Could anyone help decipher my great grandfathers medal card.

I can see he entered the war on the 26/9/1914, and was in the rifle brigade and was awared a Victory medal. There is a note about something being returned in 1920, but i am struggling to get much more meaning from it.

Gratefully yours,

Ricky

Medal Index Cards

Bill_Anderson1946 — 14 Aug 2008 4:27:35 GMT

I have recently found the medal index card of my Gt grand uncle Frederick WATSON. It indicates the award of the 1915 Star, The British War Medal and The Victory Medal. Under remarks appears an abbreviation D. O. W.
I know Frederick died on 31/07/1915 of wounds received and the usual abbreviation to indicate that would normally be K. I. A.
Does anyone know what D. O. W. stands for?
I have looked at various sites (including National Archives) which help with abbreviations, but I cannot find this one. Any ideas please?
Regards
Bill Anderson.

16th Infantry, First Division after WWI

DennisDoyle45 — 25 Mar 2008 4:13:56 GMT

I am looking to find out where the 16th Infantry of the First Divison was stationed after service in WWI. I have read they were at Ft. Jay on Governors Island in New York Harbor. Any information or guidance on where I might find info on the 16th would be greatly appreciated

Coast Artillery Corps (CAC)

donnalb11 — 2 Aug 2008 10:51:21 GMT

My father served in the 59th CAC, Battery E, being at Camp Lewis, Washington, in the 1920 Census. He was among the last groups deployed to France. His detachment arrived in the French port of La Harve just after the war ended. He and his fellow soldiers never set foot on French soil. They were sent back to the States.

If anyone else is researching that unit in WWI, please contact me. Thanks!

HMS Anchusa - George Thomas Watts

rich134_1 — 1 Aug 2008 7:42:10 GMT

I know George Thomas Watts died on HMS Anchusa in 1918, but cant find any record of his birth. I've found a record of his death from the Navy stating he was born in Exeter, England, but would like to locate his birth certificate. I know he married Dorothy Mary McCormack in Devon in 1912. Does anybody have any ideas how I may find this?

Thanks

Knox County Ohio WWI Soliders Picture

wheelersara — 1 Aug 2008 4:59:37 GMT

More military uniforms

PYount — 28 Jul 2008 2:52:42 GMT

I too am wondering if someone could help me identify the following uniforms. We do have a few clues.

On the pic titled Milman2 - it looks like his uniform is of the 6th Infantry (www.6thinfantry.com) - but we dont know what year.

On the pic of milman6, his collar buttons say "US" on one side and "33" on the other. (no idea what year)

On the pic of milman7, it has "INF" on the button

Thank you!

German POW's of WWI ?

nrtennis — 24 Jul 2008 5:27:51 GMT

Were any German Army prisoners brought back to the USA or were they released in Germany? I'm trying to learn how a ancestor that fought in the German Army in WWI ended up in USA in 1918. I can't find him in any passenger lists, supposeddly came thru Ellis Island in 1918 after the war?

Nelson

Military Uniform?

SMULVEY — 18 Jul 2008 12:52:07 GMT

I have attached a photo and would like to find out what branch of service this uniform is from. I have searched the web but without finding anything.

Would anyone recognize this uniform?

The only thing I can make out is a flag pin on the man's right collar. It seems to be a dress uniform of some kind and of a light color material.

Thanks for any help.

Susan M.

ww1 confusion reg numbers

pauali — 24 Jul 2008 3:05:15 GMT

is it possible for my relative to have signed up for the territoral force duke of wellington in halifax reg no 1661 in april 1914 discharged after 129 days december 1914 due to not going to make a good soldier,and then be found again as a rifle man west yorkshire regiment reg no 6022 or 267751 killed in action 17/9/1971 in france im confused,ive tried to research but cant find anything to help me

William Keefe, Pittsburg, PA, died 1918

kkendall75 — 18 Jul 2008 9:18:19 GMT

I am trying to find information on the death of my great-uncle William Keefe of Pittsburg, PA. My father said he died in 1919 and was a soldier. My father was only 8 at the time and his memory was hazy about the information. I have been unable to find anything on William's death. I do have his date of birth and his parents names. Any ideas on how or where I can start to locate this information?

William was born in 1899 in Pittsburg, PA. His parents were Margaret Byrne and William Keefe, Sr. They lived in Pittsburg all of their married life. William Sr., died before 1910 and therefore Margaret Byrne Keefe would probably have been listed as William's next of kin.

Thank you.

Kim
Mesa, AZ

English nurses in WW1

aeh001 — 30 Jan 2007 12:14:44 GMT

I have been researching my aunt,Alice Catherine Holmes,& remember being told she was killed serving as a nurse in France in WW1. I can find no references to nurses serving overseas during WW1,can anybody point me in the right direction.Ted

Camp Givens?

stemmatis — 13 Jun 2005 2:56:38 GMT

Person said to have died 28 Jan 1918 at Camp Givens, NC.

Sounds like a WWI training camp of some sort but have not yet found reference to it other than this.

Any help with this?

Army Service Corps WW1

prentonboys — 29 Feb 2008 12:18:28 GMT

I am researching my grandfather Joseph Charles Ernest Moore. On searching on Ancestry I have found a Joseph C E Moore with a record in the Medal Rolls Index Card 1914 - 1920 section. On looking at the original image it doesn't give any information eg dob to identify him as my grandfather.

Does anyone know how I can do that?

Also I have checked the National Archives Site which has the same card details but charge £3.50 to obtain the image file.

Does anyone know if I would get more details by paying the National Archives £3.50 than what is available on the Ancestry Image file in particular would I get details such as date of birth?

According to relatives JCE Moore was in the cavalry in the 1st World War so I obviously need details to confirm if this is the same person.

Samuel C. Thornton WWI

alicejones561 — 8 Jul 2008 7:53:22 GMT

Died we think on the way home from the war, he crushed by a train. Parents Sam and Emily Thornton.

World War I Training Camps

fmalleaux — 15 Jun 2008 6:57:06 GMT

World War I ended Nov. 1918, did any of the large number of men drafted on 12 Sept. 1918 complete their training camp assignments, and continue to active duty? How long did it take to complete training at World War I training camps? I have listed Army and National Guard training camps that I found below:

National Army cantonments built were Custer (Battle Creek, Michigan), Devens (Ayer, Massachusetts), Dodge (Des Moines, Iowa), Dix (Wrightstown, New Jersey), Funston (Fort Riley, Kansas), Gordon (Atlanta, Georgia), Grant (Rockford, Illinois), Jackson (Columbia, South Carolina), Lee (Petersburg, Virginia), Lewis (American Lake, Washington), Meade (Admiral, Maryland), Pike (Little Rock, Arkansas), Sherman (Chillicothe, Ohio), Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky), Travis (San Antonio, Texas), and Upton (Yaphank, Long Island, New York).

National Guard camps built were Beauregard (Alexandria, Louisiana), Bowie (Fort Worth, Texas), Cody (Deming, New Mexico), Doniphan (Fort Sill, Oklahoma), Frémont (Palo Alto, California), Green (Charlotte, North Carolina), Hancock (Augusta, Georgia), Kearney (Linda Vista, California), Logan (Houston, Texas), MacArthur (Waco, Texas), McClellan (Anniston, Alabama), Sevier (Greenville, South Carolina), Shelby (Hattiesburg, Mississippi), Sheridan (Montgomery, Alabama), Wadsworth (Spartanburg, South Carolina), and Wheeler (Macon, Georgia).

Military Uniform, Switzerland 1916?

elsinoe — 8 Jul 2008 2:21:26 GMT

I have a photograph of my husband's grandfather, taken in Villars, Switzerland in 1916. Our understanding was that he was at some point a British subject, but that he may have become stateless. However, what he is wearing in this photograph looks to me like some kind of uniform. Also there's something on his left chest that could be a medal?

My apologies for the poor scan of the photograph which was sent by a technologically-challenged relative! This side of the family is a mystery to us, and any thoughts/ideas on other places I could get information are welcome.

Photo is here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/6juftv

Many thanks,
--Andrea

Burial of Soldier KIA in France?

DJStanish — 24 Jun 2008 11:55:46 GMT

My first cousin twice removed, Charles W Tyson, from Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was killed in France in 1918. How can I find out more about his death and where he was buried? All I know is he was a Corporal in the Army, don't know what regiment or any particulars. He was born in 1899, so was only about 19 when killed.

BROWNE, Leslie Stewart

zena77 — 7 Jul 2008 11:04:02 GMT

Hi there,

I've been tracing what I thought may have been a branch from my tree. But this guy turned out to be non-related.

So if anyone is interested and has links with Leslie Stewart Browne and would like the WWI service record and death cert of his wife - Ivy Maud Browne (Deacon), please feel free to contact me and i will pass the copies i have onto you!

Details:

Name: BROWNE, Leslie Stewart - b. abt 1887
Area: Tottenham, London
Add: 148 Risely Avenue, Tottenham
Occ: Elementary school teacher (1916)
Occ: Elementary School Master (1920)

Wife: DEACON, Ivy Maud - b. abt 1893, d. 25 Jan 1920
Kids: Joan Mary, Betty Maude, Margaret

WWI Service:
Royal Garrison Artillery - 1916
I have abt 10 pages of the record - from RNA, quality needs a bit of playing with - bit dark.

Take care,

zena77

Punitive Expedition, Mexico

liberry_1 — 27 Apr 2008 6:29:44 GMT

Before going overseas during WWI, my grandfather served in the Punitive Expedition, chasing Pancho Villa. what is the best source to learn about the army units that served? I'm interested in finding muster rolls and locating my grandfathers name in one of them.

gravestone abbreviations

suemetz1 — 27 Jun 2008 6:18:23 GMT

my great uncle has letters after his name on his gravestone that nobody can explain i dont know if they are military or not the letters are LCDC he died in 1919 can anybody help

Naval Rank/Service Question

holmesdl — 6 Jun 2008 9:27:13 GMT

Found my ggrandfather's summary of WW1 service, though I am having trouble deciphering the summary. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am especially interested in finding out what rank Ensign (D) is. Thanks

Laurence Henry Lang:
Naval Auxiliary Reserve School Chicago Ill 10 June 1918 to 1 Aug 1918; Naval Auxiliary Reserve Force Cleveland O to 10 Oct 1918; Naval Auxiliary Reserve School Chicago Ill to 11 Nov 1918. Seaman, Second Class 157 days. Discharge 1 March 1919. Naval Auxiliary Reserve New York NY. Quartermaster, Third Class Appointed Ensign (D) (Provisional) from Ohio 1 March 1919. Inactive duty Naval Auxiliary Reserve New York NY 26 March 1919. Honorable discharge 30 Sept 1921. Alnav 67. Called to active duty 10 June 1918.

WWI Hussars Death Lookup

thecheethams — 23 Jun 2008 8:04:34 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for the death of Herbert Elliott, born abt 1885. He was a Private in the 20th Hussars as of 16th May, 1918 in Darlington, Durham when he was married to Evelyn Young. His father is listed as Joesph Elliott, deceased on the marriage certificate.

By 3rd July, 1920, Evelyn is a widow and immigrated to the U.S. with her daughter. And family stories say that Herbert Elliott died in WWI. However, I've been unable to find his death in the GRO or on the Commonwealth War Casualty Commission website. I also wrote to the CWCC and they also could not find his death. I have also looked in the GRO and have been unable to find a death that matches his.

I did find a WWI medal for him on Ancestry:

Medal card of Elliott, Herbert
Corps Regiment No Rank
Hussars 4988 Private
Corps of Hussars 47672 Private

Does anyone know where else to look for war records to indicate where Herbert Elliott died and is buried?

Thank you!

WW1-POW

geodonovan — 25 Jun 2008 7:39:47 GMT

On very scant details of vertually nill, I have a gentleman here in the UK named ARTHUR JAMES STROUD who was taken prisoner in the battle of the SOMME. How can I find out more on this man and his expiriences etc. Thanks

World Record For Sharpshooting 1918

crystalpb — 9 Jun 2008 1:03:16 GMT

I am trying to locate info on Henry Neal of Scio, Linn Co., Oregon who held the World Record for Sharpshooting in 1918 in the U.S. Army.
She was stationed first at Fort Lewis, WA. then later in 1918 at Chatanooga, TN.
Where would I begin to look for this sort of info ?
Thank you for your help.

How do I know which Medal Roll records belong to my relatives?

doogaldetects — 29 May 2008 12:43:07 GMT

I have two relatives who I am searching for info on. I can't find either in the service records but in the medal rolls index there are several people with the same name. How can I be sure which one is related to me if the cards don't show their date of birth? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Charles Rutherford, served in the Royal Engineers with the rank of sergeant during the 1914/18 war. During the Boar war, I believe he was in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

John Rutherford, Charles' brother was also in the 1914/18 war and was wounded on the Somme. I don't know which regiement he served in. He had just past for the Police when he was called up.

Help with Where to Start with Military Records

crashd1q — 17 Jun 2008 5:12:38 GMT

I'm new to the military records and I'm someone can help me.
I’m related to two individuals who served in World War I. One of the men was killed in action (Andrew Grodzicki from Ivanhoe, MN). His picture appears in a book on soldiers killed, but I’m not sure how to get more information on him (e.g., date of death, manner of death, where he was killed and where he was buried). Does anyone know if this type of information would exist? I cannot find his draft card on ancestry.

I’m also related to a man, named Stanley Grodzicki (Detroit, MI) who survived the war, but died in 1923. Family members always said he was injured by mustard gas and died of complications to mustard gas (his death certificate states Pulmonary TB). But I cannot find any proof he was in the war. With him, I contacted the National Personnel Records Center and they sent me the wrong Stanley Grodzicki data (the record was a St. Louis Grodzicki). I do have his draft card from ancestry.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Chip

Help finding WWI Royal Navy Record

thecheethams — 20 Jun 2008 8:14:55 GMT

I am trying to find the WWI Naval Record for Guy Herbert Smith. He was born in 1886, Darlington, Durham, England, son of Henry Smith and Fanny Taylor.

He was living in Winnipeg, Mantitoba, Canada married to Annie Elizabeth Young at the time of WWI. It seems he went to England to join up in the Royal Navy.

Below is the information on his death from the Commonwealth Graves Commission.

Name: SMITH, GUY
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. "Begonia."
Date of Death: 06/10/1917
Service No: M/25856
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 25.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

I would really like to find his Naval Record to find out about his Naval service as well as more about his wife and child. I would appreciate any help to find where I can get his service record.

Thank you

122nd Heavy Battery RGA - Great War

AlanJones809 — 20 Jun 2008 5:07:05 GMT

I am writing the history of the Battery and am lucky to have a number of first hand records - including nominal rolls for the 1915/early 1916 period.
If you think someone you are researching may have served in this Battery please let me know and I will try and provide more detail.
Alan

WWI veteran John P. Mann Jr 1/1893-3/15/1969

DennisDoyle45 — 16 Jun 2008 3:34:53 GMT

I am looking for military information on John Mann Jr. born sometime in January, 1893 in the town of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. his brother Harry registered for the WWI draft but I cant find one for John. yet the 1930 census lists him as a WWI veteran. John died on 3/15/1969. as always any information would be greatly appreciated.

Locating WW1 war grave in France/Belgium - How do I?

echobeach695 — 11 Jun 2008 11:13:19 GMT

How do I go about locating the WW1 war grave of a cousin who was killed in Ypres in 1915?
I expect to have the opportunity to visit the area soon, but don't know how to locate the appropriate war grave.
Echo

Re: 213th Squadron

Barb — 1 Aug 2004 3:51:09 GMT

Found cleaning family attic - poster Columbia Gives To Her Son the Accolade of the New Chivalry of Humanity - to Archie B. Tesseyman 213th Squadron. Also - a framed photo of a man with an American Flag with 45 stripes. Looking for more info on the 213th Squadron..and if we should donate these somewhere.

SS Coath

tony6073 — 1 Jun 2008 3:41:16 GMT

I'd like to find out about William Wroath, my grandmother's great uncle (he's quite far off!) who served in the navy during the First World War as an Able Seaman. All I know is that he was on a ship that was either presumed sunk by mine or torpedoed by a german U Boat- I'm not sure which, different websites confuse me. The ship was the SS Coath from Penzance and it sunk of the coast of Beachy Head on either 12 or 13 December 1916 drowning all the crew. William was 23 and left behind a wife and 3 year old son. I'd love to know more, if anyone knows, about the SS Coath or William's career if that's possible to find out.
Cheers,
R

Abbreviations in military records

DennisDoyle45 — 9 Jun 2008 11:38:23 GMT

I am looking to find the meaning of abbreviations in the miltary records of my grandfather who was in the US Army during and after WWI.
XC 2 723 361
1cl Gun Mch 26/19
A4 177 813
9th Co SNY CAC
T809 427
Hon disch per ETS
Ct3 391 276
no time lost under 107th A.W.
thank you

Naval Rank/Service Question

holmesdl — 6 Jun 2008 9:27:00 GMT

La Salle Village and Niagra NY World War I medal

sherryspurlin97 — 3 Jun 2008 10:14:19 GMT

I have a medal that was given to a soldier of World War I. can anyone tell me about it? when were these given out? were they given just to the men from those communities or to men who came through?
Sherry

Identify the Regiment?

24362972gmh — 15 May 2008 1:13:40 GMT

Could someone Identify what Regiment this (attached Image) soldier belongs to please?

Private William Carr 1st/7th Battallion Northumberland Fusiliers

Silverfox2306 — 1 May 2008 9:08:55 GMT

I am tryng to find out as much as possible about my Great Uncle WILLIAM CARR who was killed in France in 1915.

Service history?

Name: CARR, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 1st/7th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 16/06/1915
Service No: 1610
Additional information: Son of John and H. Carr, of Ellingham Home Farm, Chathill, Northumberland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 8 and 12.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

George SMITH

PatriciaCSmith — 22 May 2008 9:38:12 GMT

I have three sheets of Medal Cards for George Smith (6 cards per sheets) for the following regimental numbers.

Sheet 1
George Richard - 555604 3rd Queens West Rifles
George Robert - 284809 RE Ra
George richard - 72/137050 RASC MT
George Robert - 3/7615 E York R
George Richard - 7578722 Rad C Att'd queens R
George Robert - 087348 ASC

Sheet 2

George - 202345 Y&LR, 407176 LAB C?, 108204 R Fus, 64178 Y&LR
George - 38476 Y&LR, 32070 W York R, 334776 RE
George - 203953 Y&LR
George - 201503 Y&LR
George - 204254 Y&LR

Sheet 3

George - 10232 W York R
George - 7809 W York R
George - 10272 W York R
George - 9798 W York R
George - 13113 w York R, 90925 RDC, 30581 Bora? R

I finally found my George Smith's attestion papers online and found his regimental number. If these George Smith's belong to any of you I will gladly send along a copy of the medal card sheets.

Army Discharge Forms

antmiles — 31 Mar 2008 9:13:25 GMT

Hey,

I have army discharge forms for my G-GreatGrandfather, from 1914, under which the reason for discharge is given as:

Para 392. Sub-Para (III)(C)

This obviously refers to paragrphs and subparagraphs, as set out in some sort of Army Regulations, but does anyone know what book this would be from and how I would be able to get hold of it.

ant

combat or non-combat?

wwinfield63 — 19 May 2008 12:47:05 GMT

I'm trying to ascertain whether my great uncle saw combat in WWI and, if so, whether he might have been exposed to gas. Looking at his war records and applying my limited knowledge of WWI, my guess is no. His records show the following:

Comment: Ind 6/29/18 pvt, 154 Dep Brig; QMC Camp Johnston Fla. 8/15/18; 8 Det Admin Lab Co 9/15/18; 154 Dep Brig 2/24/19, Hon disch 3/12/19, Overseas 9/27/18 to 2/9/19

I'm basing my guess on the following:

* most battles were over by the end of September 1918
* I can't imagine they'd have put him on the front lines immediately upon arrival
* I'm no expert but it looks like he was in an administrative position, not combat
* I assume his record would show a Purple Heart if he had been gassed

Can anyone point me in a direction that might help me confirm this? I'm assuming there's some documentation that shows where and when his unit was deployed but I don't know what that documentation would be.

Many thanks,

Walter

Walter Lester Boon

Joy_Whitlock — 10 May 2008 1:58:43 GMT

I am searching for information about Walter Lester Boon, born in Waxaxxica, County Ellis, Texas circa 19 June 1885 son of Thomas Boon, Contractor, who was living in Santaanna, Coleman County, Texas in 1916. Walter joined the 102nd Battalion in Cranbrook, B.C in 1916, served in the 1st World War in France after which he settled in the UK in Cambridgeshire and Dorset. His whereabouts are not known after 1923. Can anyone help please?

paul.whitlock2@ntlworld.com

WWI nazzareno filippa

thebornemans — 11 May 2008 9:19:22 GMT

Looking for more information on Nazzareno filippa or feleppa military record.I saw the draft card and trying to dig deeper and see if he was enlisted if you could be of any help i'd appreciate it thanks

help to decipher papers

jackson1976 — 8 May 2008 6:22:22 GMT

hello
can anyone help i am trying to find out where this man was a prisoner of war.
any help to decipher the paper work would be great.
regards
s.jackson

WW1 Alfred George Harveywells

EnglishErika — 31 Mar 2008 3:19:54 GMT

Hi all

I am new to doing family research and have only just begun, so I apologise if what I am about to ask is totaly stupid.

I have found a Medal Index Card for my Great Grandfather Alfred George HArveywells for WW1. I have been able to decipher the information on the card which is as follows:
RFA (Royal Field Artillery)Entered Theatre of War 28.11.1915 in France.
His Reg No was L/28722 Rank DOR
He received Three medals, Victory, BWM and 1915 Star
I know he survived the war and went on to have 7 children!

I am unable to go to Kew (due to distance and ill health) to visit the Rolls but have been advised since this was the MIC type with a rubber stamp no more info would be held regarding my Great Grandfather.

So I was wondering if anyone could help me with the following questions:

1. Does Rank DOR stand for Driver?
2. I understand that the L prefix on his reg no. was to indicate a localy raised unit of the RFA, is there any way I can find out what unit? He lived in Mile End Old Town around the time of the war.I understand that with that information I would be able to get an idea of what battles he took part in which I think would be most interesting and possibly even war diaries from his unit.
3. Does his Reg no indicate any other information such as approximate time of enlistment?

Thank you in advance for any help believe me it is most appreciated.

E

Thomas Carr Northumberland

Silverfox2306 — 5 May 2008 9:39:49 GMT

Thomas Carr

Two brothers went off to fight for their country during the Great War 1914 to 1918. They were Thomas and William Carr born in Newham Northumberland in 1890 and 1895 respectively, to John and Helen Carr.

I know that William was in the Northumberland Fusiliers and enlisted for service at Wooler Northumberland. He was Private Carr Number 1610 and served his country in France at the 2nd battle for Ypres and at the start of the Somme offensive. William was decorated 15 times and was killed on the 16th of June 1916. His name appears amongst the many that lost their lives in this awful war on the Menin gate at Ypres and on a plaque in Chillingham church near his hometown. http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6805

Unfortunately I do not know what happened to Thomas. All I do know is that Thomas’s name is on the same plaque, but instead of the letters N.F. (Northumberland Fusiliers) the letters Y.N.H. appear after his name.

I found most of William’s details on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website, only as I new what regiment he was in.

I do not know what Y.N.H. stands for. I would dearly like to know what became of Thomas. Does anyone know?

William Carr Private The Northumberland Fusiliers 1st World War 1914-1918

silverfox230658 — 1 May 2008 9:37:44 GMT

I am trying to find out as much as possible about my Great Uncle William Carr who was a private in The Northumberland Fusiliers and was killed in France on the 6th of June 1915.

I would like to know where he saw action and where he was killed?

Here are all the details I have so far.

Name: CARR, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 1st/7th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 16/06/1915
Service No: 1610
Additional information: Son of John and H. Carr, of Ellingham Home Farm, Chathill, Northumberland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 8 and 12.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Thank you.

The Great War Archive

katharinelindsay — 5 May 2008 1:27:36 GMT

Hello

I thought you may be interested in an initiative being run by Oxford University

http://www.thegreatwararchive.org

The Great War Archive is a major project run by the University of Oxford. The aim of this site is to collect together material related to the First World War held by members of the public. This is your chance to contribute items you have, or stories your family have passed down, to help keep the memory alive of the sacrifices made during World War One.

We will be collecting contributions via this website. You can upload digital images, word processed files and/or type in text. You can also bring your objects along to one of our various submission days where we can photograph your objects for you, The final collection will subsequently be made available free of charge via the Web on the 11th November 2008, the 90th anniversary of the Armistice.

Visit the website and find out more: www.thegreatwarachive.org.

Kate Lindsay, Project Manager

WW1 Medal Card- please can somebody decipher it for me?

doogaldetects — 9 Mar 2008 6:06:39 GMT

Hello

I have attached a copy of the medal cards x 3 for my gg grandfather Frederick Spry. I got this from the NA online. I was unable to find his info. on Ancestry.

I can't really make head nor tale out of the info. and so I am wondering if somebody would be kind enough to tell me what it all means or at least then point me in the right direction as to where I can find the info.? I would like to know if possible where he was fighting and which medals he won...

Sorry the copies are not so good but this is how they came in the pdf from the NA.

Thank you in advance

Rachel

Frances E. Mann 16th Infantry, G Company

DennisDoyle45 — 3 May 2008 4:56:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on the WWI exploits of Frances E. Mann. Frank was born in 1879 in Elgin, IL and joined the Army around 1910 when he was 30 years old. The cemetery in Long Island where he is buried said they had little except that he may have served in G Company of the 16th Infantry, First Division. Which makes sense because he settled in Brooklyn after the war (the First Division was stationed at Ft. Hamilton and Ft. Jay after the war, both places in Brooklyn) Frank separated from the Army on 9/25/1930 with the rank of Sergeant. I have sent for his military records but they're finding it hard to find anything after the fire of 1973. All of my info comes from the Long Island National Cemetery. Nice folks. Any information or advice is greatly appreciated.

RHA Wentworth Battery No.2

sheffieldguy — 16 Apr 2008 7:48:17 GMT

I am seeking any information on this battery which went to France in 1915.

310th Sanitary Train

jnjross777 — 24 Apr 2008 3:26:42 GMT

My grandfather Jay Horton's headstone says that he was a member of the 310th Sanitary then there is the abreviation TN. Since he is buried in Spencer Mills (Township )Cemetery he must have went with this unit from michigan and that the tn stood for train. There is a 310th Sanitary Tain who were known as the Polar Bears out of Detroit and were stationed in Russia. I was looking for perhaps a roster and really anything that i can find out about the 310th sanitary train.

Looking for a Picture of a Great Uncle

gwhite007 — 25 Apr 2008 1:40:04 GMT

Hi, I am looking for a Great Uncle James A. Hazleton, he was in the 86 Div. and was a private 311 AMM Train.. Hope that someone can help me

Genie

Service Records (medical entries) WW1

24362972gmh — 22 Apr 2008 11:39:24 GMT

I have been researching my Grand Uncle's service records (WR 347685, Pioneer, Harold Bosworth, Royal Engineers).
In a page regarding "Hospital addmission" under a section describing what "Disease" he had, was entered: D.G.H,as I have no Idea what D.G.H stands for, can anyone out there help me please?

Grant

William (Willie) Woods

ronandmindy — 22 Apr 2008 6:57:30 GMT

I believe I have found my Great Grandfather in a book called "Camp Travis and its Part in the World War" printed in 1918. I came upon page 192 and found Battery E 54th Field Artillery. There I found his name listed as Willie Woods. I was told that my Great Grandfather had joined the army late in the war and by the time his his bunch was getting geared up to go the war ended. This would coincide with the bunch from Camp Travis who did not make it to the Battle Front known as the Cactus Division.

Does anyone know how I might obtain WW1 records for my Great Grandfather?

Thanks,

Ronald Woods Jr.

No Surname

tapberg — 21 Apr 2008 11:11:11 GMT

Looking for any info on Willis Percy (could be William Percy)who died October 17 1918 in WW1 in France.

Info on my Grandfather

joanncousins — 21 Apr 2008 10:57:26 GMT

Is there any one out there that would have any information at all on my Grandfather Hebron Arthur Charles Bennett approx years 1915-1918? he lived at Molong NSW Australia and was in the light horse? but I'm not sure I have a photo of him in uniform but thats it.

Any Information would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou
Jo-ann Cousins (nee Bennett)

2nd Inf.,Indianhead Division photo

Ken — 18 Feb 2002 11:09:43 GMT

I have a group(of 5)soldiers wearing the "Indianhead"patch on their left arm(WWI).Another single of one of the group.This was in an old family album,and I'm trying to identify this soldier(or soldiers).These are "postcard" photos.These photos can also now be seen at the"Sam Houston Home Museum"in TX.&"The 2nd Inf.Museum" in Korea.Any help appreciated.

help please - cant understand statment of service

jackson1976 — 18 Apr 2008 7:51:44 GMT

hello
i have found 3 pages of info on
arthur inman from aberford, west york reg.
it says "discharged under panal 392x1hr"is there any way i can find out what the code 392x1hr stands for?.
also is there a good web page that will help me understand the info on the records.
any help please
regards
s.jackson

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards WW1

MandyStock — 17 Apr 2008 7:14:11 GMT

Hi, does anyone know in what areas the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards served during WW1?
My Gt Grandfather was a private in the above and received the "trio" and also the SWB, so I presume he must have been wounded or sick at some stage.

Any information about the 1st Battalion G Gds and what they did during the war, would be of real interest.

Hope that someone can help. Many thanks

Mandy

Frank Bowyer Regiment No 203008

Barbaraearl1 — 15 Apr 2008 7:48:08 GMT

If anybody is looking for information about Frank Bowyer and his service in WW1 you may find it if you go to records beginning WIT I have been looking for a Charles Witham and there were lots of sheets for Frank Bowyer there none for Charles Witham unfortunately.

WW1 badge with soldiers image

MandyStock — 17 Apr 2008 7:09:09 GMT

Hi, wonder if anyone can help with my query.

I have a metal round badge measuring just over 3cm. It has a pale blue background and a cepia image of my grandfather in uniform.

Does anyone know why such a badge would have been produced during WW1?

He was in the Signal Section 3/17th Battalion London Regiment if this helps.He was awarded the British War medal, Victory medal and the SWB. I think he was wounded and sent to a hospital in Scotland to recover.

Thank you in anticipation of any help given.
Many thanks
Mandy

Harry Rasmussen

jlfenton — 16 Apr 2008 7:21:16 GMT

I am looking for my grandfaters military records. He was a baloon pilot in WWI, Married to Henrietta Granbeck, Born in Idaho, and lived his life in Nebraska

77th Division, 306th Infantry Company C Unit History

Cristoir1 — 10 Apr 2008 3:49:16 GMT

Greetings,

I am researching my wife's family. One of her relatives was a PFC named Ignatius Rzoska (1896-1918). I have tried contacting the NARA but they say his records no longer exist, destroyed in their fire.

We know his unit. He served in the 77th Division, 306th Infantry, Company C of the US Army. If possible I'd like to have a sense of which battles he was involved with, and where precisely (other than "FRANCE") he was killed. He died September 6, 1918. I found one site with information on his company, but it concerns a campaign that began in October 1918 (i.e., after he died).

I would be grateful for any leads for his unit's activities from April 1917 until his death in Septembe 1918.

Sincerely,

Chris Brennan
cristoir@optonline.net

WWI Service Records?

Cristoir1 — 9 Apr 2008 1:41:21 GMT

Greetings,

At the end of the US Civil War several compilations were produced that listed the various units that fought in the war, a list of the campaigns in which they fought and the men who did the fighting. Does such a resource exist for the first world war?

The reason I ask is I am researching my wife's family. One of her relatives was a PFC named Ignatius Rzoska (1896-1918). I have tried contacting the NARA but they say there are no such records and believe they were destroyed in their fire.

We know his unit. If possible I'd like to have a sense of which battles he was involved, and where precisely (other than "FRANCE") he was killed.

Can anyone point me to a likely resource that would be of help? Any assistance gladly appreciated.

Chris Brennan
cristoir@optonline.net

Can anyone help me please

EnglishErika — 2 Apr 2008 9:23:38 GMT

Hi all

I am new to doing family research and have only just begun, so I apologise if what I am about to ask is totaly stupid.

I have found a Medal Index Card for my Great Grandfather Alfred George HArveywells for WW1. I have been able to decipher some of the information on the card which is as follows:
RFA (Royal Field Artillery)Entered Theatre of War 28.11.1915 in France.
His Reg No was L/28722 Rank DOR
He received Three medals, Victory, BWM and 1915 Star
I know he survived the war and went on to have 7 children!

I am unable to go to Kew (due to distance and ill health) to visit the Rolls but have been advised since this was the MIC type with a rubber stamp no more info would be held regarding my Great Grandfather.

So I was wondering if anyone could help me with the following questions:

1. Does Rank DOR stand for Driver?
2. I understand that the L prefix on his reg no. was to indicate a localy raised unit of the RFA, is there any way I can find out what unit? He lived in Mile End Old Town around the time of the war.I understand that with that information I would be able to get an idea of what battles he took part in which I think would be most interesting and possibly even war diaries from his unit.
3. Does his Reg no indicate any other information such as approximate time of enlistment?

Thank you in advance for any help believe me it is most appreciated even if it does not relate to the questions I have asked.

Erika

York and Lancs

RocknRollRuby — 1 Apr 2008 5:55:20 GMT

Trying to track my Grandads war. He was with the York and Lancs when he enlisted in 1915 but transferred to the reserve from the Durham Light infantry in 1919. I am trying to find out where his regiment was and where they fought on the western front. Can anyone advise how I might start please ? His name was Charles George Kerridge and regt no. 93618. Thank you Leigh

East Yorks regt

RocknRollRuby — 1 Apr 2008 6:08:27 GMT

I am searching for photos of the East Yorks regt WW1. Can anyone help with advice on where to look please ? Thank you Leigh

Help with grandmother's brother - Medal Index Card

psnam — 2 Apr 2008 4:18:01 GMT

Malcolm Martin served with the Gordon Highlanders
His reg# is 3/5991. I have since learned that the prefix 3 may have indicated that he was a reserve and may have been called up very early in the war. He was awarded the Silver War Badge after discharge in June of 1915. I cannot tell from the MIC what part of the Gordons he served with. (2nd or 4th). My grandmother (who has been gone since the 1970's) told me he was gassed. His death record indicates that he died of Tuberculosis in Stornoway Scotland in 1922 at the age of 26. Is this something that you may have suffered from as a result of gassing? Does anyone know what the Gordon's were doing during this period? He was discharged in June 1915 but may have been gassed and had treatment much earlier. When was poison gas first used against the Gordons?
I would like to know if there are any records that the Gordons may have kept that recorded names of soldiers in specific battalions or regiments.
I don't think his records survived the blitz and I can find no pension records. If he received the SWB I thought it likely that there would be pension records.
Were there outbreaks of Tuberculosis in the Hebrides at this time? Was it common for healthy men in their twenties to die of TB?
Any help or leads will be appreciated.