It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 2/23 Downloaded from tools.ijm.org on March 3, 2023 by guest Barnes 1930 . service was fast, efficient and brilliant. Gloucestershire Regiment 5172001 - 5239000 Worcestershire Regiment 5239001 - 5328000 Royal Berkshire Regiment 5328001 - 5373000 Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 5373001 - 5429000 The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 5429001 - 5485000 Hampshire Regiment 5485001 - 5562000 Wiltshire Regiment 5562001 - 5608000 Free shipping for many products! When available photos, family and other details may also be included. Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. he was discharged because he was shell shocked.he also got gassed in the war and was ill for a time. Thanks for posting. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. Eventually he joined the 8th Hussars as a farrier No 314829 his residence at the time of his marriage was Cavalry Barracks, Fulford road, York this was on 27 February 1926, he was 31 years old. Throughout the book reference is made to the Regimental dress and uniform with details of badges and insignia. ", "I Re CSM Laughton, I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, Pieter. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. Numbers were allocated to VSC recruits as follows: 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878 . Preserves the heritage and traditions of both the regular and reserve elements of the Mercian Regiment and its predecessors, originally the 29th Foot. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. 1951-1952 Malaya Then home in 1902 & then joined up with the Royal munster fusliers 1st garrison & died in Italy in 1918 aged 43ys of age. Re Albert Napier Wallace. All service record information on these Army Service Numbers posts is taken from WO 363 (The so-called 'Burnt Documents') WO 364 (Pension Records), WO 97 (Chelsea Pensioner records) , WO 96 (Militia Records) and, to a lesser degree, the WW1 Medal Index Cards (MICs). From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. The Naval & Military Press has re-published, The Worcestershire Regiment in The Great War, "Arguably the finest regimental history even written. Second World War and post 1920 service The regiment maintained its additional two battalions after the war with South Africa had ended and thus went to war with Germany in 1914 with four regular battalions. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire Regiment Worcester 1950 British Army Military History Mercian at the best online prices at eBay! I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. We would love to find out more about this soldier, and also to try and solve the mystery of how it came into my grandparents possession. The 3rd Battalion was raised on the 14th February and the 4th Battalion on the 10th March. Find a stables in Worcestershire on Gumtree, the #1 site for Stuff for Sale classifieds ads in the UK. Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. We have done some research into his Military history, but have no idea who he was. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of Pagination. 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . I don't know that there is anything I can help you with over and above this but do let me know if that is not the case.Paul. Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? He was to remain with the battalion until being gassed in October 1918 and evacuated to Britain. 1845-1846 Sutlej We believe they were both 2nd battalion in Africa and they were both POWs. I have no references at all for my grandfather's enlistment, his number was 10944 which would give his enlistment around 23/12/1907 (he did say he joined up because he couldn't face another winter picking sprouts! Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. Here is what I have:Name - Leslie Fotherby Dixon, born Leeds, Yorkshire 1890-03-14Served - 1914 until 1919-03-14Rank - SergeantRegiment - Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the LineRegimental # - 260003Sub Unit - Corps of Hussars. Here are some sample army service numbers and corresponding joining dates for regular soldiers enlisting with the Gloucestershire Regiment between July 1881 and August 1914. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. I love the photos, That's why I'm researching, writing a blog about Alfred Reynolds L/5345, creating a web site, researching the 4th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment etc. And of course we've all learned something new re the cap badge.The very reason why I want to get involved. Alexander Reid, 9th (TF) Battalion. Overview. My hunch its the same man. Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. First World War research. Graeme, it was not unknown for men to join county regiments which were miles away from what might be considered their local regiment - particularly with later enlistments - and so I wouldn't rule this man out. enlistments. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). Appointed to the 36th Regt. The 33rd Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War.The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. If he died during WW1 he will be on the CWGC website somewhere: https://www.cwgc.org/, Hi Paul, I am trying to research my grandfather & Great grandfather:William Williams, No. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. He returned to active service after that. I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. 1900-1902 Boer War My grandfather James Francis Burke 9331, 2nd bttn Worcester regiment was a regular before WW1. I bought the card many years ago and sold it in 2011. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Any help would be grateful, Mark, re Gunner Chapman. Paul offers a great service.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.DM, David, many thanks; I was pleased to be able to assist you.Paul, Hi Paul,Interesting blog! Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". This however, was to be the regiments worst showing and its fortunes would improve dramatically over the next twenty years. My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. So far I have discovered that he was kicked in the abdomen by men off duty and was hospitalised off and on until he was discharged in March 1915.However in December 1916 when he marries Elsie Jane Adams in Aberdeen it clearly states on the marriage certificate that he was currently stationed in France and is a gunner for B Battallion in the Machine Gun Corps. He possibly has a summary of service in WO 76 at The National Archives. Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records; WO 339 - War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) Subseries within WO 339 - Officers Services (including Civilian Dependants and Military Staff Appointments): Long Service Papers; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Toggle hierarchy Military research. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Allbut P Sergt DCM 13388 : Newspaper Photo Atkinson M P Captain : Short Record Of Service Beacham C J Lt : Photo Binder A E L 2nd Lt : Group Photo Boucher W E Captain : Group Photo Bowman A H Lt : Group Photo Brown E H Pte : Short Record Of Service Butcher C L Captain : Group Photo Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? Do you have his regimental number on any of the cards? He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. Russell, re the Black Watch. Special Reserve and Territorial Force battalions operated His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. Numbers issued from about 1912 appear with the 4/ prefix: 507 joined on the 17th June 1908 826 joined on the 28th April 1909 1138 joined on the 6th May 1910 1313 joined on the 13th January 1911 4/1477 joined on the 15th January 1912 Any help would be great.ThanksPhil Eagles, Phil Eagles, I need to refer you back to the text in this post:"Second World War (WW2) service recordsPlease note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . from the Militia on 11th May 1809, and joined at Battle, Sussex, where it was busy re-organizing, and replacing losses sustained during the Retreat to Corunna. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. It reads "See or Sec No 1-329 RFA Gnr 2229, also Durham LI , 44720 France 19/10/15.James P REID.Best regards,Julia, Paul,Are you able to find pictures? and that his number was 4134. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,Just like to say a big thanks for your work on researching the First World War army records of my wife's grandfather Harry Blundell.Although I've done a fair amount of family research myself, this is a very specialised field and your work saved me a huge amount of time and effort and I probably would not have found out as much anyway.So, anyone out there who is investigating ancestors involved in the Great War I would strongly recommend getting an expert to help you out and there is probably no better place to start than with Paul: he's quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable.Thanks again, Simon Thompson. - Trying to track him between the census of 1901 when he was living with his mum as a child, and the 1911 census when he wasn't there but was possibly in India.How he came about to be renumbered?He was killed in action, i think possible Pleogsteert wood. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! Between 1891 and 1901 the regiment recruited close to 3,400 men, improving its recruitment rate for the decade to an average of 345 men per annum, and finishing in twenty-sixth place. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. (Click here or the header above for the Forum), WorcestershireRegiment.com (2002-2015) by Louis Scully, 1st BATTALION - 1944-45 - MEDALS & CITATIONS, LOST DIARY OF LIEUT. Can you help me get in contact please? Is there a way to clarify this please? It was retitled as 17th Garrison Bn of the Worcestershire Regiment on 25 May 1918 18 June 1918: transferred to 121st Brigade in 40th Division Their troop had a monkey mascot . The 3rd Gloucester Regiment was the Special Reserve battalion and so he must have been living in (or within spitting distance of) the county to have served with that particular battalion. From June 1952 to . . He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. That information simply does not survive. His name was Wilfred Oakes and his Army Number was 4128704. 1903-1913 If you know when he was born, this could also provide some pointers - at least you'd have a date range, albeit a large range. My advice to you would be to make the most of Findmypast's free weekend of military records this weekend and scour what's online. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. Email paulcanixon@yahoo.co.ukPaul, I'd be grateful for any information that would help me understand the role that my maternal grandfather played in WW1. What is a section "D"?The second puzzle is more complicated. The medal index card and medal rolls will tell you something about his service but that's probably pretty much all you'll get.Paul, HiMy great uncle died of wounds in 1918. He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. service. The morning of 18th November 1944 saw the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment move across the Dutch/German boarder and commenced their attack on German soil to take the village of Tripsrath. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? I don't really no much else about his life before he married my great grandmother.Regards Tracy Brook, Tracy, you will need to contact the MoD. Data-as-a-Service Data Management Data Enrichment API & Webhooks. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. These are not online but you can access them at The National Archives or hire a researcher to do that for you.Paul, Hello im wondering if you can help me?Ive recently found out that my Great Great Grandfather William Butt served in the Worcestershire Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion. If you have access to Ancestry.co.uk try searching for Service Records and Pension Records for Army numbers either side of 24272 with Oxford* in the Regiment box. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. Many thanks. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. The database contains over 50,000 records and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. I note my Great Grandfather #1332 joined Feb 3, 1885 is not listed and also my Grandfather 10491 who joined in 1912 is not listed. Killed in action 29 Jan 1916, buried Rifle House cemetery, Belgium. Hi there PaulDo you know how I could go about researching a man who was a Staff Instructor in the Army Gymnastics Staff between 15-19. I have the attestation records and discharge docs, as well as medal index, for my Great Grandad - 3rd Battn Royal Berks 1894, moved to 2nd Battn 1900 and deployed to Africa, then reenlisted ASC 1915 and served in WW1.I've tried to piece together all the contents, but some of the abbreviations mean nothing to me. Any guidance on twitter etiquette would be welcomeThe Tweet made was just to make a comment on the photograph I'd seen about the cap badges. The Worcestershire Regiment dates back to 1694 when Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards raised a new regiment in London. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/, Thanks Paul, didn't know that site existed, some great information, Good afternoon Paul, I am researching my great granddad war history.I was told the following:First name(s) SelwynLast name RatledgeService number 316754, 651957Rank PrivateCorps Northumberland Fusiliers, Labour CorpsService record Soldier Number: 316754, Rank: Private, Corps: Northumberland FusiliersService record 2 Soldier Number: 651957, Rank: Private, Corps: Labour CorpsWhat I would like to know what battalion was he with when in service please, Paul316754 looks like a TF number to me: 21st Provisional Battalion, later 35th Battalion. Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 "Again, the relevant URL is: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records, Hi Paul,Am researching two family ancestors/membersmy Great Uncle - Private Alexander Hunter, Black Watch Royal Highlanders. Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. Dear PaulMy grandfather Charles Henry Young joined 3rd DLI on 9 Dec 1915 and was placed in Reserves (a coal moner in poor health with wife and young son). Keith, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can discuss next steps. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. Over the years periods of warfare have always He could have joined as a boy from the age on 14 but it was equally possible he could have lied about his age. I am struggling to find any information in the Army records about him - Robert Stenhouse Hanley born in West Derby 19/10/1887 and according to his Teacher Registration Certification he was in the Army as above. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! I would guess he probably enlisted in 1908 and had been in India for maybe a year when the census was taken. Bond was reported at a similar date.Any further information you could give me would be greatly appreciated (even if its just his first name! New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. I'm not sure how soon after they married, they ended up in Hamilton Barracks in Edinborough as their daughter (my great grandmother's birth certificate states her name Margaret Ann Killen b Nov 29/1888 at Hamilton signed William G.T. Thank you, Ashley. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. He had 5 brothers (maybe 6) who fought in the war. completely separate regimental number sequences. Paul, Thank you very much for this. A Good Ox & Bucks, later Worc's Regiment group. You wouldn't know for sure unless you had access to his attestation papers. I have been told that he got medals too, but still unable to find anything.Surely if he was discharged unfit medically then why would Nr have been reinstated a year later? It was introduced to be a working . Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. I have found the Red Cross listing but this only shows Winchester.kind regardsColin. WW2. Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . Regimental number series. I found it interesting that my great grandmother was listed only on the 1911 census as a "boarder" and listed as Roman Catholic while the rest of the family was Presbyterian. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. See the link on this page. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. First World War research. This is a great piece of work and must rank as one of the finest of the Great War regimental histories, many would say the finest, and I wouldn't argue. Re Thomas Willis Elliott, we have communicated separately about this. Thanks, Please drop me a line at the email address above, including your grandfather's regimental numbers, and I'll let you know what I can provide.Paul, Hi Paul, I am researching a 4039 3rd Dragoon Man James Simpson Reid, and with this regimental number it appears that he joined just before the Boer War. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. Click here or image for details, This database contains over 50,000 names and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. Appendices provide the Roll of Honour; Honours and Awards including Mention in Despatches, with date of Gazette (for Companion' of the British Empire read Commander'); details of Badges, Colours and Distinctions of the regiment; and the music for regimental marches. Thank you, Hello sir, looking for info on lance corporal c steele 4423 durham light infantry and in particular was he a deserter? I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. 1939-1947 WW 2 His regiment # was 27224 and his rank was Lance Corporal. We now have the information we were seeking and also have the location of his resting place in Aire and plan to visit next year on what will be his and the nations centenary. Mark. Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. Thanks James Carey, Hello Paul,I am researching a friend's great grandfather Percy Wesley born 1899.Private 51633 Bedfordshire Regiment TR/9/4445 Training Reserve Battalion, 41131 Northants Regiment 59528 Suffolk Regiment and 611899 Royal Engineers.he would only have been old enough to have fought towards the end of the war-can you tell me if it is possible to find out where he served ?He survived the war and died in 1971.I would be grateful for any further info.thanks in advance Sandra, Hello Paul,I am trying to find out in which company of the 8th Bn East Surrey Company Serjeant Major Ernest Cheney Laughton (#4910) was active on july 1st 1916.He was KIA on this date during the famous football attack on the Somme.Born Stoke Prior, Worchestershire 16th april 1886.I appreciate your reply.Thanks.Pieter Meere, The Netherlands. The 2nd Battalion scouts were sent on ahead to reconnoitre and cut wire, led by Lieut. While under heavy rifle fire, and at great . The Worcestershire Rifles (Worcs Rifles) was a volunteer, part-time unit of the British Army based in the county of Worcestershire which had a long, yet split history in two units before merging into the larger Worcestershire Regiment.Following active service in both World Wars, during which its strength was doubled into three battalions, the unit was reduced to a company, and later expanded . He was discharged in 1915. Re Lance-Corporal Frederick Lascelles Brown try running some searches on my British Army Ancestors website here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, @K re your 16th December comment, do have a look at mt British Army Ancestors website and in particular the opening paragraph on the About page: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/about-us/, Hi, we are trying to find information about the photo that was posted on this page of your blog. to determine parameters for when your own Worcestershire Regimentancestor Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. Hello Paul,I have just found my grandfathers rein listener papers. I recently came into possession of a Service Bible relating to James Arthur Cotterill, Regimental Number 32321. He married Sarah Ann O'Neill Aug 6, 1885 at St. Andrews in Dublin Ireland. Hello, i am trying to find out my Fathers service number in order for me to gain his service records. It won't costyou the odds either. My dad says he thought he was at the Somme, but I can only assume but have no info on his transfer dates to the different regiments. Or do you just want to see what others are saying? 1; 2; 3; 500; Next; Thanks.http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-marines-other-rank-pows-1914.html. Haskett-Smith and Sergt. The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. I could find no man of this name with this regiment on the CWGC website, although there are two men called CUNLIFFE who served with this regt. Allan EHe probably signed up in 1898 for 12 years which would have meant that he would have left the army in 1910. Thanks Kind Regards Michael Lindsay. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. Hi PaulI'm doing some research on my great grandfather and his possible military service in WW1.All I have is his name - Thomas Willis Elliott, born in 1898 in County Durham. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. 2408 Military Provo Staff Corps, born 1882Richard Albert Williams, RAMC 7403266Are these people you would be able to find details on?Many thanks,Justin, Hi Paul, I am trying to find some information about my fathers uncle and guardian who faught in France in world war 1 in the Royal Warickshires his name was Bertie Horton and he was born in 1886 in Birmingham he survived the war and died in the 1970s.I cannot seem to fond any information on him why would that be. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. Poole, with many others were killed. Thank you for any help.Kind regardsTony. But please see the RESEARCH tab on this blog. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. In all probability, yes, although there is much that can be gleaned from the regimental numbers so all is not completely lost. His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. Can you work out from these when he enlisted in the Manchesters, and then transferred to the Rifle Brigade?Hope you can help!Many thanks,Steve Hartley, Steve, the numbers you give are later issues than the ones covered on this blog. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. Would it not have been superceded later? On 9 April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, during combat, Second lieutenant Myles went out alone several times in front of British advanced trenches to assist wounded men on the battlefield. He was very secretive possibly as a result of being injured in France and suffering shellshock or post traumatic stress disorder.Thank youLene Bolton, Hello LeneIf you have access to findmypast it will simple be a case of checking through birth and census records to try and find him. The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). Some 65 years later the diary was found by the grandson of Horst Kallmeyer whilst clearing out his grandparents apartment. He was a coalminer and signed up after the war had begun, served in an infantry regiment and was demobbed in 1919.Is that enough to search? When available photos, family and other details may be included. Hazel, please drop me a line. Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. Please drop me a line: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, HI PaulJust a quick question about my Great Granddad's service numbers, he was in the R.F.A and had two number's. Do you know why they were missed? Thanks. Hi just found a medal that says A.S Reid A&s Highlanders 2050.Any info would be great!. Key to PRO Reference View this object Soldiers of 4th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment at Cambrai, 1917 Origins
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