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I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. Re CSM Laughton, I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, Pieter. He was sent back to England to recover. service. 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. This comment has been removed by the author. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. He was discharged after contracting Malaria. Bid Live on Lot 812 in the Antiques to include sections of guns, weapons, medals, militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys, scientific instruments, weights & scales, cameras Auction from Stroud Auctions Ltd.. Hi Paul, A difficult one. Phone Number +49 9837976333. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. All best Tony, Have a look at this link, Tony, and in particular the card for John F Jones who was a TF man with two numbers: https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/how-to-research-a-soldier/campaign-medal-records/how-to-interpret-a-campaign-medal-index-card/, That's great cheers Paul and thanks again.Take careTony, Good Evening, looking for info on William S Hutchins RN 203247, Middlesex Rgmt 5418, RFC 78914. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. Paul. Re Percy Wesley, find his British War and Victory Medal roll entry on Ancestry and then use that information to summon up the war diaries. 14th May 2011 at Kidderminster. Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. 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. Yes please, Mike. Pricing . service was fast, efficient and brilliant. During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to 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. 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. I have a lot of info already regarding medal entitlements, etc. Do you know if any exist?Any additional info might you be able to discover?CheersJohn, Without checking my database it lookslike an early 1908/1909 enlistment into this TF battalion. 1; 2; 3; 500; Next; General Service Hat. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. 1900-1902 Boer War During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. Transvaal 1899 !!! Thanks for your help Paul. If you can find the men on my https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ site then the answer would be "yes". This is a list of nicknames of regiments of the British Army. "Pauls Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". I've been researching At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. His Army Number is 12398, and he enlisted about 28 November 1914, and he was assigned to the 13th Bn.If you can help me with and other information, I would be much obliged.Terry Whittaker, Hello Terry, this man does have surviving papers. Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 James Rampton (P/252 at Beaumont Hamel), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16.Extract from date of death 03-09-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=03%2F09%2F1916 under HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL (85)P/252 Rifleman RAMPTON 16th Bn. You can also post questions about the regiment. Thanks Paul,I appreciate your quick reply. Throughout the book reference is made to the Regimental dress and uniform with details of badges and insignia. 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. Thanks. Best Regards, Tony. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot and the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. Free shipping for many products! Mar 2020 - Present3 years 1 month. Hi Paul,I am desperately trying to find information on my Grandfather who served in the Coldstream Guards during WW2. There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. Do you know any of the names of the soldiers in your photo of the royal artillery please?I would also be interested in finding out more about my great grandfathers service in Ww1 if you are able to help. Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. Lived in warrington. It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. Any advice on how I can gather information. Regimental number series. His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. And can you find out about their POW history too? In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. Or do you just want to see what others are saying? Over the years periods of warfare have always Do you know how i can find any information on him regarding the war? He'd have been given a new number, Trevor. If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. Raymond, please email me the photo and I'll take a look: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, Hi, i'm sorry but on the research page I cannot see how to contact you by email, could you please tell me where the email link is?Thank YouPaul Wilson. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. 1848-1849 Punjab Cherry on the cake would be if you could perhaps find any war diary entries to show his movements in Africa and/or France.Cheers, Keith. Re Thomas Willis Elliott, we have communicated separately about this. Enlisted 29/12/1915. 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 Devonshire Regiment 5608001 - 5662000 M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. Information Full Name: George Edward Jones D.O.B: 22.04.1921 Rank: Private Lived: Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Served: 1941-1946 with worcestershire regimant Was in Broadstairs,Kent in 1941 Was in Berlin 1945-1946 You need top contact the MoD. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn I am confused that he has only got a 4 digit number. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. 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. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Blazer badge [27012] at the best online prices at eBay! Worcester Cathedral Worc. Pagination. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. He was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. The cap badge at this time took the star device from the 29th and the motto, FIRM, from the 36th, believed to have been awarded to them for their service at the Battle of Lauffield, 1747, although not . 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. Industry. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. Records post 1920 are not yet in the public domain. 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. Don't confuse him with 10129 who will be a different man. Not an easy task, but I can't think of any other way that it could be done. I recently came into possession of a Service Bible relating to James Arthur Cotterill, Regimental Number 32321. This can be done, with patience, or by dropping me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you wanted to commission this research.Paul, HiAlbert Henry Gookey (1889-1926) - 4th Middlesex Regiment Regimental Number: L/11184 (joined 1906 aged 17). !Christopher Hebden had previous service in Scarborough Police and Monmouthshire Constabulary plus years of experience with horses, prior to joining up.Please let me know if you'd like more details - including sight of photos. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. Find. tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. Finally the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment carried out a night attack (22nd/23rd July 1944) in which they suffered many casualties, including Major Peter Weston who was killed by machine gun fire at the top of Hill 112. 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! I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. After basic training he was posted to the 11 th (Lonsdale) Battalion, the Border Regiment, then serving in France and Flanders in July 1917 (his regimental number changed to 28860). David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. I would guess he probably enlisted in 1908 and had been in India for maybe a year when the census was taken. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? His name was John Killen and was a Lance Corporal: Depot Highland Light Infantry. Allan Matthew Hauxwell, I know he served in the Durham Light Infantry, his service number is listed as 7440. 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 . Hi Paul,I am currently researching my great grandfather Private John Horrigan for a history project at my school. 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. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. There would have been paperwork generated for this enlistment and if it survives it will be in WO 97 (assuming he joined before 1913) which can be searched on Findmypast. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. It is possible that he may have changed his name to James Walker as his birth father was a George Walker and he used that name in 1971 when he eventually married my grandmother (4 children later lol). Rachel, thanks for commenting. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Overall, after a slow start in the 1880s, the Worcestershire Regiment finished as the sixth most successful recruiter of British Army infantry between 1881 and 1911. Hi paul. He returned to active service after that. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . Hi Paul I'm researching my GT grandfather Thomas Lynch who appears on the 1911 cencus for the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers serving in South Africa. Unfortunately I could see no service reocrd and no medal information for this man (searching for him using his name and the regimental number as the search criteria). Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. The LSGC was awarded for 18 years' service and so if you know when he was awarded the decoration, you can count back 18 years. Is it possible to find out where he was born/lived etc just from this little information? Hello, could you give an example of what you're able to find out about the average soldier for your paid service? The only information I have on him (James Law) is that he may have joined up at the Hulme Barracks (near his home). Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. Would you have that record? Thanks.http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-marines-other-rank-pows-1914.html. He married Sarah Ann O'Neill Aug 6, 1885 at St. Andrews in Dublin Ireland. So I hope I can pick up the twitter lingo very quickly as I don't want to annoy and turn people off. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. India & has king & queens clap medals. Three years later it was completed and handed over to the Regiment. Tony, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. 13th Bn. The regiment started numbering from 1 from 1st July July 1881. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. How old was he in 1911? The names of any siblings? He never spoke of it, so there was no family information at all, other than from the documents above which have been kept for 100 years.Thank you so much for this wonderful blog which I found by accident having long given up hope of learning anything about his war year.David HortonAustralia. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. Would it not have been superceded later? It was towards the end of this service that Britain went to war meaning that he would have been recalled to the colours. 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 Hi,I hope you can help me trace the steps of my grandfather, he originally joined the Cheshire Regiment in Stockport, Cheshire as this is our home town. rank visitors / pageviews; 823833: atob.com. I am doing some research into 8471 L/Cpl Ernest Walker 2nd Royal Berks who was KIA on 1/7/1916. 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). Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. Board indexWorcestershire RegimentRegimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Change font size FAQ Login Regimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Post information here about individual army numbers or post a query about an individual and his army number. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. 1st Worcestershire Regiment - T/Lieutenant Colonel 23rd Brigade - Temporary Brigadier General 204992204993204994204995 Service Awards The British War Medal The 1914 Star The Allied Victory Medal Clasp to the 1914 Star 67913 Gallantry Awards & Honors 2778277927802781278227832784278527862787 Foreign Decorations & Awards Medal Rank Battalion Awarded He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. Poole, with many others were killed. His service number for example was 6, but I have found another record that looks like the same man with a service record of 10129 so i think he was renumbered as part of Kitchener's new army? Thank you in advance. Monday 4th August 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the World War One. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. 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. If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. I also have his big green Worcerestershire Regiment in the Great War book. 10188 Pte J Reid RM.I see that there is a Deal in Kent UK, but don't understand what RM stands for.Thanking you Alan KitchenSydney Australia, It's a Royal Marines number, Alan, and that' what the RM stands for. Hi, I am trying to research my Grandfather, Thomas Richardson. What Regiment pension and service records. The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. Attention is paid to minor actions such as trench raids, which usually find no place in compressed official histories; they are recorded in this history. 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. 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 . Thank you, Ashley. Totally Free etc. I have his WW1 medals and can find his medal card (WO 372/7/36548) however i can find no other details of his service. Military research. . Warriors United Kingdom Hello,This is so through!I have the medal card for my Grandfather Alexander Mark T.F. Moderators:Kevin Lynott, peter, LarsA Post a new topic 117 topics Page 1of 3 1, 2, 3 Topics Replies Views Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button, FIRM, King's Crown, 25.5 mm, JR Gaunt at the best online prices at eBay! I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). 1914-1920 WW 1 I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? Hi PaulA quick query. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Re A Jacobs, it would be a case of checking through medal rolls, service records and possibly army lists in the hope of finding a match on that name. 1951-1952 Malaya Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. Similar Traffic Stats. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) Paul, Thank you very much for this. He possibly worked in a coal mine before enlisting - maybe 1904? He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. History of the Worcestershire Regiment. I assumed he emigrated to Australia at some point, but I dont even know what his first name is. Item specifics Business seller information The Clark Agency Ltd Lynne Clark 39 Empress Avenue Chingford London E4 8SR United Kingdom Show contact information Company registration number: 03602700 Terms and conditions of the sale Returns policy Take a look at our Returning an item help page for more details. Many thanks. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. Many years ago (late 70s, early 80s) my dad worked on a local Sydney council, and one day he came home with a WWI 1914/15 star medal he found with some rubbish he was clearing up. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality Reproduction at the best online prices at eBay! I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. The genealogist has also indexed these. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. 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. The Long Service & Good Conduct (LSGC) medal was instituted in 1830 during the reign of King William IV. There is undoubtedly more that can be researched for him; please drop me a line: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk if you want to progress this. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. 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. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) Global rank 823 835; Daily visitors-Daily pageviews-Pageviews per user: 0: Rating; Status: Online: Latest check: . Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. I am trying to find photos of him and his battalion? the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. Just makin a suggestion of the 6th rifles or Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and made a comment about the cap badge being very small so I gave it 70 to 30 percentage in favour of the Rifles.I see by the other comments to that photograph, that the answer is well covered anyway.I'm hoping to engage people and learn. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 2/10 Downloaded from old.ijm.org on March 3, 2023 by guest I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. . With 2nd Battalion Black Watch - the birthplace and date match up.I have found a medal card for him with the service number 6. WW2 Stories of veterans If you have an interesting photo relating to the Worcestershire Regiment and would like to submit a copy to this website then simply CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? Talent Search Candidate Outreach Employer Branding ATS integrations. Territorial Army, Royal Engineers (Light Aeroplane Squadron Searchlight Company). I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Thank you for any help.Kind regardsTony. They also provide advise. But please see the RESEARCH tab on this blog. You do though get his age and an address and so it's a case of checking through other record series like census returns and BMDs to see if you can add anything else. The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. Which part of the country he was from? 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. Hello,I am trying to source any additional info on Edward Broderick ( also recorded as Edward George) He was a member of 2nd Batt Connaught Rangers Private 5259. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. Rachel. See the link on this page. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 1/2 Downloaded from aharon.ijm.org on March 2, 2023 by guest . Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. British Army regiments. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. 17th (Service) Battalion 25 May 1918: the 1st Provisional Garrison Guard Bn of the Labour Corps joined 176th Brigade in 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. He was in the MGC & his number was 22617. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. Hi Paul,I'm trying to find out information on my great great grandfather. Mark. Also consider contacting the Westren Front Association to see if they hold pension details for him: https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/all-about-the-wfa/wfa-news-events/pension-records.htmlPaul, Hello Paul, I'm researching some relatives of ours (3 brothers, who were my husband's great uncles) who tragically all died at the Sommme within 3 weeks of each other. Seales was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in May 1915, and attached to the 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment for service as part of the West African . Nevertheless it would be possible to work out date of joining and dates of transfer. And of course we've all learned something new re the cap badge.The very reason why I want to get involved. Thanks. All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. Ray Asst. 1.92K / 7.67K. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608.

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