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My great grandfather's brother was Walter Gay died at the POW hospital in St Quentin, France on 04/06/1918.

He was a soldier (private) for the 10Th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, army number 204026.

Sadly, Walter's existence was never mentioned within our family, living relatives are puzzled by this.

Being a complete novice, I have a copy of his death certificate, but where can I gain any other documents connected to this young man who fought for our country.

Plus I would like to know whether Walter Gay has a gravestone somewhere; maybe in France, Gloucestershire.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you

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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 20 March 14 11:52 GMT (UK) »
Here is his grave info - St Souplet British Cemetery in France
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/320691/GAY,%20W


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adding : And here is a photograph  :) http://www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=2624337
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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 20 March 14 15:15 GMT (UK) »
There's a medal card for him stating he received the Victory & British Medals.
It appears he may have been captured during the German Spring offensive 1918.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0yjq/ 
If you scroll down the page you will see British POW's at St. Quinten.

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Edmonds;Felton;Colledge;Lutwyche;Mander(s);May;Poole;Withers.
Staffs.Edmonds;Addison;Duffield;Webb;Fisher;Archer
Salop:Easthope,Eddowes,Hoorde,Oteley,Vernon,Talbot,De Neville.
Notts.Clarke;Redfearne;Treece.
Som.May;Perriman;Cox
India Kane;Felton;Cadby
London.Haysom.
Lancs.Gay.
Worcs.Coley;Mander;Sawyer.
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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #3 on: Friday 21 March 14 10:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Roz,

Thank you so much for your help to find Walter's resting place. Your help is greatly appreciated and my family will be pleased. kind regards, sian


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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #4 on: Friday 21 March 14 10:55 GMT (UK) »
A pleasure to help Sian  :) 

But I was just finding web links and the ones who we need to thank are the wonderful volunteers who photograph the headstones.  It is so wonderful to find a photograph of a headstone for a relative who has died so far from home.  ( It brings a few tears to my eyes ... well perhaps I have a cold )

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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #5 on: Friday 21 March 14 19:24 GMT (UK) »
Ros,

What a lovely surprise about the head stone for Walter Gay; it is a tear moment as my eyes did fill up. Very moving and I am truly thankful to the volunteers who took the photograph.

Take care. Sian

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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #6 on: Friday 21 March 14 19:50 GMT (UK) »
Hi Jim,

A big thank you. The link definitely gave me a greater insight of Walter's duty as a soldier and the battle he met. I will document this info and pass it on to present and future relatives.

I wonder if you can explain the medal card, the medals; sorry to ask but this is overwhelming at times but so interesting.

So, can I request/apply to 'a particular' organisation to gain why Walter Gay was rewarded these medals.   

Kind regards

Sian
 

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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 22 March 14 12:59 GMT (UK) »
The British War Medal was issued to all those who served in a theatre of war 1916-18.
Prior to this the 14/15 Star was awarded. As he didn't receive one of these you know he wasn't overseas before 1916.
The Victory Medal was issued to all serving soldiers.
Warks:Ashford;Cadby;Clarke;Clifford;Cooke Copage;Easthope;
Edmonds;Felton;Colledge;Lutwyche;Mander(s);May;Poole;Withers.
Staffs.Edmonds;Addison;Duffield;Webb;Fisher;Archer
Salop:Easthope,Eddowes,Hoorde,Oteley,Vernon,Talbot,De Neville.
Notts.Clarke;Redfearne;Treece.
Som.May;Perriman;Cox
India Kane;Felton;Cadby
London.Haysom.
Lancs.Gay.
Worcs.Coley;Mander;Sawyer.
Kings of Wessex & Scotland
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Re: ww1 records of a william Gay, Gloucestershire regiment, 10th Batallion, help
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 23 March 14 07:13 GMT (UK) »
Jim,

Thank you again for the info and the explanation of the medals. My family and I feel a lovely connection to Walter and he will be remembered.


take care, Sian