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william edward mayes
« on: Friday 11 December 15 20:43 GMT (UK) »
my grandfather was gunner william edward mayes and he served ww1 as a gunner in horse artillery.
his service number was 126453 but I can find no details of him.
can anybody give me some help and/or guidance please?

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Re: william edward mayes
« Reply #1 on: Friday 11 December 15 20:47 GMT (UK) »
William Edward Mayes
Rank:   Gunner
Medal Awarded:   British War Medal and Victory Medal
Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)
Regimental Number:   126453
Sub Unit:   Royal Horse Artillery
Previous Units:   R.H.A. 126453. Gnr.

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« Reply #2 on: Friday 11 December 15 20:51 GMT (UK) »
I can't see his enlistment on line. Unfortunately about 60% of World War One records were destroyed during the Blitz in WW2, his may be amongst them.
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 11 December 15 20:52 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for that Groom.
You have confirmed my posted information but I am looking for service records or a bit deeper information if there is any. possibly somebody can point me in the right direction.  Thank you.

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« Reply #4 on: Friday 11 December 15 20:53 GMT (UK) »
I rather suspected that to be the case Groom and I thank you for your help.
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