Why wasnt my Great Uncle in WW1 theatre of war??

[Dowdy]

Hi All..I have an ancestor of fighting age in 1914 but I cant find any record of him 'joining up'.
I realise he may not have enlisted etc but was conscription compulsory during this time?

His brother signed up at an early age  and ultimately died as a POW.


Any suggestions??

[giggsycat]

A medical problem perhaps? Flat feet, poor eyesight etc.

Or perhaps he was in a Reserved Occupation?

Giggsy

[CaroleW]

Over 60% of WW1 service records were burnt during the WW2 blitz - perhaps that's why you can't find anything on him

As his brother died - his details will be held on the cwgc.org website

[groom]

Over 60% of WW1 service records were burnt during the WW2 blitz - perhaps that's why you can't find anything on him

As his brother died - his details will be held on the cwgc.org website

I agree with Carole, that is probably the reason.

[Dowdy]

Hi CaroleW

I have info on the deceased brother but cant find anything on this chap.
Hi name was George Dowd, resident of Derby, last info on him is the 1901 Census.

[CaroleW]

The Medal Roll Index has 5 entries for George Dowd and one for George E in various regiments.  If he was from Derbyshire it's a possibility he enlisted in a Yorkshire regiment for which there are 2 entries

The MRI does not show birthplaces - only rank, regiment and service number

What regiment was his brother in?

[mmm45]

There's also Royal Navy,Marines and Air Force to consider
What was his date of birth ?

Ady

[Dowdy]

The Medal Roll Index has 5 entries for George Dowd and one for George E in various regiments.  If he was from Derbyshire it's a possibility he enlisted in a Yorkshire regiment for which there are 2 entries

The MRI does not show birthplaces - only rank, regiment and service number

What regiment was his brother in?

His brother James was in the Sherwood Foresters Notts and Derby Regt.

[Dowdy]

There's also Royal Navy,Marines and Air Force to consider
What was his date of birth ?

Ady

Hi Ady, DOB was circa 1888