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Armed Forces / Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 16:27 BST (UK)  »
Hi Garen and All

My Relation is a Joseph Roden from West Deeping, 6250 Bombardier Royal Artilery 6 Battery 3rd Brigade (taken from the 1881 Census), he was living with his sister-in-law, a widow. He was to receive the Campaign medal according to the Royal Artillery - Afghan 1878-1890, South Africa 1879, Egypt 1882  Page 18 of 298. He died in West Deeping of Acute Acute bronchitis 12th Apr 1881. The death cert states he was 'Royal Horse Artilleryman'.

I would to know more, such as when he joined up and locations during this campaign plus any other wars / service history. Also what some of the short hand means on the RHS column.

There are 4 records at http://www.findmypast.co.uk/army-service-records-search.action?submit=1&redef=X&birthYear=1844&birthYearTolerance=2&attestationYear=&attestationYearTolerance=2&series=ALL
 but I don't have subscription to there.


Mark

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World War One / South Staffordshire 41064: John W Worsdall
« on: Monday 05 September 11 15:18 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I am trying to determine the battalion my Grandpa John Wallace Worsdall served under and then it's history, though I really should just determine his Military history. He was born 1898 and joined under age (family History?) and lost his right arm during the war. We do not have the Silver War badge (SWB).

During WWII he was a 2nd Lt in the homeguard and from his ID photo we saw he had two Medal ribbons 'Squeak' (British War Medal) and 'Wilfred' Victory Medal. Suddenly the Medal record I purchased made sense. He was not awarded 'Pip'. Useful info as this may narrow down the Battalion he served in, not sure.

So does the 4 in 41064 indicate 4th Battalion?

Has anyone else any info willing to share?

M.

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