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World War One / Re: Two unknown soldiers (WW1?)
« on: Monday 23 December 13 12:12 GMT (UK) »
Arthur,
That's great. I'd say HAC beyond any reasonable doubt.
That's great. I'd say HAC beyond any reasonable doubt.
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World War Two / Royal Navy - Harold Barrow - Info Please
« on: Sunday 22 December 13 12:33 GMT (UK) »
Looking for any additional information with regard to the following man (afraid this is everything I have):
Harold Barrow (middle name possibly Alfred)
JX 631862 Royal Navy
Drafted: 08/12/1943
Demob: 24/05/1947
On loan USN - 762 SQ
A bit of a long shot, but fingers firmly crossed.
With thanks,
P
Harold Barrow (middle name possibly Alfred)
JX 631862 Royal Navy
Drafted: 08/12/1943
Demob: 24/05/1947
On loan USN - 762 SQ
A bit of a long shot, but fingers firmly crossed.
With thanks,
P
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World War One / Re: Military Medal - which Battle?
« on: Sunday 22 December 13 12:16 GMT (UK) »Hi,
I have recently received a collection of medals awarded to my great grandfather in WW1. One of these is the Military Medal. I am trying to find out more details on why he was issued this medal (which Battle, and ideally what he actually did). His name was William Alfred Glass (W A Glass) and served in the Household Battalion (regiment number 1455). I have searched the National Archive at Kew which has his medal record. This has "FRANCE" typed on it and a Gazette date of 28/1/1918. I have found the Gazette record but this has no further details. The medal record has has a 'Registered Paper' of 68/121/399 and a 'Schedule Number' of 134835, but I'm not really sure what these are and whether they are any use. Researching the Household Battalion indicates that they saw major service at Passchendaele in Oct 1917 and also involved in Cambai in Nov 1917. As Passchendaele is in Belgium I am guessing that it may have been more likely that it was issued for the Battle of Cambrai.
Can anyone point me in the direction where I can find any further information.
Many thanks
James,
Not sure if you have accessed your gt grandfather's SWB record, but the following info is contained therein:
Regimental No. (also shown on his MIC) 30904 - Grenadier Guards, Reserve Battalion
Rank: Private
Discharged: 2nd September 1918 - Trench Fever
Enlisted: 20th October 1916
Silver War Badge No. 441735 (wondering if the SWB was with the group of medals you received recently?)
Regards,
P
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World War One / Re: Two unknown soldiers (WW1?)
« on: Sunday 22 December 13 10:18 GMT (UK) »Among some old photos I have found these two of soldiers that I can't identify. I'm not expecting their names (!), but can anyone identify the ranks and regiments, please, as that might give me a bit of a clue.
The first one has a Leeds photographer's name label on the back; the second one was unfortunately torn, and there's no name or photographer's details on it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Arthur
I agree that the man in the first photo is a Pte in the Army Service Corps, but the second photo is either Grenadier Guards, or Honourable Artillery Company. If you could provide a close-up/higher resolution image of the chap's shoulder title, that should clarify the matter.
The 'grenade' cap badges of the Grenadier Guards and the HAC are very similar - this photo is not quite clear enough to be able to tell which is being worn.
A very merry Christmas to all,
P.
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World War One / Re: LONDON REGIMENT POST OFFICE RIFLES- Arthur Reid
« on: Monday 24 June 13 02:10 BST (UK) »
This from, 'The History of the Post Office Rifles, 8th Battalion, City of London Regiment' (2/8th Bn):
'About January 6th 1918, the whole Division was moved into the 3rd Corps, and, after detraining at Villers Brettoneux, the Battalion moved to Moreuil, and thence at the beginning of February to Pierremande, taking over from the 2nd Royal Scotch [sic] Fusiliers the southern-most portion of the British lines, at Barisis, with French troops on the right.
Barisis was a delightful spot, beautifully situated in the forest of Gouchy, though it seemed likely to prove a storm-centre. The fact that an attack in force by the enemy was impending was well known to the authorities. The French told us that it would be from Barisis to the south, and the British were inclined to favour an attack from Barisis to the north. As it turned out, Barisis escaped the turmoil of battle, and the grand enemy attack started from some four miles to the north, at La Fere, extending from there to the north.
In the early days at Barisis the amalgamation with the 1/8th took place. There were now no longer two fighting lines of the 8th Battalion City of London Regiment.'
Hope this is of some help.
P
'About January 6th 1918, the whole Division was moved into the 3rd Corps, and, after detraining at Villers Brettoneux, the Battalion moved to Moreuil, and thence at the beginning of February to Pierremande, taking over from the 2nd Royal Scotch [sic] Fusiliers the southern-most portion of the British lines, at Barisis, with French troops on the right.
Barisis was a delightful spot, beautifully situated in the forest of Gouchy, though it seemed likely to prove a storm-centre. The fact that an attack in force by the enemy was impending was well known to the authorities. The French told us that it would be from Barisis to the south, and the British were inclined to favour an attack from Barisis to the north. As it turned out, Barisis escaped the turmoil of battle, and the grand enemy attack started from some four miles to the north, at La Fere, extending from there to the north.
In the early days at Barisis the amalgamation with the 1/8th took place. There were now no longer two fighting lines of the 8th Battalion City of London Regiment.'
Hope this is of some help.
P
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World War One / Re: Request - Pvt 2519 Thomas Price WW1 Died Egypt 8th April 1915
« on: Monday 24 June 13 01:12 BST (UK) »
Pricey,
The info I have found you may already have:
Pte. Thomas Price
1/8th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers
Died 08/04/1915, Egypt - interred at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery (Grave M 28)
Born: Hulme, Manchester
Date of entry in theatre (and disembarked Egypt): 25/09/1914
Medals awarded: BWM, VM, 1914-15 Star
It would seem that his service records did not survive.
P
The info I have found you may already have:
Pte. Thomas Price
1/8th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers
Died 08/04/1915, Egypt - interred at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery (Grave M 28)
Born: Hulme, Manchester
Date of entry in theatre (and disembarked Egypt): 25/09/1914
Medals awarded: BWM, VM, 1914-15 Star
It would seem that his service records did not survive.
P
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Kent / Re: Burials at Sea
« on: Saturday 06 October 12 05:23 BST (UK) »
For the benefit of future researchers, I would just like to tie this thread up...
...I have recently discovered that William Bentinck Jones, was interred at Highgate Cemetery, London, N6, on the 9th June 1864.
PJ
...I have recently discovered that William Bentinck Jones, was interred at Highgate Cemetery, London, N6, on the 9th June 1864.
PJ
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Armed Forces / Re: uniform identification request
« on: Monday 03 October 11 10:52 BST (UK) »Sorry, but the jacket looks like the 1915 Economy Pattern service dress (lack of rifle patches and pocket pleats). Even if it's not, it's certainly no older than 1902.
Adrian
George would have been about 36 in 1902, so I suppose the photo could still fit the bill.
Peter.
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Armed Forces / Re: uniform identification request
« on: Monday 03 October 11 10:28 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Steve.
It's a cracking photo, and I think you are very fortunate to have it, mate.
Thanks for posting it.
Peter.
It's a cracking photo, and I think you are very fortunate to have it, mate.
Thanks for posting it.
Peter.