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Armed Forces / George Ellis RA
« on: Monday 26 March 18 21:24 BST (UK)  »

 I have recently managed to acquire my late father's Army medals. From the inscription on one of them, I found his service number, and from that, his Attestation from 1930, when he first joined up. See attachment.

 Does anyone know what the notations mean, under the heading "Transfer to other Corps or cause of becoming non-effective" " Para 390 ( xvi ) followed by ?? 40 (1940?)
 I am assuming that 22 11 44 in red,overriding 25 10 44,  is when he was invalided out.

 I understand that he left the Army in 1939, and about six months later, was recalled at the outbreak of WW2.  Would he have been issued with his old service number on recall, or issued another?

 Help, as always, much appreciated.


  Steve.

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / My wife's Grandfather William Newey
« on: Tuesday 20 March 18 08:09 GMT (UK)  »
 This is a photograph, taken in 1959, of my wife's Grandfather, William Newey, being presented with a long service award. He had completed forty years "loyal service" as is engraved on the back of the watch that was part of his award.
 It is the only photograph that we have of him, and I would very much appreciate any help in getting it to a good enough standard to have a framed copy made for my wife.
 The photograph was taken at Ansells Brewery in Aston, Birmingham.

 I believe that just visible to the left and rear of the canteen of cutlery, below the arms of the gentleman making the presentation, is the watch, which is now in my possession, I am delighted to say.

 Thanks in anticipation,


  Steve.

 

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Cause of death
« on: Friday 02 March 18 18:01 GMT (UK)  »



 
 Cause of death, Hernia? Or???

 Five days after an operation, I would guess blood poisoning, or the operation was too late.

 Things would not have been good in 1848.

 If anyone sees other than Hernia, please give your suggestions.




  Steve.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Barge name.
« on: Wednesday 21 February 18 10:09 GMT (UK)  »

 Good morning, one and all, and thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to give.

 My maternal grandfathers line has several Boatmen in it, and one, my GGF, was, possibly  ;), born on the  barge that is named on his baptism record.

 It is the name of the barge that I am struggling to read.




 

 Steve.



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WW1 In Memoriam / 01/12/1917 - Thomas Ellis, 28. Coldstream Guards
« on: Tuesday 14 February 17 16:15 GMT (UK)  »

 My grandfather, about whom I knew nothing, other than his name, until I started searching ten days ago.

 A Private, service no.27021, he was in France 41 days before he died.

 He is commemorated at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetary.

 Lost, and Found.


 Steve.

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