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Clifford was born in Philadelphia in 1885.  His parents were Clifford and Ada Ruth Amos.  Clifford senior born in 1859 in Gravesend and Ada Hellis born 1861 in Maida Vale.  They married in Lambeth in 1881.

I can find Ada travelling to New York in 1883 with two children - Clifford Hellis Amos and John, but she appears to be travelling without her husband.  They appear to have a daughter in Peckham in 1887 so must have travelled back by then.

My problem is I can't find what happened to Clifford Hellis born 1882, or John who do not appear again on any records that I can find. I assume they died.  I cannot find any record that Clifford senior travelled to USA.  They next record of Clifford Snr is in a Lunatic Asylum in Maidstone in 1901.

At one point I thought both Clifford juniors were the same person but there appears to be a three year difference.  Also a copy of his birth certificate appears on Meopham Historical Society site.

Unfortunately Clifford died within 5 weeks of being at the Front.  I would like to find some records of his travelling from the US in anyone can help.

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K8T

I have seen a soldier who was awarded the Military Medal as well as a MM(Fr).  Does anyone know what this means?

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K8T

Does anyone have any information of Duncan Urquhart born c 1888 to a Mary Urquhart.  Any family and father's name would be great. 

He enlisted and served with the Gordon Highlanders but enlisted in Gravesend, Kent where he, appartently, was residing.  Can find no evidence of this.  He died 17 Sept 1916

Any help would be greatly appreciated

The above named soldier died on 18/12/1916 and is buried at Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extn.
He was wounded and died of wounds at 41st Casualty Clearing Station.  He was awarded the Military Medal and I am assuming it was won at the battle at which he was wounded (although I know this might not be the case)  His effects record, however, does not mention his MM.

I am unable to find the Regimental Diaries online to ascertain what happened prior to his wounding, which might shed a light on why he was awarded the medal.  Does anyone have access to the diaries or have copies of them which would help?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

K8T