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World War One / Re: 11 Battalion Leicestershire Regt WW I
« on: Tuesday 16 September 08 20:45 BST (UK) »
My Great Uncle was in this battalion and a family story says he was a medic. Is there anyway to find out if this was true?
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World War One / 11 Battalion Leicestershire Regt WW I
« on: Sunday 14 September 08 12:44 BST (UK) »
I am looking for any information on the above Battalion, I know part of it was at Brocton Camp Staffs in early 1917 and moved to Newark in October of that year, but I would like to know if it every saw action in France.
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World War One / Re: Researching army ancestors
« on: Saturday 06 September 08 08:11 BST (UK) »
Phil
My John William was the one born in Stockingford, his actual DoB was june 1889, We had assumed that the pension records and the medal cards were one of the same. We thought the reason for the original award of the medals being withdrawn because of his injury, but I agree having re-looked at the card it is a little strange. Would the medal roll give any more detail?
I have not yet found if there any war diaries or similar for the 3rd Bn, we actually live near Lincoln and I might try the county achieve or even the Regt Assoc to see if there is any more info.
The surviving children (My Aunts) of John, do not appear to know anything about his military service, so that avenue goes no where.
My John William was the one born in Stockingford, his actual DoB was june 1889, We had assumed that the pension records and the medal cards were one of the same. We thought the reason for the original award of the medals being withdrawn because of his injury, but I agree having re-looked at the card it is a little strange. Would the medal roll give any more detail?
I have not yet found if there any war diaries or similar for the 3rd Bn, we actually live near Lincoln and I might try the county achieve or even the Regt Assoc to see if there is any more info.
The surviving children (My Aunts) of John, do not appear to know anything about his military service, so that avenue goes no where.
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Australia Lookups completed / Re: Florence Peacock/Livingstone
« on: Thursday 04 September 08 20:46 BST (UK) »
Thanks for all this most useful information, it's a lot to take in and adds a lot to my family tree. What I would love to do is find a living relative so is there anyway to come forward in time to find out what happened to Bette O'brien. Did she get married? and could there be any children. I know it's a long shot but is it possible to look up marriages in the Hackett, ACT area.
I've also been told Nancy had 2 children John & Arthur Hurst, can anyone find any info on them. My last address for them is Sydney.
I've also been told Nancy had 2 children John & Arthur Hurst, can anyone find any info on them. My last address for them is Sydney.
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World War One / Re: Researching army ancestors
« on: Thursday 04 September 08 17:33 BST (UK) »
Phil
The John William Everitt I am interested in is the one you quote in you last message.
The John William Everitt I am interested in is the one you quote in you last message.
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World War One / Re: Researching army ancestors
« on: Tuesday 02 September 08 21:42 BST (UK) »
my grandad was William Tyres, regiment no 16264
These are the details on his service record
Joined Leicester Regiment on 4/12/14
Depot
6th posted 16/12/14
Ex force France 29/7/15
wounded 25-27/9/16
Depot England posted 1/10/16
Discharged to Chelsea 10/3/17
I am also looking for William Bembridge, Leicester regiment 23051. Thomas Bembridge 57689, Lancashire Fuseliers, 1st/8th batalion, died on 29/9/1918. John William Everitt, 14014, Lincolnsire regiment, suffered a gun shot wound in April 1915.
These are the details on his service record
Joined Leicester Regiment on 4/12/14
Depot
6th posted 16/12/14
Ex force France 29/7/15
wounded 25-27/9/16
Depot England posted 1/10/16
Discharged to Chelsea 10/3/17
I am also looking for William Bembridge, Leicester regiment 23051. Thomas Bembridge 57689, Lancashire Fuseliers, 1st/8th batalion, died on 29/9/1918. John William Everitt, 14014, Lincolnsire regiment, suffered a gun shot wound in April 1915.
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Australia Lookups completed / Florence Peacock/Livingstone
« on: Tuesday 02 September 08 21:19 BST (UK) »
Can anyone help me trace my Grandma's sister Florence Lester's family. She married Joseph Peacock in England in 1919 and then emigrated to Australia with him, he was in the autralian army during WW1. She parted from him and married Mick Livingstone who was the manager of a gold mine in New Guinea. Her last address was Moorookbark, Victoria.
She had 2 children Agnes & Nancy. Agnes Hurst had a daughter Bette O'brien last known living in O'connor, ACT in 1988.
I know Florrie died in 1982
She had 2 children Agnes & Nancy. Agnes Hurst had a daughter Bette O'brien last known living in O'connor, ACT in 1988.
I know Florrie died in 1982
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World War One / Researching army ancestors
« on: Tuesday 02 September 08 20:48 BST (UK) »
Am visiting Kew soon to try and trace several relatives that were in the army through WW1. Can anyone give me tips on how I can find information in the war diaries.
For example, I know my Grandfather was in the Leicester Regiment as I have a copy of his service record & medal card. I also know he was gassed and shot in his hand. How do I find which batallion he was in and where he went?
For example, I know my Grandfather was in the Leicester Regiment as I have a copy of his service record & medal card. I also know he was gassed and shot in his hand. How do I find which batallion he was in and where he went?
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Leicestershire / Thornton (Leic) Methodist Chapel
« on: Monday 12 November 07 19:50 GMT (UK) »
I am researching a William Bembridge born in Hulland 1830 and married a Jemima Tilson in Thornton Leic in 1854, he died in 1915 again in Thornton, during his life he was the Methodist minister for the village. Does any one have any history of the chapel or even photographs you are willing to share.