Silver War Badge.

[lochee]

I know the soldiers Name, number and regiment, also when he was discharged and that he was awarded a SWB (SWB List T G /118) where can I find more information regarding his being wounded and when and where?
Bob.

[jds1949]

The SWB roll is at the National Archives at Kew and is not available online. It will not tell you when he was wounded or fell sick, but it should give you his Battalion and possibly confirm his age.

If your man's service or pension record survives then they will also be available at Kew and also online via Ancestry subscription. [Only c. 40% survive]

If you have a reasonable idea of when your man may have been wounded, then it's usually worthwhile checking the local paper of where your man came from. The British Museum Newspaper Library at Colindale in North London will have copies - so should any fair sized local library in the home area.

Also worth looking here for some basic information: http://www.1914-1918.net/

jds1949

[lochee]

Hi, jds1949
As I am not likely to get to Kew, it looks like a trip to the library and a try on Anc****y. I'll start with that and see where it leads. Thanks for your suggestions and the site reference.
Many thanks.
Bob.

[lochee]

Hi,
Sorry for the delay. A check on Ance***y proved fruitless. Must presume that what I am looking for
is part of the documents that were destroyed. Thanks for your help
Bob.

[atom12]

Bob

On that page - SWB List TG/118 - only one man discharged through wounds, the remainder were discharged through 'sickness'.

The page has 12 names.  What is your man's name? 

[lochee]

Hi, atom 12
His Regimental number was 2858, he was a private in the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
Name Robert Law.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Bob.

[atom12]

Bob

2858 Private Law, Robt: 4th Black Watch: SWB No: 95958: Enlisted 03/10/1914; Discharged 03/05/1916: Para 302 xvi KR, Wounds; Whether served Overseas = Yes.

[atom12]

Hi Bob

Have you checked the Pension records yet?

[lochee]

Hi, atom12
Tried on Ance***y couldn't find anything
Regards
Bob.