John Harley b.1892 Barrhead - army records

[ribbo39]

Hi all,

I'm helping out my friend with her ancestry, of whom John Harley is her g.father.

Recently I posted on the "Deciphering & Recognition help" forum an extract of John's marriage cert. asking for help in finding out his army details and his father's occupation;

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=599197.new;topicseen#new

Whilst I received some valuable help. I also got some details of his army info from Adrian;

"The camp is Fort Matilda. Quite a lot of info about it if you google.

From his Medal Index Card, Silver War Badge card and SWB roll entry, it appears John Harley enlisted on 30/4/15, trained with 3rd Bn RSF at Greenock, then was posted to 6th Bn RSF in France on 12/8/15, was wounded at some point and then discharged as no longer physically fit on 17/12/17."

For some reason I never seem  able to find WW1 army medal and service records on the TNA and wonder if SKS can help and access them for me.

I know this asking a lot but whatever I put in on their search windows always  brings up a "no records found" reply.

My friend was aware that John had an injury ( she thinks he lost a hand in a mining accident - he was a coal miner) and the above info. would appear to confirm that it was a war injury.

If anyone is able to assist this would be much appreciated.

Alan

[weemary]

Silver War Badge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_War_Badge

[ev]

Try "J Harley Royal Scots" at National Archives
You would really need his army number to confirm his medal card 

ev

[weemary]

Too many  Johns to go through 

[LauraS3973]

Hello Alan,

I am researching my family history, and came upon this thread. I am John Harley's great granddaughter.

I am having a hard time finding information about him and his wife Annie - any information you have and would be willing to pass on would be greatly appreciated.

Laura

[ribbo39]

Hi Laura,

Welcome to Rootschat where I think you will find many members willing to help.

Firstly, the  John Harley and his family history is not connected with me in any way. I was doing searches for a close family friend whose grandfather happened to be  John Harley born 11-4-1892 in Barrhead, Renfrewshire.

Fortunately, I saved all  the records I obtained on my computer and have just found  them again. There  were at least 2 x John Harleys that I know of but, the one above is my friends direct ancestor. He married Annie Minery 19-7-1915 in St.Johns (RC), Barrhead, Renfrewshire.

Does the above help in any way?

Can you say who your g.father is and any info your prepared to give?

I have spoken to my friend and she would interested in making contact directly - she is not on Rootschat so I will not post her email address here for safety reasons..

Rootschat operates a  "Personal Messaging system"  (to exchange email adds. etc)  and you will need to make a total of 3 postings before you can use the "PM" system on R/Chat. Reply  to this message and another,  will allow you to use it.

Anything you can give by-way of ancestry would be most welcome and we look forward to hearing more from you soon.

Alan

[LauraS3973]

Hi Alan,
Thanks so much for getting back to me.
Yes, John Harley and Annie Minnery were my great grandparents.
My grandparents were Jessie Lynch (née Harley) and Peter Lynch.
Regards
Laura

[LauraS3973]

I also have some information and pictures to share. I’d love to get in contact with your friend.
I appreciate you replying to this post after so long.
All the help I can get is much appreciated
Regards
Laura

[ribbo39]

Hi Laura,

That was much quicker than I expected. Now you have posted 3 postings you can now use the PM system.

To send a PM all you have to do is click on the name to the left usually in green, this will then open up a new window
into which you can send a PM.

I will send one to you which should show up in "My Messages".

Meanwhile I will pass on the info to my friend.

Hoping to hear from you soon

Alan