Family Search Private W Gregson

[Vengeur]

Hi poppy42. What about starting with or including the electoral register as I suggested as it might yield a quick result (one way or the other)?

[poppy42]

Hi poppy42. What about starting with or including the electoral register as I suggested as it might yield a quick result (one way or the other)?

Hi Vengeur
Will I need a family name for the address as I don`t have one ?
Kind Regards
poppy42

[SmallTownGirl]

Sorry, but there were no electoral rolls compiled between 1940-1944

[Vengeur]

It might depend on who you talk to at the history centre but I don't see why you just cannot ask for information on who lived at the address you are interested in from around the date of the marriage till after the birth of the last child (no information is held I think between 1940-44).

If they are unable to help (even for a charge)  you could try to find someone who can go there to look at the register for you (I've had success like that before but haven't needed to look in Wiltshire)

[Vengeur]

Of course if the family moved around it would make things more difficult but it might be worth a try

[Vengeur]

This link:

http://britishphonebook.com

gives 4 address results in Salisbury for the surname you are interested in if you search. I haven't posted either the direct link to the results or posted the names / addresses for obvious reasons

[poppy42]

Hi all
this is my first posting
I am hoping for help & info on my late father who I sadly never knew. His name was W Gregson and he was a private in the second world war. My mother unfortunately found it to difficult to talk about him, as I had great respect for her I never asked again. This sadly meant that now late in my life I know very little about him or his family history.

I have attached a Marconi social club card from chelmsford, essex where they meet,  which is the only item I found following my mothers death, this is all I have of his handwriting.
The information is he was a temporary member on the 19th March 1942 and gives an address of 90 Ashley Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Following research on the address we believe he was a lodger.

If anyone could help please I would be forever grateful, after many decades of searching I still remain hopeful to find out more about him, and to see a photo of him.
many thanks
poppy42

Hi
Could anyone please advise on what the numbers mean on the back of the Marconi Card new attachment added.
Regards
poppy42

[Vengeur]

Chelmsford 3488 looks like a telephone number to me. The other numbers look like booking or meeting times e.g 0940-1020

[poppy42]

Is there any information about him on your birth certificate?

An earlier request on another board mentions that he was believed to be in the Royal Corps of Signals.

 https://www.british-genealogy.com/threads/60598-Gregson

Thank you for your reply your time is much appreciated   

The Royal Corps of Signals was mentioned by my Mother, but I can not find a W Gregson serving then.

As Private was on the Marconi Card would this mean he must have been in the Army only ? and not RAF or Navy.

Kind Regards
poppy42