DCLI Pte FJ Foot

[mark foot]

Frederick John Foot was a private in the 7th battalion of the DCLI regiment.His reg number was 23812. He was discharged on the 10.12.1918 because of his wounds. He died 5th May 1927 aged 32 of gangrene following movement of his plate from his injury whilst working as an estate gardener.

I do feel sad that he was not recorded on the East Coker, Somerset War Memorial or on any other memorial apart from on the gravestone with his wife Nellie.

I have been unable to find out where he was injured and would be thrilled to know more about where he served and where he was wounded.

[leka]

Hi
In the N.A at Kew there is a medical record for Frederick John Foot of the DCLI regimental number 23812, it's .5mb in size reference number WO 372/7/104367 and can be downloaded for £3.50, it might tell you what you are looking for, also on FindMyPast there is a record of a witness statement by F J Foot of the DCLI about the injury to Lt/Cpl Dixon on 28th Oct 1917 at Gonnelieu.
leka

[mark foot]

Thank you very much. I understand a great deal of WW1 records were destroyed but you have helped me with your response. It may be that at sometime a witness might have seen Fred get shot or perhaps a pension record might record.

Very many thanks again for your help.

Mark

[mark foot]

I have had difficulty finding the witnessed statement mentioned (28 Oct 1917) and wonder if any advice is available?

Very many thanks  Mark