WW1 RFA Shoeing Smith

[Ruskie]

I don't suppose any of you would like to have a shot at finding information on one of my soldiers? No service record found and with the additional complication of very common name.
(If so I will start a new thread or ask a mod to split this one)   

[janan]

Always worth a try Ruskie, you never know what bits and bobs might be around

[CaroleW]

Ruskie

Given the way you have helped others over the years,  the very least we can do is “have a go” and try and help you. 

[Ruskie]

I hope so Janan. 

Aw, you're lovely Carole. 

I will dig out the details of my soldier and get back in a few minutes. 

[Ruskie]

Here we are .... 

William Wright  born 21 May 1893 (birth cert)
Address: 66 Angela St, West Derby Liverpool

Married by licence Jan 9th 1918 St Catherine’s Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool (marriage certificate)
Residence: 23 Handel St, Toxteth Park
Occupation: Shoeing Smith, Royal Field Artillery

I have photos of him in uniform, but know nothing of his service.

Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you.

(Added: I have requested that a moderator split this from Rosemary's thread) 

[CaroleW]

My maternal grandfather was also William Wright but b 1885 Liverpool died 1935.  I sympathise with you as I know the problems with that surname.

Fingers crossed!!

[Ruskie]

My maternal grandfather was also William Wright but b 1885 Liverpool died 1935.  I sympathise with you as I know the problems with that surname.

Fingers crossed!!

That is an amazing co-incidence Carole! (this William is my OH's grandfather)

[Ruskie]

I found this William Wright:
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D6030171

which seems to be the only "shoeing smith" and am happy to pay the £3.50 for the record. Will it tell me anything though? Regimental number for this man is 1512.

In my notes from years ago (source not noted unfortunately) I wrote that his "regimental number may be 56338, as this one is the only Shoeing Smith of this  name in WW1. Medal Rolls index card gives little identifying information" ....

I think I have confused myself. 

[CaroleW]

Reg number 1512 turns up a William Wright on the MRI but he was in the Duke if Wellington’s (West Riding) Regt 1/1st Battalion RFA

No surviving service record.  No death on cwgc