WW1 Records sought..

[Jayhen6]

Hi there,
I’m desperately hoping someone can assist with obtaining the service records of my Great Grandfather Walter Daubney which I’ve mislaid!!.. They are needed for a publication which goes to press next month.
Walter was born on 25 August 1888 in Lincoln and was in the trenches in arras during WW1 beside his brother Frederick H Daubney who was killed by shrapnel. I believe Walter was discharged and then later returned but I’m not sure as it was a long time since I read the records. He was living in Bolton before and after the war. Any help would be greatly appreciated!.. kind regards Jayhen

[crisane]

I have had a quick look and on ancestry there is only showing an entry in the  UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 which I can't access as ancestry charge extra to view them in Fold 3.
More than 60% pf WW1 service records were destroyed by bombing fire and water in WW11, Medal Roll index cards do survive but don't give any personal information.
I took a look for his service records on Findmypast but there is nothing showing for him in military records as yet. There are the census records including the 1921 census and the 1939 register plus probate records. It is getting late here but others will be along to search for more.

[crisane]

This is a transcript of some of the information available on the Pension record.
Walter Daubney
Rank   Pte
Record Type - Disability
Birth Date - 1888
Residence - Bolton, Lancs.
Military Service Region - North West, North West
Military Country - England
Discharged 19 September 1919
Service Number - 204851
Corps, Regiment or Unit - Liverpool Regiment
Service Branch -    Military (Army)
Title:   WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
Description:   Pension Record Ledger
Reference Number - 3/MD/No.6288
   

[Jayhen6]

I have had a quick look and on ancestry there is only showing an entry in the  UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 which I can't access as ancestry charge extra to view them in Fold 3.
More than 60% pf WW1 service records were destroyed by bombing fire and water in WW11, Medal Roll index cards do survive but don't give any personal information.
I took a look for his service records on Findmypast but there is nothing showing for him in military records as yet. There are the census records including the 1921 census and the 1939 register plus probate records. It is getting late here but others will be along to search for more.

Many thanks for your efforts, if I remember correctly there was only a few part records. I just need to confirm dates he enlisted/discharged etc.. unfortunately time is against us.. kind regards

[crisane]

See my second post which helps a little

[crisane]

He can be found in the British Armed Forces, First World War Soldiers' Medical Records and the entry below in the Silver War Badge Roll
William Daubney
Cause of discharge 392 (xvi) A.
Whether served overseas - Yes
Rank Private
Badge number B237309
Service number 204851
Badge date of issue 07-Jan-1919
Regiment/unit 5th Bn. K.L.R.
Enlistment date 25-Jan-1915
Category Armed Forces & Conflict
Discharge date 19-Sep-1919 aged 30

[crisane]

Medal Roll Index card
Walter Daubney
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, regiment number 3632
the King's (Liverpool) Regiment regimental number 204851
Theatre of war first in - France
Date of entry - 12 February 1915
He received the British. Victory and Silver medals and the above mentioned Silver War badge

[Jayhen6]

He can be found in the British Armed Forces, First World War Soldiers' Medical Records and the entry below in the Silver War Badge Roll
William Daubney
Cause of discharge 392 (xvi) A.
Whether served overseas - Yes
Rank Private
Badge number B237309
Service number 204851
Badge date of issue 07-Jan-1919
Regiment/unit 5th Bn. K.L.R.
Enlistment date 25-Jan-1915
Category Armed Forces & Conflict
Discharge date 19-Sep-1919 aged 30

Crisane,
Many thanks for your assistance in this it is much appreciated. I’ll forward the information on to the author. Are there images of this information or will I have to apply somewhere?  Kind regards Jayhen

[Jayhen6]

Medal Roll Index card
Walter Daubney
Military Date:   1914-1920
Military Place:   England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, United Kingdom
Regiment or Corps:   Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, regiment number 3632
the King's (Liverpool) Regiment regimental number 204851
Theatre of war first in - France
Date of entry - 12 February 1915
He received the British. Victory and Silver medals and the above mentioned Silver War badge

Just noted it says ‘William Daubney’ on the 2nd entry yet the service no matches Walter in the first entry?

Regards Jayhen