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1. Re: [WW1] death Cert [1]
Lynne, As Mary Hallett has told you, there is a separate listing for war deaths. That listing, however, relates to overseas deaths. If the casualty died in England and Wales the relevant entry will appear in the "ordinary" listing (i.e. in the same indexes as civilians) . These certificates give more information re any wounds, etc (can be quite gory and /or distressing). The military details as to service number, rank, regiment, etc. are not usually shown on these certificates. Ken. ----- Original Mess
2. [WW1] Advice Required - WATTRUS (Many Variants), CLAWS and others. [1]
Hi List, Could some very helpful and knowledgeable person please give me advice on how to trace the following person. Name: Harriet WATTRUS Last Known "sighting": 1851 Census for Birmingham. She was listed under the surname WALTHERS. Staying with her Brother and Sister-in-law at 13 Court 7H Bromsgrove. She was 16 at the time. Her brother and Sister-in-law emigrated to South Africa in May 1858 from Liverpool. Others Facts: Her mother Susannah aged 55 and Brother Thomas 20 were found on the Ledbury Census o
3. Re: [WW1] Harts Army List 1915 [1]
----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Hesketh To: Sent: 23 December 2000 00:29 Subject: [WW1] Harts Army List 1915 > I wonder if anyone has access to the Hart's Army List 1915 and would be willing to look up a few names for me. The ranks given below are the ranks held at the time of their death in WWI. > > Ewin, Arthur - Lieutenant and Quartermaster, died August 1915. Sherwood Foresters. Known to have served in Boer War with rank of Sergeant. > H
4. Re: [WW1] "On War Service" Badges + free MONS STAR [1]
At 22:00 11/12/00 +0000, Dave Banks wrote: >Hello Iain, > I was interested in your SWB explanation. I had one in >my collection once, but was conned out of it by a collector when I was >hard-up! > >I have two brass? badges stamped ON WAR SERVICE - 1915 with a crest >bearing three cannons with three circles (cannonballs?) in a line >above. On the back are the numbers 47896 and 47899. What are they? > >I also have a MONS STAR (Aug-Nov 1914) stamped CMT-2969 Pte W E >Bouldstridge ASC. No ribbo
5. Re: [WW1] AHC - aboard HMS Duncan Ireland [1]
At 21:28 18/12/00 -0800, Lee Desmarais wrote: >Greeting from Canada - I am researching my g-father >and family, Alfred Henry Cole, on his marriage cert >dated 1913 in St.Andrew's Parish Stockwell, he listed >his occ. as 1st class petty officer aboard HMS Duncan >Ireland, I have been able to get his naval records but >have several questionable entries, leaving ship onto >shore for months at a time, would also like to somehow >trace to see if he ever received a naval pention which >would list his wife and co
6. [WW1] Royal Artillery stationed in Kent, 1880? [1]
Hi all I have only just joined this list and was hoping someone could help me find my gg grandfather, John STOCKLEY. He was a gunner in the Royal Artillery, according to his son Albert's birth certificate, 1878. At that time he was living in Northgate, Canterbury. He was still there when his daughter Lily was born in 1880. But I cannot find him in the 1881 census anywhere. Does anyone have any records of the movements of this particular group? Is there any reason why he might have been shipped off
7. Re: [WW1] Died on the Somme, 1916 [1]
Lorna, On July 16th the 1/5th Royal Warwickshire's were part of 143rd Brigade, 48th (South Midland) Division, but attached to the 25th Division, X Corps. On the 15th July the Division had been involved in the attack on Ovillers. On the 16th they attacked again at about 1.00 a.m from the north-east. The fight for Ovillers lasted all day but was successful. 143rd Brigade was in the forefront of the attack in, which, almost certainly, Private Perks was killed. Iain Kerr appears to have provided good details o
8. [WW1] L/Cpl Richard Jones [1]
Hello Everyone Can anyone help, I am looking for any information on my 2x great uncle L/Cpl Richard Jones from Pontypool who served with the South Wales Borderers during WW1, believe he was killed about 1914 age 29. Grateful for any information Carol Wheeler
9. [WW1] The Uncommemorated [1]
Dear all, Computer probs. & other commitments prevented me from responding to John Chapman & Eve McLauglin's questions before now. I see Neil York took up the issue; I can only say that I agree with him entirely. Eve; I bet you wish you hadn't written some of that now; especially the bit about memorials & their bodies not being found. That did make me laugh. John Chapman: Have you tried to have a man commemorated recently? You will find a set of obstacles; financial & otherwise; which make it quite clea
10. [WW1] PLUMRIDGE Archibald Pte 9529 Grenadier Guards [1]
Hi one and all, I just received the record of service for another of my Great Uncles. One Private Archibald Plumridge 9529 of the Grenadier Guards. There is lots of personnel detail but very little on where he served. The Military History Sheet section just states: Home from 1st April 1901 to 10th November 1914 Expeditionary Force, France 11th November 1914 to 27th Jan 1918. Home 28th Jan 1918 Pensioned 17th Feb 1919 Once again the question is where can I find more about him and where he is likely to
11. Re: [WW1] Kings Royal Rifles [1]
Chris - the KRRC had no regional affiliation. Lineage can be traced right back to the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment in 1755 and the title "King's Royal Rifle Corps" (60th Foot) was first used in 1830. The "marksmen" story has no basis in fact, certainly not for the Great War period. regards -- Tom Tulloch-Marshall Great War Military Research prosearch@btinternet.com http://www.btinternet.com/~prosearch ----- Original Message ----- From: lois.marshall To:
12. Re: [WW1] Newfoundland Regiment - Martin GRACE [1]
At 14:57 27/12/00 -0800, Gary Mason wrote: >I am transcribing some letters sent from Martin GRACE, >to his brother. The letters list his "address" as : > >1272 C. Co. St Nfld reg >British Mediteranian expeditionary Force > >Can anyone please point me to information sources for >the Newfoundland regiment, and specifically for what >looks to be "C Company". Any ideas as to what the >"St" means ? Gary, I suggest that the "st" was probably preceded by a 1 - the 1st Newfoundland Regiment, later the Royal Ne
13. Re: [WW1] The Uncommemorated [1]
Errr, just let me set you straight, you originally said "totally free to all corners" when it clearly isn't. Do not try to twist your own words. Some people do not have the luxury of searching the error ridden CWGC database on the internet, they have to write in with enquiries which are chargeable at #2 per casualty. Verbal diarrhoea came to mind when I read your posting about the uncommemorated. So rather than have people misled by your erroneous comments I decided to attempt to put the record strai
14. Re: [WW1] Died on the Somme, 1916 [1]
In article <005f01c0643b$92a35680$4520d7d2@dove.net.au>, Lorna Webb writes >Hi all >I recently checked the War Graves site and found a record for my >grandfather's brother, William PERKS, who died July 16th, 1916. He was a >private of the 1st/5th Battalion., Royal Warwickshire Regiment and his name >is listed on the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, the Somme, France. >Besides employing a private researcher to obtain his military records (if >they are available and weren't destroyed etc) what else ca
15. RE: [WW1] Devonshire Regiment Casualty [1]
Glynn The Devonshire Cemetery (and picture) is featured on the WFA website at www.westernfront.co.uk in the Cemeteries and Memorials section. If you have any details about Shepard's brother I would gladly add it to the section. John Whalley (www.westernfront.co.uk) -----Original Message----- From: Glynnpeters@aol.com [mailto:Glynnpeters@aol.com] Sent: 18 December 2000 19:11 To: GREATWAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WW1] Devonshire Regiment Casualty Greetings listers. i was watching a programme on the TV l
16. RE: [WW1] James Kinder [1]
Anthony The information I have is as follows :- KINDER, JAMES, Private, 25131, 1/7th Bn., born at Stalybridge, Lancashire, enlisted at Ashton under Lyme, Lancs, lived at Stalybridge, Lancashire, Killed in Actuion during the German attack at Noreuil, France., 21/03/1918, Buried/Commemorated Arras Memorial, France., Entry for the 1/7th Btn War Diary for the Sherwood Foresters states :- March 21st 1918. "At 4.56 a.m. the enemy put down a very heavy barrage on the front line system; trench mortars and field
17. [WW1] Edwin Charles NICOLE [1]
Hello again, Those of you with good memories may remember I was asking about my Great Grandfather Edwin Charles NICOLE. I said at the time he was a Sherwood Forester and one of the first 40 into the Tank Corps. Well I have now got some more information: Edwin C Nicole No 4906 Pte Notts & Derbys Regiment No 77054 Pte Tank Corps Medal Roll WO 329/1773 confirm that the subject was awarded the British War and Victory Medals only and that his army service was with the 6th Bn Sherwood Foresters(Notts & De
18. Re: [WW1] "On War Service" Badges + free MONS STAR [1]
In article <010d01c063bd$f9fab5e0$5c1b883e@v2n0r1>, Dave Banks writes >Hello Iain, > I was interested in your SWB explanation. I had one in >my collection once, but was conned out of it by a collector when I was >hard-up! > >I have two brass? badges stamped ON WAR SERVICE - 1915 with a crest >bearing three cannons with three circles (cannonballs?) in a line >above. On the back are the numbers 47896 and 47899. What are they? > these are badges given to m
19. [WW1] The Kings Liverpool Regiment. [1]
Hi List, Once again you have been really great! I have had so many replies, to many to reply to individually. To each and everyone of you thank you. The book is " A History of the King's Regiment, 1914-1919" by E. Wyrall published by Arnold 1928-35. It is I am told a three volume history. Regards Ann-Marie
20. Re: [WW1] The Buffs [1]
At 09:19 02/12/00 +0000, lynda wrote: >Hello All, > >Bought a superb photo whilst in a Kent junk shop this week. Written on the >back is "Taken after The Armistice Nov. 1918. A Company 3rd Val Batt the >Buffs", and "Sergt C Potter, 2nd from the right, front". It is a large >picture, 12 inches x 10 inches, and shows 23 soldiers - 4 officers, >5 sergeants, (poss 2 S/M's but I'm not sure of insignia) plus several >L/Cpls and others whose insignia is hidden. > >I have no connection with The Buffs whatsoever
21. [WW1] Re: Surname - BRAINSBY - WW1 [1]
----- Original Message ----- From: Joanne Hardy To: Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 9:52 PM Subject: Surname - BRAINSBY - WW1 > Hello - could somebody please help me with possible look-ups for my > Grandfather`s 2 elder brother from Nottingham who fought in WW1 - > Frederick William BRAINSBY dobDecember 1897 > Wilfred Herbert BRAINSBY dobJan-March 1899 > > I would very much like to have their War Records - is this possible and what > do I
22. Re: [WW1] Julie Van - "those" medals & SWB [1]
I have received numerous replies to my query on the medals. However, most of you seem to be missing the question. I already know the details on the medals as I have them which I stated..I wanted to know what the numbers along side the medals were for ? and the S.W.B initials. "but why guess at which battalion ??? " and "a "look up of what ? "came from Tom Tulloch-Marshall . Well Tom, I have several books on the Somme and they are written in diary style..So therefore, I would like to follow the movements of
23. [WW1] Listowner's message, particularly for newer members. [1]
Hello there A little reminder about sending messages to the list. Lately a spate of messages have been sent to the GREATWAR-L-request address which is only for subscribing and unsubscribing. Also, some clearly meant for the whole list have been sent to our list admin address. The address for contacting your fellow members is GREATWAR-L@rootsweb.com - all other addresses will result in lost messages never seen by the wider audience. This is a simple mistake to make, especially when computers try to be h
24. [WW1] Deceased Messages [1]
I think I can safely say this is the first time i've seen a message from a deceased person. Marged must have had a sceance [did I spell it right this time?]. Now I know it's time I went to bed. Brian B Lancashire, UK. Dear Brian B, There's a first time for everything. Sleep well lad.
25. [WW1] New Lister [1]
Hi everyone my name is Lois and I have been researching my family history for some time. I have just found out that my Grandfather Thomas Baden POTTS served on the HMS Defiance or Defiant? and worked around submarines. If anyone has any information or maybe a crew list I would appreciate any help at all. My paternal Grandfather L/Cpl James MERRINER died 2.2.1916 whilst serving in the 26th 0r 30th Tyneside & Irish Bn. Northumberland Fusilliers during WW1 he is buried in Sutton Veny in Wiltshire..Any infor
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