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Confirmation of WW1 soldier & regiment
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Gillian | Report | 20 Nov 2003 19:59 |
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My G-Grandad fought in the Battle of the Somme WW1 but was reported missing in action and never came home. I am trying to trace the regiment he served in and have come across someone of his name and date of missing in the Common Wealth War Memorials website. I'm pretty sure that this person is my g-grandad but I would like to find out for sure. Does anyone know of an on-line website that I could confirm person and regiment details or do I need to visit a army records building and if so which? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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Helen in Kent | Report | 20 Nov 2003 20:06 |
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I have been hunting for my great- uncle for ages because his records do not appear to be registered on line. Are you talking about the Commonwealth War Graves Commision site? |
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David_Vickers | Report | 21 Nov 2003 06:07 |
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Gillian Have you obtained your great grandfather's marriage certificate? If not, you might find that this gives his regiment and army service number. David |
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Shirlock | Report | 21 Nov 2003 15:52 |
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Hello Gillian The only way you will find out about your grandfather's WW1 service records is by visiting The PRO Kew. all the documents are kept there on microfilm. If you know your grandfathers full name and date of birth you should be able to find something in WO372 Service Medal and Award Rolls 1914 -1922. This will give you the soldiers Corps (regiment) rank, regimental Number. The first theatre of war he served in, the date he enlisted and, the date he was discharged also, which medals he was awarded. If you go to the PRO.gov in resorces it will explain what you need at Kew and, look for leaflets it will explain what they have on soldiers. Regards Shirley |
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zoe | Report | 21 Nov 2003 18:57 |
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Gillian, I found out my great grandfathers regiment from my grandfathers birth certificate and contacted the regiment museum to confirm that his number was definitely from that regiment, they were very helpful. Try the following: www(.)armymuseums(.)co(.)uk or www(.)regiments(.)org or www(.)armedforces(.)co(.)uk best wishes zoë |
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Deborah | Report | 3 Dec 2003 23:48 |
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gillian on the web site there is a telephone number i rang this number last week and i found my great grandad last week they they gave me areason for death and told me that he was burried in a liverpool cem ive since been its very sad my grandad was in the r welsh fusilers he died in dec 1914 they are very helpfull when you speek to them give them a ring they helped me out |
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