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Lookups for World War 1 Records (2)

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LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:26

Lorraine
British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about Charles Perry
Name: Charles Perry
Regiment or Corps: Wiltshire Regiment
Regimental number: 33299

Rank: Private
British & Victory Medals earned.

No Service or Pension Records survive I'm afraid.

Lesley

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 11 Jul 2008 21:26

Hi Lesley,

Thank you so much for all the info on James Erly, really appreciate it.

Betty

Gary

Gary Report 11 Jul 2008 21:25

Thanks Lesley

Gary

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:23

Sarah

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about Patrick McDonald
Name: Patrick McDonald
Regiment or Corps: Wiltshire Regiment
Regimental number: 19959

Rank: Private
Theatre of War: Balkans

Thats all I'm afraid.

Lesley

Teresa

Teresa Report 11 Jul 2008 21:20

Hi. Could you please look up details of my gt.Uncle John Michael Marsh born 1881 in Blackburn to Edward and Ann Marsh.He was in KOSB 2nd Btln,No 7633. Died 14th October 1914.We know he fought in the Boar War and had been servin for about 13 years before going to France with the BEF. Thank you. Teresa

its only me

its only me Report 11 Jul 2008 21:19

Hi Lesley can you look up Charles Henry Perry born 1880-died 1964. wiltshire regiment ww1.service number 33299. father Jonathan Perry.

thank you very much if you can do this for me

Sarah

Sarah Report 11 Jul 2008 21:17

Hi Lesley

Please could you see if you could find my Gt Grandfather Patrick McDonald, Private 19959 Wiltshire regiment born 1874 Birmingham, parents Roger and Bridget McDonald.

Many thanks, appreciate your help

Sarah

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:16

Gigi

Only the Medal Roll I'm afraid

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about Maurice Hunt
Name: Maurice Hunt
Regiment or Corps: South Staffordshire Regiment
Regimental number: 42157


Rank: Private
British & Victory Medals


Lesley

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:13

Betty Boo

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about James Erly
Name: James Erly
Regiment or Corps: Northumberland Fusiliers
Regimental number: 14054

Rank: Private
British & Victory Medals
1915 Star

Served in France - Went overseas 16th Jan 1915

Killed in Action


Casualty Details
Name: ERLY, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 24/05/1915
Service No: 14054
Additional information: Son of Margaret Erly, of 5, Hilda St., Station Rd., Ossett, Yorks., and the late James Erly.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 8 and 12.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL


Lesley

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:08

Gary

Only the medals rolls I'm afraid

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about Thomas S Waldon
Name: Thomas S Waldon
Regiment or Corps: East Kent Regiment, Royal West Kent Regiment
Regimental number: G/14120, G/38565

Rank: Private
British & Victory Medals

Lesley

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 21:06

Alan

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about John H Hatherillo
Name: John H Hatherillo
Regiment or Corps: Middlesex Regiment, Labour Corps
Regimental number: 4877, 171451

Rank: Private
British & Victory Medals gained.

British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
about John Henry Hatherillo
Name: John Henry Hatherillo
Residence : 5 Station Road, Twickenham
Regiment Name: Labour Cor??
Regiment Number: 4877
Document Year: 1915


Signed up for 4 years service or Duration of War in the Labour Corp on 15th June 1915.

Religious Denomination: Catholic
Demobbed on 31st March 1920
Birthplace: Notting Hill, London
Occupation: Actor
It also states he transferred to Kings Liverpool Regiment on 1st February 1917 and his regiment number was 61349.
Height: 5ft 3 inches
He was discharged due to Poor eyesight.

It also mentions a Henrietta Mareon Hatherillo born 22nd October 1911 in Twickenham. It also mentions 2 daughters but the document is very water damaged so is quite illegible.

Campaigns:
Home: 15.06.1915 to 17.07.1915
Gibraltar: 18.07.1915 to 23.08.1915
Home: 24.08.1915

Lesley

Gigi

Gigi Report 11 Jul 2008 20:56

Hi Lesley,

Could you see if you can find:

Maurice Harry Hunt b 1890 Gentleshaw Staffs son of George & Martha Jane Hunt. He survived WW1.

Thanks in advance,

gillian

Susan

Susan Report 11 Jul 2008 19:46

Hi Lesley,
Thanks for looking re W. Downey. It probably sounds awful but I was hoping not only to learn more about Wlliam but also the family in general. Those of you researching Irish ancestors will understand what I mean. Thanks again.
Susan

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 11 Jul 2008 19:44

Looking for info on private James Erly 14054 2nd Bn Northumberland Fusiliers died age 33 on 24th May 1915. Buried in Ypres.
Son of Margaret and (the late) James Erly, of 5 Hilda Street, Station Road, Ossett Yorks

Betty

Gary

Gary Report 11 Jul 2008 19:39

Hi Lesley,

I'm trying to find any information on Thomas Southern Waldon born 1891 in Willington Quay Tyneside, his father was William & mother Frances his wife was Elizabeth Clark Waldon.
He may have served in the East Kent Regt. Very grateful for any help.
Gary

Alan

Alan Report 11 Jul 2008 19:36

Hi Lesley

John Henry Hatherillo or maybe Hatherill
Middlesex Reg

Thanks
Alan

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 11 Jul 2008 19:28

Hi Susan

Nothing in the Service records or Medal rolls for this guy. I have found his casualty details but they only state what you know already

Casualty Details
Name: DOWNEY
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Irish Regiment
Unit Text: 6th Bn.
Date of Death: 07/06/1917
Service No: 2398
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. J. 41.
Cemetery: DRANOUTRE MILITARY CEMETERY


Lesley

Susan

Susan Report 11 Jul 2008 10:45

Hi Lesley,
To avoid confusion this is the same one I asked about yesterday. Private W. Downey Royal Irish Regiment 6th Bn no. 2398 died 07/06/1917 near Ypres. He was born in Derry City. I would be very grateful for more details about him. Thanks.
Susan

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 10 Jul 2008 23:45

Hi June

The Naval records of Medals do not exist online that I know of. The only records that are available to me is if the Serviceman died in the war he will then be on the Rolls.

This is probably the one you have viewed online.

Description
Name Russell, George Ernest Lewis
Official Number: J40716
Place of Birth: Mile End, London
Date 20 August 1898
Catalogue reference ADM 188/728links to the Catalogue
Dept Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies
Series Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services
Piece 40501-41000

Sorry I couldn't help.

Lesley

LesleyC

LesleyC Report 10 Jul 2008 23:37

Hi Carol

There are absolutely 100's have tried to narrow the search down but its impossible. Do you know what regiment he served in as this could make it clearer.

Lesley