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Hi again, I have no idea what the registered paper means, or where it is likely to be found. It is given on the MM index card - but no idea what it may mean. I already have the London Gazette for FW Ashman - it doesn't state anything extra. Thanks anyway! - maybe someday I'll get down myself! Kind regards - and thanks for your time. William

Thanks Phoenix i think you mean you will try to find more info on the people you have listed, or am i understanding you wrong and you have looked for these people and cannot find anything more. Colette ( researching Edward Joseph Pratt Royal Warwks Reg)

Hi Collette Yes. The new list is of everything I've said I'd do for people on my next visit, and where it is obvious, I have put the catalogue reference of what I intend to look up. For you I have put a WO363 reference, to look on the microfilm, to see if service records survive. If you want to check the reference for yourself, go to this website: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/search.asp If you put this reference: WO 363/P 1464 in the box that says 'type reference here' it will show you what I intend to look up. Now I'm back on line and a little more organised, I should be able to get more done.

GEORGE BISHRY/GEORGE BISHERY' Sorry that is all I have on George. I have been unable to find him in any of the later census so not sure if he returned from the war. Irene

Hi I am not sure if your list is still open for new requests but if it is please could I request info on JOHN CREW ADM 29/17/237 Original page number237 Born Deptford age on entry 20 seved1814 -1822. I have never been to Kew so I am not sure how accessible this info is. Thank you Kind regards Frances

From Diana Yes Please just to confirm WO 372/15 Medal card of Pearce, Henry Corps: Army Service Corps Regiment No: S4/093510 Baker Journeyman Rank: Private 174710 / 28433 and Im after date and or place of birth and or next of kin if poss once again many many thanks

Thanks Phoenix, i appreciate what you are doing for me. Colette

Fiona I need to check, but I THINK I found CHARLES L TITLEY in WO 364/4227

David There was no trace of WILLIAM DUMELOW in WO 363 D1046 (It went from Thomas Redvers to William Egbert) or in WO 364/5189, where the names went from Dumbrell to Dummer.

Wulliam I found the servicce record for FRANK WILLIAM ASHMAN. WO 363/A567 images 16 - 40. Some of these documents are very hard to read and I'm suspect that photocopying will lead to a greater loss of detail. When discharged, he was living at 81 Byron Road, Small Heath Birmingham. His year of birth was 1897. He joined up 4 December 1915. Height 5' 2 ½'' weight 109lb.aged 18years 1 month. Religion C of E, father Herbert William Ashman. He was apointed unpaid L/Cpl 12.5.18, then promoted Cpl 2.8.18. There is mention dated September 1919 of the military medal (though this appears to relate to actually handing it out) and two images of a casualty sheet, but as I say, they are quite difficult to read.

Netty THOMAS HABBERLEY is in WO 363/H1, images 468 - 501. He was born in Smethwick nr Stafford and was aged 40years 299 days when he joined up 29 August 1914. His occupation was a Driller and he had previously served in the KRR. His address 21.1.21 was 7 Rupert Avenue, Victoria Park, Smethwick. His next of Kin was Lilly Habberley, formerly Wallis and they married 3.2.09 in the Register Office Birmingham. He had five children. His height was 5' 6¼'', weight 140 lb. Complexion fair, eyes blue, hair brown. He had a scar on right cheek and one on right thigh, also Buffalow Bill (tatoo?) And Butterfly ? On left forearm. He also had continual problems with a carbuncle on his neck.

Diana No sign of HENRY WILLIAM PEARCE in WO 364/2898

Marian No trace of WILLIAM STIBBINS in BT 143

Margaret No trace of SAMUEL HALE in WO 364/1478

Jonathan WO 399/1062 for ROSE BRUNSKILL is a buff folder containing 16 documents On the folder, the date of registry is 19.2.18. It concerns the resignation of Brunskill Miss RE. It is stamped Closed, and was weeded in 1935. The schedule of correspondence shows four letters, dated 14.2, 25.2, 18.3 and 27.3 1918. Miss Rose Elenor Brunskill arrived at Tidworth 2 October 1914 Write re unifrom allowance. Tidworth I, Rose Eleanor Brunskill of Norfolk & Norwich Hospital...... Herby offer...to serve....as a nurse to HM Forces. 28 September 1914. Signature Nearest relative - the Matron, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Register no. 2 Reserve B/869 Miss Rose Elenor Brunskill Resignation... ADM4 19.2.18 Has signed AFW3538 but is willing to refund extra pay. Resignation accepted AMD4 25.2.18... Command reminded re insurance & gratuity AMD4 18.3.18...... Command asked on what date this lady signed AFW3538 AMD4 27.3.18..... Gratuity recommended Accounts 5b. Insurance please AMD4 9.4.18 [Signature] Matron in Chief QAIMNS Cashier Passed to you to stamp & despatch please Accts 5 17.4.18 AMN4 Card stamped & despatched. Cashiers 23.4.18 2 Reserve B 869. Miss R Brunskill. Address on discharge c/o J Wilson esqre 50 Fore Bondgate Bishop Aukland Co Durham. Name of approed society & membership number Nurses Insurance Norwich. Period in Army 2.10.14 - 7.3.18 180 weeks at 3d £2 5s Claim for gratuity on cessation of service Reason for ceasing to perform duty marriage Name Brunskill Rose Eleanor Rank Sister Corps QAIMNSR Date of joining 28.9.14 Date of resignation 7.3.18 Sister Brunskill has been in charge of the Officers Hospital for some months and her work is excellent in every way. [signature] matron QAIMNS Military Hospital Tidworth I concur [signature] Lieut Colonel RAMC I/C Military Hospitals Final sheet adds nothing more, but is Rose's letter of resignation. NB Looking at original documents from WW1, I am amazed that so much of the soldiers' documents survived the bombing in WW2, as some of these items were so thin and flimsy, they were almost transparent.

Carla I found the man you asked about, but I wonder whether he was actually the man you were looking for. WO 364/1410 21858 FREDERICK GEORGE GRAY. Devon regt. 13th Labour Battn Discharge 9 September 1916 Age 40 yrs 7 mo. Ht 5' 2''. Eyes blue, hair dark brown, Painter Intended place of residence 154 Cowick St St Thomas, Exeter No longer physically fit for military service Character good Character awarded in accordance with Kings Regulations A steady man Campaign Home 3.12.15 - 9.9.16 Valvular heart disease mitral & aortic Two years ago he had rheumatic fever [May 1914] which affected the valves of the heart. During the last month he has been spitting blood. He suffers from a dry cough and is breathless on exertion. 3 Dec 1915. Frederick George Grey 154 Cowick St Age 39 years 300 days Painter, single Next of kin Miss Emma Gray 154 Cowick St sister

Collette No sign of EDWARD JOSEPH PRATT in WO 363/P 1464

Hi Phoenix, Thanks for your efforts on my behalf. Where I go now I don't know but anyway thanks once again. Dave Dumelow

Frances JOHN CREW ADM29/17/237 Vol [unteer] [born] Deptford [joined aged] 20 327 Prevoyante 10 Sepr 1814 AB.... ......12 Augt 1815 off [period has been crossed out] 32. ditto vol.......... 6 Novr 1815 2r Gr..... 22 June 1816 per order [period has been crossed out] 176 ditto ...............30 July 1818 Cooper 24 Janry 1818 Run at Chm [Chatham?] Wages unpaid [period has been crossed out] 392 Liverpool vol 11 July 1820 ditto ......9 Novr 1821 1[year] 4[months] 1 [week] 3 [days] 6... Ganges......... 10 Novr 1821 Invd AB 31 Octr 1822 off 12[months] 2 [weeks] 6 [days] [total] ..................................................................2[years] 4 [months] 2 [days] Greenwich 21 Augt 37 Admy 1 Mar /42 (I've tried to imitate the columns. First is the man's number - which enables you to find him in paylists and muster books. Second is the ship Third is date joined Fourth is rank Fifth is date left Sixth is reason - it looks as if he ran from the Prevoyante, so none of his time on that ship counted towards a pension. Seventh is the time on board. I think the work on the principle of 4 weeks to a month and 13 months to the year.)

David, I'm told there are 6 different places to look for WW1 records. I'm not sure whether this covers officers etc as well as men. I've just looked in two places. It is probable that the records have not survived, but it is worth searching for your surname in the Catalogue, as volunteers are steadily working through the microfilms - and I think there are more reels than there are for all the censuses - noting all the records that have been misfiled.