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How do I find when a WW1 soldier enlisted please

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maryann

maryann Report 11 Nov 2007 21:23

Thanks Ann, didn't think it would be so difficult.

Regards

mary x

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 11 Nov 2007 21:21

His records won't be on Ancestry - the only ones they have on there so far are for those discharged to pension. Neither will they be at Glasgow. If they survive, they will be at Kew.

maryann

maryann Report 11 Nov 2007 21:08

Hi Diane and Jim, thanks for replying. Diane his name was Private Ralph Hartley.....number 11585 of the 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He died in action age 25 on October 25th 1917 and is buried at Tyne Cot Memorial Cemetery in Belgium. He was born 17th May 1893 in Manchester. His fathers name was John and his mothers Mary. I would be so grateful if you wouldn't mind looking it up for me. Thank you for your very kind offer.

Regards

Mary x

Jim The Ferret

Jim The Ferret Report 11 Nov 2007 20:44

Have you looked at the WW1 records - there are some WW1 Pensions records online on Ancestry?

Jim

Diane

Diane Report 11 Nov 2007 20:44

Have you tried the WW1 archives on ancestry?

I can do a look up if you like, I need his full name and date and place of birth.

maryann

maryann Report 11 Nov 2007 20:42

Hi Kath,

Many thanks for the info. any idea who I make the cheque out to?

Regards

Mary x

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 11 Nov 2007 20:39

I'm not sure whether or not you will find that information online.

You could order his army records (if they still exist) from this address:-

Army Personnel Centre
Historical Disclosures
Mail Point 400
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
GLASGOW
G2 8EX

It costs around £30 and they take quite a long time to arrive.

Kath. x

maryann

maryann Report 11 Nov 2007 20:28

Hi, I am trying to find the date my Grandfather enlisted. I have his regiment and roll number and I know when and where he died in action but, how do I find out when he enlisted, any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Mary