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Army record of Eward John McFarling.

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Edward Michael

Edward Michael Report 20 Oct 2013 17:31

I have been trying to find out about my grand father's army record without success. I know that he was based in England about1908ish at places like Tidworth, I think he was an officer's batman. I would be pleased to hear of any information.
He was born in Jersey Channel Isles 1988 and died about 1952
Thank you.

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 20 Oct 2013 18:44

Hi,

Could tis be him?


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British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 about Edward John Mcfarling
Name: Edward John Mcfarling
Document Year: 1919
Regimental Number: 29298
Regiment Name: Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Number of images: 13

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 20 Oct 2013 18:45

Confirmed by an address in Jersey, I'll add more as I read.

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 20 Oct 2013 18:51

Enlisted 5.06.2917
Discharge, 9.01.1919

Next of kin, wife Elizabeth at 30 Cleaview(?) Street. St Heliers

Son, Edward Francis born 4.01.1910

Mother, mrs M Mcfarling at same address as given earlier

Occupation prior to signing up, Farmer

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 20 Oct 2013 19:00

Many WW1 records were lost in WW2 due to the blitz, it is a lucky find to have these so may I suggest you join Ancestry.co.uk for a short period and actually print these records.

There is much more on them, medical records, eg; old injury on his cheek etc.. His absence from duty and more.

It's always nice to have some paper in your hand to read than just from a computer screen, makes it so more real and is a very grounding experience, yes I talk from experience .

:-)

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 20 Oct 2013 19:02

This your Grandfather?


Historical Records
1911 Channel Islands Census about Edward MacFarlane
Name: Edward MacFarlane
Age in 1911: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Valley Des Vane, Jersey, Channel Islands
Civil Parish: St Helier
County/Island: Jersey
Country: Channel Islands
Street Address: 30 Clearview Street Jersey C T
Marital Status: Widowed
Occupation: Assisting In Stable
Registration District: Jersey
Registration District Number: 637
Sub-registration District: St Heier
ED, institution, or vessel: 38
Household Schedule Number: 60
Piece: 34916
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles MacFarlane 65
Matildia MacFarlane 63
Edward MacFarlane 25
Alice MacFarlane 30
Edward MacFarlane 1


Same address as the records above.

Edward Michael

Edward Michael Report 21 Oct 2013 15:34

BatmansDaughter,
Hi, Thank you very much for the information on my grandfather's army record, I note McFarlane not McFarling this has happened a lot in the past, but there is no dought this is him.
I will go to Ancestry.com to find out some more.
Again many thanks for your help.
Regards Edward Michael.