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James Brown - K.O.Y.L.I

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SmallValzy

SmallValzy Report 27 Apr 2014 16:02

Hi, I am trying to find my grandfather (James Brown) WW1 records who was with the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. I have photos of him showing he was a cook & a victory medal card with his No. 201460.
He was born in Leicester in 1881, but lived with his wife & son (my father) in Wakefield, Yorkshire. One photo is dated 1916 making him about 34/35 when he was with K.O.Y.L.I.
He survived the war & lived with his family until his death in Essex in 1955.
Some time ago I was in contact with Major CMJ Deedes & visited the Doncaster K.O.Y.L.I Museum but neither could help me.
Any suggestions on how to find any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Val

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 27 Apr 2014 21:36

As 70% of the records were lost during WW2 bombing you simply might not find his service or pension records

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

SmallValzy

SmallValzy Report 29 Apr 2014 17:28

O.K. Thanks GlitterBaby.