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Ian

Ian Report 6 Feb 2016 18:55

For Royal Artillery try their museum. Be aware that 60 percent of the WW1 records were destroyed in the bombing in September 1940. My contact with Mark Smith the Curator - [email protected] - was extremely helpful although the information available was limited.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 6 Feb 2016 12:51

Well - they were the same Reg numbers as quoted in the OP.
In light of the further information, it looks as if Linda is going to have to start again.

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Potty

Potty Report 6 Feb 2016 12:23

Don't think the one posted by Det is right - this is the Medal Rolls entry for that man - he was Edward Ernest:


Name:
Edward Ernest Cracknell

Military Year:
1914-1920

Rank:
Gunner

Medal Awarded:
British War Medal and Victory Medal

Regiment or Corps:
Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)

Regimental Number:
173271

Sub Unit:
Royal Field Artillery

Previous Units:
R.F.A. (TF) 697320 Gnr

SuCal

SuCal Report 4 Feb 2016 20:59

perhaps a long shot but if you know town where he lived try ..........Absent Voters list not every town seems to have one but you might find something useful - worked for me I got an actual address and the fact that a brother I never knew of was also absent from the same address

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 4 Nov 2015 22:49

This thread:

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/military_chat/thread/1355914

Lin - just use the "My Threads" link (under "Tools") to the left of these screens to get back to your previous threads.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 4 Nov 2015 22:39

The only thing is what you probably have already

Medal Card
Name: Edward E Cracknell
Regiment or Corps: Royal Field Artillery
Regimental Number: 697320, 173271

He was a Gunner and award the British and Victory medals

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 4 Nov 2015 22:30

Not sure about recently - this thread came up on an internet search
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/889900

If there is a more recent thread, it would be better to continue on that one.

You need to be aware that over 70% of WW1 records were destoyed during WW2 bombing. its possible that all that remains are the medal cards

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Linda

Linda Report 4 Nov 2015 20:12

Recently some one found a record for someone who could be my grandfather. The name is Edward ebenezer cracknell and this says he was in the Royal field artillery and his numbers were. 697320 173271. Cab anyone else find any mor information please. Ta in anticipation

Lin