Military Chat

I meant which site did you look him up on. ArgyllGran seems to have found a record for him but I can't find it on Findmypast which is usually pretty good for military records.

Kath. x

Hi ArgyllGran
As it says 1914-1915 does that mean he died in 1915?
Hi KathleenBell
I have the medal and that's what it says around the edge.
Thanks
Margaret

Are you sure of the service number as I can't find a G. Ward with that number although it does come up for four other men in the Royal Artillery.

What site did you find his name and the fact that he was a driver?

Kath. x

Only the medal roll seems to have survived.
No clues as to his age or POB, unfortunately.

G A Ward
in the UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920
Name: G A Ward
Military Year: 1914-1915
Rank: Driver
Medal Awarded: 1914-15 Star
Regiment or Corps: Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery)
Regimental Number: 2249
Sub Unit: Royal Field Artillery. Territorial Force


Disembarked 18/03/1915. Doesn't say where.


ADDED:

Perhaps the Dardanelles ?

"18 March 1915
On 18 March 1915, the Allied fleet, comprising 18 battleships with an array of cruisers and destroyers began the main attack against the narrowest point of the Dardanelles, where the straits are 1 mile (1.6 km) wide."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_campaign

Hi
Could anyone help with finding out anything about this chap please? We have his 1st World War Medal with the above engraved around the edge.
I don't think he is family but we don't know why we have it.
I looked him up in military records last night and got as far as finding his name was George and he was a driver in the war but after that it was subscription only.
I would be interested to find out about his history both military and before and after the war if at all possible.
Many thanks for any help
Best wishes
Margaret