Forum: WW1 1914-1918

I have never been able to find any army record for either my grandfather or his brother, and I was hoping that someone might be able to point me in the right direction. GRANDFATHER William Henry Roberts born 18 April 1899, Talysarn, Penygroes, Caernarvonshire. He was a baker, and it was always...

Ooo-err! I've come across a telegram written in code, and the notes to prepare it. Dated June 1919. It doesn't seem to be a threat to national security, just notification of a man being transferred: "From: Chanak BRK03 Jewelstand aaa Danimarca joining colours 90641 Yukampton Fuller AF...

If there are any relatives of any of these men from 59 Squadron RFC (Feb-June 1918) who have stories or photos they could share, please drop me a line. Pilots Lt Col Mitchell Capts Locke, Leake,Scott,Oliver,Powell,Green. Major Mackay. Lts Wells, Stanley,...

The 2 men listed below were related to a 'living' 2nd cousin of mine. I cannot under forum rules list his name, however if he and his family, as well as others wish to contact me - either on this thread or by private message, I will gladly share what I know. Private - Arthur Gleed Burial...

Having seen countless references in the WW1 Service Records, I have come across a sheet that clearly defines what was the Separation Allowance - who was eligible and the contribution necessary. Filed with the records of Hugh FULTON. Found on Anc****y, FUL, page 11773.

I have been trying to reconcile two conflicting family traditions about my most elusive great grandfather, James Piper. One tradition says that he was a sailor in the Great War, had two or three ships sunk under him, and died shortly after the war but his widow was refused a War Widow's Pension....

iI have a 20.000 word diary written by my Great Grandad with an iron cross in the front and a poss wat to find out exactly where the Nurnberg Sunk

I have found a medal card record for one of my ancetors but cannot find his service record. The details were obtained from Ancestry. It is an unusual name. Details are Cassious G Harris Royal Fusilliers service number GS - 79438. Can anyone tell me where else to look Regards David...

Hi, I am hoping to find some more information regarding 201st Field Corp. I found out that my Great Grandfather Pioneer Albert Brandwood was killed in Action and is buried in Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. His number 83114, He died on 22 June 1916 Age 43 I have been able to find a picture...

My grandfather served in the Royal Horse artillery as no. 38737 by November 1905 but his stay was short lived. Would any records exist. Unfortunately his 1st World war records did not survive but other records when he was in the royal marines light infantry did...any help would be appreciated.

Researching our relative Pte. William Edward Andrew, serving in the 13th btn. Kings Liverpool Regt. He was killed in action on 14th July 1916, and is remembered on the Thiepval memorial as one of the many having no known grave. Any information on the whereabouts of his unit around that date...

I would like to know if my grandfather fought in World War 1 and if so where did he go after the war. Was he posted to Africa

Herbert James Thom 5 D Gards & Royal Scotts ? serial no. G/S 19065 was awarded the Military Cross in WW1, is there any where I can find the citation for this award.

Can anyone give me any details on where theatre of war 5c was for a soldierin the South Wales Borderers whose service began on 16/12/1914? I think it was Asia but that's a pretty big expanse!

For information: (Ancestry) WW1 Service Records, 2 pages (7 & 8) misfiled under FUL: Joined at Oxford 7/11/1898 Posted to South Africa 21/9/1900 Next of kin: Father Henry Smith (Wood Street) Jane

Private 5708 Middlesex Regiment, born Wandsworth. Age 18yr 3mth in Feb 1900. In the WW1 Pension Records he is filed under FULKER, even though his forms are filled out in the name FAULKNER. Handwritten at the top of his Attestation and also under his name are the words "Alias Henry Fulker". ...

My grandson is staying with me this week, for his homework, he has to write a small booklet about WW1 and life in the trenches. The story is to be given to 10 year old children to read. Can anyone direct me to suitable sites which may have interesting information for young children or suggest a...