Forum: WW1 1914-1918

This is my great Grandad Charlie Attrill M.B.E who was heavily involved at in helping with the design of launching of Torpedos from seaplanes I have managed ok deciphering the rest of his military record (i think) and its also backed up by a lot of photographs that he had taken during it,...

I’m looking for a record of a casualty of the first world war. I was given this info some years ago. There were 2 brothers who were killed in the war, only days apart. 1. HUMPHRIES, GEORGE CLEMENT Initials: G C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private

I have the WW1 service records for my grandmother’s cousin John O’Connor. He enlisted in Manitoba, Canada in January 1916 and was assigned to the 108th Battalion. In England he was transferred to the 14th Reserve Battalion (Manitoba). John arrived in France on 5 March 1917 and that same day...

I have researched my grandfather, but came up with no information that he was in the cavalry; however, my brother has a story from my father, when he was being returned home wounded (shot in the stomach and gassed) he wanted to bring his horse home with him!! I guess the army couldn't afford to...

Hi, I hope you can help! In the attached photo, my great grandfather is on the right, and a great uncle is on the left. I am trying to establish what WW1 regiment the uniform and cap badge relate to, as this will help identify him and why he would have spurs and a riding crop. ...

I shall preface my remarks with the statement that - I know very little, and what I do know comes, unfortunately, from a dubious source. The story is that my grandfather (John STEWART, PoB: Peebleshire, Scotland) served in France at the very end of the WW1. In fact fighting may have just...

I picked up an old copy of the Navy List dated August 1914. It lists Officers and some senior Warrant Officers, seniority, ships and other odd bits and pieces. Many Libraries and record offices will keep a partial run of the Navy List, but it isn't always possible for everyone to get there. ...

The National Archives have just announced that they now have WWI nursing records online for nurses who served in the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service, the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) and the Territorial Force Nursing Service.

I am looking for any details of Ann Forsyth Thom b 1890 Aberdeen who served in WW1 as either a Volunteer Aid Detachment nurse or a First Aid Nursing Yeomanry.

Here is a link to an image of my grandfather's medal card. (I know it's correct as both his sons are still alive, my uncle wasn't sure where he'd put the medals and it took ages to find them but the numbers match. Very lucky!) I can't understand what is written in the 'Remarks' column. The other 5...

I hold 2 vols hard back of the 17th Service Battalion The highland Light Inf "The OUTPOST from my Grandfathers effects. Can anybody tell me what they actually did during the WWI..Grandfather was a Act Capt Med discharged France 1918

I have found what I believe is the Medal Card for Frederick Charles Golley, born Redruth 4th q. 1897. He was in the Royal Engineers with the Rank of Driver and #71779 He was awarded the Victory, British & 15 Star. He went to France on 12 October 1915. I cannot find any service records for the...

Hello This is my first post (apart from introducing myself) and I hope it's in the correct place! The question that has been burning a hole in my brain for the last year or so is "why didn't my granddad fight in WW1?" He was born in 1887 and did not have a reserved occupation (he was a...

Could someone please give me the details of Felix William Parfitt's first world war record I have found it in the war records index on Ancestry.co.uk but can not get access to it he had been born in 1879 in Reading Berkshire and in 1911 is living in Kingston,Middlesex/Surrey and believe he may have...

My great Grandfather William John Price was just thirty three when he was killed on September 16th 1916 at the battle of Flers-Courcelette, he had left behind a young wife Myfanwy and four young children the youngest Vivian Charles he had never met as he was born after he left for France. William...

hi all can anyone help me find any records on Philip Faulkner born 1889 salford manchester, served in the lancashire fusiliers from 1913 onwards cheers mickey

Hi, This may seem an odd question, but I was wondering how the families of serving soldiers got access to the pay of their husbands when they were away from home? In the days before bank accounts and cheques would they have to go to the regiment ?

Hi everyone. In this photo my grandfather is on the ground beside the drum. It would be really appreciated if someone could please recognise the band. Any clues to his regiment would be welcomed. I have no details of his service at all. Using an alias at the time might have made sense, but It...

Hi, I had given up any hope of finding my Grandfather's army records. . I am hoping that these photos may hold clues to his identity. He used an alias in both the Boer and First world war. Sorry ..Please can I find out how to send the photos. Blame it on the heat!