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sheila51
15-02-2007, 8:53 PM
Could any one help i am trying to trace information on my grandfather who served in this regiment his name was william scott he came from flixborough nr scunthorpe and was a sergant he was also wounded .Any help gratefuly recieved ........sheila

Geoffers
16-02-2007, 10:31 AM
Frequently occurring names casue problems, but you may be able to locate his medal card on documentsonline
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/

A lot of WW1 Service Records were destroyed by fire in WW2, but have a browse of TNA's research guide for what is available
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=18

Geoffers