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11-02-2024 7:35 AM
Thread: Workhouse burials
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Do the records show that your relative was a...
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11-07-2023 8:00 AM
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GIBBINS Samuel Fletcher b1895 - WW1 service
WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Samuel Fletcher MARSH signed up in March 1916, was called up in April 1918, was discharged 16 August 1918 (Physically Unfit). The papers are sparse, no age or dob is... -
10-06-2023 6:05 AM
Thread: LANE William John b Cardiff c1871
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LANE William John b Cardiff c1871
Mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
William John LANE, born 8 December 1871, Cardiff.
Married Rosina Louisa MELSOM/MELSOME 1895 (Cardiff).
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31-05-2023 7:03 AM
Thread: WHITCOMBEs 18th C Clyro
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Thanks Malcolm. Also viewable on Ancestry: ...
Thanks Malcolm.
Also viewable on Ancestry:
Radnorshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994
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Lin, if you click on the link in Squaredancer's...
Lin, if you click on the link in Squaredancer's message (above) it will take you to George's CWG page. That is the official record of exactly where he is buried. (Row 7, not Row 8) There are links...
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24-03-2023 9:16 AM
Thread: McCAIRN Christopher - RFA 1902-1914
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McCAIRN Christopher - RFA 1902-1914
This man joined, served and was awarded a Distinction to the 1914 Star as JOHN MARTIN, and so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363). No explanation is given, and although he married as...
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05-03-2023 9:13 AM
Thread: John GREEN c1896 - 1916
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John GREEN c1896 - 1916
This man served as John MARTIN - so is mis-filed in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Father AARON/ARON, 58 Dagenham Road, Leyton
Brothers: George (c1890) & William (c1895) - both sailors... -
02-03-2023 7:46 AM
Thread: Mentioned in disptaches - Help needed
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Not an uncommon name, but this MAY be him: ...
Not an uncommon name, but this MAY be him:
Supplement to the London Gazette, 23 March 1943 (page 1367-1368)
"ROYAL AIR FORCE REGIMENT.
To be Plt. Offs. on prob. (emergency). 23rd Jan. 1943:-... -
21-12-2022 8:29 AM
Thread: CONNOLLY Thomas died Jan 1914 Glasgow
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Thank you Moderators - SUPER suits you all,...
Thank you Moderators - SUPER suits you all, finding that information from just one piece of evidence!
Lesley - The reason for no CDGC entry is probably because he died BEFORE the War - in January... -
20-12-2022 8:24 AM
Thread: CONNOLLY Thomas died Jan 1914 Glasgow
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CONNOLLY Thomas died Jan 1914 Glasgow
A few very badly damaged pages, mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Thomas CONNOLLY, joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at Dumbarton, 9 November 1912.
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18-10-2022 8:05 AM
Thread: NICHOLSON George b1901 Gateshead
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NICHOLSON George b1901 Gateshead
Mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
George NICHOLSON, declared dob 28 August 1901.
Next of kin: Aunt - Mrs H NICHOLSON, 10 School St, Gateshead
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11-08-2022 7:58 AM
Thread: KINNEY James 1884-1918 - WW1 Record
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KINNEY James 1884-1918 - WW1 Record
This man joined the army as James MARTIN, so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
KINNEY, James: Birth registered Q1 1884 (Cockermouth) - unmarried mother Mary (b c1863)
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17-07-2022 7:44 AM
Thread: HUTCHINGS, Edward George b1889 London
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HUTCHINGS, Edward George b1889 London
This lad, at the age of 16, decided to join the Army as 18-yr old JACK MARTIN - and so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
On 30 October 1905 he joined the RFA and served until... -
30-06-2022 7:06 AM
Thread: HEELEY or MARTIN Albert Herman b1889
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HEELEY or MARTIN Albert Herman b1889
Filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Herman MARTIN joined the Yorks & Lancs on 12 May 1908. (Regt No: 607)
Declared age 18y 7m, born Sheffield.
Father: John MARTIN.
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14-06-2022 7:01 AM
Thread: MASLIN Herbert 1887-1918 - WWI Record
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MASLIN Herbert 1887-1918 - WWI Record
Mis-filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Herbert MASLIN, born 1887 Mile End
Attested 27 Nov 1915, KIA 30 March 1918
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29-05-2022 8:52 AM
Thread: SEMARK, Richard Benjamin b1887
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SEMARK, Richard Benjamin b1887
Mis-filed with MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Richard Benjamin SEMARK of Eccles, Kent, attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 26 February 1916. Regt No: 5227
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17-05-2022 6:46 AM
Thread: HENRY Martin c1884 - WW1
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HENRY Martin c1884 - WW1
Mis-filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Martin HENRY, Kidderminster
Joined up 29 Sep 1914, declared age 30y 7m, born Kidderminster.
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14-05-2022 6:59 AM
Thread: KENNY, Martin c1870 Chesterfield - WW1
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KENNY, Martin c1870 Chesterfield - WW1
Mis-filed as Henry MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
Martin KENNY, miner
Address: 34 Warwick Street, Birdholme, Chesterfield
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25-04-2022 5:48 AM
Thread: SILVER Walter Edward c1875
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Thanks for looking, Almach. I have no further...
Thanks for looking, Almach.
I have no further information (just filing the soldiers - I'll file him under both names.)
Poor Margaret - it looks as though he gives a false name, gets her "in... -
24-04-2022 5:45 AM
Thread: SILVER Walter Edward c1875
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Because the papers are a SHAMBLES! And should...
Because the papers are a SHAMBLES!
And should never have been called "WW1 Service Records".
There are many records in this "collection" that relate to soldiers who died before WW1 even started.
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23-04-2022 6:54 AM
Thread: SILVER Walter Edward c1875
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SILVER Walter Edward c1875
A puzzle in the WW1 Service Records (MAR):
This man joined the Army Service Corps on 15 August 1899 as HARRY MARTIN.
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18-04-2022 8:55 AM
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POUNDER Albertina 1914-1915 Death Certificate
Mis-filed in the WW1 Service Records for MARTIN:
The Death Certificate for ALBERTINA POUNDER, who died at 1 Wilfred Street, Sunderland on 3 March 1915, aged 7 months. Daughter of ALBER POUNDER... -
06-02-2022 8:09 AM
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UPTON, John b1842/1855 Stoke on Trent - WW1
Mis-filed with MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
John UPTON, widower, joined the West Yorkshire Regiment on 24 November 1915, declaring age 60y with 24 years' service in the Royal Welsh... -
05-02-2022 9:08 AM
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Thank you Jomot1. I think you've confirmed my...
Thank you Jomot1. I think you've confirmed my suspicions!
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04-02-2022 9:33 AM
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MORRIS or MARTIN, Fk Adolphus c1889-1915
In the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):
This man joined up, married and died as MARTIN ... but there is no birth recorded.
Could he be MORRIS, Frederick Adolphus (Q3 1889 St Olave)? GRO shows no...
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