Hi my Gt grandfather was in the Great War as a signalman. I am trying to understand where he was posted - I am confused as it looks like Gallipoli but it says Italy?? Can anyone shed any light on this please? Also what the signal man would do and how close to the action he would be? It says he was also in Corfu fighting with the Serbian Army? Thanks in advance.
This was all in 1916.
Kerry
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06-03-2021, 12:50 PM #1
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WW1 postings
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06-03-2021, 2:31 PM #2
Kerry, could you please provide his name, number and regiment? It sounds as though you are one of the lucky third who has been able to find WW1 service records and it would be easier to help if we can see the document...
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06-03-2021, 8:40 PM #3
He could have been in the Australian Army, given posters address!
What he would do - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signalman_(rank)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signaller
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_...rps_of_Signals
Name would help.
regards
RobertRemembering
My Father 1819170 Lance Bombardier Robert Simpson 39/14 L.A.A. R.A.
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Thanks Simmo for the information.
I am a Brit living in Australia
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06-03-2021, 11:37 PM #6
He was in Southern Puglia, Italy. Brindisi, Puglia, is mentioned in his service records which is an embarkation point to Greece, there's a town in Southern Puglia called Gallipoli.
Alma
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Hi Kerry,
I have a Fold3 account and found a copy of hi 'Short Service Attestation" record lisitng his family, address etc (a scar on each knee apparently). If you don't have it please let me know.
Best
SimonLast edited by Lesley Robertson; 07-03-2021 at 1:35 PM. Reason: Offer of email address exchange etc deleted re our TOC
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