44 Tr. Mtr. Bty. R.G.A

[hart2018]

Help needed in tracing Gunner Charles Leuty 66053. Any assistance with battalion and where he was based would help me begin my research. Thank you.

[StintonLomas]

If that is Charles G the son of Charles W living in Tottenham in the 1911 census, then he survived the war and died in 1930.
FmP search gives a medal card reference number for that name, regiment (Royal Garrison Artillery) and service number.

[macwil]

The Royal Garrison Artillery was formed in 1899 as part of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, in 1924 they merged with the Royal Field Artillery to become Royal Artillery.
Unfortunately over 60% of WW1 service records were lost due to bombing/fire during WW2, so it's pure chance if you can find his records. However, records of personel still in service after 1920 are still held by the MOD. Do you know the dates of his service?
There are no records available on-line for any armed forces personnel still serving after 1920. MOD have them.

There is a Sticky Here which will help with info to obtain records. (click on blue link)
In brief:- If the person is still alive only they can obtain their records, if not, their spouse/civil partner can get them without charge but will have to supply a Death cert., otherwise it will cost you £30, a copy of his Death cert. and patience.
For people other than next-of-kin there is a restriction on the amount of information supplied for 25 years after date of death.

I suggest that you contact the MOD Records Office before you send off the forms and ask them if they have any records for him if you're unsure of his service dates.

Regards,
Malcolm.

[hart2018]

Thank you.

[gortonboy]

Bit of background here. https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/the-b...rst-world-war/

[gortonboy]

The 44th Trench Mortar Battery joined the 44th brigade, 15th Scottish division in 25 June 1916.

[gortonboy]

1916
In spring 1916, the Division was involved in German gas attacks near Hulluch (27-29 April 1916) and in the defence of the Kink position (11 May 1916). These are among the engagements officially known as the Actions of Spring 1916.
The Battle of Pozieres*
The Battle of Flers-Courcelette* in which the Division captured Martinpuich
The Battle of Le Transloy* in which the Division took part in attacks on the Butte de Warlencourt
The battles marked * are phases of the Battles of the Somme 1916

[gortonboy]

1917
The First Battle of the Scarpe**
The Second Battle of the Scarpe** in which the Division captured Guemappe
The battles marked ** are phases of the Arras Offensive
The Battle of Pilckem***
The Battle of Langemark***
The battles marked *** are phases of the Third Battles of Ypres

[gortonboy]

15th (Scottish) Division

OPERATIONS OF THE 15th (Scottish) DIVISION - SOMME 1916

8th August-14th September : Operations in front of Martinpuich. Fighting for Switch Line and Intermediate Trench.

15th-18th September : Capture and consolidation of Martinpuich.

8th October-3rd November : Le Sars sector

[Peter Goodey]

War diaries of the 44th Infantry Brigade are here...
https://discovery.nationalarchives.go...=range&_ro=any