Hello again David, Just received your message on the digest, thank you. Coupled with the web site that you gave me it does seem to confirm that he was in the North West Frontier during that time, especially as the Regiment movements that you gave tallies with him being stationed in Lichfield in late 1912 when he married. It seems likely that his promotion to Lance Corporal may well have occurred when he was back in England. Cathy in South Australia

Sorry folks that last message was meant for the WW2 List

Would it be possible to send for his service record and if so where would I apply? Or would I need more information? Peter

_Click here: Genealogical Resources for the American Expeditionary Forces_ (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/genealog.htm) You perhaps did not find these pages on the Doughboy site in the Second Army section.. LGS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

What the Doughboy site gives you is a guide, suggestions if you will, for researching Doughboy records. It is not in itself and does not claim to be a repository of biographical information. In other words, you have to do your own research. LGS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The Korean War Project has a lot of names and are hunting relatives of those that did not make it back home. delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Crider" <dbcrider@yahoo.com> To: <greatwar@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [GREATWAR] WWI, Doughboy site |I think I feel Arne's pain. There has been lots of praise of this Doughboy site (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc), but I, too, have been unable to find anything specific and relevant to a particular ancestor on it. There is lots of good history, anecdotes, and such, that make for hours of interesting reading, but I find nothing specific. | | So, if there are any actual names? Any acutal databases, actual lists of soldiers, unit histories, service records, lists of wounded, lists of KIAs, MIAs, etc., the kinds of things one might find in an "Order of Battle," or transcribed "military service records?" If so, I would like to know how and where to find them. | | Must one be a paid subscriber to access the good stuff? | | Regards | David Crider | ================================================= | | Arne Nielsen <arnen@post3.tele.dk> wrote: | Thank you, I will try that, but it does not seem easy, and there are | very little data on line. Maybe I will become more optimistic, when I | look more into it. | | Best regards, | Arne Nielsen | | | LShurtleff@aol.com wrote: | > For hints on researching the military records of American WWI veterans go to | > the Doughboy Center website at _www.worldwar1.com/dbc_ | > (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc) and look under Second Army. Good luck! | > | > Len Shurtleff | > | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message | | | | --------------------------------- | Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? | Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message |

I think I feel Arne's pain. There has been lots of praise of this Doughboy site (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc), but I, too, have been unable to find anything specific and relevant to a particular ancestor on it. There is lots of good history, anecdotes, and such, that make for hours of interesting reading, but I find nothing specific. So, if there are any actual names? Any acutal databases, actual lists of soldiers, unit histories, service records, lists of wounded, lists of KIAs, MIAs, etc., the kinds of things one might find in an "Order of Battle," or transcribed "military service records?" If so, I would like to know how and where to find them. Must one be a paid subscriber to access the good stuff? Regards David Crider ================================================= Arne Nielsen <arnen@post3.tele.dk> wrote: Thank you, I will try that, but it does not seem easy, and there are very little data on line. Maybe I will become more optimistic, when I look more into it. Best regards, Arne Nielsen LShurtleff@aol.com wrote: > For hints on researching the military records of American WWI veterans go to > the Doughboy Center website at _www.worldwar1.com/dbc_ > (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc) and look under Second Army. Good luck! > > Len Shurtleff > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

Thank you, I will try that, but it does not seem easy, and there are very little data on line. Maybe I will become more optimistic, when I look more into it. Best regards, Arne Nielsen LShurtleff@aol.com wrote: > For hints on researching the military records of American WWI veterans go to > the Doughboy Center website at _www.worldwar1.com/dbc_ > (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc) and look under Second Army. Good luck! > > Len Shurtleff >

Sorry for last brief e-mail. My relative was James Clegg RAMC 193 Field Ambulance. He has a couple of sheets in the "Burnt Documents" one which says Wounded in Action - G.S.W. Leg. - 20-6-1918. I have not been able to return to Kew to find any more information but would like to know where the 193 Field Ambulance was on that date. Regards Howard.

Although this isn't exactly a WW1 query but I cannot find a list that might cover this time-frame. My grandfather Charles Samuel REED enlisted in the West Yorkshire Regiment (in Woolwich) 11 Jan 1907 when he was eighteen, just after the death of his father. I had a researcher find his records that were among the WW1 records at Kew, but the photocopies are terrible and not easily readable. He was attested as a Private 10 Jan 1907 with army number 8305, I cannot read the month in 1907 where he was first posted, nor the month in 1909 of his second posting. I do know that he served in India, possibly Pondicherry I think is mentioned among the blackness. He was appointed Lance Corporal unpaid in 7 Jul 1911, and later paid Lance Corporal, date unclear. He was D/C under article 1058A then put into the reserves, this seems to be 30 Oct 1912. He was recalled at the start of WW1 but was eventually found to be unfit to serve, there are letters included from a Medical Officer, and eventually he was given the Silver War badge. What I'd like to know is what if anything was going on in those years in India, what he might have been involved in that gave him I think what is now called "post traumatic distress disorder", he did suffer from gastric ulcers for the remainder of his life, possibly connected to his service. Are there any other documents in existence that might be available to provide clearer records of his service. I would appreciate any advice on this, thank you. Regards, Cathy in South Australia

Further my previous; try this site http://www.geocities.com/scn_pk/westyorkshire.html David ---- Original Message ----- From: "cemoor" <cemoor@bigpond.com> To: <greatwar@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: [GREATWAR] Charles Samuel REED, West Yorkshire Regiment > Although this isn't exactly a WW1 query but I cannot find a list that > might cover this time-frame. > > My grandfather Charles Samuel REED enlisted in the West Yorkshire > Regiment (in Woolwich) 11 Jan 1907 when he was eighteen, just after the > death of his father. > I had a researcher find his records that were among the WW1 records at > Kew, but the photocopies are terrible and not easily readable. > He was attested as a Private 10 Jan 1907 with army number 8305, I cannot > read the month in 1907 where he was first posted, nor the month in 1909 > of his second posting. I do know that he served in India, possibly > Pondicherry I think is mentioned among the blackness. He was appointed > Lance Corporal unpaid in 7 Jul 1911, and later paid Lance Corporal, date > unclear. > He was D/C under article 1058A then put into the reserves, this seems to > be 30 Oct 1912. > He was recalled at the start of WW1 but was eventually found to be unfit > to serve, there are letters included from a Medical Officer, and > eventually he was given the Silver War badge. > > What I'd like to know is what if anything was going on in those years in > India, what he might have been involved in that gave him I think what is > now called "post traumatic distress disorder", he did suffer from > gastric ulcers for the remainder of his life, possibly connected to his > service. > > Are there any other documents in existence that might be available to > provide clearer records of his service. > > I would appreciate any advice on this, thank you. > > Regards, > Cathy in South Australia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

These are the movements of 1st Bn 1902 Quetta 1904 Meean Meer 1906 Rawalpindi, Dalhousie Feb 1908 N. W. Frontier May 1908 Kuldhana 1911 Lichfield The 2nd Bn was in England and Malta during that period. Both Battalions served in France during WW l. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "cemoor" <cemoor@bigpond.com> To: <greatwar@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: [GREATWAR] Charles Samuel REED, West Yorkshire Regiment > Although this isn't exactly a WW1 query but I cannot find a list that > might cover this time-frame. > > My grandfather Charles Samuel REED enlisted in the West Yorkshire > Regiment (in Woolwich) 11 Jan 1907 when he was eighteen, just after the > death of his father. > I had a researcher find his records that were among the WW1 records at > Kew, but the photocopies are terrible and not easily readable. > He was attested as a Private 10 Jan 1907 with army number 8305, I cannot > read the month in 1907 where he was first posted, nor the month in 1909 > of his second posting. I do know that he served in India, possibly > Pondicherry I think is mentioned among the blackness. He was appointed > Lance Corporal unpaid in 7 Jul 1911, and later paid Lance Corporal, date > unclear. > He was D/C under article 1058A then put into the reserves, this seems to > be 30 Oct 1912. > He was recalled at the start of WW1 but was eventually found to be unfit > to serve, there are letters included from a Medical Officer, and > eventually he was given the Silver War badge. > > What I'd like to know is what if anything was going on in those years in > India, what he might have been involved in that gave him I think what is > now called "post traumatic distress disorder", he did suffer from > gastric ulcers for the remainder of his life, possibly connected to his > service. > > Are there any other documents in existence that might be available to > provide clearer records of his service. > > I would appreciate any advice on this, thank you. > > Regards, > Cathy in South Australia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Greetings, The Timechart of Military History, shows a blank for India. However, there was China Civil War in 1911 and again in 1921 with the earlier Boxer Rebellion of 1900. There was the Russo-Japanese war 1904-05. No doubt various scurmishes in India to keep the troops occupied. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "cemoor" <cemoor@bigpond.com> To: <greatwar@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: [GREATWAR] Charles Samuel REED, West Yorkshire Regiment > Although this isn't exactly a WW1 query but I cannot find a list that > might cover this time-frame. > > My grandfather Charles Samuel REED enlisted in the West Yorkshire > Regiment (in Woolwich) 11 Jan 1907 when he was eighteen, just after the > death of his father. > I had a researcher find his records that were among the WW1 records at > Kew, but the photocopies are terrible and not easily readable. > He was attested as a Private 10 Jan 1907 with army number 8305, I cannot > read the month in 1907 where he was first posted, nor the month in 1909 > of his second posting. I do know that he served in India, possibly > Pondicherry I think is mentioned among the blackness. He was appointed > Lance Corporal unpaid in 7 Jul 1911, and later paid Lance Corporal, date > unclear. > He was D/C under article 1058A then put into the reserves, this seems to > be 30 Oct 1912. > He was recalled at the start of WW1 but was eventually found to be unfit > to serve, there are letters included from a Medical Officer, and > eventually he was given the Silver War badge. > > What I'd like to know is what if anything was going on in those years in > India, what he might have been involved in that gave him I think what is > now called "post traumatic distress disorder", he did suffer from > gastric ulcers for the remainder of his life, possibly connected to his > service. > > Are there any other documents in existence that might be available to > provide clearer records of his service. > > I would appreciate any advice on this, thank you. > > Regards, > Cathy in South Australia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My grandmother's brother-in-law Christian Justesen was born in Denmark in 1888, and he died in 1934 in Denmark, 45 years old. He was active in WWI, where he was exposed to gas, which made him ill the rest of his life. His widow got pension from the US, and she went to my grandparents, when she received letters in English from the US authorities, to have the letters translated. In 1910, he was living in Stoughton Ward 3, Dane county, Wisconsin. He was a roomer and his occupation was blacksmith (his father and brother were also blacksmiths). I have not found his WWI Draft Registration Card. What should I do next, when I want to find something about his military service? Best regards, Arne Nielsen Ballerup, Denmark

Is it possible to find out where a relative of mine was wouded on the 20 June 1918. He was with the 193 Field Ambulance. Regards Howard.

For hints on researching the military records of American WWI veterans go to the Doughboy Center website at _www.worldwar1.com/dbc_ (http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc) and look under Second Army. Good luck! Len Shurtleff ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

What army was he serving in? LGS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Jim thanks, How do I know what regiment he served with this number? Cheers Steve -----Original Message----- From: greatwar-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:greatwar-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J L Flemington Sent: Wednesday, 18 April 2007 5:05 PM To: greatwar@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GREATWAR] Meaning of WW I Dog Tag Issue Steve, In the First War the "dog=tags" had the regiment and the regimental number. At some time in the 1930s all soldiers were given an army number and the regimental numbers were discontinued. The RN went through the same process, up to then each man had a ship's book number which he acquired on joining a ship. For admin purposes the RN ship continued to use the Ship's book number as well as the service number. My guess looking at the number, is that your grandfather was a regular soldier and was serving at the time of the conversion. The most useful bit of info would be the name of the regiment he served with. Regards Jim -----Original Message----- From: greatwar-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:greatwar-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of David Dixon Sent: 18 April 2007 05:03 To: greatwar@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GREATWAR] Meaning of WW I Dog Tag Issue Steve, may not be much help, but the "c e" was most likely his religious denomination. The number: either army number or regimental number. As there was no blood type information, I would guess a WW1 tag. As far as I know the "Black & Tans" were supporting the British side - I don't think they were regulars. Regards, Dave Steve Hillier wrote: > Dear List Help needed? > My Grandfather was in both First and Second then live till he was 86. I have > always been meaning to track down his war records, but really haven't a clue > how to go about it, British Army both times and then in the Irish upraising > Black & Tans so my father says. Was also stationed overseas in India my > Grandmother & Aunt was also with him Aunt said she was two so it would have > been 1922 -23 I don't know. > > I have access to a dog tag with numbers 1041352 c e on the second line > bottom line Hillier W > > What and how do I get something from this info. > > Cheers > > Steve > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Steve, may not be much help, but the "c e" was most likely his religious denomination. The number: either army number or regimental number. As there was no blood type information, I would guess a WW1 tag. As far as I know the "Black & Tans" were supporting the British side - I don't think they were regulars. Regards, Dave Steve Hillier wrote: > Dear List Help needed? > My Grandfather was in both First and Second then live till he was 86. I have > always been meaning to track down his war records, but really haven't a clue > how to go about it, British Army both times and then in the Irish upraising > Black & Tans so my father says. Was also stationed overseas in India my > Grandmother & Aunt was also with him Aunt said she was two so it would have > been 1922 -23 I don't know. > > I have access to a dog tag with numbers 1041352 c e on the second line > bottom line Hillier W > > What and how do I get something from this info. > > Cheers > > Steve > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GREATWAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Dear List Help needed? My Grandfather was in both First and Second then live till he was 86. I have always been meaning to track down his war records, but really haven't a clue how to go about it, British Army both times and then in the Irish upraising Black & Tans so my father says. Was also stationed overseas in India my Grandmother & Aunt was also with him Aunt said she was two so it would have been 1922 -23 I don't know. I have access to a dog tag with numbers 1041352 c e on the second line bottom line Hillier W What and how do I get something from this info. Cheers Steve