This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ovington1_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52557.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In a brief form For WW1 men had some choice if they volunteered but depended upon the regiments needs at the time Conscription came in, in Jan 1916 and men were placed where the service wanted them Approximately two thirds of WW1 service records were lost in WW2 There are some ways to track men down but results vary enormously Post the mans name, date and place or birth and I am sure I or another reader may be able to help you If you know a last address post that also (ie as near to 1914 as you can) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>