On 19/11/2011 08:00, norfolk-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > In the course of a clear-out of my late parents' bric-a-brac I came > across > a WW1 medal (Great War service) with the following inscription: > > 18446 PTE W.E. BAINES NORF. R. > > I suspect he might be William Edward BAINES who was born 1882 in > Blakeney. > There is no ribbon or clip/clasp by the way and it was probably > picked up > at a car boot sale several years ago. > > If anyone on the list can help me to return it to a descendant, I'd be > very grateful. > > All the best to you all ........... Bill Atkins Bill There is a British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Card which reads Baines William E. NORF R. 18446 LAB. CORPS 207760 Awarded the three usual campaign medals. Theater of War - France. His transfer to the Labour Corps is interesting. There is more information here http://www.1914-1918.net/labour.htm. Unfortunately, none of his enlistment or service record papers seem to have survived the Blitz. Richard Spink