Thanks, I will try the sites and also Google it to see if I can find my chap. Merry Christmas Shirley -------Original Message------- From: Nivard Ovington Date: 13/12/2008 13:11:53 To: shirley smith; NOTTSGEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NTT] Soldier who died in ww1 Hi Shirley The one I know of is listed on the CWGC with no indication of being Executed, I do not know if his death is registered with the War casualties But would expect it would be, casualties death certs are not very Informative, normally giving killed in action, died of wounds or similar If you Google for Shot at Dawn there are many sites on the subject, some List names Such as this one http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~dccfarr/sad.htm The following is the best site I know on WW1 and may help you in your search http://www.1914-1918.net/ Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) > Hi List, > If a soldier was shot in WW1 as a coward or a deserter, are there any > records or would he just be included in the war dead? > > Thanks > Shirley