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LesleyB

LesleyB Report 8 Nov 2009 13:13

I have found 18 pages of part burnt information on my grandfather and it has been revealing. It had the death certificate for his young son, with a request for payment from the Army for the supply of said certificate, it also had a note sent to the commanding officer from my Grandmother asking if my Grandfather was ok as she hadn't heard from him. Also the details of the birth of his daughter, his wounds-including X ray details and his medals received. Fantastic information to bolster what information I already had.

i am just so sad that I cannot find the records for my 2 Great Uncles, both of whom died.

Lesley

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 8 Nov 2009 10:14

Thank you Carrieann for that info. People on this site are so treasured.

Kathlyn

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 8 Nov 2009 10:09

Thanks for the info Sylvia, at least I know I am doing the best with what is available.

Kathlyn

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 8 Nov 2009 00:32

Kathlyn

much less than 50% of the records for the ordinary serviceman have actually survived


they were moved to a secure location in London at the start of WW2


It was bombed


The records that survived that were moved to a more secure location at Kew

There was a fire



we are left with what survived!



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 7 Nov 2009 16:54

Jim, you little darling you, please accept my BIG kiss.

Kathlyn

Thelma

Thelma Report 7 Nov 2009 16:51

Not all records are available
But he survived
marriage
Abel E Mawdsley Ferguson Apr-May-Jun 1925 West Derby Lancashire

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 7 Nov 2009 16:44

I have found some 15 pages of info re James Mawdsley on Ancestry WW1 info, but all I can find for his brother Abel is the document saying what medals he was awarded.

What am I doing wrong please????