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Army Records for WW1

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Linda

Linda Report 1 Feb 2011 21:04

Will do, thank you so much for all your help

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 1 Feb 2011 21:03

I can only suggest you google plenty of info. they may have a museum.

Here is one link which gives details of the regiment in WW1

http://www.1914-1918.net/northfus.htm



George .

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 1 Feb 2011 20:59

This is from the War Graves Photographic Project who have photographed his headstone, you can obtain copies, but they do ask for a donation

Link
http://www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=2672048



Lewis, Henry
Cemetery: Duisans British Cemetery Etrun

Country: France

Area: Pas De Calais

Rank: Private

Official Number: 47323

Unit: 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers.

Force: Army

Nationality: British

Details:
9th June 1917. Age 24. Husband of Lilian Louisa Lewis of 41 Derrick St. Rotherhithe London. IV. J. 10.

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Linda

Linda Report 1 Feb 2011 20:59

Thank you George, that is definately him. Do you know if there are any websites which would allow me any more info. about his regiment etc.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 1 Feb 2011 20:54

Service records for WW1 are on Ancestry. but please note that 7o% of these records were destroyed in WW2 by fire etc after the storage area was bombed, so its a bit of luck if if a particular persons record have survuved.

Ive had a look from the details submitted, sorry to say i cannot see anything for him.


This is the record from the CWGC site,gives his wifes name so may you will be able to confirm its him

LEWIS, HENRY
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 09/06/1917
Service No: 47323
Additional information: Husband of Lilian Louisa Lewis, of 41, Derrick St., Rotherhithe, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. J. 10.
Cemetery: DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN



George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Linda

Linda Report 1 Feb 2011 20:43

I've been trying to locate the service record of my rellie without success. I've tried National Archives but only found "Medal Card"? The following is what I've found and as sure as I can be it's him:
Name: Henry Lewis born 26.03.1892
Death: 09.06.1917 France & Flanders
Rank: Private
Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers
Batt:: 22nd Battalion (Tyneside Scottish)
No. 47323
Theatre: Western European Theatre
Formerly: 188590, R.E.

Any help or info. much appreciated.