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Army Records.
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CelticShiv | Report | 30 Mar 2004 22:53 |
I have found that my g grandfather may of possibly fought in the first world war in the North Staffordshire Regiment. What are the chances of getting hold of records. I am hoping it may have some information to confirm this is my G Grandfather. I know alot of records around this time were destroyed through bombing. Are they at the Public Records Office??? |
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Kevin | Report | 30 Mar 2004 22:57 |
Yes they are at the national archives in Kew. you are right that the majority of the records were destroyed by bombing in WW2 but it is worth a look just incase, about 35 - 40 % survived i think. also they have the medal role which has about 6.5 million entries just for WW1 so your G Grandfather is more than likely on this. if you dont already have a readers ticket make sure you take some ID with you such as a Passport or photo drivers License |
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CelticShiv | Report | 30 Mar 2004 23:15 |
I know for definate that this person received the Military Cross as did his brother Firstbrook Clarke. Trouble is getting to the PRO. I live in Leicestershire. |
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Janet | Report | 31 Mar 2004 17:16 |
Just the faintest chance your ancestor may be in "Who Was Who" as he won the Military Cross. Worth a look. Will be available at you local big library. Look for the year you think he was awarded it and +a few years before and after. I found a few army people this way. Janet |
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Kevin | Report | 31 Mar 2004 17:40 |
Soibhan, have sent you an e mail but i ll post the same here. The TNA (PRO) are putting the WW1 medal role online and that they have already put surnames with A and B on and may well have put C on there, the address is www[.]documentsonline[.]pro[.]gov[.]uk remove brackets. Kevin |
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Kevin | Report | 31 Mar 2004 17:45 |
have just checked for you on the web site but they haven't put surnames with C on there yet. According to their timetable C and D should be on March 2004, so it could be on there anytime in the next few weeks. |
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CelticShiv | Report | 31 Mar 2004 19:22 |
thanks for your help |
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Keith | Report | 31 Mar 2004 22:35 |
Hi there. See my answer to Army Service thread on this board. Keith |
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