Guest Cienwen Posted 20 September , 2003 Share Posted 20 September , 2003 I am trying to get a start with my Grandfather in The Great War. All I know about his time in the service of his country is: He rode the horses which pulled the gun carriages and he would have joind up in or around Wigan, Lancashire. I can't get started because I don't know how he would have been classified. Can anyone help me with this and how I would go about finding his service records. His father, who put his age down a peg or two also served in the Great War and was a streatcher bearer. How would I look for him? I do of course have their dates of birth and full names but living in Australia it's almost impossible to search records for these men. Any help would be much appreciated. hickey2002@bigpond.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 20 September , 2003 Share Posted 20 September , 2003 I am sure that if he rode the horses that pulled the guns then he would have been in the artillery not the cavalry, probably classed as a driver. Arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 20 September , 2003 Share Posted 20 September , 2003 If you know his name and say his place of birth or age, you could look up his service records. At the top left of this page, click on "The Long, Long Trail", then click on "Grandad's war". You'll get some tips there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hussar Posted 20 September , 2003 Share Posted 20 September , 2003 Is it also possible that he was a Driver in the ASC? As for his dad, he was most likely in the RAMC serving with a Field Ambulance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cienwen Posted 21 September , 2003 Share Posted 21 September , 2003 Many thanks to : Arm, Chris Baker and Hussar for your replies to my query about Cavalry or Artillery. They are all very helpeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olosangus Posted 25 September , 2003 Share Posted 25 September , 2003 If they had a relatively uncommon name it is quite easy to find their "Medal Index card" even if you don't know their service number, at the Public Records OFfice in London. (I am assuming that they served in a British rather than an Australian unit ). The MIC would show their name, rank, number , what unit they served in and also any medal entitlement. Even if you can't visit the PRO personally there are quite a few "researchers " who will do it for you and post you the information for just a few pounds. Personally I use a chap called Steve Law ( e-mail malaw@gwmedals.freeserve.co.uk) as I live in the USA. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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