Eddieg Posted 1 February , 2004 Share Posted 1 February , 2004 How can I find out what battallion of the D.L.I my grand father was in.He was Bugler E Gregg no.1435.I thought it was the 8th but now have my doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 1 February , 2004 Share Posted 1 February , 2004 The medal rolls will tell you the battalion(s), Eddie. They are at the National Archives in Kew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Bruce Posted 1 February , 2004 Share Posted 1 February , 2004 The easiest way - if you can get there or get somebody to do it for you - is to consult the medal rolls at the PRO. The rolls should list all units an infantryman served with after going overseas. See http://www.documentsonline.pro.gov.uk/medals.asp for more detail. Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddieg Posted 1 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 1 February , 2004 Thanks for the info,will try and visit Kew one day .But it's a long march from tyneside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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