alfie Posted 1 February , 2004 Share Posted 1 February , 2004 The records for my Grandfather Spr S Walters RE are missing. Were the records when destoyed filed alphabeticaly, numerically or by unit. I was wondering if I traced a soldier of his unit with a number close to his own I could find out more of his history, enlistment date etc. Any ideas folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 1 February , 2004 Share Posted 1 February , 2004 Yes - you could find get an idea of his enlistment date, particularly if you found someone who was awarded a silver war badge in the roll near his name. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tulloch-Marshall Posted 2 February , 2004 Share Posted 2 February , 2004 The records for my Grandfather Spr S Walters RE are missing. Were the records when destoyed filed alphabeticaly, numerically or by unit. Alfie - they would appear to have been filed alphabetically, no other criteria having been used. For an updated view of how bulk searches are panning-out, statistically, see > WO363 / 364 stats As Ian says, you are probably better starting with the service medal & SWB records. What was your grandfather's service number ? regards - Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfie Posted 2 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 2 February , 2004 My grandfather, Septimus Walters, was a sapper in the RE (Tyne Electrical Engineers). This can only be established from the unit number on his medal index card 465688. From the published history of the unit I can establish what sections of the TEE left for France in 1916 ( He did not qualify for a Star) I also believe I have the names of two other soldiers from his unit. This comes from a letter which also places him in Watou in Flanders. One section of his unit was in Poperinge, in Belgium. And left for the theatre in 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 2 February , 2004 Share Posted 2 February , 2004 what can I say............. Now I don't want anyone thinking I am some sort of PRO 'Nerd' but......................... 465289 Pte Herbert SAMUELSON RE served with the Tyne Electrical Engineers, his service record exists and is to be found in WO 363 on reel S 1012. This may help you. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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