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Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 18:04
by luxor
I found a 'burnt record' of a 'Descriptive Report On Enlistment'. In the Military History Sheet section, EXPED. FORCE is stamped against campaigns. 'British War Medal' and 'Victory Medal' are listed against medals. Can I be sure that this soldier fought in France?
Re: Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 18:36
by MaryA
Can you give more information please, his name and if you have a Regimental Number for him perhaps.
Re: Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 18:59
by luxor
MaryA wrote:Can you give more information please, his name and if you have a Regimental Number for him perhaps.
He was Jesse Shackleton, Address: 37 Parish Street, Padiham.
He seemed to join the '74th Training Reserve' in November 1916. Sorry, but there is no number.
Re: Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 19:32
by Katie
If he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal, then, yes he did serve overseas.
Re: Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 19:40
by Katie
His Regiment number is Cheshire Regiment 55715/ Labour Corps 38192. If you look at his records which are on FMP his numbers are recorded and he is in the Medal Rolls.
Re: Did this soldier serve in France?
Posted: 02 Sep 2015 19:44
by luxor
Thanks!